The Crimson Fleet is a notable faction in Starfield, and joining their ranks is a thrilling journey that can lead you to the coveted Rook Meets King Achievement. Below, we outline the steps to become a part of the Crimson Fleet:
Step 1: Join the UC Vanguard
Before you can join the Crimson Fleet, you must first become a member of the UC Vanguard. They will enlist your help for an undercover mission aimed at infiltrating the Crimson Fleet to gather crucial intelligence. For detailed instructions on how to join the UC Vanguard, refer to our guide on “How to Join UC Vanguard.”
Step 2: Complete UC Vanguard Faction Missions
Upon your recruitment into the UC Vanguard, you will automatically receive the first two UC Vanguard Faction Missions: “Supra Et Ultra” and “Grunt Work.” Completing these missions is an essential part of your journey. They help lay the foundation for your undercover mission within the Crimson Fleet.
Step 3: Initiate the Crimson Fleet Faction Mission
After successfully accomplishing the initial UC Vanguard Faction Missions, you will be entrusted with the Crimson Fleet Faction Mission titled “Deep Cover.” This mission will automatically appear in your quest log. Simply track the objectives from there, and the necessary tasks will be marked for you. “Deep Cover” requires you to act as an undercover agent infiltrating the Crimson Fleet, providing valuable information to the UC Vanguard.
Step 4: Conclude the “Rook Meets King” Quest
As a natural continuation of the “Deep Cover” mission, the follow-up quest, “Rook Meets King,” will automatically begin. This pivotal quest will lead you to an encounter with the leader of the Crimson Fleet, marking the culmination of your efforts. Successfully concluding this quest will reward you with the achievement for joining the Crimson Fleet.
Benefits of Joining Crimson Fleet
Joining the Crimson Fleet comes with several advantages:
- Access to “The Key,” the Crimson Fleet’s space station located in Star System: Kryx. Here, you can sell smuggled contraband that other vendors may refuse.
- A shift in the Crimson Fleet’s disposition towards you, from hostility to amicability. You can now traverse the Kryx star system without the threat of hostile encounters.
- Exclusive ship modifications offered by their ship technician, including the Scan Jammer to shield against police scans searching for smuggled Contraband on your vessel.
- Availability of Crimson Fleet-specific ships for purchase, as well as the option to bring back stolen Crimson Fleet ships to The Key.
Crimson Fleet Questline
To fully immerse yourself in the Crimson Fleet storyline, complete all of their remaining quests. These quests are designed to guide you seamlessly, with marked objectives and a helpful scanner to navigate your path.
- [UC Vanguard] Supra Et Ultra (Accept this quest when speaking to Commander Tuala during Main Mission 02: The Old Neighborhood in New Atlantis, or track the activity “Speak to Commander Tuala about joining the Vanguard” to complete it later)
- [UC Vanguard] Grunt Work (This quest will automatically commence after completing the previous one) –> ACHIEVEMENT: Supra et Ultra
- [Crimson Fleet] Deep Cover (This quest will start automatically after the UC Vanguard quest “Grunt Work”)
- [Crimson Fleet] Rook Meets King (This quest will automatically start after the previous one) –> ACHIEVEMENT: Rook Meets King
- [Crimson Fleet] Burden of Proof (This quest will automatically commence after the first Crimson Fleet quest, “Deep Cover”)
- [Crimson Fleet] Echoes of the Past (This quest will automatically start after the previous one)
- [Crimson Fleet] Breaking the Bank (This quest will automatically begin after the completion of “Echoes of the Past”)
- [Crimson Fleet] The Best There Is (This quest will automatically initiate after the previous one) –> ACHIEVEMENT: The Best There Is
- [Crimson Fleet] Absolute Power (This quest will automatically commence after completing “The Best There Is”)
- [Crimson Fleet] Eye of the Storm (This quest will automatically start after the previous one)
- [Crimson Fleet] Legacy’s End (This quest will automatically begin after finishing “Eye of the Storm”) –> ACHIEVEMENT: Legacy’s End
Embrace the adventure, join the Crimson Fleet, and uncover the secrets of the cosmos!
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