Starfield: SysDef against Crimson Fleet – Which Side Should You Choose?
You are thus traversing the great expanse of Starfield and have come upon a decision that will define your Galactic Travel: Should you join the Crimson Fleet, spacefaring pirates, or the Uc Sysdef, space cops? < This is a difficult one, but we are here to dissect it and guide you toward the road most suited for your goals.
While joining every faction in Starfield may be ideal, ultimately your loyalties will collide, particularly with the Crimson Fleet and Uc Sysdef. Although you'll actually have to choose a side during the Crimson Fleet mission "Legacy's End," you will actually need to join both factions to advance their missions. Their stories entwine and by the time you arrive at this mission, the goals of both groups are essentially the same. The rewards and how your decision shapes the galaxy define the difference.
Why Might Your Best Bet Be the Crimson Fleet?
Should your interests be cash, treasure, and a sleek spacecraft, the Crimson Fleet might be your favorite. Joining the Crimson Fleet offers many advantages not just matched by the UC SysDef. The Crimson Fleet provides a much more valuable perk: The Key, even if you will get 250,000 credits, 350 XP, and a special weapon no matter which side you pick.
Yes, the UC SysDef grants you a house; but, let's be honest, it's not exactly a mansion. Still, you're better off establishing a fantastic outpost anyhow. For any aspirant space renegade, The Key is a pirate paradise where you may sell contraband and stolen goods. There's also Jazz, a Ship Services Technician with access to some of the best, let's refer to as "non-standard" ship parts in the game. Particularly useful for avoiding those annoying customs agents are think shielded cargo holds and scan jammers.
The Crimson Fleet also gives you access to a quest board full of quite profitable possibilities. You can even create additional dough by selling off items you looted from the mission sites. Joining the Crimson Fleet provides you with a strong basis of operations and a means of making real money if you are at heart a pirate. To be honest, you could be king of the pirates, thus why bother with a small apartment?
Select Your Side: How to Do It
Although the struggle between the UC and the Crimson Fleet begins far before you even turn on the game, you will first taste it either by directly joining the UC or by being arrested for law breaking. Should you be discovered smuggling, stealing, or even guilty of murder, the UC will present you a deal: go undercover with the Crimson Fleet and get your freedom.
Seeking after Kryx's Legacy, a fabled treasure with secrets capable of shifting the galaxy's balance of power, both groups are While the UC is trying to stop the Crimson Fleet, which wants to use it to take down UC and control interstellar trade,
You will have to finish the Crimson Fleet quest line including locating Kryx's Legacy in order to select your side. Once you have it in hand, head to either The Key or the UC ship Vigilance; it will automatically set "Legacy's End" and compel you to choose a side.
This last mission will see you fighting your way to the control room, boarding enemy headquarters, and battling in space. You'll be up against Commander Ikande (UC SysDef) or Delgado (Crimson Fleet), who will attempt to self-destruct everything. You can persuade them to fight or stand down, so halting the destruction. Claim your reward then decide whether you would like to be a space cop or a pirate king.
Everything depends on your character.
The best option ultimately comes from the one that fit your playstyle and character. The UC SysDef could be your calling if you are a law-abiding citizen wishing to bring the galaxy back under control. However, the Crimson Fleet is the best option for a rebel seeking profit and dominance. Make wise decisions since they will affect your path of Starfield!
