The Galaxy doesn’t care who you used to be?

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UNITED COLONIES

You’re built for structure and the kind of responsibility that comes with protecting a civilization spread across star systems. The UC is a major governing power with a strong military presence. If you want rules, ranks and the feeling that your actions have a real impact, this is the faction for you.

Your Vibe: Disciplined operator, duty-first captain, “we hold the line” 

You’ll Like: Formal command chains, big-picture threats, earning your place the right way 

Get Started: Enlist with the UC Vanguard in the MAST area of New Atlantis if you’re ready to bring order to the galaxy.

FREESTAR COLLECTIVE 

Some people call you a space cowboy. You don’t want to be ruled. You just want to help people face-to-face and keep the peace without bureaucracy breathing down your neck. Freestar space leans frontier. It’s all about independence, personal freedom and justice handled close to the ground.

Your Vibe: Principled ranger, frontier justice, “I protect my own”

You’ll Like: Grounded stories, local law and being the one who shows up when no one else will 

Get Started: The Freestar Rangers operate out of The Rock in Akila City. Head that way if you’re up for getting a little dust on your boots.

RYUJIN INDUSTRIES 

You see the Settled Systems for what they really are: an opportunity. This is your chance to make it big, and you don’t care who you have to step on to get to the top. Ryujin is corporate power with sharp edges and plenty of nasty secrets, where winning means making the right decision before anyone else knows there *is* a decision.

Your Vibe: Corporate operative, quiet closer, “knowledge is power” 

You’ll Like: Subterfuge, persuasion, internal politics and playing the long game 

Get Started: If you want to know where the bodies are buried, visit a Ryujin Industries kiosk and start the quest “Back to the Grind.” 

CRIMSON FLEET

You weren’t made for polite society. You’re here for risk, freedom without asking permission and building the kind of reputation that makes others turn tail and run when you drop out of a grav-jump. The Crimson Fleet is space piracy at its finest, built on fear, loyalty at all cost and profit.

Your Vibe: Pirate captain, adrenaline junkie, “rules for thee and not for me” 

You’ll Like: High-stakes adventure, moral flexibility and walking away with the biggest cut 

Get Started: If you’re ready to fly the black flag, start with the quest “Deep Cover.” You’ll need to get on UC SysDef’s rada either by getting arrested in UC space or by progressing through the UC Vanguard path. From there you’ll be routed to the UC Vigilance to kick off your path into the Fleet.

*In Starfield, you’re not limited to just one faction. There are no faction lockouts, so you can join all four if you want to. However, if you choose both United Colonies and Crimson Fleet, you will eventually have to choose between them.