Explore the step-by-step guide to completing the Starfield Deep Cover mission and infiltrating the Crimson Fleet.
Starfield Deep Cover Walkthrough
In the game "Deep Cover," players start by getting arrested on the planet Jemison. But instead of going to jail, they end up on a spaceship called the UC Vigilance on Mars' moon, Phobos. There, they meet Commander Kibwe Ikande, who works for the United Colonies System Defense (UC Navy) and deals with the Crimson Fleet. He asks for the player's help to gather information on the Crimson Fleet.
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If players agree, they need to go to the Operations Center and discuss the plan with Commander Ikande. Next, they have to talk to Saoirse Bowden at the Trade Authority on Mars. She knows how to get into the Crimson Fleet and players need to get her attention by giving her some Aurora.
Before going to Mars, players should talk to Lieutenant Toft, who starts the "Burden of Proof" mission. In this mission, players collect evidence against the Crimson Fleet and give it to the United Colonies for a reward. Unfortunately, Saoirse Bowden can't help much, so players have to pay her 1,000 credits just to point them to someone else. After that, they need to speak to Adler Kemp, who is part of the Crimson Fleet and can be found at the Broken Spear bar.
Kemp agrees to help but asks players to deal with a problem first: Karl Fielding, a miner who owes him 3,000 credits. Players can either pay the debt for Karl, fight him, or persuade him to pay it. Once that's done, they should go back to Adler Kemp, who will talk to Naeva Mora, second in command of the Crimson Fleet. This finishes the Deep Cover mission and starts the "Rook Meets King" mission, continuing the story.
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What is Starfield Deep Cover?
"Deep Cover" is the first mission for the Crimson Fleet faction in the game Starfield. You can start this quest right after finishing the first main quest and arriving in New Atlantis, or you can choose to do it later by progressing with the UC Vanguard faction.
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In this mission, you have two main choices: you can either become a pirate and engage in criminal activities, or you can help the UC SysDef (United Colonies System Defense) by gathering evidence against criminals and exposing their illegal operations. The mission focuses on your first meeting with the UC SysDef and finding a way to get noticed by the Crimson Fleet's members.
How to Complete Deep Cover in Starfield?
To complete the "Deep Cover" mission in Starfield, follow these steps:
How to start the Deep Cover mission:
Commit a crime like stealing or smuggling contraband to get arrested. Instead of going to jail, you'll be taken to the UC Vigilance Ship for interrogation by Commander Kobwe Ikande. He'll offer you a choice: go undercover with the Crimson Fleet or go to jail. Think carefully before deciding because you won't get another chance if you choose jail. If you want to avoid committing a crime, you can start this mission after finishing the UC Vanguard missions "Supra Et Ultra" and "Grunt Work." You'll be summoned to the Vigilance Ship to speak to Commander Ikande in the operations center.
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Speak to Commander Ikande:
Commander Ikande will explain the mission to you. Your task is to infiltrate the Crimson Fleet, gather evidence of their illegal activities, and report it to the UC. Be cautious because if you get arrested from this point, you'll go to jail as usual. You can choose to attack the Commander, but it's not recommended as you'll fail the mission.
Speak to Lieutenant Toft and proceed to Cydonia:
Lieutenant Toft is located near Commander Ikande. She informs you that you need to collect suspicious or incriminating records from the Crimson Fleet and bring them to her as evidence. This includes data slates, computer downloads, and handwritten notes. You'll be paid for each piece of evidence. Toft mentions that Aurora, a contraband item, has been loaded into your ship's cargo. She gives you a sample to entice the Crimson Fleet. Your plan is to go to Cydonia and use this contraband to make contact with the space pirates. She suggests starting with Saoirse Bowden at the Trade Authority.
Speak to Saoirse Bowden at the Trade Authority:
Travel to Cydonia, a city on Mars, and find Saoirse Bowden at the Trade Authority (your mission marker will guide you). She's not friendly, and when you offer to sell Aurora, she declines but recommends someone who might be interested. Saoirse asks for 1,000 Credits for this information, and there's no way around paying her.
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Speak to Adler Kemp at the Broken Spear:
Go to the Broken Spear bar in Cydonia, not far from the Trade Authority, and meet Adler Kemp. He's interested in your goods and offers to arrange a meeting with the Crimson Fleet to sell it. However, Adler Kemp wants you to recover a 3,000 Credit debt from miner Karl Fielding in exchange for his help.
Recover Karl Fielding's debt:
Locate Karl Fielding in the Residential area of Cydonia. You can choose how to handle the situation: pay his debt for him or try to persuade him to pay. Paying Karl's debt is the simplest and kinder option. If you want to persuade him, you'll need to pass a persuasion check.
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Return to Adler Kemp:
After resolving the debt issue, return to Adler Kemp. You don't need to explain how you obtained the Credits, but he'll ask if Karl "got the message." Adler Kemp will agree to set up a meeting between you and Naeva Mora, the Crimson Fleet's second-in-command on Europa. Congratulations! You've completed the Deep Cover mission in Starfield.
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Starfield Game Info
Starfield, an action role-playing game from Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, made its debut announcement at E3 in 2018. This highly anticipated title marks Bethesda's first new intellectual property in a quarter of a century. Released on September 6, 2023, for Windows and Xbox Series X/S, the game is set in a captivating space-themed environment.
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Critics generally responded positively to Starfield, commending its expansive open-world design, immersive setting, and captivating soundtrack. However, the game's storyline garnered mixed reviews, showing that opinions on this aspect of the game vary among players.
With its departure from established Bethesda franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, Starfield represents a significant leap into the science fiction genre for the studio. As players explore the vast reaches of space and navigate the complexities of the game's universe, it has generated excitement and intrigue among both fans and critics alike.
Starfield Gameplay
Starfield is an action role-playing video game that offers players the flexibility to switch between first-person and third-person perspectives at any point in the game. Set within an open-world environment located in the Milky Way galaxy, this vast game world encompasses both fictional and non-fictional planetary systems.
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Players have the freedom to land on over 1,000 planets, along with an unspecified number of moons and space stations. The landscapes within the game are primarily procedurally generated, with subsequent manual modifications and the addition of handcrafted content. The game dynamically generates terrain, alien flora and fauna, and points of interest as players approach different planets.
As players explore this expansive universe, they encounter various non-playable characters (NPCs) who may join their crew. These NPCs can assist in combat, carry items, or engage in dialogues on the player's behalf. Some NPCs even respond to the player's choices, making for immersive interactions.
Players can customize their silent protagonist character at the beginning of the game, selecting body type, appearance, background, and traits, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. As the player progresses, they gain experience, level up, and unlock abilities across five distinct skill trees: Physical, Social, Combat, Science, and Tech.
The game offers a wide range of customizable weapons, jetpacks for improved mobility, and the ability to construct outposts and spaceships. These spaceships can be customized and used for trading, combat, and exploration, with ship combat involving power allocation and boarding options for other NPC-piloted ships. Resource scanning and extraction, outpost construction, and crafting are also integral aspects of the gameplay.
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Starfield Deep Cover Walkthrough - FAQs
1. How do I start the Deep Cover mission in Starfield?
You can start the Deep Cover mission by committing a crime, like theft or smuggling contraband, and getting arrested. Alternatively, after completing certain UC Vanguard missions, you'll be summoned to the Vigilance Ship to speak with Commander Ikande.
2. What happens if I choose to go to jail instead of joining the Crimson Fleet in the mission?
If you choose to go to jail, you won't have the opportunity to join the Crimson Fleet later in the game.
3. Can I avoid committing a crime to start the Deep Cover mission?
Yes, you can start the mission without committing a crime by progressing through UC Vanguard missions first.
4. What is the objective of the Deep Cover mission?
The mission requires you to infiltrate the Crimson Fleet, gather evidence of their illegal activities, and report it to the UC.
5. How do I collect evidence in the Deep Cover mission?
You collect evidence by finding suspicious or incriminating records from the Crimson Fleet, such as data slates, computer downloads, and handwritten notes.
