Starfieldallows players to join different factions in order to change the way the game is played. Some of these factions are major factions that are vital to the world (such as Constellation or the UC Vanguard), and others are minor ones (such as Ebbside Strikers and Ryujin Industries).
RELATED:Starfield: Which Companions Are Best For SneakingNo matter which faction you decide to join, chances are, you are going to meet some amazing people and have a great questline to follow. Here are all the joinable factions ranked by their usefulness, advantages, and quests.
6Ebbside Strikers
The Ebbside Strikersare one of the two gangs that are fighting for control of Neon. This gang used to be the main gang in the city, having control of the entire place. However, ever since the Disciples (the other gang) started, they have taken a back seat. This is one of the only minor factions in the game that you can join. Even if you’re playing as a good character, you may want to join this gang just so the Disciples lose their place.
If you want to join the Ebbside Strikers, it is pretty easy. They are looking for anyone who wants to get rid of the Disciples, and if you speak to the locals, all the locals want them gone. If you travel to Madam Savauge’s in the Ebbside neighborhood of Neon, you will find the Ebbside Strikers on the top floor. If you speak to their leader, they will ask you to complete a simple quest to join them.
5United Colonies Vanguard
The United Colonies is one of the two major powers that is fighting for control of the different planets in the Settled Systems. The other power is the Freestar Collective. If you want to help the United Colonies in their quest to expand the universe, you are able to join them and help them out. They will ask you to join their Vanguard, which is part of the military. (This is one way to purchase an apartment in New Atlantis.)
If you want to join the United Colonies Vanguard, all you need to do is ask. They are stationed at the MAST building in New Atlantis. If you walk in and look to your left, you will see their leader sitting at a desk. He will have you take a test (where you must destroy some spaceships) and then you will be told you can join. Once this happens, they will send you on your first mission.
4Crimson Fleet
The Crimson Fleetis one of the major factions in the universe. While the Freestar Collective and United Colonies are vying for power of the Settled Systems, the Crimson Fleet is out there taking advantage of that. They are a group of outlaws and pirates wanting to take anything that isn’t nailed down. This band of pirates has been stalking the Settled Systems looking for a way to make some money.
RELATED:Starfield: Best Early Game Ships, RankedIn order to join the Crimson Fleet, you must first commit a crime. Once you do that, you will be taken in by the United Colonies. Here, they will ask you to infiltrate the Crimson Fleet for them. If you do this, you will join the Crimson Fleet. By the end of the Crimson Fleet questline, you will have the option to stick with them and help them escape the power of the United Colonies Vanguard. However, doing this will make an enemy of the UC.
3Freestar Rangers
The Freestar Rangersare the police force for the Freestar Collective. They are based in Akila City on the planet of Akila within the Cheyenne solar system. This group works hard to ensure that those within the Settled Systems are able to get the help that they need. They are willing to help anyone, even those who are outside of the Freestar Collective. If you’re playing a good character, this is the best faction to join.
to join the Freestar Rangers, you will first need to meet Sam Coe. He is a member of Constellation and an ex-member of the Freestar Rangers. He will ask you to meet him in Akila City where you will need to stop a bank robbery. After stopping this, the locals will encourage you to join the Freestar Rangers. All you need to do is go to the local bar and speak to their recruitment officer, Emma.
2Ryujin Industries
Ryujin Industriesis one of the universe’s leading tech companies. They have a headquarters in the city of Neon. There, they do what you would expect a large corporation to do, a lot of sabotage and corporate espionage. This faction is identical to the Thieves Guild for anyone who has played Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls series. You will spend your time ensuring that Ryujin Industries stays at the top of the corporate ladder.
to join this faction, you will need to approach one of their kiosks located in either New Atlantis or Neon. Once you do this, you’re able to put in a job application to start working there. After a short interview and a few minor quests, you will be accepted as a member of the faction. During this questline, you will gain access to an extremely interesting (and useful) mechanic that will ensure stealth is a breeze.
1Constellation
Constellation is the main faction in the game, and it is the only one that you will be forced to join. This is the last known group dedicated specifically to space exploration. They work out of New Atlantis on the planet of Jemison. This faction is full ofinteresting characterswho will make excellent allies as you travel the universe in search of the mysterious Artifacts that have begun popping up all over the place.
This faction obviously has the most work put into it since it is the main faction, which means it is the most developed of all the factions. Joining this faction takes place as soon as you finish up the introductory quest. While still in the mine on Vectera, you will come into contact with an Artifact. This will prompt Constellation to take notice of you and send a representative to come meet you. After this, you will be accepted with open arms.
