The Freestar Collective is a powerful faction in Starfield and without a doubt features the best questline in the game. This faction has a variety of quests ranging from simple fetch quests to narrative shaping missions. In this guide, we will give you a complete rundown of all Freestar Collective factions quests in Starfield.
Starfield Freestar Collective Faction Quests List
- Job Gone Wrong
- Deputized
- Where Hope Is Built
- Shadows In Neon
- Surgical Strike
- On The Run
- First To Fight, First To Die
- The Hammer Falls
Job Gone Wrong
In Starfield’s “Job Gone Wrong” faction quest, players find themselves in the midst of a tense situation in Akila City. This quest is associated with the Freestar Collective faction and is a continuation of the main quest “The Empty Nest.” Players are rewarded with 150XP and 3,800 Credits upon its completion.
The quest unfolds in Akila City, a bustling hub of activity. As players arrive, they are informed by the city guard about a hostage situation taking place within the GalBank. A crowd has gathered near the bank, and among them is Daniel Blake, a central figure in this scenario. Engaging with Daniel reveals that the notorious Shaw gang has taken hostages inside the bank.
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Deputized
In the “Deputized” side quest of Starfield, players delve deeper into the intricacies of the Freestar Collective and its army, the Freestar Rangers. The quest is set in Akila City and is part of the Freestar Rangers mission line.
To begin the “Deputized” quest, players must have completed the “Job Gone Wrong” mission. After resolving the bank robbery situation in the prior mission, the Marshal suggests players meet Emma Wilcox at The Rock to potentially join the Freestar Rangers.
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Where Hope Is Built
In the “Where Hope Is Built” side quest of Starfield, players delve into the operations of the Freestar Collective, one of the game’s prominent factions. The quest is set in motion at The Rock in Akila City, where players are tasked to meet Marshal Daniel Blake. After presenting him with the “Job’s Done” slate obtained from the Ruffian leaders in the “Deputized” quest, Marshal Blake instructs players to rendezvous with Nia Kalu on the planet Polvo.
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Shadows In Neon
In the “Shadows In Neon” side quest for the Freestar Collective in Starfield, players go on a mission to uncover the mystery surrounding a stolen HopeTech ship. The quest is set in motion after the completion of the “Where Hope Is Built” side quest and offers a reward of 250XP and 5,000 Credits.
The quest begins with players setting a course for Neon, located on the planet Volii Alpha within the Volii Star System. Upon arrival, they head to the Free Star Ranger Outpost and meet Jaylen Pryce. After a conversation with Jaylen, players are directed to a local diner where they find Billy Clayton, who is occupied with fixing industrial pipes.
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Surgical Strike
In the “Surgical Strike” mission of Starfield, players are tasked with uncovering the whereabouts of Maya Cruz, following a threat made to a farmer. The mission is initiated after discovering that the threat is more intricate than initially perceived. Players are advised to be well-equipped with weapons, ammunition, and aid items, and bringing a companion can be advantageous.
The mission’s starting point is The Clinic in the Narion System, northeast of Alpha Centauri. Once there, players venture inside and find Ranger Ben Armistead in the Ranger’s Office. Engaging in a conversation with him leads to a meeting with Ari, who reveals that there’s no record of a patient named Maya Cruz, suggesting she might be using a pseudonym.
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On The Run
In the “On The Run” side quest of Starfield, players continue their pursuit of the First Cavalry, a faction of Freestar Collective soldiers from the Colony War. The quest delves deeper into the story of Marco Graziani, following the investigation of a stolen ship and the identification of the thief.
To start the quest, players must have completed the “Shadows In Neon” and “Surgical Strike” missions. The rewards for completing “On The Run” are 350XP and 5,000 Credits.
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First To Fight, First To Die
In the “First to Fight, First to Die” faction quest in Starfield, players delve deeper into the Freestar Collective’s storyline, picking up from where the previous faction quests left off. The quest offers a reward of 250XP and 9,600 Credits upon completion.
To start the quest, players must have completed the “On The Run” side quest. The mission starts with players heading to a meeting room where Marshal Daniel and Emma await. This room is situated at the end of a hallway, where Ranger Alex is also present. Once inside, players take a seat next to Marshal Daniel. During the debriefing, Ranger Alex provides an update, referencing the decryption of an encryption slate obtained during the “Shadows In Neon” mission.
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The Hammer Falls
In the “The Hammer Falls” faction quest of Starfield, players are presented with a pivotal decision that can shape the course of their journey within the Freestar Collective. The quest offers a reward of 150XP and 12,400 Credits.
The mission is set in motion with a revelation from Paxton Hull’s slate, which indicates that Ron Hope had hired him to seize farms. Players are tasked with confronting Ron at Hopetech, located in Hopetown. Inside Hopetech, Ron Hope is found on a platform in the factory area. During the conversation, players present Paxton’s slate as evidence, revealing their knowledge about Ron’s dealings with the First.
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