The guide on how to complete First Contact in Starfield. Includes walkthrough charts, talk to Captain Brackenridge, Paradiso negotiations and settle Constant Colonists from Earth.
Table of Contents
Mission Overview
| How To Unlock | Porrima II |
|---|---|
| Locations | Poririma II → Paradiso → ECS Constant |
| Reward | - 300 XP |
| Unlockable Feature | - New Mission: The Best There Is |
Full Objectives
- Speak With Chief Sugiyama
- Hail The Unidentified Ship
- Dock With The Ship And Enter
- Speak With The Ship's Captain
- Follow Captain Brackenridge
- Speak With Captain Brackenridge
- Speak With Keavy
- Negotiate With Oliver Campbell
- Speak With Captain Brackenridge
- Gather Materials
Optional: Speak With Daisuke - Speak With Captain Brackenridge
- Ferry The Colonists Down To Paradiso
- Speak With Captain Brackenridge
- Speak With Captain Brackenridge
Walkthrough Guides
Speak With Chief Sugiyama
Speak with Chief Sugiyama in Paradiso on Porima II. He explains about the distress call was to get an outside source to investigate the massive, unknown spacecraft near Porrima. Despite its non-hostile appearance, communication attempts have failed. You will need to prioritize discreet diplomacy and report your findings to Paradiso's CEO, Oliver Campbell.
Paradiso - Map & Shop LocationHail The Unidentified Ship
| Map | Location |
|---|---|
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Prepare to take off to Porrima II Orbit and hail the Unidentified Ship. Due to the poor quality of the Outbound Transmission call, you'll need to dock instead to talk to them clearly.
Dock With The Ship And Enter
The ship doesn't seem hostile so you will be able to dock easily. So slowly approach the ship and dock as usual.
Speak With The Ship's Captain
Enter the Cargo Bay where you will be welcomed by Captain Diana Brackenridge who is accompanied by Dr. Mabhuti Da Costa. She will briefly explain the situation and ask to discuss the matter in more details further inside.
Follow Captain Brackenridge
As you follow Captain Brackenridge, she will tell you about her ancestor Rupert Brackenridge, who researched the likelihood of Earth to have an extinction-level that might render it uninhabitable so the ship vessel, Constant, was also made in hopes to carry generations of human to another planet like Earth to preserve humanity.
Speak With Captain Brackenridge
Once you reach the bridge, talk to Captain Diana again. Since previous communications were unsuccessful. You will be tasked to be a diplomat emissary to negotiate regarding the planet which Captain Diana claims is rightfully theirs.
Negotiate With Oliver Campbell
Return to Paradiso and take the Elevator up to the Executive Floor. Keep in mind that you won't be able to enter the meeting room until you've spoken to the receptionist, Keavy. Once you've done that, proceed to where Oliver is conversing with Balam and Sima about the resort project. Approach Oliver to provide your report and engage in discussions to determine the most suitable course of action for the current situation.
You Will Need To Choose What You Think Will Be The Best Deal
| Choice | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|
| Settlement Deal | Pros: They will be permitted to resettle in Paradiso. Cons: They will need to work to clear all of their debts before being allowed to leave. Materials are also required for the new facilities for the colonists. |
| Buy Grav Drive | Pros: Upgrade their ship with Grav Drive and give them an updated Starmap to find a new home. Cons: You will need to shoulder the cost as their currency may not be compatible. |
| Destroy Ship | Pros: You will not spend huge amount of credits or gather resources. Cons: You will need to destroy the ship that will kill Diana and the others inside it. |
Companion Affinity Is Also Affected
Choosing the settlement deal or opting to destroy the ship may lead you to gain Self-Doubt and disapproval from your current companion. It's important to make a thoughtful choice if you aim to increase your affinity to unlock romance options with your companion.
Speak With Captain Brackenridge
Head back to ECS Constant. From the Cargo Bay, follow the Command Bay signs until you reach the previous location where you spoke with Captain Brackenridge. You can find her inside the Captains Quarters.
You Will Need To Gather Materials For The Settlement Deal
You will need to acquire some resource materials before the ECS Constant colonist settle in Paradiso. You can use your Persuasion skill to Persuade Captain Brackenridge to provide some from the ship.
- Gather Lithium x10
- Gather Iron x80
- Gather Sealant x20
- Gather Fiber x40
Speak With Daisuke
If you were able to persuade Captain Brackenridge, you can get the materials from Daisuke at the Mess Hall. It won't be that much, but it will quite help in minimizing the number of materials you'll need to get.
- Sealant x8
- Fiber x15
- Iron x30
- Lithium x4
Gather Materials
Scan planets to check their available resources location, and proceed there once you've confirmed the presence of the required materials in the quest. Use the Scanner and Cutter to collect the necessary materials.
Scan - How To Scan & Increase SurveyProduce Resources From Your Outpost
Aside from scavenging materials manually, establishing an outpost base will undoubtedly streamline and expedite the process of collecting materials.
Outpost Build - Base Building & Create ItemsSpeak With Captain Brackenridge
Once you get all of the required materials, head back to the ECS Constant ship and talk to Captain Diana.
Ferry The Colonists Down To Paradiso
Get Captain Diana and the other colonists in the ECS Constant to your spacecraft and facilitate their transfer to the Paradiso settlement. Accompany them as they disembark from the vessel, ensuring a smooth transition to their new home on Paradiso.
Speak To Captain Brackenridge
The quest will be cleared once you talk to Captain Diana again. You will get a .45 Caliber ACP, Modified Advanced XM-2311, Antique Earth Baseball, Antique Piggbank as a reward for your efforts.
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