Navigating the complex faction storylines in Starfield requires a balance of stealth, technical skill, and critical decision-making. The quest titled The Best There Is serves as a pivotal infiltration mission within the Crimson Fleet and UC SysDef storyline, forcing players to break into a secure military facility. Successfully completing this operation requires understanding how to bypass advanced security networks while managing your relationships with key faction leaders.
Infiltrating the SY-920 Naval Starstation
The mission begins with a briefing at The Key, where Naeva and Huan Daiyu task you with obtaining a piece of top-secret cloaking technology known as the ComSpike. To gain access to the secure facility, you must slip past the initial security checkpoints using either deception or stealth mechanics. Speaking with the cargo master allows you to find a legitimate uniform, which significantly simplifies your movement through the public areas of the base.
Once inside, maintaining your disguise requires careful observation of patrol patterns and avoiding direct confrontation with elite officers. If you choose to talk your way through the facility, selecting dialogue options that match your military rank will prevent guards from raising the alarm. Alternatively, players who prefer a direct approach can hack security terminals to disable local internal sensors.
Securing the ComSpike Prototype
Reaching the inner sanctum requires discovering the specific hangar containing the experimental prototype ship. You must navigate the engineering levels and speak with Dr. Vogel, the lead researcher overseeing the project, to locate the exact flight data. Convincing the doctor that you are a test pilot allows you to secure the ship keys without triggering a hostile facility lockdown.
If your persuasion attempts fail, you can pickpocket the keycard or access a nearby computer terminal to update the flight manifest manually. Once inside the prototype cockpit, initializing the systems will trigger an immediate escape sequence back to Crimson Fleet territory. It is highly recommended to allocate your ship power systems efficiently to survive any immediate space combat upon departure.
Key Faction Choices and Long Term Consequences
Upon returning to safety, you face a crucial decision regarding who receives credit for the successful infiltration. You can choose to protect Huan Daiyu's identity when speaking to Delgado, ensuring that she remains a reliable ally for future black-market operations. Blaming her for any complications during the heist will severely alienate her, leading to her permanent exile from the station.
Furthermore, the data gathered during this excursion must eventually be shared with Commander Ikande if you are maintaining your deep-cover status with UC SysDef. Balancing your allegiance between the military and the space pirates determines the structural alignment of the final space battle. Taking your time to analyze these critical moments will maximize your long-term economic rewards throughout the settled systems.
