Operation Starseed revolves around your decisions in a situation involving various factions in the Crucible and the Societies of clones residing in a facility. As you go deeper into the quest, you will be faced with moral dilemmas and must decide which faction to side with.

To complete Operation Starseed, follow these steps:

1. Go to Crucible on Charybdis III
2. Talk with Tobias
3. Talk to Franklin
4. Talk to Amanirenas
5. Talk to Genghis Khan
6. Go to the Facility
7. Talk to Franklin
8. Find Clues About the Facility
9. Choose Which Society to Give Facility Information
10. Talk to Ada Lovelace
11. Investigate Bel V
12. Follow the Beagle's Trail to Zelazny I
13. Find the Facility's Override Code
14. Attend Meeting with Crucible Leaders
15. See if Ada Lovelace can Decrypt Security Override Code
16. Deal with the Facility

This step-by-step Operation Starseed walkthrough offers detailed steps on how to navigate the quest, including interactions with key characters, decisions to make, and the consequences of those decisions.

Go to Crucible on Charybdis III

Begin your journey by heading to the planet Charybdis III. Once you land, make your way to the Crucible, a renowned gathering spot for interstellar travelers and information brokers. The Crucible is known for its unique architecture and bustling atmosphere, so take a moment to soak in the surroundings.

Talk with Tobias

Upon entering the Crucible, you'll find Tobias, a seasoned spacefarer with a wealth of knowledge. Approach him and initiate a conversation. He'll provide you with essential background information about the ongoing events and the significance of the Facility.

Talk to Franklin

After speaking with Tobias, locate Franklin, a researcher with a keen interest in the Facility's mysteries. Engage him in a conversation to gather more detailed insights about the Facility and its potential dangers.

Talk to Amanirenas

After your conversation with Franklin concludes, he directs you to meet with Genghis Khan and Amanirenas. As you step outside the building, Sheriff Wyatt Earp greets you. He operates as a vendor, offering Aid and Resource items.

Keep going on the ramp to talk to Amanirenas. She claims to be the true Amanirenas and leads a group called the Believers. This group opposes oppression and greed. They believe that as notable figures from history, they are destined to lead settled systems. Amanirenas mentions a past test at The Facility. When someone showed their full potential, they were released. She wants you to visit The Facility and see if the test can be brought back.

Talk to Genghis Khan

To reach Genghis Khan, exit the settlement the same way you entered and turn right. Walk along the wall until you see Genghis on a hill near some satellites.

When you get close, two Swarming Gliders will attack. Help Genghis Khan and then speak with him after you defeat the Gliders.

Genghis Khan views the settlement as a confinement and he clarifies that he's different from the historical figure. He doesn't think clones should be held responsible.

Genghis is the leader of the Renegades. He's faced many challenges trying to leave the Crucible. He requests your help to escape by destroying the Facility.

When you go back to Roosevelt, he'll ask about your thoughts on the other two Societies. Regardless of your response, Roosevelt will share his views. He hopes you can use the Facility to eliminate the robots, allowing people to live peacefully on the Crucible before eventually leaving.

Go to the Facility

With the information gathered, head to the mysterious Facility. It's a massive structure with advanced security systems, so be prepared for potential challenges.

To reach The Facility, fly to the planet's opposite side. After landing, watch out for Hunting Spaceroaches and Hunting Maggotmaw on your way to the Facility. Once safe, enter the building.

Talk to Franklin

Once inside the Facility, rendezvous with Franklin again. He'll provide you with a layout of the Facility and potential points of interest to investigate.

Find Clues About the Facility

Explore the Facility thoroughly. Look for terminals, documents, and other interactive objects that might provide clues about its purpose, history, and operations. Pay attention to details, as even the smallest piece of information can be crucial.

Choose Which Society to Give Facility Information

After gathering all the information, you have to decide which society to give facility information to. Whichever society you choose, they'll direct you to Ada Lovelace for the Beagle's override code. Ada is on the same platform where you met Amanirenas.

Talk to Ada Lovelace

Ada Lovelace is a brilliant scientist and coder. Find her in her lab within the Facility. Ada will tell you that the radio telescope is aimed at the Bel V beacon, suggesting the sister ship might be there. You'll need to travel through several systems to reach it. When you arrive, you'll receive a message directing you to the Zelazny system.

Investigate Bel V

Based on the clues from the Facility, your next destination is the moon Bel V. Explore its surface and underground caves to find more connections to the Facility and its operations.

Follow the Beagle's Trail to Zelazny I

The Beagle is a legendary spaceship known for its exploratory missions. Follow its trail, which leads to the planet Zelazny I. Here, you'll uncover more about the Facility's origins and its creators.

Find the Facility's Override Code

As you get deeper into Zelazny I, you'll come across a high-security vault. Inside, you'll find the Facility's override code, a crucial piece of information that can control the entire Facility.

Attend Meeting with Crucible Leaders

Return to the Crucible on Charybdis III and attend a high-stakes meeting with its leaders. Present your findings and discuss the next course of action. Be prepared for intense debates and differing opinions.

See if Ada Lovelace can Decrypt Security Override Code

With the override code in hand, approach Ada Lovelace again. Her coding skills will be essential in decrypting the code and ensuring it can be used safely.

Deal with the Facility

Armed with the decrypted override code, return to the Facility. You now have the power to control its operations. Decide whether to shut it down, harness its power, or hand it over to a trusted society.

Go to the Datacore to make a final decision about The Crucible's clones:

1. Reboot and Restore Mission Parameters: This option doesn't favor any leader, and you earn 3,000 credits.
2. Initiate Full Project Cleanse: This action eliminates all clones, and you receive 2,000 credits.
3. Reboot and Choose a New Super-Admin: You must choose a leader for The Crucible and earn 6,000 credits for this choice.

If you didn't eliminate all the clones, you can go back to The Crucible to finish the quest. Additionally, pilot Amelia Earhart expresses interest in joining your team for space exploration.

Which Leader Should You Side With?

After returning to Charybdis III, the person you shared information with will inform you of rising tensions at The Crucible. Faction leaders are in disagreement, and your intervention is needed. You must choose a side.

1. Roosevelt and the Pragmatists aim to control the Crucible themselves without robotic interference. However, they don't want anyone to leave.
2. Aminerenas and the Believers advocate for tests that, if passed, allow individuals to exit the Crucible.
3. Genghis Khan and the Renegades feel trapped in the Crucible and want to break free.

Regardless of your initial inclination, you'll be directed to the Facility to collect data. After your return, you must decide who to share this information with.

Siding with Roosevelt: Roosevelt will propose a solution where clones stay in the Crucible for another 20 years. After this period, a test will be introduced, and those who succeed can leave. While Aminerenas will reluctantly accept this, Genghis Khan will resist. This disagreement will escalate into a conflict, and you'll be forced to eliminate the Renegades.

Siding with Aminerenas: Siding with Amanirenas means you can persuade Genghis Khan and his group to leave The Crucible. You can also keep a good relationship with FDR by challenging Genghis Khan's views. With the acquired data, Aminerenas will push to start the test right away. Roosevelt can be persuaded to support this plan, but Genghis Khan will oppose it, leading you to confront and eliminate him.

Siding with Genghis Khan: Genghis Khan's first reaction will be to destroy the Crucible. However, you can form an alliance between Genghis Khan and FDR by persuading Genghis Khan to spare The Crucible. If successful, he'll declare that individuals can freely enter or exit the Crucible. While Roosevelt can be swayed to accept this peacefully, Aminerenas will stand against it, leading to a conflict with her Society.