{"id":981376,"date":"2023-09-03T23:29:26","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T03:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/?p=981376"},"modified":"2023-09-03T23:29:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T03:29:31","slug":"starfield-first-contact-mission-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/starfield\/starfield-first-contact-mission-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Starfield First Contact Mission Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When players arrive at Paradiso, they&#8217;ll trigger the <strong>First Contact mission<\/strong>, which involves a mysterious ship that lingers near the planet. You&#8217;ll need to communicate with the unknown vessel to discover the truth behind it, where you must make a crucial decision that could decide the fate of an entire colony. We&#8217;re here to help you throughout this adventure by showing you the best outcomes and what steps you need to take to achieve them. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-c632a523-c55f-4607-ab9e-9fe743d76f77\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">How to Complete First Contact Mission in Starfield<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/starfield\/starfield-first-contact-mission-guide\/#0-should-you-take-the-deal-buy-the-grav-drive-or-overload-reactor-in-first-contact-starfield-quest>Should You Take the Deal, Buy the Grav Drive, or Overload Reactor in First Contact Starfield Quest?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/starfield\/starfield-first-contact-mission-guide\/#1-how-to-prepare-the-ship-for-the-grav-drive-in-first-contact-starfield-quest>How to Prepare the Ship for the Grav Drive in First Contact Starfield Quest<\/a><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/starfield\/starfield-first-contact-mission-guide\/#2-engineering-control-computer-beta>Engineering Control Computer Beta<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/starfield\/starfield-first-contact-mission-guide\/#3-engineering-control-computer-alpa>Engineering Control Computer Alpa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/starfield\/starfield-first-contact-mission-guide\/#4-engineering-control-computer-gamma>Engineering Control Computer Gamma<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"0-should-you-take-the-deal-buy-the-grav-drive-or-overload-reactor-in-first-contact-starfield-quest\">Should You Take the Deal, Buy the Grav Drive, or Overload Reactor in First Contact Starfield Quest?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/starfield\/where-to-find-paradiso-in-starfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paradiso<\/a>, you&#8217;ll need to negotiate with Diana Brackenridge and Oliver Campbell to consider a compromise for their current predicament. While Diana seeks to take over the location after spending 200 years to get to it, Oliver will provide you with three options: convince them to take the settlement deal, buy a Grav Drive, or overload the reactor. <strong>If you don&#8217;t mind picking up a collection of resources, you can take the deal, but those with extra cash can lean toward buying the Grav Drive<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last option is probably the worst out of the bunch, as it will result in the colony&#8217;s unfortunate demise, yet you can choose to take this route if you thrive in chaos. Based on our experience, <strong>buying the Grav Drive seems to be the best outcome<\/strong> for both parties since Diana&#8217;s group (she&#8217;ll be happy with either of the first two choices) will still have a chance out in space, differing from the settlement deal that requires them to work for free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only problem is the fact that it can cost you a whopping 40,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/starfield\/how-get-money-credits-fast-starfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credits<\/a> through Bennu St. James. Though, you can get it down to 25,000 once you persuade him (I recommend saving before the conversation.)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/a61cccb5-87e5-4a15-91b6-9c5bee650df8.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"Persuade Bennu St. James in Starfield\" class=\"wp-image-981391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/a61cccb5-87e5-4a15-91b6-9c5bee650df8.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/a61cccb5-87e5-4a15-91b6-9c5bee650df8.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=600 600w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/a61cccb5-87e5-4a15-91b6-9c5bee650df8.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=80 80w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/a61cccb5-87e5-4a15-91b6-9c5bee650df8.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=160 160w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/a61cccb5-87e5-4a15-91b6-9c5bee650df8.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=622 622w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/a61cccb5-87e5-4a15-91b6-9c5bee650df8.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: Bethesda Game Studios via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Those who want to go with the settlement deal will need to acquire the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>40 Fiber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 Sealant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80 Iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 Lithium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/starfield\/where-to-buy-resources-in-starfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to Buy Resources<\/a> guide to find more of these objects or <a href=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/guides\/how-to-assign-crew-to-ships-outposts-in-starfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">build an Outpost<\/a> for additional crafting items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-how-to-prepare-the-ship-for-the-grav-drive-in-first-contact-starfield-quest\">How to Prepare the Ship for the Grav Drive in First Contact Starfield Quest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When players choose to buy the Grav Drive, they must prepare the ship for a new piece after they talk to Amin. You&#8217;ll need to select the following interactions at each computer station:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-engineering-control-computer-beta\">Engineering Control Computer Beta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Which system would you like to adjust?<\/strong>: Plasma Run-Off Inhibiter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust power level to:<\/strong> 5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-engineering-control-computer-alpa\">Engineering Control Computer Alpa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Which system would you like to divert power from?:<\/strong> Turbopump &#8211; Port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reroute Power To: <\/strong>Cryogenic Radiator &#8211; Auxiliary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-engineering-control-computer-gamma\">Engineering Control Computer Gamma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Which system would you like to adjust?: <\/strong>Magnetic Flange Pipe Enclosures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perform which action?: <\/strong>Decouple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decouple from which component?: <\/strong>Auxiliary Module Assembly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you initiate the systems, you can talk to Diana again and receive rewards such as the Antique Earth Baseball, Antique Earth Basketball, and Antique Earth Hockey Stick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve completed the <strong>First Contact mission<\/strong>, you can prepare for another choice-based quest with our <a href=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/starfield\/should-you-destroy-hursts-ship-in-starfield-decision-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Should You Destroy Hurst\u2019s Ship?<\/a> guide. Be sure to also explore the relevant links below for more Starfield content. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The planet negotiator.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":311,"featured_media":981390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":"\"\"","apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"_article_tier":null},"categories":[30,203511],"tags":[205229,226,205231,205230,132703],"internal-label":[],"article_type":[194382],"coauthors":[{"id":311,"display_name":"Kristina Ebanez","user_nicename":"kristinaebanez"}],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/eb43d845-4c59-4aec-8694-86d6093ec846.jpg?fit=1200%2C675","author_info":{"display_name":"Kristina Ebanez","author_link":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/author\/kristinaebanez\/"},"apple_news_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/eb43d845-4c59-4aec-8694-86d6093ec846.jpg?fit=1200%2C675","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/981376"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/311"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=981376"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/981376\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":981447,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/981376\/revisions\/981447"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/981390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=981376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=981376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=981376"},{"taxonomy":"internal-label","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-label?post=981376"},{"taxonomy":"article_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_type?post=981376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}