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Should You Join UC Vanguard in Starfield? Answered

Big life step, I know.

There are quite a few factions to check out in Starfield, but we can totally understand if you feel a little hesitant to commit to any of them. After all, pledging yourself fully to a cause is a pretty big deal. So if you’re wondering if you should join the UC Vanguard faction in Starfield, here’s everything you need to know.

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Should You Join the Vanguard Faction in Starfield?

The short answer is, yes, you should absolutely join the United Colonies Vanguard in Starfield. It’s important to note that joining any faction in the game does not lock you out of joining the others, so feel free to join away and reap all the benefits. In addition to that, being part of multiple factions can also unlock new dialogue options when conversing with other NPCs, which leads to more interesting and dynamic conversations.

Benefits of Joining UC Vanguard

There are a couple of main benefits to being part of the Vanguard faction in Starfield, as listed below:

  • Access to an extensive Terromorph questline
  • More ways to make credits
  • Housing in Jemison
  • UC Citizenship
  • UC Vanguard outfit
  • Unique dialogue options
  • Additional ship modifications

The first, and more obvious, reason is that joining the Vanguard gives you access to one of the more intense and interesting questlines in Starfield. The Grunt Work starter quest might seem rather rudimentary at first, but it quickly paves the way for more interesting content as you meet new NPCs to work with while dealing with an alien threat. You’ll also unlock other quests that can bring in a hefty amount of credits, allowing you to save up for those expensive ship prices.

The second reason is housing. Being part of the Vanguard allows you to become a UC citizen, which means that you’ll qualify for housing. You do need to progress through the Vanguard questline first before housing becomes available to you, but after completing the quest titled Friends Like These, you can then speak to a real estate agent, who lets you purchase a small apartment in The Well.

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Those who enjoy collecting exclusive outfits in the game can get their hands on the UC Vanguard Spacesuit, Pilot Pack, and Space Helmet. Commander Tuala will also speak to you about exclusive ship parts from the Ship Services Technician, including a Missile Launcher, Shield Generator, and Grav Drive.

Last but not least is the Vanguard dialogue options that can help you get other characters on your side. Sometimes, you don’t even need to use the Persuade selection since your status within this faction can prove worthy enough.

How to Join UC Vanguard in Starfield

All you have to do is follow the main storyline until you meet Sarah and the Constellation on Jemison. Sarah will eventually introduce you to the Vanguard Commander at the MAST District, who will then invite you to join the Vanguard. Speak to him to make things official, and you’re good to go.

You can utilize the Piloting Simulator from this exam anytime to help you unlock the Piloting skill quickly, giving you access to Class B and Class C vessels.

That’s all you need to know about joining the UC Vanguard in Starfield. Be sure to search for Twinfinite for more tips and information on the game.


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Zhiqing Wan
Zhiqing is the Reviews Editor for Twinfinite, and a History graduate from Singapore. She's been in the games media industry for nine years, trawling through showfloors, conferences, and spending a ridiculous amount of time making in-depth spreadsheets for min-max-y RPGs. When she's not singing the praises of Amazon's Kindle as the greatest technological invention of the past two decades, you can probably find her in a FromSoft rabbit hole.
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Kristina is a Staff Writer and has been with Twinfinite for more than a year. She typically covers Minecraft, The Sims 4, Disney Dreamlight Valley, anime, Call of Duty, and newly released games. She loves the Metal Gear Solid series (Snake Eater especially), Rockstar's Bully, the Horizon franchise, What Remains of Edith Finch, and many more. Her dog is also an avid video game watcher, primarily when there's a horse or a cat. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and grew up gaming on the islands.