The Best There Is mission in Starfield represents one of the most thrilling infiltration operations within the Crimson Fleet questline. Players are tasked with stealing the experimental ComSpike technology from a heavily fortified United Colonies military facility known as SY-920. Navigating this mission requires stealth, social engineering, and crucial decisions that impact your relationships with key allies.
Infiltrating Station SY-920 and Meeting Huan Daiyu
To begin the operation, players must meet Naeva and Jasmine at The Key before traveling to New Atlantis to speak with Huan Daiyu. Huan serves as your primary contact and smuggles you aboard the high-security military station using her cargo vessel, the Jade Swan. Maintaining a low profile during this initial phase is essential to avoid triggering immediate security alarms.
Once inside SY-920, players need to obtain an official uniform to move freely throughout the station's restricted areas. Equipping the SY-920 pilot suit allows you to bypass regular security checkpoints without drawing suspicion from patrolling guards. You will also need to access a security terminal to acquire the necessary clearance codes for deeper navigation.
Navigating the Facility and Locating the ComSpike
After securing proper clearance, your main objective shifts to discovering the exact location of the ComSpike prototype. Navigating to the Command Bay computer reveals that the technology is housed within Engineering Bay 4. Reaching this area requires careful movement, as failing social checks can compromise your cover.
Inside the engineering wing, players meet Dr. Vogel, the lead scientist responsible for the top-secret project. Interacting with Dr. Vogel forces a major turning point where you must decide how to secure access to Docking Bay 8. Your dialogue choices here dictate whether the mission ends in smooth stealth or loud combat.
The Critical Choice: Betraying Huan vs. Persuading Dr. Vogel
During your encounter with Dr. Vogel, you are presented with a pivotal decision regarding Huan Daiyu. You can choose to betray Huan by blaming her for the security breach, which immediately alerts the station but grants quick access to the prototype ship. Alternatively, you can attempt to persuade Dr. Vogel or trick him into believing you are a test pilot.
Choosing to persuade Dr. Vogel allows you to complete the mission without burning bridges with Huan Daiyu. If you betray her, she will express deep anger toward you during subsequent faction encounters. Successfully convincing the scientist ensures a clean escape aboard the prototype ship without compromising your contact.
Escaping with the Prototype Ship
Once access to Docking Bay 8 is granted, head directly to the flight control terminals. Authorizing your flight through the control terminal ensures that station defense systems do not target you upon departure. Boarding the ComSpike-equipped prototype ship completes the primary theft objective seamlessly.
Flying the stolen vessel back to The Key allows Jasmine to study the ComSpike technology for future ship upgrades. Reporting back to Commander Ikande on the UC Vigilance gives you an opportunity to explain your operational choices during the heist. Mastering this quest balances tactical stealth with long-term faction strategy in Starfield.
