The Crimson Fleet storyline in Starfield features several high-stakes infiltrate-and-steal operations, with "The Best There Is" standing out as one of the most intriguing missions. Tasked with stealing a prototype stealth device known as the ComSpike from a secure United Colonies military installation, players must balance stealth, dialogue, and tactical decision-making. Navigating the Sydonia station requires careful planning to ensure you secure the device without blowing your cover or creating unnecessary conflict.
Starting the Mission and Meeting Naeva
To begin this questline, speak with Naeva Mora at the Key to receive your briefing regarding the ComSpike prototype. She will direct you to the UC Vigilance or directly to Cydonia depending on your current standing with commander Ikande. Preparing your character with high Persuasion skills or stealth gear beforehand makes infiltrating the target location significantly smoother.
Upon reaching Cydonia on Mars, your primary goal is to locate Huan Daiyu, a reliable smuggler who maintains connections inside the military starport. She acts as your primary contact to gain clearance into the restricted SY-920 station where the military prototype is locked away. Engaging in dialogue with Huan will establish the logistics of your covert infiltration strategy.
Infiltrating Station SY-920
Boarding Huan's ship allows you to bypass the initial orbital defenses surrounding the secret space station without triggering an immediate space battle. Once inside, you must acquire a valid disguise to move freely through the lower security corridors without drawing unwanted attention from guards. Locating an abandoned uniform in the cargo bay area provides immediate access to the standard worker sectors.
Maintaining your cover requires avoiding security officers who possess elevated clearance and can see through your disguise. If confronted, using convincing dialogue options allows you to talk your way past nervous station personnel. Careful observation of guard patrol patterns ensures you reach the inner command center undetected.
Securing the ComSpike Prototype
The ComSpike itself is housed inside a heavily guarded research laboratory located in the deeper levels of SY-920. To access the containment chamber, you must either locate a keycard on a chief engineer or hack a high-level terminal to override security doors. Once inside, you can interact with the prototype flight console to initiate the theft sequence.
Preparing the experimental ship for takeoff involves overriding the flight systems directly from the pilot seat. Once activated, the prototype ship initiates a emergency detachment, allowing you to escape the station airspace smoothly. Steering the vessel away from the perimeter allows you to jump safely back to Fleet territory.
Returning to the Key and Mission Rewards
After successfully fleeing SY-920 with the ComSpike, set your grav drive destination back to the Kryx system to rendezvous with Naeva and Jasmine. Delivering the technology grants significant credits alongside progress toward unlocking advanced ship modules for future fleet upgrades. Completing this objective also deepens your standing within the Crimson Fleet network while maintaining your undercover cover intact.
