Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector — Comprehensive Companion Recruitment Guide

Recruiting companions in Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is a pivotal part of your adventure, offering valuable skills and Action Dice that enhance your ability to complete Contracts. Below, you’ll find a detailed breakdown of how to find and recruit key companions throughout the game.

Overview of Crew Recruitment

Companions in Citizen Sleeper 2 are classified into two categories: local and permanent. Local crew members assist you in specific sectors, whereas permanent crew members accompany you throughout various locations, providing ongoing support. To recruit these companions, you’ll need to engage with them at specific locations, complete contracts, or fulfill specific interactions.

Step-by-Step Recruitment Guide for Key Companions

1. Juni
– Location: Initially encountered during Karsten’s Solheim HS22 contract in Hexport.
– Recruitment Steps:
– Accept Juni’s offer to accompany you during the contract and agree to assist her by providing feed lines for her investigation.
– Reconnect with Juni at Helion Gate while working on the “Diagnose Your Frame” contract. To secure her recruitment, agree to help her complete a contract before your exit.

2. Nia
– Location: Hexport Station, interacting with Femi and completing the Conway Signal Contract.
– Recruitment Steps:
– Work on filling the “Hexport Connections” meter at the Hexport Docks.
– Initiate the Conway Signal Contract by speaking with Karsten, followed by Serafin on your ship.
– Complete the contract while working alongside Nia. It’s critical to pay her her share post-job to further your recruitment efforts.
– Nia will make her next appearance at Flotsam Space Station after you’ve upgraded your ship with HazNav.

3. Femi
– Location: First encountered in Hexport, with recruitment realized in Flotsam after a visit to Wellspring.
– Recruitment Steps:
– Engage in an encounter with Femi in Hexport and then flee the situation.
– Upon returning from Wellspring to Flotsam, find Femi again and participate in the ensuing story-driven sequence that will lead to his recruitment.

4. Yu-Jin
– Location: Far Spindle bar.
– Recruitment Steps:
– Find Yu-Jin at the Far Spindle bar and converse with him.
– Complete the Hidden Wreck contract while working together.
– After finishing the contract, express your interest in having Yu-Jin join your crew.

Additional Companions

While the recruitment processes for companions like Bliss, Kadet, Luis, and Flint are less extensively documented, it typically involves completing specific contracts or interacting with these characters at designated locations. Ensure to explore thoroughly for opportunities to ally with them.

Tips for Successful Recruitment

– Complete Contracts: Collaborate with the characters on contracts to develop your rapport.
– Progress the Storyline: Some companions will only become available after certain narrative milestones have been achieved.
– Mind Your Choices: Your dialogue options and choices can significantly influence whether a character opts to join your crew.

Conclusion

Recruiting companions not only provides critical Action Dice and skills essential for completing contracts but also enriches your narrative experience in Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. Keeping their Stress levels in check is important, as excessive Stress can negatively impact mission outcomes. Engage with each character thoughtfully to maximize your crew’s potential and support your journey through the game’s challenges.