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Starfield - Vasco Companion Guide

Vasco is a companion and crew member of your ship in Starfield. Read on for a full character overview of Vasco, a list of all their skills and whether Vasco is a romance option.

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Vasco Overview

Companion Profile

Vasco Overview
Starfield - Vasco Profile: A utilitarian robot companion built by Lunar Robotics ready to aid you on your adventures ahead
Faction: Constellation
Romance Option: No
How to Get: Finish the Prologue Mission

How to Recruit Vasco

Finish the Prologue Mission

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You can unlock Vasco as a companion during the prologue mission, One Small Step. You can ask Vasco to join you as the captain of the Frontier.

Vasco Skills

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Skill Rank
Shield SystemsShield Systems ★★
Aneutronic FusionAneutronic Fusion ★
EM Weapon SystemsEM Weapon Systems ★

Is Vasco a Romance Option?

Vasco is Not Romanceable

Vasco is not a romance option in Starfield and you won't be able to start a relationship with them.

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Best Assignments for Vasco

Best Assigned on Ships

All of Vasco's skills are ship-related, which makes him a valuable asset when placed on any ship. Shield Systems, Aneutronic Fusion, and EM Weapon Systems are all particularly useful when encountering dogfights in space.

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Starfield - BarrettBarrett Starfield - VascoVasco
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Starfield - Adoring FanAdoring Fan Starfield - AndrejaAndreja
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Starfield - Gideon Aker IconGideon Aker Starfield - Moara Otero IconMoara Otero
Starfield - Andromeda Kepler IconAndromeda Kepler Starfield - Omari Hassan IconOmari Hassan
Starfield - Amelia Earhart IconAmelia Earhart Starfield - EzekielEzekiel
Starfield - Lyle BrewerLyle Brewer Starfield - Betty HowserBetty Howser
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