Starborn is a main quest in Starfield. See if you should Grav Jump or surrender the Artifact to the Starborn, how to unlock Starborn quest, rewards, and how to complete it.

Starborn Rewards and Unlock Condition

How to Unlock and Rewards

Starborn Walkthrough and Objectives

Grav Jump to Anywhere (Option 1)

1. Grav Jump to Anywhere

Power up your Grav Drive and Grav Jump to any Star System to get away from the Helix. You can just head for the Alpha Centauri System since you'll be returning to the Lodge anyway.

Take note that if you prolong your stay, the Helix will start firing at your ship!

How To Power Up the Grav Drive

1a. Fight the Helix (Optional)

You can choose to fight the Helix head on. However, even if you outclassed the Helix in space combat, it will just run away and disappear somewhere else. So it might be best to just ignore it and Grav Jump away.

Space Battles Combat Guide

2-4. Attend the Lodge Meeting

Return to the Lodge at Jemison and ask Noel to read the data from your ship's sensors. Attend the meeting as the Constellation members discuss on the data that you provided.

Sarah will chime in the conversation and inform the crew that the Starborn are after the Artfiacts. You can also share your thoughts on the matter by agreeing to Sam, Barrett, or Matteo's opinions.

5. Add the Artifact to the Collection

Once the meeting has been adjourned, add the Artifact to the collection to end the quest. You will receive 5000 Credits and a Calibrated Constellation Helmet.

Surrender the Artifact (Option 2)

1. Surrender the Artifact

Giving up the Artifact to the Starborn has negative consequences as your companions will generally dislike that decision and your approval ratings with them will go down.

It simply isn't worth going for this route and choosing to escape from the Helix is the better option of the two.

2-4. Attend the Lodge Meeting

Despite losing the Artifact, the meeting at the Lodge to discuss the mysterious presence of the Starborn will still go as planned.

In addition, you won't receive the objective to add the Artifact to the collection since you no longer have it with you. The quest will also end after the meeting and you will still get the same rewards of 5000 Credits and the Constellation Helmet.

Starborn Choice Guide

Should You Grav Jump or Surrender the Artifact?

Choosing to Grav Jump Has No Negative Consequences

Choosing to Grav Jump to a different Star System to escape the Helix is a better choice as you won't lose companion approval ratings and you'll get to keep the Artifact with you. There also doesn't seem to be any positive benefits if you hand the Artifact over to the Starborn.

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