You will be prompted to choose between attacking Petrov and his crew or steal the Artifact during the No Sudden Moves Quest in Starfield. Learn about all the available choices, how to get the artifact from Petrov, the consequences of each choice, and which choice is best!
| Choices | Consequences |
|---|---|
| [Persuade] All I Want is a word with Petrov. | Persuade Tao Xun to talk to Petrov. |
| [Attack] You're in my way. | Combat will commence. Petrov and his crew will start attacking you. |
After boarding The Scow, you will first encounter a guard named Tao Xun. You need to persuade him that you are here only to talk in order to proceed further inside the ship.
| Choices | Consequences |
|---|---|
| [Persuade] Just a small peek at your collection is all I need. | Persuading Petrov will lead him take you to the Artifact. |
| [Attack] Enough of this nonsense! I'm taking the Artifact! | Combat will commence. Petrov and his crew will start attacking you. |
| [Barrett] "Petroooooov! It's me!" | Petrov will show you to the artifact vault. |
After convincing Tao Xun, you will now be able to fully explore The Scow. On the second floor, you will find Captain Petrov sitting on a couch in the middle of the room, surrounded by guards.
The third dialogue option, exclusive to Barrett, can be selected if he is your active companion. Choosing this allows you to completely skip the persuasion check, and head to the artifact room immediately.
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| Choices | Consequences |
|---|---|
| [Grab the artifact] Sorry Petrov. It's for science! | Petrov and his crew will start attacking you, but you will have the Artifact. |
| [Attack] The Artifact is mine, Petrov! | Combat will commence. Petrov and his crew will start attacking you. |
At this point, it does not matter which option you choose because Petrov will start attacking you regardless of the dialogue choice. However, this will make the fight much easier since you are now beside both the Artifact and Petrov.
No Sudden Moves Walkthrough and Choices
After seeing the artifact, Petrov will tell you that you can try to steal it, and he will instruct his crew to attack you as soon as you grab it. This is the best option to choose, as you can simply attack Petrov until he surrenders, and then he will order his crew to stand down.
It is recommended that you try to choose the persuade option to get closer to Petrov and the Artifact before you start the fight. The closer you get to the Artifact, the fewer crew members Petrov will have surrounding him.
If you kill Petrov and his guards, you will become a wanted criminal, and the UC Navy will hunt you down. It is highly recommended that you avoid killing Petrov to prevent becoming a criminal.
Alternatively, if you want to completely avoid fighting Petrov and his crew, you can choose to fail the persuasion option during the first dialogue with Petrov. This will unlock an optional objective where you can either Pick the Vault Door to open it, or Steal the Key to the Vault. Both options require higher levels in Lockpicking and Pickpocketing, so only opt for these if you have the necessary skills for those!
Stealing Guide - How to Steal Without Getting Caught
Dialogue Choices and Consequences
Should You Kill Petrov?
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