What happens if you get caught with contraband Starfield?

What Happens if You Get Caught with Contraband Starfield?

Smuggling is a risky and alluring aspect of Starfield’s gameplay, offering immense rewards for those brave enough to take the plunge. However, the threat of being caught and consequences of failing are ever-present and looming. In this article, we’ll dive into what happens if you get caught with contraband in Starfield and the consequences that await the smugglers who get busted.

Getting Caught with Contraband

Before delving into the aftermath, let’s clarify the signs and symptoms of being caught. Contraband will always be marked with a yellow symbol, which signifies to your space exploration squadmates that something shady is going on. However, don’t panic immediately upon being marked, as some crimes might not incur an instant penalty.

Once marked, your ship may come under the scrutiny of Starfield’s authorities. As a smuggler, be prepared for patrols from space stations, docking procedures, and other sources of contention.

Imprisonment and Finer

Upon being apprehended, you’ll receive a hefty fine, loss of experience points (as marked by the icon "Penalty Experience Cost!" under the "Caught Crime" tab). It’s crucial to ensure that your stash is off the charts before attempting a break.

Table of Potential Punishments

Safeguards and Mitigators

Don’t freak out yet! There’s some consolation. Fulfillment of the Takedown feature, a mini-mission where you remove illicit cargo, will let your characters participate in certain sectors for 30 hours prior. In the rare situations, your character would spend around 1 minute while docked.

• Takedown Mission: When captured by the authorities (even just a few sectors back).
• When having Takedown, after successfully landing the contraband back on the platform after "Pilgrimages for Pilots.
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