Starfield - How To Join The United Colonies

The Starfield United Colonies faction is a group that you can join during the campaign. Initially made up of survivors from Earth's collapse, they've since grown into a burgeoning intergalactic government, with their headquarters located in the vast city of New Atlantis. Our guide discusses the challenge that you need to pass if you want to be part of the United Colonies Vanguard.

How to join the United Colonies in Starfield

The Starfield United Colonies quest is called Supra Et Ultra. Initially, you'll want to talk to Commander Tuala in the MAST headquarters building in New Atlantis, Jemison. You'll also visit this area as part of an early-game quest, and Tuala himself will ask if you want to become part of the Vanguard, the United Colonies' civilian fleet.

The MAST Building

If you agree to Tuala's proposal, then you're well on your way to joining the United Colonies in Starfield. Here's what you need to do next:

• Use the elevator and go to the Vanguard Orientation Hall.
• Confirm the Enlistment Agreement.
• You can explore the museum at your leisure, which shows past events in United Colonies history, including the wars against the Va'ruun and Freestar Collective, as well as the emergence of Terrormorphs.

The Simulation Test

When you're done, head to the training area and enter the simulation pod. This test requires you to defeat enemy ships in space, so make sure you use your own spacecraft's weapons and mobility. The goal is to complete three out of six challenge tiers. You can still continue past the third battle to achieve a high score, but that's entirely up to you.

After passing the test, return to Tuala. Follow him to the open grounds in front of the building's entrance. There, he'll ask you to swear allegiance to the United Colonies. Don't worry too much for now since you'll still be allowed to join other factions, such as the Freestar Collective, Ryujin Industries, and Crimson Fleet. You can also learn about all these rival forces in our factions guide.