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In the vast universe of Starfield, Bethesda’s ambitious open-world space RPG, players have the opportunity to explore, battle, and navigate through space. One of the thrilling aspects of the game is the ability to steal ships, adding them to your fleet. This guide will walk you through the process of successfully stealing a ship, registering it, and even selling it if you wish.

Methods for Stealing a Ship

Stealing Docked or Landed Ships

Find an Unguarded Ship: Ships are commonly found in docking zones on planets or space stations.
Approach and Unlock: Use a Digipick to unlock the hatch. If the lock is advanced, you'll need a higher Security skill.
Board and Take Control: If no crew is aboard, head straight to the Pilot Seat. Otherwise, deal with the crew.

Stealing Ships in Space Combat

Targeting: Engage with the ship in combat, using targeted lock-ons to specifically disable its engines.
Boarding: Approach the disabled ship and board it. You may need to consult a guide on docking and boarding for more details.
Eliminate Crew: Clear the ship of enemy NPCs.
Pilot: Go to the cockpit and take control. Note that some ships require higher ranks in Piloting skills.

Additional Tips for Space Combat

Weapons: Equip weapons that deal "Electromagnetic Damage" to destroy engines effectively.
Mission Selection': Choose missions that require you to hunt down enemy spacecraft to avoid making friendly factions hostile.

Free Roam Planet Method

Locate Ship Landing Sites: While free roaming on planets, use scanners to find "Ship Landing Sites" randomly appearing as points of interest.
Take Control: Approach the parked ship, eliminate any crew, and take off from the pilot seat.

Faction-Specific Restrictions

Ships from certain factions, like Crimson Fleet ships, can only be docked at specific bases belonging to the faction.

Registering and Selling Stolen Ships

Visit Ship Services Technician: Found at major settlements or spaceports.
Open Sell Menu: Choose the option "Let me see what ships you have for sale," then switch to the ‘Sell’ menu.
Register: Pay the fee to register your newly stolen ship.
Sell: Make sure to designate another ship as your home ship before selling the stolen one.

In-Game Consequences

Faction Relations: Stealing may turn factions hostile or affect your reputation.
Security Forces: You might attract attention and be pursued by enemy factions or security forces.
Fast Travel: Stolen ships will become your home ship when using features like grav jumping, landing on a planet, or fast traveling.

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-# How to Steal a Ship in Starfield
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 In the vast universe of Starfield, Bethesda’s ambitious open-world space RPG, players have the opportunity to explore, battle, and navigate through space. One of the thrilling aspects of the game is the ability to steal ships, adding them to your fleet. This guide will walk you through the process of successfully stealing a ship, registering it, and even selling it if you wish.
-## Stealing a Ship
+==Methods for Stealing a Ship==
+===Stealing Docked or Landed Ships===
-Stealing a ship in Starfield can be done while exploring other planets or during space combat. If you spot a ship landing or docking in the distance, there’s a good chance it’s unguarded, making it a prime target for theft. Approach the ship and head to the hatch, which will likely be locked. Use a Digipick to unlock the hatch. If the lock is too advanced, you need to rank up your Security skill to access higher levels of hacking.
+#'''Find an Unguarded Ship''': Ships are commonly found in docking zones on planets or space stations.
+#'''Approach and Unlock''': Use a Digipick to unlock the hatch. If the lock is advanced, you'll need a higher Security skill.
-After successfully lockpicking the hatch, board the ship. If there is no crew aboard, head straight to the Pilot Seat and take off. If there are crew members on board, you'll need to eliminate everyone on board. This could lead to combat scenarios, so ensure you're well-prepared.
+#'''Board and Take Control''': If no crew is aboard, head straight to the Pilot Seat. Otherwise, deal with the crew.
+===Stealing Ships in Space Combat===
-Alternatively, if you want to take over a hostile starship, then you must board it and kill the crew. Once you eliminate all enemies, go to the ship’s pilot seat to take it over. This ship will become your home ship when you use grav jumping, land on a planet, or fast travel.
+#'''Targeting''': Engage with the ship in combat, using targeted lock-ons to specifically disable its engines.
+#'''Boarding''': Approach the disabled ship and board it. You may need to consult a guide on docking and boarding for more details.
-## Registering and Selling a Stolen Ship
+#'''Eliminate Crew''': Clear the ship of enemy NPCs.
+#'''Pilot''': Go to the cockpit and take control. Note that some ships require higher ranks in Piloting skills.
-Before you can sell a stolen ship, you first need to register the ship for a fee. Visit a Ship Services Technician at any of the major settlements or spaceports. When speaking with the Ship Services Technician, select the option, “Let me see what ships you have for sale” to bring up the menu with available ships to buy and sell. Switch to the ‘Sell’ menu and find your newly stolen ship. You will have an option to ‘Register’ the ship. A confirmation window will appear with the amount of Credits you need to pay for your ship registration.
+====Additional Tips for Space Combat====
+*'''Weapons''': Equip weapons that deal "Electromagnetic Damage" to destroy engines effectively.
-You can now sell your registered (and stolen) ship! Be sure to make a different ship your home ship and then select ‘Sell’. A confirmation window will appear with the amount of Credits you will receive for selling that ship.
+*''Mission Selection''': Choose missions that require you to hunt down enemy spacecraft to avoid making friendly factions hostile.
-## Stealing Ships via Space Combat
-Stealing ships in Starfield via space combat requires a little more skill as you’ll need to disable it but not destroy it. Find the ship you want to steal and disable it in combat, using targeted lock-ons to specifically take out its engines without destroying it. At this point, you should be able to board the disabled ship. Once you're on board, clear the ship of enemy NPCs. Make your way to the cockpit and interact with the pilot's seat to fly it.
+===Free Roam Planet Method===
+#'''Locate Ship Landing Sites''': While free roaming on planets, use scanners to find "Ship Landing Sites" randomly appearing as points of interest.
+#'''Take Control''': Approach the parked ship, eliminate any crew, and take off from the pilot seat.
-However, if the ship is grade B or C, you won't be able to fly it without several ranks in Piloting, one of the Starfield skills in the tech tree. If you can fly it, undock from your previous ship and take it to a spaceport. The ship left behind will magically be added to your fleet and can be retrieved from any port.
+====Faction-Specific Restrictions====
+Ships from certain factions, like Crimson Fleet ships, can only be docked at specific bases belonging to the faction.
-## Consequences of Stealing Ships
+==Registering and Selling Stolen Ships==
+#'''Visit Ship Services Technician''': Found at major settlements or spaceports.
+#'''Open Sell Menu''': Choose the option "Let me see what ships you have for sale," then switch to the ‘Sell’ menu.
+#'''Register''': Pay the fee to register your newly stolen ship.
+#'''Sell''': Make sure to designate another ship as your home ship before selling the stolen one.
-While stealing ships can be exhilarating, it’s not always a smooth ride. It’s possible to draw attention and be pursued by enemy factions or security forces. If you find yourself under heavy fire or in a tough spot after stealing a ship, consider making a quick jump to another system to escape immediate threats. It’s important to remember that stealing ships can have in-game consequences. Certain factions might become hostile, or you might gain a reputation that affects your interactions with NPCs and missions.
+==In-Game Consequences==
+#'''Faction Relations''': Stealing may turn factions hostile or affect your reputation.
+#'''Security Forces''': You might attract attention and be pursued by enemy factions or security forces.
+#'''Fast Travel''': Stolen ships will become your home ship when using features like grav jumping, landing on a planet, or fast traveling.
-In conclusion, Starfield’s vast universe isn’t just about exploration and combat; it’s also about choices. While buying ships is an option, the thrill of theft provides an alternative route for those looking for excitement and challenge. By understanding the mechanics of stealing ships and being aware of potential risks, players can expand their fleet and experience the game from a whole new perspective.
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