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[[Smuggling]] [[contraband]] in [[Starfield]] can be a tricky task, but even a new smuggler can slip past the fuzz with these tips! | [[Smuggling]] [[contraband]] in [[Starfield]] can be a tricky task, but even a new smuggler can slip past the fuzz with these tips! | ||
==Security Scans== | ==Contraband Overview== | ||
===Security Scans=== | |||
When you arrive in [[systems]] that have [[security]], you will be automatically scanned. If you are carrying contraband in your personal [[inventory]] or [[non-shielded cargo module]], it will always be detected by a [[contraband scan]]. | When you arrive in [[systems]] that have [[security]], you will be automatically scanned. If you are carrying contraband in your personal [[inventory]] or [[non-shielded cargo module]], it will always be detected by a [[contraband scan]]. | ||
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==Contraband Detection== | ===Contraband Detection=== | ||
The closer your contraband weight is to your ship's Shielded Cargo capacity, the more likely it is to be detected by a contraband scan. | The closer your contraband weight is to your ship's Shielded Cargo capacity, the more likely it is to be detected by a contraband scan. | ||
==Additional Tools== | ===Additional Tools=== | ||
A [[Scan Jammer]] will also help. | A [[Scan Jammer]] will also help. | ||
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==Finding Equipment== | ===Finding Equipment=== | ||
Shielded Cargo holds and Scan Jammers will be scarce at [[vendors]], but you may find ships with one or both already installed. If you still find yourself in need of further concealment, the [[Payloads]] [[skill]] will make guard ships less likely to detect contraband. | Shielded Cargo holds and Scan Jammers will be scarce at [[vendors]], but you may find ships with one or both already installed. If you still find yourself in need of further concealment, the [[Payloads]] [[skill]] will make guard ships less likely to detect contraband. | ||
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==Trade Authority== | ===Trade Authority=== | ||
It's an open secret that the [[Trade Authority]] actively deals with stolen goods and contraband. They are typically located in major [[cities]], such as [[Neon City]]. This can be done at vendors and kiosks. | It's an open secret that the [[Trade Authority]] actively deals with stolen goods and contraband. They are typically located in major [[cities]], such as [[Neon City]]. This can be done at vendors and kiosks. | ||
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==Where to Sell Stolen Items== | |||
Stolen items and Contraband items can be sold to specialized vendors that accept these goods. One of the first vendors you may encounter is in [[Neon City]], in the [[Trade Authority]] Building, named [[Kolman Lang]]. | |||
Stolen items are different than Contraband in that you won't be stopped by the [[Guards]] and it won't be found when you are scanned. | |||
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==What Happens When You Get Arrested?== | |||
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Getting arrested with contraband or [[stolen items]] will incur a penalty from the authorities if they are in your [[inventory]] or [[ship cargo hold]]. If you get caught with these items you will have the following options available to you: | |||
You can go quietly and pay a penalty of lost time and [[experience]], which will result in the loss of the contraband or stolen items along with [[Credits]]. | |||
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You can pay your [[bounty]], which will result in the loss of the contraband or stolen items along with Credits. | |||
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Fight/Escape: You can attempt to flee or fight your way out of an arrest. This may incur a severe bounty for the arresting [[faction]]. | |||
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