Starfield: Star Eagle Starship [How To Get, Stats, & Upgrades]

Learn how to get the Starfield Star Eagle Starship while also exploring its stats, upgrades, and finding its Cargo Hold location.

The Starfield Star Eagle Starship is highly coveted for its remarkable capabilities, boasting exceptional weaponry, robust shields, and spacious cargo hold, making it an invaluable asset for your interstellar adventures. Moreover, acquiring it by completing missions can be a game-changer, saving you valuable credits.

Key Takeaways
  • The Starfield Star Eagle Ship offers an excellent spacecraft option without spending Credits.
  • Join the Freestar Rangers and complete missions to unlock the Star Eagle Ship.
  • Players can have a crew of five members on the Star Eagle ship, enhancing its functionality.
  • The ship’s Class A classification means there’s no need for piloting skill upgrades.
  • Accessing and managing cargo is convenient with the strategically placed Cargo Hold in the cockpit.
  • The Star Eagle’s commendable weaponry, formidable shields, and ample cargo capacity make it a top choice.
  • Players can use the Star Eagle’s weapon mapping in the shipbuilder for optimal combat control in Starfield.
  • Furthermore, they can also enhance the ship’s capabilities with upgrades, like swapping lasers for particle beams.

What Is The Star Eagle Starship 

Starfield Star Eagle
Starfield Star Eagle Starship (image credit: eXputer)

The Star Eagle Ship within Starfield is a formidable spacecraft that can be acquired without requiring any Credits, a better alternative to making a ship from scratch via the Ship Technician.

Instead, obtaining the vessel necessitates dedicating time to completing specific quests.

The Star Eagle is the ideal ship to aid the duties of the Freestar Rangers. Within the vast expanse of Starfield, the Freestar Rangers hold the role of space law enforcement within the Freestar Collective space. Although their numbers are relatively modest, they command a great deal of respect in their capacity.

How To Get The Star Eagle Starship

Star Eagle's Cockpit
Star Eagle’s cockpit (image by eXputer)

Obtaining the Star Eagle Ship in Starfield is a straightforward process that involves becoming a part of the Freestar Rangers and successfully completing a series of missions while serving as a Freestar Ranger Deputy.

To do this, players must initiate a conversation with Sam Coe at the Lodge to kickstart the Empty Nest mission, leading them to Akila City. Alternatively, they can engage in a grav jump to the Cheyenne System, landing in Akila City on Akila, and then proceed towards the bank to trigger the Job Gone Wrong mission.

Once players have commenced their journey as Freestar Rangers, they’ll need to accomplish a specific set of quests to earn the coveted Star Eagle Ship.

Here’s a table detailing these missions and their corresponding rewards:

S. No.MissionRewardsStart LocationContact
1Job Gone WrongCredits: 3800; XP: 150Outside GalBank in Akila CityMarshal Daniel Blake
2DeputizedCredits: 5000; XP: 250; Deadeye pistolThe Rock in Akila CityMarshal Daniel Blake
3Where Hope is BuiltCredits: 5000; XP: 250The Rock in Akila CityMarshal Daniel Blake
4Shadows in NeonCredits: 5000; XP: 250HopeTech Factory on PolvoRanger Nia Kalu
5Surgical StrikeCredits: 5000; XP: 350The Rock in Akila CityMarshal Daniel Blake
6On the RunCredits: 5000; XP: 350The Rock in Akila CityMarshal Daniel Blake
7First to Fight, First to DieCredits: 9600; XP: 250The Rock in Akila CityMarshal Daniel Blake
8The Hammer FallsCredits: 12400; XP: 350; Star EagleArcturus IIPaxton Hull

Star Eagle Ship Stats

Starfield Star Eagle
Stats for Star Eagle Starship (image by us)

Once players have successfully acquired the Star Eagle ship by completing the aforementioned missions, it will seamlessly integrate into their ship inventory. The remarkable aspect of this vessel is its full customizability, allowing players to tailor it precisely to their preferences.

Players have the flexibility to augment or remove modules according to their desires. Moreover, the Star Eagle Ship boasts commendable starting statistics, making it an excellent choice, particularly if players find themselves at the initial stages of their Starfield adventure.

Following is a concise breakdown of all the essential Starfield Star Eagle ship stats:

STATVALUE
Fuel Capacity140 units
Hull Strength948 units
Cargo Space2200 units
Shielded CargoNone
Crew CapacityFive members
Jump Range16 light-years (LY)
Shield Strength760 units
Missile Power130 units
Laser Power12 units
Total Mass1,089 units

Important: These are just the base stats for the Starship that can be altered via various upgrades and replacements.

The Star Eagle Starship boasts exceptional weaponry, formidable shields, and a respectable cargo capacity.

  • Moreover, players have the ability to enlist a crew of five members, a significant advantage over the Frontier, which allows only two crew members.
  • These additional crew members can greatly enhance the ship’s functionality by contributing their crew skills in Starfield.
  • What makes the Star Eagle particularly appealing is its Class A classification, meaning that right from the outset, players possess all the skills to pilot it effectively, eliminating the need for any piloting skill upgrades.

Cargo Hold Location

The Starfield Star Eagle Cargo Hold location can be easily located within the cockpit area.

  1. As you step into the cockpit and observe the wall where it makes a 90-degree turn towards the wider section, you’ll find the Cargo Hold’s placement on the instrument panel situated on the right side.
  2. Specifically, it’s the second screen from the right, positioned conveniently for your access.

Whether players are storing items or unloading cargo at their destination, having the Starfield Star Eagle Cargo Hold location within arm’s reach greatly facilitates their interstellar operations.

Star Eagle Upgrades

Upgrading Star Eagle
Upgrading the Star Eagle Starship (image captured by eXputer)

The ship builder is players’ one-stop solution to shipbuilding in Starfield, allowing them to tweak everything inside the Star Eagle to their liking. To access the ship builder, simply locate a ship service technician in any city, often near the initial landing pad.

  • When it comes to upgrading weapons, consider replacing lasers inside the Star Eagle with six class A particle beams for devastating damage to shields and hulls in Starfield.
  • Each beam consumes only 2 power, making it a formidable choice for Star Eagle upgrades.
  • Moreover, players can also enhance their ship’s functionality by swapping out the 2×2 brig for a 2×1 science lab and 2×1 workshop.

The latter changes will not only improve the ship’s layout but also open doors to research and crafting opportunities, ensuring players’ interstellar journey is both powerful and resourceful. Moreover, make sure to check out this Reddit thread to see how a devoted Redditor managed to turn their Star Eagle into Normandy SF-2.

Weapons Mapping

At the shipbuilder, Weapons Mapping is a versatile tool that empowers them to fine-tune their ship’s weaponry to match their playstyle, ensuring they’re always locked and loaded for their interstellar adventures in Starfield.

  1. Head over to the ship builder, initiate a flight check, and you’ll spot a convenient weapons box right next to the message box.
  2. Next, click on the box, and you can easily reassign Starfield Star Eagle weapons to your preferred buttons.

Whether it’s shifting your laser from Y to RT or any other customization, the ship builder has got you covered.

In Starfield’s vast universe, the Star Eagle Ship is players’ ticket to a thrilling adventure. Its impressive stats and easy customization make it a top choice for beginners, and the option to have a five-member crew onboard gives players an edge. Hence, with the Star Eagle by their side, they’re ready to conquer the cosmos.

So, take that leap into the great unknown, join the Freestar Rangers, and earn your very own Star Eagle Ship. It’s not just a vessel; it’s your path to interstellar greatness.

Make sure to check out the guide on the Starfield Ship Storage, which delves into the intricacies of accessing, upgrading, increasing, and managing your Ship’s storage. If you’re keen to optimize your spacefaring experience, it is essential to grasp the various difficulty settings and changes in Starfield, which have been extensively covered in Starfield’s All Difficulty Settings & Changes guide.

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