Starfield's Newest NPC May Have A Powerful Origin Story

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is full of interesting NPCs who offer their own quirks, ideologies, and backgrounds. Most of these characters, aside from a few plot-dependent exceptions, are straightforward about their identity. However, one of the newest NPCs to join cast comes complete with their own mysterious backstory.

The different factions of the Settled Systems all have their own leaders, and the Trackers Alliance is no different. Despite its name, not all those who join the Trackers Alliance are equal in its structure. Instead, it is made up of Agents and Trackers. While the Trackers typically handle the dirty work of capturing bounties, Agents act as the intelligence gatherers and administrators. They are the most experienced members, and the top Agent is Agent No. 1, sometimes referred to as "."

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Agent No. 1 is the leader of the Trackers Alliance, and their true identity is an exceptionally well-kept secret. Agent No. 1 does not just wear a mask and live a double life. Instead, when they take the job, any records of them are erased. Everything about them is unknown to basically everyone except Inevitable, the only member of the Trackers Alliance who is older than Agent No. 1.

While the lack of identity keeps Agent No. 1 and their loved ones safe, it also means it is difficult for curious players to learn who they are. The only real clue comes from using console commands to remove their helmet. As evidenced by the lack of lip movements when this is done, it is unlikely that Bethesda intended this as a feature, so it is unclear whether the face under the mask is an accurate representation. Still, it has led to several theories about whom the top agent is under the black helmet.

One of the first possibilities to consider is that Agent No. 1 could be a Starborn. The main reason to jump to this conclusion is the similarity of Agent No. 1's armor to the