Why Starfield Needs More Quests Like Operation Starseed
The best quest in is "," and nothing else even comes close. This fully optional, almost totally insular side quest focuses on a group of cloned historical figures, who have been revived as part of an experimental program. Featuring most prominently are 32nd US president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Mongol Empire founder Genghis Khan, first-century queen of Kush Amanirenas, and world-famous aviator Amelia Earhart. Once they land on the planet, the player character is forced to pick a side in the clones' conflict.
Players can begin "" by traveling to the Charybdis system, at which point they'll receive a distress call from the surface of Charybdis III.
"" is a standout side quest in , and for once, it has nothing to do with the gear it grants or the content it unlocks. Its appeal lies entirely in its curious concept and engaging characters — in other words, it's all about the story. It feels like a more worthwhile endeavor than even some of the longer, more involved side quests with better rewards, even the most expansive and involved ones like its faction quest lines. Here's what makes "" hit differently, and what the rest of 's side quests could've done to live up to its example.
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The first and most obvious thing that sets"" apart from 's other, more boring side quests is the quality of its characters. Sure, part of what makes them seem so much more interesting is the fact that they're real historical figures. Characters based on historical figures are often one-sided, drawing upon one commonly known and easily exploited trait in a poor excuse for caricature. doesn't fall into that trap, though; the subjects of Operation Starseed
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