Starfield Constellation faction guide

The Starfield Constellation faction is likely to be one of the most important in the game. The intrepid space explorer group will be integral to the main campaign of Bethesda Game Studios’ newest open-world space adventure title. They’re one of the largest factions, and probably the one you’ll be interacting with the most, at least in the early game.

All that considered, it’s worth getting to grips with everything we know about the Starfield Constellation faction in preparation for the Starfield release date later this year. Here then is our full breakdown of the Constellation faction, and everything important about them that we know so far.

Who are Constellation in Starfield?

Constellation are the first major faction you’ll encounter and will be required to join in Starfield. We know that in-game, they’re a pretty old establishment, dating back an estimated 140 years from the events of the game’s story. They’re also relatively obscure, holding something of a mythical status in the present day setting of Starfield.

Primarily, they’re a group of explorers and scientists, interested in unravelling the mysteries of the universe and expanding mankind’s knowledge of the stars and all the secrets they hold. Whether there’s more to this under the surface, we don’t yet know. Unlike other factions, which are more focused on matters of money, diplomacy, or being straight up space pirates, Todd Howard has stated that Constellation are the last group of space explorers. Joining them will mean being a part of that, getting a chance to visit some exciting and unexplored regions of space.

Constellation are based in the Alpha Centauri system, with a lush capital on the planet Jemison named New Atlantis City. We’ve also seen glimpses of Constellation Space Station LO-868 somewhere in orbit. It’s currently unclear how far beyond – or even if – Constellation’s presence reaches outside of Alpha Centauri.

Where are Constellation located?

You can find Constellation alongside another of game’s major factions, the United Colonies, in the city of New Atlantis. Located on the planet Jemison, in the Alpha Centauri system, it’s one of the biggest cities in the Settled Systems, so being a part of Constellation will open up a huge amount of content for you to take on.

Who are members of Constellation?

Though they seem to have once been far larger, the modern Constellation faction is relatively small, and includes several companions who you’ll be able to recruit onto your crew. Here are all the current faction members we know about:

• Barrett – An adventurer and explorer, and one of the first characters you’ll meet from the faction.
• Matteo – Constellation’s resident theologian, who’s certain that there’s “something else” out there in the depths of the cosmos.
• Noel – A gifted scientist. Also Sarah’s apprentice.
• Sarah Morgan – The faction’s confident and charismatic leader, and your best point of contact for more information about Constellation and its goals.
• Sam Coe – A former mercenary and adventurer, self-described as a former “space cowboy”.
• Vasco – An early model exploration robot made by the Lunar Robotics Company. He’s also a companion you can choose to take with you.
• Vlad – An ex-pirate currently employed by Constellation.
• Walter – Constellation’s financier, and self-styled “very successful businessman”.

Can I join Constellation in Starfield?

Yes you can join Constellation in Starfield, and in fact you’ll join by default. This is because Constellation are tied to the main story of the game. You’ll become part of the faction as a result of the campaign after reaching their headquarters on New Atlantis, after you pick up a piece of a mysterious artefact that the faction is investigating, and start having cryptic visions.

Don’t worry though, you won’t be tied down to this faction permanently, so if you want to go your own way or join other groups like the Starfield Crimson Fleet faction, then you’ll be able to do so.

That’s everything you’ll need to know about the Starfield Constellation faction, from their origins and mission statement to their members and how to join them. There’s plenty of other factions you’ll be able to seek out and become a part of though. If you’re looking for a breakdown of some of them, like the Starfield Freestar Collective faction, or all of them in a Starfield factions list, we’ve got you covered.