Starfield's dual Crimson Fleet and United Colonies quest line comes down to one crucial moment, where the player may choose either to kill or persuade the pirate leader Delgado. As the captain of the Crimson Fleet, Delgado has been the player character's first point of contact with the pirate legion since the very beginning of their business relationship. This is intertwined with another faction quest line: that of the United Colonies. UC's SysDef requires the Starfield player character to infiltrate the Crimson Fleet, reporting back to the interstellar trade regulator with knowledge of the pirates' activities and ultimate goals.
