How to Hail Ships in Starfield
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Want to learn how to Hail a ship in Starfield? Throughout the game, you will meet various characters; some may be good, and others not so much. One group of space pirates you will encounter is the Crimson Fleet faction, known for piracy and stealing, where the only way out is death.
As a result, investing in a communication feature will assist you greatly in your Starfield missions or side quests. Of course, sometimes you may miss an important tutorial mission, and now you need to learn how to communicate with the space station or the ship you want to dock. So, follow this guide to find out how to hail ships in Starfield.
Starfield How to hail a ship
As you traverse the Settled Systems, you will find various types of people, some pirates and others seeking to scan your ship for contraband. To hail a ship, you need to lock on the airlock and press the A button on your Xbox controller or the F button for PC. When you lock on a ship, get as close as possible until the Dock and Hail pops up on the right side of your screen.
To hail a ship means to open a line of communication to prove you are a neutral party. However, ensure you are not in combat before you do this. Plenty of enemy ships are out there, and you may not be in the mood for a space fight. By opening communication, you can break free from any potential combat and prove yourself to be neutral before attempting to dock ship.
Additionally, during the game’s main story, you will have a few side quests or missions that require you to use this feature. To help you smooth things over much more easily, you can also invest in a skill that allows you to persuade others easily. Of course, once you do, you’ll make your way to a new destination in no time.
Do I have to hail every ship I see in Starfield?
You’ll come across a lot of different free ships while you go from planet to planet. Unless you want to have the dock option be easier, no you don’t need to hail them. This is just an option to speak to them or get close enough to take out nearby targets before they realize it.
