Joining the Trackers Alliance in Starfield gives you access to specialized bounty missions, unique gear, and the rare currency Astra across the Settled Systems. To start this faction questline, you need to trigger the initial encounter with the Mysterious Tracker, travel to Akila City, and complete the introductory mission titled The Starjacker alongside Roach.
This guide covers everything you need to know about initiating contact, completing the recruitment mission, picking your callsign, and maximizing your bounty hunting rewards.
How to Find and Join the Trackers Alliance
The faction questline begins organically as you land at major spaceports or explore city districts after installing the update.
Triggering the Initial Encounter
You'll first run into an NPC known as the Mysterious Tracker outside the Constellation Lodge or near major spaceport elevators in New Atlantis. She approaches you to talk about a unique opportunity.
- Where to look: New Atlantis spaceport, the Commercial District near the NAT, or various planetary spaceports.
- What to do: Speak with her to receive the objective. She informs you that Agent No. 1 wants to meet potential talent.
Visiting Headquarters in Akila City
Once you've spoken with the recruiter, travel to Akila City in the Cheyenne System.
- Location: The Trackers Alliance headquarters sits on the northeast side of Akila City, just past The Rock and the Terrabrew coffee shop.
- Agent No. 1: Head inside and speak with Agent No. 1, who stands at the back of the room wearing an all-black spacesuit. They won't let you join right away; you must prove your capabilities in the field first.
Completing The Starjacker Recruitment Mission
Agent No. 1 pairs you up with a veteran hunter named Roach to track down a target. Accept The Starjacker bounty from the Wanted Poster Display inside the headquarters.
Tracking Down Adrastos
Roach briefs you on the target, a man named Hannibal who operates out of a hidden location known as the Chop Shop. Because the location is secret, you need to find an intermediary named Adrastos.
- Travel to the designated system and locate Adrastos.
- Engage in dialogue and use persuasive options to make him reveal the coordinates.
- Roach devises a plan to use Adrastos as bait to gain entry to the Chop Shop via a decoy ship.
Infiltrating the Chop Shop
Once you arrive at the facility, you'll need to navigate past heavy security to reach Hannibal.
- Command Tower Key: Ascend the red-lit tunnel, fight through the security guards, and secure the Command Tower Key.
- Unlocking the Sunsail: Use the computer inside the command tower. Access Inventory Logs and open the Sunsail file, which reveals that the ship's keys are locked inside Niklas' locker in the Crew Quarters.
- Firing the Missile: Head to the hangar, access the Sunsail, and fire its missile to blow open the entrance to the loading bay.
Confronting Hannibal and Claiming Rewards
Fight your way through high-level Spacers in the loading bay—watch out for level 48 Spacer Predators—and enter Hangar C to confront Hannibal.
After dealing with Hannibal, loot the chest at the end of the hallway. You'll secure:
- 10,000 Credits
- Calibrated Trackers Alliance Space Helmet and Gear
- An Astra token, which is used for high-tier exchanges later
- The Junker Watchdog Key, giving you access to fly a ship back
Return to Agent No. 1 in Akila City to report your success. Roach vouches for you, and you officially become a member of the Trackers Alliance. At this point, you choose your official callsign, such as Shadow, Nova, or Wraith.
Trackers Alliance Facilities and Services
Joining the faction unlocks expanded gameplay features at the headquarters in Akila City.
- The Basement Lounge: A secure area featuring merchants, technical staff, and faction members.
- Two-shot: A retired field tracker who runs the bar and acts as a merchant.
- Stache: A vendor who trades rare Astra tokens for randomized high-rarity weapons and gear. You can check Bethesda for official updates regarding new contract drops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I join the Trackers Alliance early in a new playthrough?
Yes. You can trigger the introductory encounter as soon as you gain access to major spaceports like New Atlantis, making it accessible even at low levels.
What are Astra tokens used for?
Astra is a rare currency rewarded upon completing specific alliance assignments. You can trade these tokens with Stache in the basement lounge for powerful weapon and armor drops.
Are there paid bounty missions available?
Additional story-driven contracts, such as The Vulture and The Lovers, are available as official add-ons through the Creation Club marketplace, expanding the faction's narrative.
Do I get to keep the gear from recruitment missions?
Yes. The Calibrated Trackers Alliance space suit, helmet, and credits earned during The Starjacker remain in your permanent inventory.
