Here is what happens when you carry Contraband without shielded cargo and get caught in Starfield.
Planning to carry and sell contraband but not sure what would happen if you get caught in Starfield? The consequences can be a bit serious but not too much. The reason contraband is so sought out in this game is that it pays you handsomely when sold. But the problem is these goods aren’t legal. There is also the authorities’ standard ship scan whenever you enter a new system. So getting arrested is easy, but here is what happens when you get arrested and what you can do to avoid it.
You get arrested when Contraband or any other illegal or stolen items are found on your ship. When you enter a new city most of them will scan your ship before letting you enter. Once the scan is over and if they find the above items, the authorities will arrest you, leaving you with 3 options:
But if you get caught with Contraband in New Atlantis, you have a chance to join the Crimson Fleet. Here is how you can do that:
You can safely carry contraband in your ship and even sell it in major cities by adding Shielded Cargo to your ship. Alternatively, you can also go to the Den in the Wolf System and sell all your illegal goods there. Your ship isn’t scanned here, so no authorities are alerted.
Now, you know what happens when you get caught with Contraband in Starfield and how to avoid it. You should also find our other guides useful on how to get cold resistance, change your name, and save Barrett.