Star Wars Outlaws is the journey of new character Kay Vess, a scoundrel in the Star Wars universe who is working with some of the nefarious names in the galaxy. The game is mission based, and players follow Vess and her little pal Nix around as they go on missions for various underworld criminals and navigate how to best maintain Vess’ reputation as a smuggler, especially when gaining a reputation with rival syndicates simultaneously.

During “The Broker” mission, players are given multiple options once the task is completed. Vess is sent by Danka, the conniving criminal behind the plan, to break up a deal between the Pykes and Crimson Dawn where an “exotic bivalve,” or pearl, is to be exchanged. This deal is the result of the Pykes forsaking the original deal Danka set up between themselves and the Ashiga. Vess’s mission is to break up the deal, retrieve the bivalve, and meet back up with Danka.

You Should Give The Pearl To The Crimson Dawn

Increases Reputation With Two Star Wars Outlaws Syndicates

Once the player steals the pearl (commonly referred to as “the clam” in the game) from the Pykes’ foreman’s office, the player gets multiple options about what to do with the pearl before the meeting with Danka: give it to the Ashiga Clan, give it to Crimson Dawn, or keep it for themselves. Depending on the choice made, Vess’s reputation will be affected with the respective syndicates and either increase or decrease.

Whatever choice is made will have an impact on game play and the potential for new alliances, as well as enemies.

Her reputation is her bread and butter in this game and is what gives her access to these criminals and the missions. The best choice is the one that will give Vess, and the player, the most access to everyone. If the player is unfamiliar with Star Wars lore, this decision requires some thought. Whatever choice is made will have an impact on game play and the potential for new alliances, as well as enemies.

On paper, the most logical choice is to give the pearl to Crimson Dawn. If they receive the pearl, it will boost Vess’s reputation with one of the most powerful crime syndicates in the galaxy and give her a powerful ally. Additionally, by giving it to Crimson Dawn, Vess will receive a simultaneous reputation boost with the Ashiga Clan, so it’s the smartest play to make. Reputation is what keeps Vess able to move from syndicate to syndicate, so it’s important to boost it when possible for players.

Having a high reputation with multiple syndicates gets her access to their territory, as well as other rewards. If her reputation gets low enough with any crime syndicate, or multiple syndicates, Vess will have to deal with any assassins that are sent her way. This could add a whole new level of complication for players, so it’s best to play nice with everyone.

The Other Options Are Good, But Not Strategic

In A World Based On Choices

While giving it to Crimson Dawn is the best move, there are two more options: giving the pearl to the Ashiga Clan or the player keeping it. If a player chooses to give it to the Ashiga Clan, it will simply boost Vess’s reputation with that syndicate and nothing more. This is a totally valid choice, but it is weaker strategically. Star Wars Outlaws gives players the option to make strong alliances, but also formidable foes. Doing anything to not boost a reputation with two crime syndicates simultaneously is a bad move. This is especially true since the option to work well with both is completely viable.

The final option is for players to keep the pearl. This is the only reason with any justification, as players can obtain monetary compensation. If the player chooses to keep the pearl for themselves, Vess will still see a boost in her reputation with the Ashiga Clan, but can also keep the pearl to sell. This pearl is valued at 2,000 credits, which can be used later on. If a player needs credits and can sacrifice a reputation gain, this is a logical move that can keep game play moving forward. However, any play that doesn’t involve a reputation boost is a gamble.

Star Wars Outlaws‘ open-world gameply allows players to get invested in the game and create a world based on their choices. Players really can create the ultimate smuggler experience, but they can also create enemies in whole crime syndicates. Whatever the player chooses to do with the pearl ultimately should be fine, but by giving it to Crimson Dawn, they are boosting their reputation with two different groups, which leads to more opportunities down the line. And those opportunities could result in a lot more than 2,000 credits down the line in Star Wars Outlaws.