In Starfield, players get to venture across the vast galaxy, collect resources, and meet new characters. Red Tape Reclamation is a side quest where you are faced with different choices, and one of them is handing Hank over to security. Before doing this quest, you might want to know about your options and outcomes. Here’s how to Turn Hank into Security in Starfield.
How to find Hank Ferraro and in Starfield
To find Hank, head to theCydonia Ship Services at the Starpostand speak to the technician there. During the conversation, choose the dialogue option:I’m looking for information on Hank Ferraro. I was told he passed through here. He will inform you that they don’t have somebody called Hank but a Henry Ferraro. You also learn that Hank took the technician’s ship and left.
Hank apparently returned to Mars but did not land at the spaceport; he instead diverted the ship somewhere outside the city.Head back to Trevor and inform him about this. Upon speaking to Trevor, he will tell you how Hank’s been complaining a lot these days, and his intentions might not be good. Once again, he will ask you to look for Hank to find the missing equipment.
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You’ll find Hank sitting at a bar called theBroken SpearinCydonia-Central Hub. Start a conversation with him; I selected the following dialogue:I’ve got some questions for you, Hank. About the new equipment. After this, he will offer to buy you a beer. Upon selecting the dialogue option,We suspect you may have something to do with the missing equipment.Hank will tell you he’s the one who took it.
Hank cannot afford to break his three-year contract which is why he took the equipment. Without the equipment, there will be layoffs, and he can be free without paying a dime. After he declares his sinister plan, you may select the option:Tell you what. You give me the equipment, and no one ever needs to know.
Hank will agree to give back the equipment since he could end up in jail because you know his plan. Hank offers to take you to where he stashed the equipment. As it turns out, he plans on killing you.
Should you turn Hank into security or let him go in Starfield?
When Hank sticks a gun to your face, you will have the following options:
you may choose the second option and attack him; it’s an easy fight, and he will die quickly. You can then return to Trevor with the equipment and fill him in on Hank’s plan. He will appreciate you bringing back the equipment.
I selected the first option and triedpersuadinghim to drop the gun. Show him sympathy and make him understand that killing is not going to solve anything. Make him realize that this isn’t the only way by selecting appropriate dialogue options, and he will calm down. Hank will then ask for your help.
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You will find the following options to choose from:
If you want to turn Hank into security, then select the first option. Hank will reluctantly agree, thinking this is his way of coming clean and getting out of the contract. After this, talk toBoothat Cydonia’s Security office and let him know about Hank. you’re able to inform Booth to go easy on Hank or choose to tell him the opposite. He will be locked up in the cell, and you can return to Trevor.
Choosing the second option, Hank will be happier and won’t go to jail. you’re able to return to Trevor andlieabout Hank being attacked by the pirates by selecting the appropriate option. Trevor will be thrilled to hear the story and will believe you instantly.
How to unlock Red Tape Reclamation in Starfield
If you haven’t unlocked Red Tape Reclamation yet, complete theRed Tape BluesandtheRed Tape Turnaround side quest. Both of these quests will require speaking to Trevor. Speak to him at the mining area in Cydonia located on Mars (Sol System). After completing the abovementioned quests, the Red Tape Reclamation will become available.
Now that you are hired as anassistant, speak toTrevorabout the mining equipment that is supposed to arrive. Trevor will inform you about a worker namedHank Ferrarowho went to pick up the equipment. He also mentions how it was a quick trip to Gagarin (Alpha Centauri system), and is surprised that he has not returned yet. Trevor will ask you to track Hank down and see what’s taking him so long.
Starfield Red Tape Reclamation Rewards
After completing this mission, you’ll receive the following rewards:
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