Starfield stolen safe key location on the Retrofitted Starstation

Starfield stolen safe key location on the Retrofitted Starstation
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After the Starfield stolen safe key location the Retrofitted Starstation near Jaffa VII-c? During the closing chapters of the Failure to Communicate side quest, you’ll board the Retrofitted Starstation to clear out the remaining spacers bothering Alban and the system’s other farmers.

As you make your way through the starstation, you’ll find a set of four lockers that require the stolen safe key to get inside. We’ll explain exactly how to find the stolen safe key in Starfield. If you’re still in the run-up to this part of the quest, make sure you know how to persuade Jacquelyn before continuing.

Along with knowing where the key is onboard the starstation, it’s worth brushing up on how to lockpick in Starfield, how to assign weapon groups in Starfield, how to level up fast, what is Quantum Essence, Starfield tips and tricks beginner’s guide, where to sell ships, how to reach The Key Crimson Fleet base in Starfield, and knowing how to get ship parts in Starfield to repair your starship when you come across any more spacers when out exploring.

Starfield - stolen safe key location on the Retrofitted Starstation: room containing the stolen safe key.
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Starfield stolen safe key location on Retrofitted Starstation

The Starfield stolen safe key is located on the floor above the lockers, specifically on the central desk of the central command room. 

With the lockers in front of you, turn around, and take a left out of the room. Take the stairs straight ahead of you and take a left at the top. Enter the command room. The stolen key is on the far end of the desk at the centre of the room, next to a Grunt Issue 08 magazine (which is worth picking up as it grants a permanent 5% critical damage boost to ballistic weapons).

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You should always pick up these skill magazines as they give you permanent skill buffs. However, once you begin new game plus, you will need to collect each one again.

Starfield - stolen safe key location on the Retrofitted Starstation: stolen safe key location.
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Go back to the room below containing the safes and crack them open up the stolen safe key. Inside, you’ll find a selection of lootable items, including credits, ammunition, med and trauma packs, food, and weapons. The contents vary as they are random, but are generally worth the effort of tracking down the stolen safe key.

That covers how to find the stolen safe key on the Retrofitted Starstation in Starfied. For more side quests, check out our Starfield quest list. If you need help with persuasion, check out how to persuade Frank Yilmaz in the Starfield Overdesigned side quest.

We also have a guide covering the Starfield Pilgrim’s Computer answers if you’re having trouble unlocking the door during the Unity quest. Our best Starfield spacesuits guide has you covered for all your armor needs. Be sure to check out our where to get the Bounty Hunter space, Alternating Currents quest walkthrough, and Mark 1 spacesuit guides as well.

Starfield Retrofitted Starstation FAQs

Where is the stolen key on the Retrofitted Starstation in Starfield?

The key is located upstairs on the desk in the middle of the central command room.

Where is the Retrofitted Starstation in Starfield?

The Retrofitted Starstation is orbiting the planet Jaffa VII-C.