

Once he's done briefing you, speak to Lieutenant Toft nearby who will formally instruct you to pass along any evidence you find once you're among the Crimson Fleet, and you'll be well compensated for each item you turn in (which is good, because UC SysDef themselves won't be paying you much for risking your life otherwise). This means while he'd rather you avoid taking a life while on the job, you should use your best judgement to make sure your cover isn't blown. The short answer is - do what you need to in order to keep your cover, but try not to get corrupted along the way. You can also ask the Commander about what ethics you need to follow while going undercover.

To help, he will put a shipment of the contraband drug Aurora on your ship to sell (don't worry, you won't be arrested for carrying it). To get in, he will point you towards a member of the Trade Authority on Cydonia who has a connection to the Crimson Fleet, but impressing them enough to get in will be on you. Instead, Commander Ikabe wants you to walk the dangerous line of a deep cover informant, getting in good with the Crimson Fleet and passing along any incriminating evidence you can find. It's an impressive captured star station in the Kryx System, and its fleet of pirate ships will tear you to pieces if you try to go without being formally invited. Your task will be to find a way to infiltrate the group by impressing them enough that they'll let you into their headquarters. Ask as many questions as you like to learn more about how SysDef is waging their war on the Crimson Fleet, and where you come into all of this. Commander Ikabe himself is waiting for you at the other end of the large room. Take the elevator up and through the door, and you'll find the massive operations center for UC SysDef. If you were arrested and awaken in an interrogation room, you'll meet Commander Kibwe Ikabe of the United Colonies System Defense (UC SysDef), who will go down your rap sheet and comment on your background and crimes before giving you an ultimatum: Help UC SysDef by going undercover with the Crimson Fleet, or enjoy some extended time in a jail cell.

In fact, committing a crime after you've been given the invitation will eliminate the first option, as getting arrested will not longer dump you on the UC Vigilance ship. Crimson Fleet war without having to commit a crime first. It may sound like a continuation of more UC Vanguard missions, but it's actually a way to join in on the SysDev vs. If you've decided to join the UC Vanguard, and have completed the opening mission, Supra Et Ulra, as well as the probationary mission, Grunt Work, Commander Tuala will note that you've been called to report to the UC Vigilance Ship orbiting Mars' moon of Deimos.By committing any petty theft in a UC-owned territory like Jemison or Mars, getting scanned with contraband, or even assaulting someone (and holstering your weapon so the guards don't gun you down), you'll be told you're being taken directly to the UC Vigilance Ship for interrogation, skipping your usual stay in a local jail cell. The most straightforward way is to simply commit a crime and get thrown in jail.As stated previously, this quest can be undertaken in several different ways, depending on your playstyle and which quests you've already undertaken - and the choices you make afterwards.
