As I floated through the vast expanse of space in 2025, stumbling upon the ECS Constant felt like discovering a ghost ship frozen in time. This relic from Earth's past has been drifting through the cosmos for centuries, its inhabitants preserving a way of life long forgotten by the rest of humanity. After installing their Grav Drive and helping them chart a new course, I thought my work was done—until I met Janet Yang.
Janet works in the ship's green room, surrounded by hydroponic gardens that feed the crew, but her eyes tell a different story from the thriving plants around her. She's desperate to leave the Constant, to experience life beyond these metal walls that have been her entire world. The captain, however, has refused her requests repeatedly, creating a tense standoff that needed outside intervention.
Finding the Right Approach
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First, locate Captain Diana aboard the ECS Constant
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She can typically be found on the bridge or in her personal quarters
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The quest marker makes tracking her down straightforward
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Prepare your negotiation strategy before engaging
When I confronted Captain Diana about Janet's situation, I faced two distinct paths to resolution. The first involved a Persuasion check—convincing her through dialogue that keeping Janet against her will was morally wrong and practically unwise. The second option was far more peculiar: providing 50 potatoes as compensation for losing a crew member.
Resolution Options Comparison
| Method | Difficulty | Cost | Time Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persuasion | Medium | None | Immediate |
| Potatoes | Hard | High | Lengthy |
The potato requirement isn't as simple as it sounds. In Starfield's current economy, finding 50 potatoes requires visiting multiple settlements and traders, often costing thousands of credits. They're not exactly common commodities in space stations and outposts. The Persuasion route, while challenging, proved far more efficient.
After successfully negotiating Janet's release (I chose the Persuasion path—way less hassle!), returning to her with the good news felt incredibly rewarding. Her relief was palpable as she thanked me with rare Earth artifacts that had been preserved aboard the Constant for generations. These items aren't just valuable—they're pieces of history that connect back to humanity's origins.
What struck me most about this quest was how it reflects Starfield's emphasis on personal freedom versus collective responsibility. The ECS Constant represents a closed society where individual desires often take a backseat to community survival. Helping Janet escape required balancing respect for their traditions with recognizing her right to self-determination.
The whole experience left me thinking about how many other 'Janets' might be out there in the Settled Systems, trapped by circumstances rather than physical barriers. Starfield continues to surprise me with these deeply human stories hidden among the stars, proving that even in 2025, the most compelling adventures are about people, not just planets.