The Settled Systems is filled with various factions with differing aims and philosophies. For those who want to be space cowboys inStarfield, there’s the Freestar Collective, while those with more villainous desires can join the Crimson Fleet. Joining each of the factions comes with special perks and reveals more about the Settled Systems and its history.
There’s also the Va’ruun, which may be the most interesting faction. Technically, the faction cannot be joined, but it plays a significant role in the game’s lore. There should have been greater opportunity for players to be part of the Va’ruun, as it could have had big implications forStarfield’s story.
House Va’ruun in Starfield
One of the themes ofStarfieldis the contrast between the scientific realm and the spiritual.Some characters, like Sarah Morgan, put their full faith in science, while others like Matteo are more attracted to spiritual answers to the questions of the universe. For those who find themselves agreeing with Matteo, House Va’ruun is the faction to keep an eye on.
The Va’ruun faction believes in a deity called the Great Serpentand places a spiritual emphasis on grav jumping, which they believe is one of the ways to come into contact with the Great Serpent. It is a secretive faction, though its headquarters can be visited on the planet Jemison. It is managed by the Va’ruun High Council and led by Anasko Va’ruun.
Serpent’s Embrace in the Character Creator System
In the character creator, players can choose to be a serpent worshipper, but that doesn’t give one access to the Va’ruun society, which is a pity. However, anyone who chooses this trait will gain a 25-point boost to their health and oxygen for four hours with each grav jump. This is particularly useful for those who find themselvestraveling the Settled Systemsa lot.
How a Joinable House Va’ruun Could Have Changed Starfield
If players joined House Va’ruun, they could finally discover more about the faction and its many, many secrets. At the moment, it is so secretive that even its members don’t knowthe location of Va’ruun’kai, the faction’s homeworld. It could have something to do with the Serpentis solar system, which has a name that inevitably makes one think of the faction.
It would also shed more light on theconcept of grav jumpingand its connection to the legendary Great Serpent. Although the game tries to balance the scientific and the spiritual, it tends to lean toward scientific answers to most questions. Delving into the Va’ruun faction would even the playing field a bit.
Starfield’s DLC
It’s not too late for Bethesda to allow players to join the Va’ruun, as there is DLC in store.Titled Shattered Space, it has a confirmed 2024 release date, though not much more is known about what it will bring to the base game. If the studio plays its cards right, the DLC could answer many questions surrounding the Va’ruun faction.
Starfieldis a vast game that one can sink hundreds of hours into without uncovering all that’s available. In many ways, the Va’ruun remain the biggest mystery in the game. Allowing players to join the faction could have given players an interesting perspective on the Settled Systems and its rich history.
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Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.The year is 2330. Humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. From humble beginnings as a space miner, you will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of the Settled Systems in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.
