Starfield: Shattered Space's New Companions Explained

The first DLC for Starfield has arrived, as Shattered Space brings a new chapter to Bethesda's space adventure. Shattered Space finally brings players to the mysterious House Va'ruun, which has been the biggest selling point for the DLC. Starfield had teased House Va'ruun and its worship of the Great Serpent, and the world of the cult-like group are now being put front and center.

Not only can players finally learn about House Va'ruun and the group's home planet, Va'ruun'kai, but there are two brand-new companions for players to recruit. These two characters are named Tane Salavea and Sahima Ka'dic, and depending on a player's choices, they can become a permanent member of one's crew.

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Starfield's Shattered Space expansion is weighed down by bugs and is ultimately a disappointment compared to the base game.

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Shattered Space's Two New Companions Explained

Tane Salavea

Tane is a character who can be recruited depending on how a player goes about completing the mission Conflict in Conviction. It's possible for players to kill Tane, and if this is the case, he clearly is unable to be recruited to the player's crew. However, if he lives, he can be assigned to outposts or the ship. He's not always happy about joining the crew, though. If Vaeric is killed in Conflict in Conviction, Tane isn't entirely thrilled about joining a player's ranks, but he eventually agrees, since it's his only way to get off Va'ruun'kai. So, if Vaeric is killed, there is a little extra trust building to be done, but he ultimately accepts the offer.

For players looking for a companion focused on stealth and ship cargo, Tane is a good option.

Skill	Type	Rank	Effect
Stealth	Physical	2	When sneaking, Tane is 25% harder for enemies to detect.
Payloads	Tech	1	10% more capacity for ship cargo holds.
Pistol Certification	Combat	1	10% more damage for Follower's Pistols

Sahima Ka'dic

During the Zealous Outreach mission, players can recruit Sahima Ka'dic into their crew. Just like Tane, Sahima can be killed by players if they choose to do so, but this can have pretty bad consequences. If players kill her, their standing with nearly every crew member goes down, and fellow House Va'ruun member Andreja could possibly even leave the group. Unless one wants to play as chaotically as possible, saving Sahima is the right call, and it's quite easy to get her to join the crew.

Sahima's intelligence can be an asset for players who want to add more tech and science abilities to their crew.

Skill	Type	Rank	Effect
EM Weapon Systems	Tech	2	10% increased Ship-Based EM Weapon Damage, 10% increased Ship-Based EM Weapon Recharge speed.
Sniper Certification	Combat	1	10% more damage on Follower's Scoped weapons when using the scope.
Aneutronic Fusion	Science	1	Ship reactors produce a small (+1) surplus of energy.

Shattered Space is a Mixed Bag, But New Companions Are An Upside

Starfield launched to a rocky start, and it seems that its first DLC is facing the same fate. Currently, reviews for Shattered Space are not boding well for the sci-fi RPG. Criticisms regarding lack of content continue, and this has also trickled over to their only being two companions available in the DLC. Although there are only two options to pick from, Tane and Sahima both have their respective strengths that can be useful for players who wish to build a specific crew.

Neither Tane nor Sahima are able to be romanced in Shattered Space.

Shattered Space may not be for everyone, but those who love the base game will likely enjoy the brand-new DLC. With House Va'ruun being such a mysterious faction, many players will be excited to recruit active members of the group. Sahima and Tane both present beneficial skills for players to add to their ranks, and this is one of the biggest benefits of the expansion.

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Released: September 6, 2023
ESRB: M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s): Bethesda
Publisher(s): Bethesda
Engine: proprietary engine
Cross-Platform Play: no multiplayer
Cross Save: no