Starfield: Overdesigned Mission Walkthrough

Unlock Kepler R and Kepler S by competing the Overdesigned Mission in Starfield!

Starfield Overdesigned Mission
Starfield Overdesigned Mission

In Starfield, the overdesigned mission will help the player go through the journey of an expansive universe of shipbuilding. The player can choose the route and challenge to craft the ultimate Spaceship for their journey. Below, we will tell you all the details about the overdesigned mission you will get in Starfield.


Key Highlights 

  • In Starfield, two primary ship outcomes are “Kepler S and Kepler R.” 
  • The player can unlock the mission after completing “A High Price to Pay.” 
  • The value of the Kepler R ship is 433570, and Kepler S is 176240. 
  • Kepler R has the highest jump range and storage than the Kepler S, so it is easy for the player to reach the star system quickly. 
  • If you can get the Kepler R, you will have more cargo space to store more goods and resources. 
  • The player has to choose a smaller budget for Kepler S and a larger Budget for Kepler R.

There are two primary ship outcomes in the Starfield known as “Kepler S and Kepler R.” You can also choose between Compromise One and Teambuilding, and it’s up to you which one you want to choose. Kepler S and Kepler R are larger ships that can fit 3 to 6 crews. The Overdesigned mission is the quest for the player to deal with the character “Walter Stroud.”

You also have to deal with his team and build the Spaceship together. The mission can affect the character in Starfield, and you will be able to use different spaceships. You can begin the mission after completing the main mission called “A High Price to Pay.”  

Overdesigned Mission 

If the player cannot get the Kepler S as a reward you can get the Kepler R after completing the Overdesigned mission. You have to make different choices to get different rewards. There are two side quests that you will get after entering the mission.

Starfield Overdesigned Mission
Overdesigned Mission Walkthrough – Image Capture Credits: Gamesual

Below are the two spaceship Rewards you will get after completing the mission of Starfield. 

Ship RewardsChoices
Kepler SCompromise Choice
Kepler RTeambuilding Choice

Kepler S 

After talking with Walter Shroud, the player can unlock the Kepler S by completing the quest objectives. You will also be able to find the details in your data menu. You can collect the Kepler S when you reach the “Stroud Eklund Staryard” area.

Starfield Overdesigned Mission Kepler S Choice
Kepler S Mission Choice – Image Capture Credits: Gamesual

The first step for getting the Kepler S is to choose a smaller budget with Jules while talking to her. 

  • The Value of the Kepler S Spaceship you are building as a task will be 176240
  • The fuel you will need to start the Spaceship in Kelper S will be 400
  • Next, the ship’s cargo capacity will be 3200, with a 27-light jump range capacity. 
  • There is no weapon in this ship of Kepler S. So, the ship is not built for battle. 
  • To indicate a ship, you will need a crew of 3 to build the ship. 
  • The ship’s mass will be 1474, and the shield that will protect the ship is 570. 
  • If you cannot pass the persuasion check, you will not get Kepler S. 
  • After talking with Walter Shroud, The player can access the Kepler S by completing the quest objectives. You will also be able to find the details in your data menu.

Kepler S Stats 

You can collect the Kepler S when you reach the “Stroud-Eklund Staryard” area. 

Kepler S
Kepler S Ship Overview – Image Capture Credits: Gamesual
Part Quality
Value 176240
Fuel 400
Cargo Capacity 3200
Reactor Class B 18
Jump 27 LY
Weapons None
Mass 1474
Hull 689
Shielded Capacity 0
Crew 3
Shield 570

Kepler R 

The Kepler R is a reward for the Overdesigned mission you can get after completing the mission. To unlock the quest, the player must complete the main mission, The High Price to Pay.

Starfield Overdesigned Mission Kepler R Choice
Kepler R Mission Choice – Image Capture Credits: Gamesual

The players must convince Jules to get the higher price if they want to get the Kepler R. This is the most challenging step, and you must succeed in the persuasion check. 

  • You have to talk positively and nicely to your team, which will encourage every member who will help you to build the ship in Starfield. 
  • Once you can complete the two missions, Jules will give you two options, and you have to choose one that will ultimately decide the outcome.
  • The options are going to be “Compromise and Team Building exercise.” You must choose your path by choosing one of Jules’s suggestions. 
  • The Value of the Kepler R will be 433570, and the fuel you need for the Spaceship will be 2800. 
  • To indicate the ship, you will need a crew of 6 that will work as a team and help you build the Spaceship. 
  • The weapons you will get on the ship are BAL 44 and LAS 38 in Starfield. 
  • Also, the mass of the Kepler R ship is going to be 2642, and the shield that will protect the ship is in the quality of 805. 

Kepler R Stats 

After completing all the quests and talking with Walter Stroud, you will be rewarded Kepler R.

Starfield Overdesigned Mission Kepler R
Kepler R Ship Overview – Image Capture Credits: Gamesual

Below, we will tell you the stats and overview of Kepler R of Starfield. 

Part Quality
Value 433570
Cargo Capacity 3550
Reactor Class C 24
Jump 28 LY
Weapons Bal 44, Las 38
Mass 2642
Hull 2642
Shielded Capacity 999
Crew 6
Shield 6
Part 805

Kepler S Vs. Kepler R 

Kepler R Kepler S
Kepler R has a higher fuel capacity. Kepler S has a lower fuel capacity.
It can travel longer than Kepler S without refueling. You have to refuel the ship if you are traveling far.
Kepler R has the highest range of jump. Kepler S has a lower jump range than Kepler R.
It can reach a higher star system than Kepler S because of the higher jump range. Because of the lower jump, you cannot reach the higher star system.
It has more cargo space than Kepler S, which helps you to carry more goods and resources. It has a smaller cargo storage than Kepler R, so you cannot carry many resources.
It also has a great shield that protects you from the enemy’s damage. It has a low-shield quality that will protect you from damage but is not as good as Kepler R.
Kepler R also has weapons that help you deal with enemies. Kepler S has no weapons in Starfield.
It also has a high reactor power. The reactor power of Kepler S is lower than Kepler R.

My Opinion

Personally, I will recommend you not to skip the overdesigned mission. This is because you will get Kepler R as a reward, which is definitely the best-end game ship in Starfield.

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