Heart of the Crimson Fleet
22 parts Complete MatureEver since discovering she's one of the mysterious Starborn and developed otherworldly powers, Lex has been searching for meaning beyond the ordinary, hoping to uncover the truth about who she really is. But her quest is derailed when United Colonies SysDef division blackmails her into infiltrating the infamous Crimson Fleet to bring them down from within. Reluctantly, she agrees, if only to get SysDef off her back and return to her journey with Constellation.
However, once aboard the Fleet's chaotic, dangerous world, Lex finds herself drawn to more than just their cause. The camaraderie, the freedom, and most of all, their magnetic leader, Delgado, stirs something in her she hadn't expected. What starts as a mission of deep undercover work turns into a profound war within her, as the Fleet begins to feel less like a target and more like the family she never knew she needed.
Torn between her duty and her desire, Lex must decide: will she risk everything she's ever known for the one who makes her feel truly alive-or is it all destined to fall apart?
CONTENT WARNING: This is an 18+ story and contains content warnings for graphic/sexual content as well as violence.
This story follows the UC SysDef questline in Starfield and beyond. I changed some dialogue to be more concise as well as adding my own spin on things that will be relevant later as the story progresses.