Building your crew is crucial in Citizen Sleeper 2 to tackle various contracts. This guide details how to recruit every crew member.
While most recruitment is straightforward (accepting their offer to join), some involve successful contract completion or specific events. Remember, you can lose crew members through bad rolls or miss opportunities entirely.
Note: Due to the game's nature, please comment if you find alternative recruitment methods!
Serafin and Bliss are your initial crew members. Serafin, though always present, isn't available for contracts. Both join automatically; no achievements are tied to their recruitment.
Juni is initially a temporary crew member on Hexport. To recruit her permanently, visit Helion Gate after completing the "Idle Minds" clock at Solheim Records. A cutscene will trigger, followed by a contract. Agree to let Juni rejoin your ship after completing the contract. Recruiting Juni unlocks the "Data Archaeologist" achievement.
Find Yu-Jin on Far Spindle after completing the "Getting Wracked" clock at Gaia's Gyre (order a wrack four times, costing 16 Cryo). This unlocks a contract with Yu-Jin. Complete the contract to permanently recruit him. Recruiting Yu-Jin unlocks the "The Freelancer" achievement.
During the "Aphelion Beacon" contract, choosing to leave Yu-Jin behind allows you to recruit Luis. Recruiting Luis unlocks the "Signalchaser" achievement.
First, encounter Kadet on Far Spindle after completing the "Spindle Core" clock at the Spindle Core location. This unlocks a new drive and Stripline Express. Complete the new options at Stripline Express, triggering a cutscene. Finally, travel to the Scatteryards to recruit Kadet. Recruiting Kadet unlocks the "The Spindlejack" achievement.
You can recruit either Femi or Nia, but not both. You’ll meet Nia on Hexport and Femi on Floatsam. Femi will offer a contract to ensure Nia’s safety. Complete the contract to choose between them. Recruiting Femi unlocks the "Big Brother" achievement; recruiting Nia unlocks the "Little Sister" achievement.
After your first visit to Olivera, a contract will lead you to investigate Flint's disappearance. This will trigger another contract requiring you to set a trap. Follow Xander to rescue Flint and recruit him. Recruiting Flint unlocks the "Fugitive" achievement.
This completes the guide on recruiting every crew member in Citizen Sleeper 2.