During the United Colonies Vanguard questline in Starfield, players confront a critical decision involving Hadrian Sanon and her infamous father, Vae Victis. Navigating this narrative fork requires understanding how honesty impacts dialogue, companion relationships, and the overall outcome of your military faction standing. Choosing whether to reveal the secret about Francois Sanon shapes your personal connection with Hadrian and alters how key political figures view your integrity.
The Truth About Francois Sanon and Vae Victis
Francois Sanon, widely known as Vae Victis, was presumed executed for his war crimes during the Colony War. However, players discover that he is secretly kept alive in a secure facility beneath New Atlantis to serve as a high-level intelligence consultant. Discovering this truth puts you in a delicate position, especially given Hadrian's complex emotional relationship with her clone father's dark past.
What Happens When You Tell Hadrian the Truth
If you choose to inform Hadrian that her father is still alive, she reacts with intense disbelief and anger toward the Cabinet. Disclosing the truth strengthens your bond of trust with her, as she deeply respects your honesty regarding her family line. This choice leads to open discussions about how to handle Vae Victis's lingering influence without compromising the safety of the Settled Systems.
What Happens If You Keep Vae Victis a Secret
Deciding to withhold the secret keeps Hadrian in the dark, preserving her belief that her father paid for his crimes long ago. This path allows you to cooperate with Vae Victis quietly in exchange for exclusive bounty hunting missions across space. While keeping the secret avoids immediate confrontation with UC leadership, it forces you to maintain a major lie to your key ally.
Which Option Is Best for Your Playthrough
Choosing to tell Hadrian the truth is widely considered the best option for players who value roleplaying integrity and positive companion relationships. Revealing the secret allows you to complete the Vanguard questline with full transparency while securing Hadrian's ultimate trust. Ultimately, your choice depends on whether you prefer personal honesty or secret operational advantages within the United Colonies.
