Okay, fellow scoundrels and adventurers, let me tell you about my absolutely thrilling—and slightly reputation-ruining—experience with 'The Safecracker' quest on Kijimi in Star Wars Outlaws! If you're diving into this expansive galaxy in 2026, you know Kay's massive heist is the core of the game, and finding a specialist like Ank is a must. But boy, does this mission throw you right into the dark, snowy underworld. So, is the path to a master safecracker paved with good intentions? Not exactly. It’s paved with stealth takedowns, slick slicing, and a tense shootout. Let’s break down how to navigate this like a pro.
🥶 First Steps on Kijimi: Finding Ank
You’ve just arrived at Kijimi Orbit in your Trailblazer, feeling the chill through the viewport. Your first task is simple: find information. But where do you even start on a planet full of Ashiga Clan loyalists? The Cantina, of course! It’s the heartbeat of the underworld.
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Dock the Trailblazer: Land on Kijimi and soak in that unique, dystopian atmosphere.
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Head to the Cantina: Follow your marker right into this den of secrets.
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Speak with the Bartender: A little chatter goes a long way. They’ll point you toward your next objective—a terminal that holds the key to Ank’s location.
🔪 The Art of the Data Spike: A Stealthy Infiltration
This isn’t a blaster-first scenario, darling. You’ll quickly learn that the area is heavily guarded. I found myself asking, “How do I get past two Ashiga Guards without alerting an entire patrol?” The answer is right under your nose, literally.
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Find the Crawl Space: From your waypoint, look to the right of the main entrance guarded by two soldiers. There’s a small, unassuming crawl space. Crouch and slip through.
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Navigate the Stairs: Proceed forward until you reach a staircase. Take it slow—patience is your best weapon here.
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Handle the Patrol: At the top, one guard is stationary, but another patrols. Watch his route. The moment he wanders into the far left corner, that’s your cue! Sneak up behind him for a silent takedown. One down, one to go.
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Pick the Lock: Directly to your right is a locked door. Your Data Spike is your ticket in. Quickly work the mechanism to slip inside undetected.
Once in the room, the terminal is all yours. Slice it, and instead of a simple address, you get a proposition: a stolen relic the Ashiga Clan desperately wants back from the Wellspring. Why steal a relic for information? Because a favor for a Queen is worth more than credits here.
🔫 Breaking into The Wellspring: The Relic Heist Begins
This is where the game asks you to really flex your stealth muscles. The front door is a no-go, so what’s an outlaw to do? Use the environment!
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Find the Narrow Opening: Follow the new waypoint, but veer right before the main entrance. Squeeze through a tight gap Kay can barely fit in.
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Drop and Crawl: You’ll drop into an open section. Look for a vent immediately and crawl through it. Welcome to the Wellspring. Sneaky, right?
👻 A Ghost in the Machine: Stealing the Bann Pu'dra Relic
The interior is a puzzle box of guards and locked doors. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of my perfectly executed, totally flawless (after a few reloads) run:
| Step | Action | Key Tool |
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| 1 | Sneak up on the guard just ahead and take him down. | Stealth Takedown |
| 2 | Move to the door left of the bar and quickly pick the lock. Head upstairs to the balcony. | Data Spike |
| 3 | Stun the guard at the opposite end of the balcony, then go straight and down the stairs. | Blaster (Stun Mode) |
| 4 | Hug the opposite wall past a doorway to find another staircase. Sneak up to find a door to your right. | Stealth Movement |
| 5 | Pick this lock and access the terminal inside to lower the energy barrier around the relic! | Slicing Kit, Data Spike |
But the escape? Oh, it’s not over. After lowering the barrier, a guard will have appeared on your left as you exit. Take him down, then retrace your steps back up the stairs. You’ll spot a guard across the way where you first entered this area—stun him! Get ready for a symphony of takedowns:
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Move back down the stairs and to the bottom right area.
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Sneak attack a guard here.
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Quickly turn and stun another guard approaching from the left.
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Finally, a Droid and a standard guard remain. Stealth kill the guard, then use your blaster’s ion module to shock and destroy the Droid.
Now, the relic is yours! Grab the Bann Pu'dra Relic for Queen Ashiga. Mission accomplished, right? Not yet…
💥 The Crimson Dawn Ambush: A Reputation in Ruins
Just as you start to exit, Crimson Dawn soldiers ambush you. There’s no sneaking here. You must go loud. Dispatch all of them in a frantic firefight. Did I mention this act tanks your Crimson Dawn reputation? You’ll lose a decent amount, so consider this before you ever step foot in the Wellspring! With the area clear, locate the door straight in the back, use your Data Spike to lockpick it, and finally make your escape.
🤝 A Queen’s Gratitude
Simply make your way back to Queen Ashiga to trigger the final cutscene and end the mission. You’ve proven your worth, secured the services of Ank the Safecracker, and angered a major syndicate in the process. Worth it? For the thrill and the payoff for the ultimate heist, I’d say absolutely. But what about you? Are you ready to take the rep hit to bolster your crew? Let me know how your run goes!