Erick Von Price is recruitable as a potential crewmate.[1]
Background[]
Erick Von Price was raised in Akila City by his two fathers, both employees at the local spaceport. Growing up around spacecraft and hearing stories from travelers sparked his childhood dream of becoming a pilot, even as his fathers grew increasingly wary of space travel due to frequent reports of pirate attacks and other dangers they encountered through their work.[2]
While still living with his family, Erick also worked shifts at the spaceport, which gave him practical exposure to starship operations. Determined to pursue his ambitions, he later moved to New Atlantis, where he formally studied piloting. After graduating, he secured his first job as a cargo hauler under Jane Weller in Cydonia.[2]
Erick’s career took an abrupt turn when he became entangled in a dispute involving the Berry Mule, a freighter Jane had unknowingly purchased on the cheap, only to later discover it was stolen. Erick was captured by Ecliptic during the fallout and held prisoner until the player intervenes. Depending on the player’s choices, Erick can either join as a companion and crew member or remain an NPC. When recruited, he expresses gratitude for being saved and hopes one day to take his fathers on their first off-world journey.[2]
Recruitment[]
During the Start-Up Stopped mission, when speaking with the Ecliptic mercenary leader aboard the Berry Mule, select the dialogue option suggesting that the pilot be released while allowing the mercenaries to keep the ship. The leader will agree to this arrangement, as their contract only requires returning the ship to their client and does not specifically involve Erick.
Hidden alternative option: follow the same initial steps as stated above — negotiate Erick's release while letting the mercenaries keep the ship. Once Erick is safely aboard your ship, reboard the Berry Mule and kill all the mercenaries. This preserves the discount at Jane's Goods, unlike the above option.
After successfully freeing Erick through either method, return to Jane's Goods in Cydonia. Erick will be present at the shop and available for recruitment as a crew member.
Skills[]
| Skill | Star Level | Stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrodynamics | 2 | ✦✦ | |
| Payloads | 1 | ✦ | |
| Piloting | 1 | ✦ | Unlocked only when Erick reaches maximum affinity while serving as an active companion. |