Starfield Shielded Cargo: How to Get More
Are you trying to smuggle contraband around the map without getting caught? Here’s how to get and use Shielded Cargo in Starfield.
Overall, smuggling contraband is an extremely profitable but also dangerous activity. To minimize the risk of getting caught, it’s important to use Shielded Cargo.
In this guide, I will explain how to get more Shielded Cargo in Starfield and showcase how this mechanic works to help you safely transfer illegal goods around the galaxy.
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How to Get More Shielded Cargo in Starfield

Having shielded cargo goes against the regulations of UC VAnguard and Freestar Collective, which means that you’ll need to travel to a world that isn’t controlled by them.
Specifically, to get more Shielded Cargo in Starfield, navigate to the Red Mile, which is located in the Porrima System (Porrima III), and buy it from there or steal it from another ship.
After landing on the Red Mile, head to the front right room and look for a character named Lon Anderssen, who is a technician. Interact with him, select the option to modify your ship, enter the Ship Bunker, and add modifications.
While browsing all available mods, head to the Cargo tab and look for Shielded Cargo Hold modules like the Ballast or the V101. Select the one of your choice and equip it to your ship by using mounts.
If you don’t want to spend your hard-earned credits to buy it, you can also attempt to steal a Shielded Cargo Hold module from another ship.
Specifically, ships by the Crimson Fleet will often have these modules on them as they’re pirates transferring contraband goods.
How Shielded Cargo Works

Shielded Cargo is a uniquely valuable modification. Shielded Cargo will allow you to have increased storage capacity in your ship. Also, any contraband goods in your ship will get automatically placed in these slots.
Anything placed in these slots will be harder to detect during an inspection. However, there’s still a chance that your contraband goods will get detected.
To reduce the chance of getting detected, level up your Deception skill and purchase Scan Jammers from Lon Anderssen at the Red Mile.
Also, keep your contraband cargo batches fairly small and you’ll never get spotted.
Wrapping up
To summarize, you can get more Shielded Cargo in Starfield by purchasing mods from Lon Anderssen at the Red Mile or by taking down ships of the Crimson Fleet and hoping to loot a Shielded Cargo Module.
Combine it with an increased Deception skill, Scan Jammers, and smaller batches of contraband goods, and you’ll be able to smuggle anything with ease.
Which Shielded Cargo module are you using? Did you buy or steal it? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below.
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