Freebooters in Star Trek Fleet Command are the Ex-Borg faction’s hostiles, and they live in eight Ex-Borg systems: Benijat (level 38, warp 24), Ch’urux Qorva, Jeghar and Zhessir (levels 40 to 50, warp 49), then Chakavil, Xabul Bal, Toxotubelle and Axo’Tae (levels 53 to 60, warp 160). Every Freebooter level comes as an Interceptor, an Explorer and a Battleship, so you can always pick the hull your ship counters. You unlock them by finishing the mission We Are People Too at Operations 38, and from then on they feed Ex-Borg daily goals, Ex-Borg reputation and Ex-Borg Credits.
This guide lists every Freebooter system and level, the cargo each level carries, the research that lets Freebooter kills count toward other factions’ daily goals, and the crews and habits that keep the grind cheap.
Freebooter locations in STFC
The eight systems below are the only places Freebooters spawn, and they are also the only Ex-Borg-controlled systems in the galaxy. Benijat sits in normal space. The other seven are deep space, which is where the warp jumps come from.
| System | System level | Warp needed | Freebooter levels | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benijat | 38 | 24 | 38 | Tritanium |
| Ch’urux Qorva | 40 | 49 | 40, 43 | 4★ Broken ship parts |
| Jeghar | 45 | 49 | 45, 48 | 4★ Broken ship parts |
| Zhessir | 50 | 49 | 50, 51, 52 | 5★ Broken ship parts |
| Chakavil | 53 | 160 | 53, 54 | 5★ Broken ship parts |
| Xabul Bal | 55 | 160 | 55, 56, 57 | 5★ Broken ship parts |
| Toxotubelle | 58 | 160 | 58, 59 | 5★ Broken ship parts |
| Axo’Tae | 60 | 160 | 60 | 5★ Broken ship parts |
Two warp gates decide how far you can go. Warp 24 gets you to Benijat, the only level 38 Freebooter system. Warp 49 opens Ch’urux Qorva, Jeghar and Zhessir, which together cover Freebooter levels 40 to 52. Everything from level 53 up needs warp 160, so plenty of accounts unlock Ex-Borg long before they can reach the top four systems.
Freebooter levels, ship power and cargo
There are 17 Freebooter levels, from 38 to 60. Ship power barely changes between the three hull types at the same level, so the table gives the range across all three. Cargo matches the Freebooter’s hull: an Interceptor Freebooter drops Interceptor parts, an Explorer drops Explorer parts, a Battleship drops Battleship parts.
| Level | System | Ship power | Cargo per kill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Benijat | 6.5M to 6.6M | 412 to 558 Tritanium |
| 40 | Ch’urux Qorva | 14.6M to 14.9M | 108 to 133 4★ Broken ship parts |
| 43 | Ch’urux Qorva | 23.7M to 24M | 228 to 280 4★ Broken ship parts |
| 45 | Jeghar | 35.3M to 35.7M | 376 to 461 4★ Broken ship parts |
| 48 | Jeghar | 46M to 46.6M | 636 to 778 4★ Broken ship parts |
| 50 | Zhessir | 72.7M to 73.4M | 122 to 150 5★ Broken ship parts |
| 51 | Zhessir | 80.8M to 81.6M | 135 to 166 5★ Broken ship parts |
| 52 | Zhessir | 98.6M to 99.4M | 169 to 208 5★ Broken ship parts |
| 53 | Chakavil | 299.9M to 300.8M | 237 to 291 5★ Broken ship parts |
| 54 | Chakavil | 335.6M to 336.6M | 284 to 348 5★ Broken ship parts |
| 55 | Xabul Bal | 385.6M to 386.7M | 400 to 490 5★ Broken ship parts |
| 56 | Xabul Bal | 455.4M to 456.7M | 500 to 612 5★ Broken ship parts |
| 57 | Xabul Bal | 509.4M to 510.8M | 688 to 842 5★ Broken ship parts |
| 58 | Toxotubelle | 569.8M to 571.3M | 900 to 1,101 5★ Broken ship parts |
| 59 | Toxotubelle | 637.4M to 639.1M | 1,238 to 1,514 5★ Broken ship parts |
| 60 | Axo’Tae | 714.5M to 716.5M | 1,575 to 1,926 5★ Broken ship parts |
The power curve has one cliff worth planning around. A level 52 Freebooter sits just under 100M, while a level 53 one is around 300M, three times as strong for one level. That jump lines up with the warp 160 gate, so the move from Zhessir to Chakavil is the biggest step in the whole Freebooter ladder.
How to unlock Freebooters
Freebooters come with the Ex-Borg faction. Reach Operations level 38, then complete the mission We Are People Too. That unlocks the Ex-Borg store and your first Ex-Borg reputation.
The Ex-Borg daily goals do not show up straight away. They become available the day after you unlock the store, so do not worry if your first session after the mission shows nothing to farm for.
Ex-Borg reputation only goes up. Nothing you do in other factions’ space lowers it, which makes the Freebooter loop safe to run alongside any Federation, Klingon or Romulan grind. The faction reputation page covers the Ex-Borg rank ladder, from Distinguished at 22,500 points up to Liberator at 260,000.
Freebooter daily goals
The Ex-Borg daily goals are the main reason to hunt Freebooters every day.
| Daily goal | Requirement | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Freebooter Hunt | Defeat 2 Freebooters | Ex-Borg Reputation and Ex-Borg Credits |
| Freebooter Dominance | Defeat 6 Freebooters | Ex-Borg Credits |
Both goals count kills, so a fast, cheap kill at a lower level usually beats a slow, expensive one higher up. Check the goal text on your own list to confirm the level you farm counts toward it.
Research that makes Freebooters count for other dailies
The Ex-Borg research tree has four projects, all unlocking at level 38, that turn Freebooter kills into progress on other daily goals. Each Freebooter counts for 10 points, and only Freebooters at or above the minimum hostile level the daily goal asks for will count. The change takes effect after the next daily reset.
| Research | What it does |
|---|---|
| Swarm Sweep | Swarm daily goals accept Freebooter kills |
| Federation Sweep | Federation hostile daily goals accept Freebooter kills |
| Klingon Sweep | Klingon hostile daily goals accept Freebooter kills |
| Romulan Sweep | Romulan hostile daily goals accept Freebooter kills |
A separate project, Freebooter Decimation, lets Freebooter kills complete Hostile Hunter and Faction Allegiance daily goals at 10 per hostile. Put together, these let one Freebooter session clear several daily goal lists at once instead of flying to four different corners of the map. The full tree, with costs and prerequisites, is on the Ex-Borg research guide.
Freebooter rewards
Cargo is predictable. Level 38 Freebooters carry Tritanium. Levels 40 to 48 carry 4★ broken ship parts, and levels 50 to 60 carry 5★ broken ship parts, with the part type always matching the Freebooter’s hull. The amounts climb steeply: a level 50 Freebooter carries 122 to 150 5★ parts, while a level 60 one carries 1,575 to 1,926.
That makes the hull you target a small shopping decision. If you are saving for a 5★ Battleship upgrade, hunt the Battleship Freebooters and fly an Interceptor at them.
The bigger rewards come from the daily goals: Ex-Borg Credits and Ex-Borg Reputation. Credits pay for Ex-Borg research and the Ex-Borg faction store. The research covers cost efficiency, mining, combat stats, mitigation, shield and hull health and reduced PvP damage, and the store sells favors that add repair, shield and hull buffs.
Best Freebooter farming path
Do not rush to the highest Freebooter you can reach. The best target is the highest one you can beat every time without long repairs.
| Player stage | Where to farm |
|---|---|
| Just unlocked Ex-Borg | Benijat, level 38, warp 24 |
| Warp 49 and a solid hostile crew | Ch’urux Qorva (40, 43), then Jeghar (45, 48) |
| Comfortable at 48 | Zhessir (50 to 52) |
| Warp 160 and a strong ship | Chakavil (53, 54) and up, one system at a time |
Daily goals count kills, not levels. If a level 45 Freebooter dies in one round and a level 50 one costs you a long repair, farm the 45.
Best crews for Freebooter hostiles
Freebooters hit harder than the standard hostiles at the same level, so your usual grinding crew may need a test run first. The right crew depends on your ship, your officer levels and research, and which Freebooter level you are fighting.
Strange New Worlds hostile crews are a common starting point, matched to your ship type. Setups players report using include:
| Crew | Best use |
|---|---|
| SNW Ortegas, Georgiou, Tal | Battleship Freebooter farming |
| SNW Pike, a matching SNW officer, Khan | General hostile farming |
| An SNW officer, Gorkon, Khan | Critical and hull breach damage |
| Your strongest hostile crew, health below deck | Early testing and progression |
Officer pages for these picks: SNW Erica Ortegas, SNW Christopher Pike and Khan.
Crew building tips
- Match the crew to your ship type when you can.
- Stack health below deck if your crew scales with health.
- If you win but take heavy damage, swap in survivability.
- If fights drag on, swap in damage.
- Test two or three crews against the same Freebooter level before you settle.
Freebooter combat strategy
Since every level spawns in all three hull types, you can always fight with the combat triangle in your favor.
| Freebooter type | Fly this against it |
|---|---|
| Battleship | Interceptor |
| Interceptor | Explorer |
| Explorer | Battleship |
A good farming target counts toward your daily goals, sits within your warp range, dies reliably, and keeps repairs short. If one of those fails, drop a level.
Watch the warp breakpoints too. Benijat needs warp 24, the next three systems need 49, and the top four need 160. Plan your ship and research upgrades around those three numbers.
Ex-Borg research priorities
Once the Sweep projects are done, split the rest of your credits between combat and efficiency.
| Research type | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Piercing | Helps get through hostile defenses |
| Mitigation | Reduces incoming damage |
| Shield health | Keeps you alive longer |
| Hull health | Helps in long fights |
| Material cost reduction | Saves materials on upgrades |
| Mining speed | Speeds up daily mining |
| PvP damage reduction | Defensive value outside hostile farming |
If you are struggling to kill Freebooters, put combat and survivability first. If you already farm them comfortably, efficiency research pays back more.
Ex-Borg store and favors
Ex-Borg Credits also buy from the Ex-Borg faction store, including favors with repair, shield and hull buffs. The more consistently you finish the Freebooter dailies, the faster those purchases add up.
Common Freebooter mistakes
Farming too high too early
A higher level is not a better target if it costs heavy repairs. The level 52 to 53 jump in particular catches people out.
Skipping the Sweep research
Without it, Freebooter kills only help the Ex-Borg goals. With it, the same kills clear Swarm, Federation, Klingon and Romulan hostile dailies as well.
Using a standard hostile crew without testing
A crew that clears normal hostiles at level 45 may fail against a level 45 Freebooter. Test before you commit repair time.
Forgetting warp range
Unlocking Ex-Borg does not mean every Freebooter system is open. Warp 49 and warp 160 are the real gates.
FAQ
Where are Freebooters located in STFC?
In eight Ex-Borg systems: Benijat, Ch’urux Qorva, Jeghar, Zhessir, Chakavil, Xabul Bal, Toxotubelle and Axo’Tae. The systems run from level 38 to level 60.
What level do Freebooters unlock?
Operations 38, after completing We Are People Too. The daily goals appear the day after you unlock the Ex-Borg store.
What warp do I need for Freebooters?
Warp 24 for Benijat, warp 49 for Ch’urux Qorva, Jeghar and Zhessir, and warp 160 for Chakavil, Xabul Bal, Toxotubelle and Axo’Tae.
What do Freebooters drop?
Tritanium at level 38, 4★ broken ship parts from 40 to 48, and 5★ broken ship parts from 50 to 60, matched to the Freebooter’s hull type.
Do Freebooters count for other daily goals?
Yes, once you research Swarm Sweep, Federation Sweep, Klingon Sweep or Romulan Sweep, and Freebooter Decimation for Hostile Hunter and Faction Allegiance goals. The Freebooter must be at or above the goal’s minimum hostile level.
What is the best crew for Freebooters?
It depends on your ship and officers. SNW hostile crews matched to your ship type are a common choice, such as SNW Ortegas with Georgiou and Tal on a Battleship.
For every other hostile type, see the hostile guide, and for single Freebooter stats, the Freebooter hostile page.
Video: Ex-Borg faction, research and Freebooter crews
A quick walkthrough of the Ex-Borg faction, its research and store, and crews for Freebooter hostiles.
