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CONTRABAND 1
Guides
Walkthroughs and reference for CONTRABAND: Edge of the Fold only. They do not describe CONTRABAND 2. Some contain spoilers — each page is labeled.
BEGINNER
Getting Started
First-time player guide. No spoilers.
⚠ SPOILERS
All Four Endings
How to reach each ending. Read after your first run.
⚠ SPOILERS
How to Save Lyra
The most impactful decision in the game, step by step.
COMBAT
Combat Basics
Abilities, ship classes, crew bonuses, escape and defeat.
MECHANICS
The Rift branches Explained
How decision tracking, revisit, and branching actually work.
STRATEGY
Best Crew Members
32 crew hires ranked by synergy (wiki highlights subset).
ECONOMY
Credit Farming
Trade routes, mission chains and how to build wealth efficiently.
TRADE
Best Trade Routes
Detailed route atlas with margins, goods and ship recommendations.
BEGINNER
First Hour Optimal
Step-by-step opening moves for a perfect Chapter 1 start.
⚠ WALKTHROUGH
Chapter-by-Chapter Walkthrough
Complete narrative guide from Prologue to Chapter 5.
⚠ SPOILERS
Guardian Alliance Guide
How to reach +100 Guardian reputation and unlock the ritual.
COMBAT
Black Fleet-Killer Build
Optimal anti-Black Fleet ship, crew and ability sequencing.
⚠ FULL SPOILERS
Hidden Content & Easter Eggs
Secret achievements, cut dialogue, deep lore references.