Each major faction quest line in Starfield will have major NPCs that players will be interacting with often, with Vladimir being one for the main Constellation quest line. Vladimir will point players to the location of Starborn temples, along with buying survey data for some of the best prices in the galaxy.
For most of the game, Vladimir can be found at one location and won’t move. After proceeding through the main events of the Constellation story, he will eventually relocate to a new location without the game making it clear this is a permanent change.
Where To Find Vladimir Early On
For those who haven’t progressed much through the Constellation storyline or who haven’t touched it at all, Vladimir is found on The Eye. The Eye is the satellite flying overhead Jemison in the Alpha Centauri system, the same planet as New Atlantis and The Lodge. This space station can be approached and boarded once you are within 500 meters of the station. Vladimir will almost always be in the central control room and, if not, can be found in one of the few side rooms around the control room.
When & Where Does Vladimir Move
As players progress through the main story with Constellation, the Starborn known as The Hunter, will eventually attack both The Lodge and The Eye. After the events of this mission, The Eye will be damaged, and Vladimir will relocate to The Lodge. After this, Vladimir will stay within The Lodge and can be found either in the main lobby or in the greenhouse off to the left of the entrance. Despite the damages from The Hunter, the Eye can still be visited after this.
Why Visit Vladimir
Vladimir is a major NPC for the Constellation quest line and will continue to track new Starborn temples and provide their locations through the Power From Beyond quests. As more main missions are completed, return to Vladimir often to receive more missions and Starborn temple locations.
For those who are in need of credits and don’t mind surveying, Vladimir will also buy planet’s completed survey data for the best prices in the galaxy. After he relocates to the Lodge, he becomes just as convenient to reach as any other merchant, with a difference in price that is more than noticeable for those who have traded survey data with Trade Authority Kiosks.