In X4 Foundations there are different starting scenarios (or game starts) to choose from. These not only influence your name, gender, race or starting equipment but also your initial standing with the different Factions of the game.
X4: Foundation starting scenarios
| Start | Race | Name | Start Location | Player Ship | Equipment | Cash | Other Owned Property | Unlock Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Young gun | Argon | Val Selton | Black Hole Sun | Elite Vanguard | - | 10,000 | - | - |
| The Unworthy Entrepreneur | Teladi | Yololios Sanduras Rusiris XI | Profit Center Alpha | Kestrel | Trading Computer Extension Mk1 Economy Analytics Software Mk1 | 200,000 | 1x Manorina Rusiris Sunrise | Own the HQ |
| The Dedicated Warrior | Paranid | Amankalat | Pontifex's Claim | Perseus | Targeting Computer Extension Mk1 Basic Scanner | 5,000 | - | - |
| The Untested Explorer | Argon | Selaia Tarren | Sacred Relic | Discoverer | 2x All-round Engine Long Range Scanner Software Mk1 | 5,000 | - | - |
| The Accomplished Scientist | Argon | Dr Selaia Tarren | Grand Exchange | Nodan | - | 250,000 | Player Headquarters | Own the HQ |
Split Vendetta starting scenarios
| Start | Race | Name | Start Location | Player Ship | Equipment | Cash | Other Owned Property | Unlock Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fires of Defeat | FRF-Split | Zuus T'Fnk | Fires of Defeat* | Jaguar | 1x S Thermal Disintegrator | 15,000 | - | - |
| Spear of the Patriarch | ZYA-Split | Rael N'ru | Fires of Defeat* | Asp | 3x S Burst Ray | 5,000 | - | - |
*Called Fires of Victory in the "Spear of the Patriarch" start