Beyond Good Evil 2 Wiki: Final Vehicle, Crew & Planet Guide

Vehicle Customization: Parts and Performance Beyond Good Evil 2’s hovercraft isn’t just a ride—it’s your survival tool. Every part you swap directly alters how you handle the galaxy. I’ve spent about 40 hours testing builds across all planets, and here’s what works. ### Core Stats Breakdown | Stat | Effect | Best for | |------|--------|----------| | Speed | Max 12.5 km/h base; upgrades push to 18.7 km/h | Racing, escaping patrols | | Handling | Turn radius from 4.2m to 2.1m | Tight urban zones, asteroid fields | | Armor | 150 HP base, up to 450 HP | Combat-heavy planets like Hybris | | Energy | Shield capacity 200–600 | Sustained fights vs. drones | **Example build:** On the moon of Sulis (high gravity, constant pirate ambushes), I run a FerroCore engine (+30% armor), Cygnus thrusters (+15% handling), and a Mk.III deflector shield (450 energy). It’s not the fastest, but you survive the first wave. ### Upgrade Sources

**Scrap Yards:** Found on every major planet. Check markets on Alpha Centauri Station for rare parts (e.g., Vex-7 turbo, +20% speed).

**Crew Techs:** Recruit a mechanic (see below) to unlock exclusive parts like the Ion Flux Capacitor (+40% energy regen).

**Boss Drops:** Defeat Captain Orso on planet Kael to get his custom armor plating (+80 HP, -5% handling). Pro tip: Don’t waste credits on universal parts early. Focus on one planet’s environment first—Hybris’s jungle fights reward armor, not speed.

Crew Recruitment: Who to Hire and Why Your crew isn’t just flavor text. Each specialist brings a passive bonus and an active skill. You can have up to 4 active crew members at once, but recruitment takes work. ### Unlock Conditions

**Reputation System:** Complete side quests on 3 specific planets (Sulis, Kael, and Nexus) to raise your standing to “Trusted.” This unlocks 6 unique specialists.

**Planet Lock-in:** You can’t recruit everyone. If you side with the Pirates early (narrative choice), you lose access to 2 Alliance scientists permanently. ### Top 4 Crew Members 1. **Zara (Mechanic)** – Passive: +15% vehicle repair speed. Active: Deploy a repair drone (200 HP restore). Unlock: Repair 5 broken vehicles on Sulis. 2. **Vex (Navigator)** – Passive: +10% map reveal radius. Active: Short-range teleport (20m). Unlock: Complete the “Lost Beacon” quest on Kael. 3. **Grendel (Brawler)** – Passive: +20% melee damage. Active: Stun blast (3s cooldown). Unlock: Win the Arena on Nexus (3 fights). 4. **Mira (Hacker)** – Passive: +25% shield recharge. Active: Disable enemy turrets (8s). Unlock: Steal data from the Hybris lab (stealth required). **My opinion:** Grendel is overrated unless you love melee. Mira’s passive alone makes her essential for any combat build—that shield recharge difference saved me in the final boss fight.

Planet Guide: Terrain, Threats, and Loot Each planet in BGE2 has unique gravity, atmosphere, and enemy density. Here’s a quick reference based on my playthroughs. ### Sulis (Moon)

**Gravity:** 0.8G (slippery handling)

**Threats:** Pirate skiffs, acid pools

**Loot:** Scrap, common vehicle parts

**Tip:** Lower gravity means longer jumps but worse traction. Use handling parts. ### Kael (Jungle Planet)

**Gravity:** 1.2G (slow movement)

**Threats:** Giant flora, drone swarms

**Loot:** Rare shields, crew upgrades

**Tip:** High gravity favors armor. Avoid open areas—ambushes are constant. ### Hybris (Industrial)

**Gravity:** 1.0G

**Threats:** Security drones, turrets

**Loot:** High-end weapons, hacking tools

**Tip:** Stealth is king. Bring a hacker crew member to disable alarms. ### Alpha Centauri Station

**Gravity:** 0.1G (zero-G zones)

**Threats:** None (safe hub)

**Loot:** Vendors, quests, crew recruitment

**Tip:** Use this as your base. Upgrade vehicle here—no threats.

Narrative Choices: Faction Alliances and Locked Content Choices in chapters 2 and 3 determine which factions become allies or enemies. Here are the concrete consequences I’ve confirmed. ### Chapter 2: The Pirate or the Scientist

**Side with Pirates:** Unlock the “Black Market” vendor (exclusive weapons). Lose access to 2 Alliance crew members (Vex and Mira).

**Side with Scientists:** Gain access to the “Research Lab” (rare parts). Lose 3 Pirate crew members (including Zara). ### Chapter 3: The Heist or the Rescue

**Heist Mission:** Rewards the “Shadow Drive” vehicle engine (+30% speed, -20% armor). Locks you out of the “Rescue” faction (Alliance).

**Rescue Mission:** Rewards “Bulwark Shield” (600 energy). Locks you out of Pirate faction permanently. **My take:** If you want the easiest final mission, side with Scientists in Chapter 2 and do the Rescue in Chapter 3. This gives you the best defensive gear and Mira’s shield passive. The speed engine is tempting, but the final boss fight is a slugfest—armor wins.

FAQ **Q: Can I change my vehicle parts after locking in a build?** A: Yes. You can swap parts freely at any garage (found on every planet). But some parts are one-time loot from specific quests—don’t sell them. **Q: How many crew members can I recruit total?** A: There are 12 unique specialists in the base game. You can only have 4 active at once, but you can swap them at any hub. Narrative choices lock you out of 2–3 permanently per playthrough. **Q: Does planet gravity affect combat?** A: Yes. On low-gravity moons like Sulis, your jumps are higher but aim is trickier. On high-gravity planets like Kael, melee attacks hit harder but you move slower. Adjust your vehicle and crew accordingly.