This guide details how to recruit every crew member in Citizen Sleeper 2. Remember, while recruitment is usually straightforward (accepting their offer), success in certain Contracts or events might influence your ability to recruit specific characters. Also note that crew members can be lost due to unlucky rolls, or you might miss out on some entirely. If you find alternative recruitment methods, please share them in the comments!
Recruiting Your Crew in Citizen Sleeper 2
Serafin and Bliss: These two join automatically at the game's start. Serafin is generally unavailable for Contracts, but both are permanent crew members with no associated achievements.
Juni: Initially a temporary crew member on Hexport, Juni can be permanently recruited after completing the "Idle Minds" clock at Solheim Records. A cutscene will trigger, followed by a Contract. Agree to let Juni rejoin your crew.
Recruiting Juni unlocks the "Data Archaeologist" achievement.
Yu-Jin: Found on Far Spindle after completing the "Getting Wracked" clock at Gaia’s Gyre (requires ordering a Wrack four times, costing 16 Cryo). Complete the subsequent Contract to recruit Yu-Jin.
Recruiting Yu-Jin unlocks the "The Freelancer" achievement.
Luis: During the "Aphelion Beacon" Contract, choosing to leave Yu-Jin behind allows you to recruit Luis.
Recruiting Luis unlocks the "Signalchaser" achievement.
Kadet: First encountered on Far Spindle after completing the "Spindle Core" clock. This unlocks a new drive and the Stripline Express location. Complete the tasks at Stripline Express, triggering a cutscene. Finally, travel to the Scatteryards to recruit Kadet.
Recruiting Kadet unlocks the "The Spindlejack" achievement.
Femi & Nia: You can recruit only one of these two. You'll meet Nia on Hexport and Femi on both Hexport and Floatsam. A Contract involving Nia's safety will become available. Upon completion, choose either Femi or Nia.
Recruiting Femi unlocks the "Big Brother" achievement. Recruiting Nia unlocks the "Little Sister" achievement.
Flint: After your first visit to Olivera, a Contract will initiate an investigation into Flint's disappearance. This leads to another Contract requiring a quick trap setup. Follow Xander to rescue Flint and successfully complete the Contract to recruit him.
Recruiting Flint unlocks the "Fugitive" achievement.
This completes the guide on recruiting every crew member in Citizen Sleeper 2.