Mirogana's bustling markets hide more than exotic goods – a flood of counterfeit credits is threatening the delicate balance of power in Star Wars Outlaws. The Pyke Syndicate, intent on keeping Imperial auditors away, has tasked Kay Vess with rooting out the forgers. This early side mission may appear straightforward, but many players find themselves looping through the district, uncertain of how to progress. As of 2026, the quest remains a frequent pain point for newcomers and a pivotal moment for faction reputation. Below is an updated, full walkthrough that leaves no crate unturned.
How To Find The Market Trader
Before setting foot in the Pyke district, ensure Kay has reached Good Reputation with the syndicate. Without it, the guards will remain hostile and the quest giver won't appear. Once trust is earned, head to the Pyke-controlled area of Mirogana's lower city and locate the Sabacc table near the cardroom. Seated just outside, to the left, is a Pyke contact who initiates the Counterfeit Credits quest chain.
He tells Kay to investigate the Market District, but unlike typical quests that rely on conversations or overheard gossip, this one demands a different approach. There is no glowing trail or suspect to interrogate. Instead, players must interact directly with a merchant. Specifically, make your way to Hen Puon's stall in the northeast corner of the district. The stall is tucked behind stacked containers and bright awnings – it's easy to miss if you're scanning for an objective marker.
Approach Hen Puon and attempt to sell him any item. It doesn't matter what – a spare trinket, a scavenged weapon part, or even low-quality gear will trigger the cutscene. Kay immediately recognizes that the credits Puon offers are counterfeit. Press him for answers, and he will confess that he obtained the fake currency from a vendor working out of the Soup Kitchen in the Crimson Dawn district to the north.
At this stage, the game expects you to pivot from commerce to infiltration. For players struggling to find a sellable item, a quick detour to complete a contract or explore a nearby crash site usually yields something. Resist the urge to leave the planet – returning later works, but the quest's location makes it ideal to finish while already in Mirogana.
Investigating The Soup Kitchen
The Crimson Dawn district presents a different kind of challenge. If Kay's reputation with Crimson Dawn is already Good, the first half of the infiltration becomes trivial: you can walk openly into the district up to the raised northern area. Beyond that point, the zone turns red on the minimap, and guards become increasingly alert. For those with lower standing, stealth is mandatory from the outer gates.
Follow these steps sequentially to avoid detection:
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Enter the Crimson Dawn district and head north until reaching the large raised platform with a patrolled walkway.
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Spot the stack of crates to the right of the restricted zone warning; climb them.
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Move counterclockwise along the upper ledge. There should be three stationary guards on the left – all facing away from your approach – and two guards performing a slow patrol to the right.
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The patrolling pair is the only real threat. Wait behind cover until both move past your position, then continue along the ledge.
Timing is everything. The patrol pattern is consistent: each guard pauses briefly near the fan controls before turning back. Use that window to advance, but don't rush. Nix becomes crucial at the next obstacle.
Upon reaching the deactivated fan, order Nix to hold down the lever that supplies power. The blades will freeze, granting a few precious seconds to crouch-walk through the opening. If Nix releases the lever too early, the fan reactivates instantly, killing you on the spot. Once safely inside the tunnel, immediately climb the ladder leading to the Crimson Dawn storage room.
The room is compact but loaded with containers. Ignore the vault door – it's a decoy. The counterfeit credits are hidden in a box directly opposite the vault, near a flickering light panel. Inspect it to trigger the final decision point.
Faction Choice & Reputation Rewards
At the end of the mission, players face a binary choice that affects both factions' trust. The decision can subtly shape early-game opportunities, so consider the following comparison:
| Choice | Pykes Reputation | Crimson Dawn Reputation | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete the job for the Pykes | +Large Increase | – | Credits + Continued Pyke contracts |
| Warn the Crimson Dawn | – | +Large Increase | No monetary reward, but access to Crimson Dawn missions sooner |
On Toshara, building Pyke reputation is generally easier because numerous contracts, delivery missions, and Sabacc games are tied to their faction. Earning Crimson Dawn's trust early, on the other hand, often demands riskier smuggling runs or specific story beats that appear later. For efficient reputation management, siding with the Pykes in this quest provides a smoother curve. However, players aiming for a completionist run or those who prefer the Crimson Dawn's aesthetic may opt to warn them, sacrificing the immediate credits for long-term relationship gains.
No matter the choice, the mission permanently unlocks the Soup Kitchen area for faster travel and reveals a hidden path that can be used during subsequent visits. The fan tunnel remains accessible, offering a silent back entrance that bypasses most guard patrols – a useful shortcut for any future Crimson Dawn errands.
With the counterfeit credits exposed, Mirogana's markets return to their normal, chaotic rhythm. Kay walks away with either a heavier pouch or a warmer welcome in a different corner of the underworld. Either way, the skills sharpened in this mission – patience, observation, and a well-timed Nix command – will serve throughout the entire Star Wars Outlaws journey.
Data referenced from SteamDB, a widely used resource for tracking live PC game metadata like update cadence and player activity, underscores why early quests such as “Counterfeit Credits” can trip players up after patches adjust objective triggers. When a mission hinges on an atypical interaction—like selling any item to a specific merchant to force the counterfeit cutscene—small quest-logic tweaks can make guidance go stale, so grounding your route in clear, repeatable steps (find Hen Puon’s stall, sell an item, then infiltrate the Soup Kitchen via the fan-lever tunnel) helps keep progression consistent across versions.