Can't Touch Me - Diplomatic Pass (avoid contraband scanning)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #365 of 531 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Tested and working fine in v1. 16. 244
There's a bug in the Free Lanes update that prevents contraband scanning from activating when traveling in cruise mode.
This breaks immersion, which is exactly what I was trying to avoid when creating this mod.
lKocMoHaBTl has created a mod that fixes this bug: Cruise Mode Contraband Scan Fix.
I highly recommend using this mod in conjunction with mine.
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I never tire of saying it, I'm not a modder, just a curious fan. But I'm improving my skills, and making this mod has taught me a lot of new things.
This is my first attempt with the Creation Kit, and it was a bit of a nightmare at first, but I'm starting to get the hang of it.
I hope you enjoy it.
This project started because I was fed up with my ship being scanned even after saving the galaxy multiple times. What more do you have to do to avoid being searched like a common criminal?
I know there are other mods that disable scanning, but none of the ones I've tried have appealed to me.
They aren't integrated into the story and don't allow you to reverse the scan block.
They all disable "Guard Ships" which are involved in more than just scanning.
You miss out on the initial welcome to Jemison, the dialogue with Toliman's guards, and the possibility of being detained in orbit and taken to UC Vigilance to join the Crimson Fleet without completing the Vanguard missions (and who knows what else).
My mod doesn't disable Guard Ships; it only prevents them from bothering you while you have a Diplomatic Pass equipped.
What does this mod do?
It adds three new equippable "Diplomatic Passes" that you'll need to obtain by joining at least one of four factions: UC, Freestar, Ryujin, or Crimson Fleet.
You'll have to meet different requirements depending on which faction you choose to get one of these passes.
All three Diplomatic Passes stop contraband scans while equipped, but only one of them is legal.
Diplomatic passes resemble dog tags, but they are not visible when equipped. They occupy a unused clothing slot, so they can be equipped alongside any other item of clothing.
How do you get a Diplomatic Pass?
The "Legal" Diplomatic Pass
To get a legal Diplomatic Pass, you'll need to complete all the UC Vanguard faction missions, or all the Freestar Rangers missions.
The legal Diplomatic Pass doesn't cost credits; you can get it from dispensers located in the MAST and The Rock
This gameplay mod adds an equippable Diplomatic Pass that disables contraband scanning when worn, obtainable from four factions. With 50 endorsements and 13,737 downloads, it offers a lore-friendly alternative to avoiding scans. Last updated December 2025, it's a niche utility for players who want to bypass security without breaking immersion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Lore-friendly solution for a common annoyance—no more save-scumming past scanners.
- Four factions to choose from, so you can pick the one that fits your character's story.
- Solid download count (13,737) shows it's been tried by many players.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 50 endorsements—small but dedicated user base, so don't expect widespread community support.
- Last updated in December 2025—could break with future game patches, so keep an eye on updates.
For players who hate getting caught with contraband and want a clean, immersive workaround. Perfect for role-players who want to justify their smuggling with a diplomatic cover. Skip if you prefer high-stakes smuggling or want gameplay changes beyond this simple toggle.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check your game's mod manager for any required dependencies—this mod lists none, but it's always good to verify.
- If you're on a version with anti-cheat, make sure your mod loader is compatible before installing.
- Test the pass in a safe area first to see how the scanning toggle works before relying on it in dangerous zones.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- TeAKaI01
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 13,737
- Endorsements
- 50
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/24/2025
- Updated
- 12/29/2025
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