While players can have a companion follow them everywhere they go in Starfield, two people are not enough to fill out a starship. While you don't need a crew to operate a ship and fly through space, crew members give useful bonuses to your ship while aboard.
Starfield: How To Increase Crew Capacity
In Starfield, your crew can give your ship useful bonuses depending on the skills they have. Here’s how to increase your crew capacity.
