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Complete Guide to the Quest Alternating Currents in Starfield
Introduction
In Starfield, quests are a central part of the gameplay experience, guiding players through various challenges and narrative arcs in the universe. One of these quests, "Alternating Currents," offers players a mix of exploration, problem-solving, and engagement with the world. This guide will break down the quest step-by-step, ensuring you successfully navigate through its challenges and discover all its secrets.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Starting the Quest
- Begin your adventure in New Atlantis.
- Speak with the NPC named Martha at the UC Medical Center. She'll inform you about the strange malfunctions affecting the power systems of the facility.
- Accept the quest, which will add “Investigate the Malfunctions” to your objectives.
- Speak with the NPC named Martha at the UC Medical Center. She'll inform you about the strange malfunctions affecting the power systems of the facility.
- Begin your adventure in New Atlantis.
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First Objective: Investigate the Power Malfunction
- Leave the Medical Center and head towards the power grid control center located southwest of your position.
- Once inside, approach the terminal to examine the system logs.
- Analyze the reports to pinpoint the exact location of the power disturbances.
- Once inside, approach the terminal to examine the system logs.
- Leave the Medical Center and head towards the power grid control center located southwest of your position.
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Journey to the Location of the Power Surge
- Exit the control center and plot a course to the coordinates that you discovered in the logs.
- Upon arrival, engage your scanner to identify nearby power conduits.
- Look for anomalies and radioactive signals which indicate malfunctioning equipment.
- Upon arrival, engage your scanner to identify nearby power conduits.
- Exit the control center and plot a course to the coordinates that you discovered in the logs.
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Solve the First Problem
- Locate the first power conduit with visible damage.
- Interact with the conduit to initiate a mini-game where you must stabilize the current.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to adjust the levels indicated on your HUD.
- Interact with the conduit to initiate a mini-game where you must stabilize the current.
- Locate the first power conduit with visible damage.
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Report Back
- After stabilizing the first conduit, return to the UC Medical Center.
- Speak to Martha again to inform her of the progress made.
- She will direct you to consult with Chief Engineer Pops for further insights.
- Speak to Martha again to inform her of the progress made.
- After stabilizing the first conduit, return to the UC Medical Center.
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Meeting the Chief Engineer
- Navigate to the Engineering section of the Medical Center.
- Engage in dialogue with Pops who will inform you about four remaining power conduits that need to be repaired.
- He will also provide a signal booster to assist your next tasks.
- Engage in dialogue with Pops who will inform you about four remaining power conduits that need to be repaired.
- Navigate to the Engineering section of the Medical Center.
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Repair the Remaining Conduits
- Prepare to travel between the locations of the four conduits. Use your ship to reach each of these sites.
- For each conduit:
- Scan to identify power fluctuations.
- Stabilize the circuits through the mini-game described previously.
- Note: If you encounter resistance (e.g., enemies or obstacles), deal with them appropriately.
- For each conduit:
- Prepare to travel between the locations of the four conduits. Use your ship to reach each of these sites.
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Finalizing the Repairs
- Once all conduits are stabilized, return once more to the UC Medical Center.
- Report your findings to Pops and Martha.
- There will be a small cutscene where they will thank you and discuss the future of the facility.
- Report your findings to Pops and Martha.
- Once all conduits are stabilized, return once more to the UC Medical Center.
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Quest Completion
- After the cutscene concludes, you will gain both experience points and a reward in the form of a unique item tailored for your efforts in the quest.
- Don’t forget to check your inventory for the newly acquired item.
- After the cutscene concludes, you will gain both experience points and a reward in the form of a unique item tailored for your efforts in the quest.
Conclusion
Completing the quest "Alternating Currents" not only progresses your storyline but also rewards you with valuable items and experience points that are crucial for your overall journey in Starfield. With this step-by-step guide, you should feel equipped to tackle this task efficiently and uncover more of what this vast universe has to offer. Enjoy your adventures in Starfield!