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Complete Guide to The Missing Groats Quest in Starfield

Introduction

In Starfield, players embark on numerous quests that add depth and excitement to the gameplay. One such quest is "The Missing Groats," where you will navigate through various challenges to retrieve missing items and solve puzzles. This guide will provide you with a detailed step-by-step walkthrough to ensure you can complete this quest with ease.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

  • Start the Quest

    • To initiate "The Missing Groats," speak with the NPC named Jeffrey Wilkins at The Circle in New Atlantis.
    • He will explain that his family heirloom, the Groats, went missing during a recent expedition.

  • Gather Information

    • After receiving the quest, head over to the Stroud-Eklund district in New Atlantis.
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      • Search for the Lost & Found merchant, Rita, who may have clues about the Groats' whereabouts.
      • Ask her about unusual items that have come through the shop lately.
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      • Rita will mention a suspicious shipment that went missing, directing you to Ceres IV, where the shipment was reportedly last seen.
      • Obtain the shipping manifest for further clues.

  • Travel to Ceres IV

    • Mark Ceres IV on your star map and prepare for a short space travel journey.
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      • Once you arrive, land the ship at beacon Alpha located near a mining facility.
      • Equip your armor and weapons as you’ll need to explore hostile areas.

  • Investigate the Mining Facility

    • Enter the mining facility and progress through the corridors to locate crew logs.
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      • Search for a terminal and access the logs to find details about the missing shipment.
      • One of the logs will reveal that a crew member, Lana, may have taken the Groats for herself.
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      • Mark the next destination mentioned in the log, Lana’s Encampment on the outskirts of the facility.

  • Confront Lana

    • Travel to Lana’s Encampment, which is located in a nearby cave.
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      • Stealthily approach the entrance or prepare for combat if you anticipate trouble.
      • When facing Lana, choose to either talk her down or engage her in battle.
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      • If you choose diplomacy, inquire about her reasons for taking the Groats.
      • If you engage her in battle, defeat her to loot the Groats from her inventory.

  • Return to Jeffrey Wilkins

    • With the Groats in hand, return to New Atlantis and head back to The Circle.
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      • Speak to Jeffrey and present the Groats to him.
      • You will have the option to either return them or keep them, impacting your reputation.
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      • Choose to return them to complete the quest and gain his gratitude.
      • You will receive a reward of 200 credits and potentially some unique dialogue options unlocked.

Conclusion

Completing "The Missing Groats" quest not only deepens your understanding of the narrative within Starfield but also rewards you with currency and reputation boosts. With this detailed approach, you can easily navigate through the quest and ensure you collect all necessary items for a successful outcome. Happy gaming in the cosmos!