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As you stroll through the ambient surroundings of the Greenhouse area at the Lodge, approach [[Sam Coe]], who is awaiting your arrival alongside his daughter, Cora. Initiating a conversation triggers the next mission and adds Sam to your crew aboard your spaceship. Before you zoom off to Akila City in the Cheyenne system, remember that Sam will permanently join your party until this mission's end. That said, plan your side quests and activities accordingly.

Your ship lands smoothly on Akila, and Sam is there by the landing area for a brief chat. He'll lay down the mission basics before you proceed to Galbank Vault. A guard near the city's entrance will initiate the "Freestar Collective mission [[Job Gone Wrong]]," a subplot you must resolve before progressing the main mission. Marshal Daniel Blake gives you two options: a persuasive conversation with the robbers to defuse the situation peacefully or an all-out assault. The choice is yours, but the persuasive route might offer the best rewards.

After resolving the bank situation, head into the vault where Sam hands you a key. Use it to find a box containing a “Note for Sam.” Grab that and speak with Sam to learn your next objective, which is to talk to Jacob at the Coe Estate. Your conversation with Jacob doesn't go as planned, but no worries, you have options. You can either persuade Jacob to hand over Solomon's Maps, go fetch Cora from the ship to speak with him (though Sam isn't a fan of that), or pull off a slick theft while Sam distracts Jacob. Choose wisely, grab the maps, and head back to talk to Sam.

Now that you've acquired Solomon's Maps, the location of the Empty Nest is revealed. This destination is a treacherous journey through a desert filled with challenges, so ensure your gear is up to par. Once you arrive, the area teems with Shaw Gang members, automated turrets, and robots. A good strategy is to pick off the outer guards stealthily to reduce the number of eyes spotting you. As you venture into the Empty Nest cave, there are even more enemies to eliminate. Secure a key from one of them to unlock a gate halfway through. Reaching the end, you finally locate Artifact Chi.

Just when you think it's all smooth sailing, you're ambushed by Shaw of the Shaw Gang upon leaving the cave. Employ your charisma for persuasion, or maybe you prefer a more combative approach; either way, dealing with Shaw is the final hurdle. An optional objective pops up as a horde of Ashta descend upon the area. Defend against these adversaries, and if you chose peace with Shaw, he'll reward you with a weapon and ammunition.

It's time to head back to the Lodge. At the pedestal, interact to place Artifact Chi as the next artifact piece. Wait for a spell as Sam finishes speaking. Finally, converse with him one more time to complete the mission, and voila! Sam becomes a permanent companion option.