The Empty Nest

The Empty Nest
Information
Type	Main Mission, Freestar Collective Missions
Number	3
Location	The Lodge
Starting NPC	Sarah Morgan
Description	"Sarah Morgan wants you to join an expedition headed up by Sam Coe, another Constellation member."
Reward	350 XP, 7200 Credits, Sam Coe as Companion
Previous Mission	The Old Neighborhood
Concurrent Mission	Into the Unknown, Back to Vectera, Job Gone Wrong
Next Mission	All That Money Can Buy, Deputized
Patch	1.0

The Empty Nest is the mission 3 of Main Mission, Freestar Collective Missions.

Walkthrough

In the mission "The Empty Nest," you are tasked by Sarah Morgan to join an expedition led by Sam Coe, a fellow member of the Constellation. The mission begins at The Lodge, where you find Sam and his daughter, Cora, in the Greenhouse area. Engaging in conversation with Sam triggers the mission and adds him to your crew. Before you set off to Akila City in the Cheyenne system, remember that Sam will be a permanent part of your party until the mission's conclusion, so plan your side quests and activities accordingly.

Upon landing in Akila City, you'll find Sam near the landing area for a brief discussion about the mission. Your next destination is the Galbank Vault, but before you can proceed, a guard near the city's entrance will initiate the "Freestar Collective mission Job Gone Wrong." This subplot must be resolved before you can continue with the main mission. Marshal Daniel Blake presents you with two options: negotiate with the robbers to peacefully resolve the situation or launch an assault. The choice is yours, but the persuasive route might yield the best rewards.

After dealing with the bank situation, head into the vault where Sam gives you a key. Use it to find a box containing a “Note for Sam.” Take the note and speak with Sam to learn your next objective: talking to Jacob at the Coe Estate. The conversation with Jacob doesn't go as planned, but you have options. You can persuade Jacob to give you Solomon's Maps, bring Cora from the ship to talk to him (though Sam isn't keen on this), or steal the maps while Sam distracts Jacob. Choose wisely, grab the maps, and return to Sam.

With Solomon's Maps in your possession, the location of the Empty Nest is revealed. The journey to this destination is fraught with challenges, including a desert filled with Shaw Gang members, automated turrets, and robots. A good strategy is to stealthily eliminate the outer guards to reduce the number of enemies that can spot you. As you delve deeper into the Empty Nest cave, you'll encounter more enemies. Obtain a key from one of them to unlock a gate halfway through. At the end of the cave, you'll find Artifact Chi.

Just when you think the mission is over, Shaw of the Shaw Gang ambushes you as you leave the cave. You can either persuade Shaw to let you go or fight your way out. Dealing with Shaw is the final hurdle of the mission. An optional objective appears as a horde of Ashta descend upon the area. Defend against these enemies, and if you chose peace with Shaw, he'll reward you with a weapon and ammunition.

Finally, return to the Lodge. At the pedestal, interact to place Artifact Chi as the next artifact piece. Wait for Sam to finish speaking, then talk to him one more time to complete the mission. Congratulations, Sam is now a permanent companion option.

Tips and Tricks

This quest contains multiple Persuasion Conversation opportunities.
Make sure you have your Cutter in your inventory when entering any cave like formation in order to collect valuable resources.
The Freestar Collective Faction quest "Job Gone Wrong" is part of this quest, but can be done separately.

Objectives

Talk to Sam Coe

Sam Coe it located behind Sarah in the Conservatory within The Lodge.

Travel to Akila City

After speaking with Sam, make your way outside and fast travel to Akila City in the Cheyenne System.
Note: If you have unexplored systems between wherever you are and Akila, you may need to do multiple jumps until you get close enough to reach Akila.

Speak with Sam

Once you land, Speak with Sam who will join you.
Be aware that Sam will be locked as your follower until you complete this mission once you select "Understood. Let's get going."

Go to the Galbank Vault

As you begin your approach to the Galbank Vault, you will be stopped by Akila City Security.
The guard explains there is trouble at the bank. Follow the dialogue choices and you will need to go speak with Marshal Daniel Blake.

Mission Update: Job Gone Wrong

Speak with Marshal Daniel Blake behind the armed guards pointing at the bank. During this conversation, you will find out that there is a hostage situation going on inside the bank. You will want to volunteer to handle the situation. In the next step you can try to Persuade them or attack the hostage takers.

Mission Update: Job Gone Wrong - Persuade the Bank Robbers to Surrender

Make your way to the bank's intercom to the left of the main entrance and talk to the hostage takers.
Test your silver tongue or give them no choice in the matter. Persuasion Opportunity
If you fail the Persuasion check and they refuse, you will be prompted with a few options:
- Speak with Marshal Daniel on what can be done about it and he will give you a key to sneak around the back of the bank.
- Ask to see the hostages
If you pass the Persuasion check, you can still attack them, but you don't need to. You would then report back to Marshal Daniel that you've convinced them to let the hostages go.

Mission Update: Job Gone Wrong - Eliminate the Bank Robbers

Go around the back of the bank and use the key to open the door.

Clear out the building of all hostiles in whatever manner you choose.
Once all would-be robbers are dealt with, head back out and speak with the Marshal and let him know the hostages are safe.

One you have completed Job Gone Wrong, you may proceed to Deputized.

Go to the Galbank Vault [again]

Re-enter the bank and make your way to the vault.
The vault is downstairs on your first right.
Enter the vault.

Search for the Maps

There are multiple containers in this room that you will want to search to search until you find the maps.
One of the Secure Storage Lockers contains a note directed towards Sam.

Seems like someone named "Jacob" has beat us to it. Luckily Sam knows where to find him.
Optional: Talk to Sam about "Jacob." Persuasion Opportunity

Talk to Jacob

Leave the bank and head North to the Coe Estate

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Upon entering, approach Jacob and let the conversation ensue.

Talk to Sam

At this point, you have several options:

Talk to Jacob

Approach Jacob and begin the conversation.
Option 1: Persuasion Option
- If successful, he'll walk away from the door and allow access to grab the maps.
- If you fail, you will need to try the other two options.
Option 2: Bring Cora in and you'll convince Jacob to give you the maps.
Option 3: Sam will talk to Jacob and you will need to steal the maps.

Talk to Sam

With map in hand, let's talk to Sam.
He will tell you that you need to head to Shaw Gang territory.

Travel to the Empty Nest

Found on Akila, open fast travel and select the "Travel to Empty Nest" icon directly below Akila City.
- Tip: If the fast travel point is missing, back out to galaxy view and reselect the planet.

Get the Artifact

It's about to get loud! Clear out the Shaw Gang camp in front of the Empty Nest.
- Tip: You can just run to the Empty Nest entrance, but what's the fun in that?
When entering there will be a few more gang members to take out. Onward through the tunnels will lead you to a door. Enter this door to get the artifact.

Leave the Hideout

Make your way back out of the dungeon (you can't fast travel)
Once outside you'll find a group of gang members lined up in front of the hideout.

Deal with Shaw

Shaw and her cronies were waiting for us. You have three approaches to this scenario:

[Speech] - You can persuade Shaw to let you go peacefully. Failing to persuade Shaw will cause the gang to go hostile
[Pay 1000 Credits] -You can bribe Shaw to let them go peacefully
[Attack] - Kills Shaw's Gang (Selecting this dialogue option causes the gang to go hostile)