This Starfield guide will lead you through Starfield’s second main mission, The Old Neighborhood. You can start The Old Neighborhood by talking to Sarah after completing One Small Step.
- Main Mission 02
- Planets: Jemison, Mars, Venus, Neptune
- Rewards: 8000 Credits, Constellation Suit, Constellation Helmet, 400 XP
Talk to Sarah
Your primary objective initially is to converse with Sarah Morgan. Sarah will inform you that she’s asked her network to stay vigilant for any unusual metallic items circulating in the area. She has a lead from the UC Vanguard and invites you to join her in an investigation to confirm its credibility.
Now, you can learn more about Constellation and UC Vanguard. Sarah will also explain how Constellation operates and that its members have not always been on the right side of the law.
Once you are ready to continue, Sarah will be locked as your companion. You can only dismiss her once you complete The Old Neighborhood.
Talk to Sarah’s Contact
Head southwest from the The Lodge to the MAST building. You will find Commander John Tuala at the UC Vanguard training center. Tuala will tell you to head to Cydonia on Mars in the Sol star system. You will find his contact, Moara, who has found a strange “ornament”, quite possibly another Artifact.
Note: Tuala will attempt to enlist you to the UC Vanguard. Accepting will unlock the Supra Et Ultra side mission. Completing this side mission will grant you access to the space combat simulator, while you will also acquire some nice gear in the process.
Ask About Moara in Cydonia
The distance to the Sol system from Alpha Centauri is 4.320 lightyears, so a single jump will be enough to reach it with the Frontier. Open your Missions menu (press “L” on PC) and select the next objective for The Old Neighborhood. Press “E” to set the course to the Sol star system. Then press and hold “X” to execute the gravity jump.
Once again, you will be scanned for Contraband before landing on Mars. Once you are cleared for landing, select Cydonia by pressing the “M1” button (LT on Xbox) and press and hold “X” to land.
Once you land, exit the Frontier, and the mission status will be updated. Follow the marker until you reach the gate to Cydonia‘s Central Hub.
Mission Board and Bounty Clearance Terminals
Once you open the door, head through the plastic dividers. Take the path to your right to find the Self-Service Bounty Clearance terminal and the Mission Board terminal. Using the Mission Board, you can pick up bounties, deliver cargo, and complete survey missions for extra Credits.
Meanwhile, you can use the Self-Service Bounty Clearance terminal to remove any outstanding bounties from your character.
Cydonia Trade Authority Shop
Heading back to the entrance, you can take the ramp down and open the door to your right after about 50-60 meters to find the Trade Authority shop location in Cydonia, run by Maanaki Almonte.
Find Jack and Talk About Moara
Head back to the terminals and down the stairs to reach the Broken Spear bar. Follow the objective marker to find Jack, the bar owner, and ask him about Moara’s whereabouts. Jack will tell you that Moara hasn’t been around for a while but has a 2,500 Credits tab with the bar. Jack will ask for those Credits before revealing any information.
You have three options:
- Pay Jack 2,500 Credits
- Try to use Persuasion to avoid paying.
- Try to let your companion Sarah do the talking to avoid paying.
If you have unlocked the Persuasion skill, it should be easy to convince Jack and avoid paying.
Tip: If you haven’t unlocked the Persuasion skill maybe it’s better to let Sarah do the talking and accuse Jack of lying.
Regardless, by this time, you will probably have much more than 2,500 Credits, so even if you pay Jack’s fee, you will be just fine. Otherwise, return to that Mission Board to pick up some bounties and missions.
Once you are done, Jack will reveal that Moara mentioned Venus, so it’s time to head there.
Gabby’s Plea Note
While at the bar, head to the restroom and open the left door to find the Gabby’s Plea note.
Go to Venus
Open up your Missions menu, select the Venus objective, and set the course to Venus. Now, fast-travel to Venus. Sarah will start talking to you as you approach Venus, as she notices Va’Ruun Zealots ships.
The Zealots probably don’t know anything about Moara, but the UC Satellite near Venus holds some logs that will reveal more about him.
You have two options here:
- Approach the UC Satellite without getting noticed and attacked.
- Open fire and fight the Va’Ruun Zealots’ ship cluster.
We recommend picking the first option.
Examine the Satellite
Your goal here is to reach within 500 meters of the Satellite Beacon to examine it and download the logs.
(Optional) Use Minimal Power to Avoid Detection
If you pick the first option, turn down the power on all of your weapons systems, shield, and grav. drive. I used 2-3 bars for the Engine and I was able to get to the Satellite Beacon unnoticed and examine it, even without trying to hide behind the asteroids.
Once you are within 500 meters of the Satellite Beacon, press R to activate it. You will hear a message log from Moara, saying that he is heading to the Nova Galactic Staryard orbiting Earth‘s Moon.
Go to Nova Galactic Staryard
Open your Missions menu and select the objective. Set course to Sol‘s Luna and fast-travel to it. Once there, Sarah will start talking about the staryard’s history.
Dock with Nova Galactic Staryard
Get within 500 meters of Nova Galactic Staryard and press “E” to lock to it. Then press and hold “R” to dock your ship to the staryard. The docking cutscene will kick in, and you can now board Nova Galactic Staryard.
Find Any Clues about Moara
Before you enter the main entrance of the Staryard, you can try to unlock a door (Advanced Level) to another room. Inside it, you will find a First Aid kit, a Pharmaceutical Kit, the Urban Eagle gun, and an Ammo Case, so it’s worth opening up if you can. Next, open the door to Nova Galastic Staryard.
Dining Hall
Inside the Dining Hall, you will find a storage box at the northeastern corner with 144 Credits and Red Harvest Lentils. You will find a First Aid kit inside the room with the Ecliptic enemy.
Conference Room
Exiting the Dining Hall, make your way eastward to the Conference Room. Here, you’ll encounter two factionsthe Spacers and Eclipticslocked in a heated gunfight. Neutralize the threats to secure the zone, then proceed south, loot the Storage Box inside the Conference Room, and turn right into the Medical Ward.
Medical Ward
After clearing the hostile elements, you’ll notice a door on your right with an Expert Level lock. Ignore it for now and head to the other side of the Medical Ward.
You will have to take down more Spacers, and you can also loot a First Aid kit in the room. Once you do, exit the room from the other side to find a sink with the Search and Rescue Key.
Search and Rescue Key
Once you get the Search and Rescue Key, you can open the door on the right side of the Medical Ward‘s entrance.
You will find a First Aid and a Pharmaceutical Kit inside the room, a Weapons Rack, 3 Credsticks, and a Storage Crate.
Mantis Side Quest Note: While scavenging the Nova Galactic Staryard, you might loot a “Secret Outpost! Slate” from one of the defeated enemies. Reading this slate will trigger a new Side Mission named “Mantis.” I got the Slate from a Spacer’s body inside the Medical Ward.
Security
You will find three Ammo Cases in the Security room, a Weapon Rack, and a First Aid.
Now it’s time to head to the Control Room, which is infested with Ecliptics.
Control Room
Fight your way up the stairs inside the Control Room to reach a room with computers and console panels. Loot the Ammo Case on your right side.
You will find an entrance to the Workroom on the bottom floor of the Control Room.
Instead, take the stairs to the second floor of the Control Room. Take down the Ecliptic enemies, loot the First Aid, and get up the stairs to the Workroom‘s alternate entrance.
Workroom
Once you enter the Workroom, you will see a locked door to your left (Novice Level) and another to the right. Pick the left door for a Storage Crate with 377 Credits and an Ammo Case.
Next, take the right path to find another room with consoles.
Nova Galactic Manual 2
You will find the Nova Galactic Manual 2 on a desk on the left side of the room just as you enter it, overlooking the hangar.
Now head down the stairs and get ready for a dogfight, as you will encounter a ton of Ecliptic enemies. Once you defeat them, head down to the shuttle at the center of the Workroom. You will find Vanguard Moara’s Slate on a table inside the shuttle.
Vanguard Moara’s Slate
Once you pick up the slate, you will hear a voice message from Vanguard Moara. He is heading to Neptune. So, your next objective is to go to Neptune.
You can explore the bottom floor of the Workroom before you go for 2 First Aids, 2 Pharmaceutical Kits, an Ammo Case, two Digipicks, an Industrial Crate with great loot, and a Storage Box.
Go to Neptune
Neptune is also in the Sol System. Open your Missions menu, set the course to Neptune, and fast-travel it. You will spot Moara‘s ship, but it will start firing at you.
Evade Fire
Avoid fire from Moara‘s ship. He will tell you that the shooting is not his doing and ask for help. Dodge its fire and starts damaging the ship.
Damage Moara’s Ship
Damage the ship until you destroy its engines and immobilize it.
Dock with Moara’s Ship
Next, fly within 500 meters of Moara‘s ship and dock with it. Board the ship.
Clear Moaras Ship of Hostiles
You will find Moara‘s ship swarmed with Ecliptic enemies. Due to the confined space, you can use grenades to take them down swiftly. You can loot a First Aid and miscellaneous items.
Get the Key
Loot the Ecliptic bodies to get the Moara’s Ship Key once you defeat them all.
Talk to Moara
You can now talk to Moara about the Artifact. He’ll be more than happy to hand it over to the scientists of Constellation.
Take the Artifact
The Artifact Beta is floating inside the ship’s cockpit. Loot it to complete the objective. It’s time to head back to The Lodge in New Atlantis.
Return to the Lodge
You cannot fast travel from Moara‘s ship. Get back to your ship and fast-travel to The Lodge by opening the Missions menu and setting the course to the objective. Enter The Lodge and head to the Library.
Add the Artifact
Add the Artifact to your collection by interacting with the Artifact Collection.
Wait for Sarah
Listen to Sarah‘s discussion with Noel.
Talk to Sarah
Talk to Sarah to complete The Old Neighborhood mission and become a full member of Constellation. You will also receive Sarah as a companion. The rewards are 8,000 Credits, the Constellation Spacesuit, the Constellation Space Helmet, and 400 XP.
| Rewards For Completing The Old Neighborhood | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8000 Credits | Constellation Spacesuit | Constellation Space Helmet | 400 XP |
Finally, you will unlock three follow-up main missions:
- Back to Vectera
- The Empty Nest
- Into the Unknown
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