With A Trace Quest Guide
With A Trace is one of the many quests you will receive from Shani in Security. She wants you to investigate a downed machine and work out who is responsible. This quest takes place entirely on the The Blue Gate map and involves four main steps.
Quest Overview
- Reach the Barren Clearing
- Find signs of who brought down the ARC machines
- Inspect the Adorned Wreckage
- Inspect the communications device
Upon completing With A Trace, you will be rewarded with a Looting Mk. 2 Augment and a Medium Shield.
Step 1: Reach the Barren Clearing
The Barren Clearing is located on the northwest side of The Blue Gate map. You can find it to the left of Raider’s Refuge. This area is notable for being devoid of trees and littered with giant ARC machines.
Step 2: Find Signs of Who Brought Down the ARC Machines
Once you arrive at the Barren Clearing, head to the southwest side of the area and look toward the main wreck. Your objective is to find a ball resting against one of the machine’s legs. When you approach, a yellow Investigate prompt will appear. Search this round joint to progress to the next step.
Step 3: Inspect the Adorned Wreckage
After investigating the Barren Clearing, you need to locate the Adorned Wreckage, which is a different location on The Blue Gate map. It lies south of the Barren Clearing. Look for a large wreckage covered in cables and dishes to identify the right spot.
Step 4: Inspect the Communications Device
At the Adorned Wreckage, find the computer terminal located on the south side of the area. Interact with the yellow-highlighted computer to complete the final step of With A Trace.
Quest Rewards
- Looting Mk. 2 Augment
- Medium Shield
Following this guide will help you efficiently complete the With A Trace quest and claim your rewards.
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