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Here you could find the guide forA Better Beginningquest.
It is a very complex and long Priority Op (main storyline quest) inMass Effect: Andromedagame.
In this quest you must get to planetEosand begin the preparations for colonization.
Warning - When you get toEosyou should focus on finishing the quest first.
By doing that the terraforming process happens sooner which leads to establishing the first outpost.
You must get to the place where you might speak with AISAM.
Additionally, you unlockRyder Family Secretsside quest (Allies and relationships category).
Go back to the tram and travel toNexus: Docking Bay.
A cut-scene will play during which you get the access toTempestship.
You also meetVetra Nyxfor the first time.
She joins your current team mates (Liam and Cora).
You will also unlockInitiatedtrophy.
When you are in the map screen go back to cluster view and select Pytheas system.
When you get to that system select planetEosand go to the orbit view.
Find the landing spot and select it.
Warning - Before you leave Tempest you might choose your equipment and team members (two max).
Use this opportunity to prepare yourself for a new and long mission.
Look around the landing spot and scan the nearby objects.
Check out the other buildings.
In one of them you could find adatapadwith the access code.
Go to the new closed door and you learn about the need to check the relay station’s status.
This information can be obtained from one of the consoles.
Go to the relay station located on a small hill.
have a go at activate the lower generator.
You learn that you gotta scan and activate two shield masts.
Activating both shield masts leads to your first confrontation with the Kett.
Go back to the main door and open them so you might speak withClanc Arquist.
Enter the station and use the console that controls the power flow.
This brings back the power.
You will receiveAndromeda Viability Points.
After the conversation withSAMyou can call the switch yard.
Go to the marked place and wait for that to happen.
Resupply by getting closer to the switch yard and interact with it.
When you get to the first monolith leave the vehicle and examine the alien console.
By doing that you learn that you better find and scan a glyph.
you’ve got the option to find it on the top of an enormous slanted construction.
To get there you must climb the scaffolding from the picture 1.
When you reach the destination find the glyph (picture 2) and scan it.
you could now return to the console on the bottom and use it once again.
Remnants hostile bots will also appear in the area.
Also, watch out for the bot with shield, you could destroy it by using the proper abilities.
Speak with Peebee again after the battle.
you’re free to now go and search for the next two monoliths.
going through the cave) to get there.
After the battle check the console.
After you scan both glyphs you’ve got the option to go back to the console.
The solution can be found on the picture above.
If you make a mistake then a group of Remnants bots will appear.
After defeating them you must make a run at solve the riddle again.
This monolith can also be accessed by following the main roads.
When you get to your destination leave the vehicle and go to the monolith on foot.
This construction is heavily guarded by the Kett, who must be eliminated.
Use the energy covers or sabotage them when you notice that the enemies are hiding behind them.
Take into account that the reinforcements can arrive and you would also have to face them.
You should watch out for the anointed kett because they are stronger and use shields.
Turning the generator off is necessary because the force field blocks the access to the monolith.
The picture above presents the generator’s location.
When you turn it off a cut-scene will play.
During it you meet a krogan calledDrack.
Go to the monolith and examine the new console.
you’re able to now see the yellow lines on your scanner that leads to the glyphs.
After scanning the glyphs you’re free to return to the main console and use it.
Go there by using Nomad and, when you arrive, search for the console near the water.
When you use it go or drive across the bridge from the picture.
The bridge will automatically “generate itself”.
After you use the first gravity well you should look around the chamber.
Interact with the power controlling console.
You must now follow the cord that can be seen while using your scanner.
or small rooms with containers with treasures.
In the new part of the crypt you must watch a cut-scene and listen toPeebee.
You should be very careful during the jumps, they should be extremely precise.
Also, you’re free to very quickly come across new bots.
You must get to the room with an inactive gravity well.
Defeat the new Remnants and then interact with two control consoles.
When you find the broken console, wait forPeebeeand for the frequency that she must send to your omni-key.
you could now scan the damaged part and fix the inactive consol.
Use it to unlock the passage.
Begin your walk through the caves.
During this part of the exploration you must be even more cautious to not fall into the abyss.
If you want to get to the bigger ledges you must activate the consoles to create blocks.
Jump on them and always venture to land properly.
The console, presented on the picture, is your destination.
By activating it you unlock the exit from the caves.
You are in the center of the crypt and you must use the new console of the Remnants.
This part of the quest is challenging because you have to escape from the crypt.
When you are on your way you should use the console to create blocks.
You must reach the gravity well.
Shortly after using the well you have to watch a cut-scene that shows your successful escape.
You receiveXP,Andromeda Viability PointsandWorld-Shapertrophy.
Additionally,Peebeejoins your team.
That place is in the south-west part of the map.
When you get there you notice thatDrackis fighting with the Kett.
Approach the transmitter and activate it.
You must choose what kind of outpost will be established - scientific or military.
It isan important decisionthat can influence, e.g.
In addition, you getXPandAndromeda Viability Points.
Also, you unlock new Priority Ops calledAVP Cryo Deployment Perks.
Warning - Check the new outpost very carefully.
you might find new objects that can be scanned or taken.
LeaveEos(get inside Nomad and hold the return toTempestbutton) and get toNexus.
Here, go toNexus: Operations Centerand meet withdirector Tann.
Listen to the conversation which ends this quest and unlocks a new one -A Trail of Hope.
Rewards for finishing the quest:XP, new Priority OpA Trail of Hopeunlocked.
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