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Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (ME1)

Missing Person

Learn how to start and complete the Missing Person Assignment in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (ME1). Find Garoth, travel to Xawin, and confront Krogan mercenaries.

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Learn how to start and complete the Missing Person Assignment in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (ME1). Find Garoth, travel to Xawin, and confront Krogan mercenaries.

Walkthrough
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    Begin the Assignment:
    • Find Garoth near the stairs to the fountain in the Citadel Tower on the Presidium after your first Council Meeting. This starts the assignment as UNC: Privateers and grants +2 Paragon.
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    Alternatively, hack a computer at Synthetic Insights on Noveria during the main story to receive a report, starting the assignment as Missing Person.
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    You can also go directly to the Horse Head Nebula, find the Strennus System, and scan the MSV Majesty near Planet Xawin to start it as UNC: Privateers.
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    Important Note: Complete this Assignment before finishing the Virmire mission, or it will become unavailable.
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    Travel to Xawin:
    • Go to the Strennus System in the Horse Head Nebula.
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    Scan the MSV: Majesty located to the left of Planet Xawin. This will direct you to Xawin.
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    It is recommended to have Biotics like Lift, Throw, and Singularity available for the upcoming battle.
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    Once on Xawin, use your map to locate the base to the northwest. Drive the Mako towards it and save your game.
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    As you approach the base, you will be attacked by Mercenaries and Turrets. Prioritize destroying the Turrets first, then engage the Mercenaries at the entrance and behind the base.
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    After clearing the area, park the Mako and enter the facility.
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    Inside the Facility:
    • Save your game upon entering.
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    Open the door to be rushed by a group of Mercenaries. Retreat to the entrance room to lure them towards you.
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    Use Biotics (Lift, Throw, Singularity) and the room's explosives to defeat the initial wave of Krogan Mercenaries.
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    After the first wave, two Snipers will remain. Use the nearby cover to eliminate them.
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    Head upstairs and open the crates for loot.
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    In the next room, you will find a Secure Storage Locker (average difficulty), an Aid Station, a computer that provides a Codex entry, and Captain Willem’s body.
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    Examine Captain Willem’s body to update your journal.
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    Leave the facility and return to the Normandy.
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    Return to Garoth:
    • Travel back to the Citadel and go to the Presidium Tower.
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    Find Garoth and deliver the news of Captain Willem's fate.
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    You will have dialogue choices:
    • Saying “This must be hard on you.” earns +2 Paragon.
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    Saying “You were fooling yourself.” earns +2 Renegade.
Tips
  • Ensure you have Biotic abilities like Lift, Throw, and Singularity before landing on Xawin to disable enemies.
  • Use the Mako's weaponry to deal with the Turrets around the base from a distance before disembarking.
  • When inside the facility, use the entrance room as cover to funnel enemies towards you for easier elimination.
  • Utilize the explosive barrels within the entrance room to maximize damage against the Krogan.
  • Remember to save your game frequently, especially before entering combat encounters and after clearing areas.

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