Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2

Illium: Blue Rose of Illium

Complete the Blue Rose of Illium side quest in Mass Effect 2. Locate the valuable item for your client across Illium's commercial districts and settlements.

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Illium: Blue Rose of Illium

The 'Blue Rose of Illium' is a side quest on the planet Illium, a vibrant hub of commerce and intrigue. This assignment involves tracking down a valuable item for a client, leading you through the bustling city and its various districts. It's a relatively straightforward fetch quest, but it offers a good opportunity to explore Illium and interact with its unique inhabitants, providing valuable lore and potential rewards.

The quest 'Blue Rose of Illium' is initiated by speaking with the Asari client, Shiala, in her office on Illium. She tasks Shepard with retrieving a rare and valuable item, the 'Blue Rose,' which has been stolen. This quest serves as a good introduction to the planet Illium and its social dynamics, highlighting the Asari's sophisticated culture and their role in galactic trade. The Blue Rose itself is not a literal flower but a rare and potent biotic amplifier, highly sought after by collectors and those seeking an edge in combat.

Your first step is to head to the Nos Astra district, the commercial heart of Illium. Shiala will provide you with initial leads, pointing you towards a shady information broker named Nassana Dantius. You'll find Nassana in the Trade Show floor area. Engaging in conversation with her will reveal that the Blue Rose was sold to a Volus merchant named Balak. Nassana will offer to sell you information on Balak's whereabouts for a price, or you can attempt to intimidate her into revealing it. If you choose to pay, you'll need to spend credits. If you choose to intimidate, you'll need a sufficiently high Charm or Intimidate skill.

Once you have Balak's location, you'll need to travel to the Pylos Nebula, specifically to the Volus merchant's private asteroid base. Upon arrival, you'll find Balak and his guards. You have a few options here: you can attempt to negotiate with Balak for the Blue Rose, which may involve a credit payment or a trade. Alternatively, you can choose to use force and fight your way through his defenses to retrieve the item. If you choose to fight, be prepared for a challenging combat encounter, as Balak's mercenaries are well-armed. After securing the Blue Rose, you'll return it to Shiala on Illium. She will reward you with credits and a significant amount of experience points. This quest is a good way to earn early credits and XP, and it also provides a glimpse into the illicit dealings that occur even in seemingly civilized parts of the galaxy.

Quest Steps:

  1. Speak with Shiala on Illium to accept the quest.
  2. Locate Nassana Dantius in the Trade Show floor.
  3. Obtain information on Balak from Nassana (pay or intimidate).
  4. Travel to Balak's asteroid base in the Pylos Nebula.
  5. Retrieve the Blue Rose (negotiate or fight).
  6. Return the Blue Rose to Shiala for your reward.