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The Journey to Meridian: To Ark Paarchero On Nexus
Mass Effect: Andromeda

The Journey to Meridian: To Ark Paarchero On Nexus

Guide to Mass Effect: Andromeda's 'The Journey to Meridian' quest. Learn how to plan insubordination, research Ghost Storm Technology, and prepare for your journey to Meridian.

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Guide to Mass Effect: Andromeda's 'The Journey to Meridian' quest. Learn how to plan insubordination, research Ghost Storm Technology, and prepare for your journey to Meridian.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    If you have progressed the quest “Task: Path of a Hero” and received an email from Hakim Barakat, find him on the Docking Bay level of the Nexus.
  2. 2
    Speak with Hakim Barakat. He will inform you that Keri, the Asari journalist, is in legal trouble and that your influence as Pathfinder might help her.
  3. 3
    Travel to Operations and speak with Keri, who is currently in a prison cell.
  4. 4
    Keri will express doubts about journalistic objectivity and then thank you for visiting. The quest will become dormant again.
  5. 5
    Meet with your sibling in the Cryo Bay.
  6. 6
    Head to the Tech Lab to discuss your planned insubordination.
  7. 7
    In Operations, meet with the Initiative leaders to update them on recent developments. The discussion may be tense depending on your choices regarding the Krogan or Salarians.
  8. 8
    After making a statement about your actions, Ryder will explain the importance of Meridian, but the Initiative leaders will be hesitant to take decisive action. The Salarian from Ark Paarchero will support you, but Director Tann will end the discussion by pulling rank.
  9. 9
    Since direct action seems to be the only way to reach Meridian promptly, you will be informed of a development concerning your sibling before you can finalize your plans.
  10. 10
    Engage in a conversation with your sibling. They will not be in a condition to assist but will share information about Andromeda and family history.
  11. 11
    After speaking with your sibling, leave the Cryo Bay and return to the Tech Labs on the second floor of the Docking Bay level.
  12. 12
    Conspire with any Pathfinders or potential replacements you've encountered in the Heleus cluster and the Nexus's scientists. You will need to rely on new, experimental technology and direct insubordination.
  13. 13
    Depart the Nexus and return to the Tempest.
  14. 14
    Interact with a console in the Research Room on the eastern end to build the Ghost Storm Technology, which will aid your approach to Meridian.
  15. 15
    Go up a ramp to the Vidcom table and use it to call a crew meeting.
  16. 16
    Discuss the plan with your crew.
  17. 17
    You are now free to travel to the Civki system and Meridian.
Tips
  • Before proceeding to Meridian, consider addressing any unresolved sidequests, especially those that appeared after escaping the Archon’s flagship. These are detailed in the “Questing Post-Flagship” section.
  • If you wish to continue with the main story, skip ahead to “The Journey to Meridian - Fighting for Control”.

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