Back to Vectera

The mission "Back to Vectera" is a critical early-game quest that sees you returning to the mining outpost where your journey began. This guide will walk you through each step, ensuring you retrieve important items and navigate any dangers.

Mission Start and Preparation

This mission typically begins after you've completed the initial introductory quests and have been introduced to the Constellation faction. Before heading back to Vectera, ensure your ship is adequately fueled and you have some basic healing items like Med Packs and Trauma Packs. While not a combat-heavy mission, unexpected encounters can occur.

Journey to Vectera

Open your Starmap: Access your ship's navigation system.
Locate Vectera: Vectera is a moon orbiting the planet Anselon, which is part of the Narion system. If you haven't been there recently, you may need to set a course through Anselon first.
Initiate Grav Jump: Once Vectera is selected as your destination, perform a grav jump.
Approach the Mining Outpost: Upon arrival in Vectera's orbit, target the specific mining outpost location on the moon's surface and initiate a landing sequence.

Exploring the Outpost

Once you've landed, disembark your ship. The outpost will likely be in a state of disarray. Your primary objective is to locate specific items and potentially interact with remnants of the past.

Key Locations and Items to Find:

Your Old Locker: Head towards the living quarters or the main common area of the outpost. You should find your personal locker. Inside, you'll typically find some starting gear you might have left behind, such as a basic Cutter (if you didn't take it initially), some Credits, and potentially a few Digipicks. Always check all compartments.
Supervisor's Office: Look for the office belonging to your former supervisor. Inside, you might find data slates or logs that provide additional lore or context to the events that transpired. Keep an eye out for any hidden stashes or safes that could contain valuable resources or more Credits.
Mining Equipment Bay: This area often contains various resources like Iron, Aluminum, and other raw materials that can be useful for crafting or selling. While not directly quest-related, it's a good opportunity to stock up.
The Artifact Site: Depending on your progress, you may be directed back to the original artifact site. There might be residual energy readings or further clues left behind by the mysterious entity. Use your scanner to detect any anomalies.

Potential Encounters

While the outpost might seem abandoned, be prepared for potential encounters:

Local Fauna: Vectera is not entirely barren. You might encounter aggressive local wildlife. Be ready to defend yourself with your weapon.
Scavengers/Pirates: On rare occasions, other factions might have arrived to scavenge the abandoned outpost. These encounters can range from a few lone individuals to a small squad. Utilize cover and your combat skills to neutralize the threat.

Mission Completion

The mission concludes once you have retrieved all necessary items and investigated the designated areas. You will receive a prompt to return to your ship and proceed to your next objective, usually involving reporting back to Constellation members like Sarah Morgan or Barrett.

Pro-Tip: Before leaving Vectera, take a moment to fully explore the outpost. There are often hidden containers, crafting components, and lore snippets scattered around that can enrich your experience and provide valuable resources for your journey. Use your scanner frequently to highlight interactive objects.