Starfield Alternating Currents side quest becomes available after finishing the Tapping The Grid mission for Louisa Reyez in The Well location. This mission tasks the player with investigating mysterious power drains plaguing the area. Here is a guide for completing the objectives and finishing Alternating Currents.
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How to Complete Starfield Alternating Currents Mission
- To begin the Alternating Currents mission, speak to Louisa Reyez at the entrance to the Trade Authority building in The Well.
- Tell her you will accompany her inside, then follow Louisa as she approaches the front desk to speak with Zoe.
- After a confrontational exchange, Zoe will walk away.
- Louisa warns that the situation could turn violent, so prepare for potential combat.
Investigating the Junction Boxes
- When Zoe returns, she claims an unknown third party is causing the power issues, not the Trade Authority. You are tasked with locating a mysterious junction box to uncover the truth.
- Exit the Trade Authority building and turn left at Kay’s House.
- Take another left at the Med Bay, then go right up the stairs.
- At the top is a junction box that cannot be accessed yet.
- Continue past it through the door on the left.
- Follow the metal path right, jumping over a broken section, to reach a panel.
- Flip the switch to enable the junction box upstairs.
- Return and access the now functional junction box in the office.
- Zoe reveals another box is topside, so take the elevator up to the residential area.
Getting the Evidence
- Locate Athena Tower and the junction box to its left.
- Interact with it, then enter Athena Tower itself.
- Pick the novice lock on the door to get inside the suspicious apartment.
- Examine the bookshelf in the bedroom to get a new lead.
- Then access the computer in the living room and download the incriminating files about stolen credits.
Choosing Where to Take the Evidence
With evidence of wrongdoing in hand, you can now choose whether to give the information to Zoe or Louisa.
Give to Zoe: Zoe will pay 2000 credits and promises to inform MAST.
Give to Louisa: Louisa will pay 2000 credits for your efforts.
Either option completes the Alternating Currents mission. If you want immediate payment, pick Zoe. But Louisa may be more likely to share any further discoveries with you.
Alternating Currents Mission Complete
That covers all the steps for finishing the Alternating Currents side quest in Starfield. You must explore The Well, activate junction boxes, and uncover evidence to expose the party responsible for the power issues. This straightforward mission can provide insight into the various factions vying for control in this area of the galaxy.
FAQ – September 3, 2023
What are the prerequisites for this mission?
You must complete the Tapping The Grid mission for Louisa Reyez first.
Where does this mission take place?
The Well location in Starfield.
Do I need to pick a certain dialog option?
Tell Louisa you will accompany her into the Trade Authority building.
Who do I give the evidence to at the end?
You can choose either Zoe or Louisa. Zoe provides instant payment.
Is there combat in this mission?
Potentially, but it is avoidable if you resolve situations peacefully.
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