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How to Start the Defensive Measures Mission
Defensive Measures is one of the misc missions you can pick up in Akila City on planet Akila in the Cheyenne System. To start this misison, pass by the Barracks to witness Keoni Alpin and Davis Wilson arguing. To reach the Barracks, head to Shepherd’s General Store and follow the stairs to the right of it.
Defensive Measures Walkthrough
Listen to Davis Wilson’s Argument
As you approach the Barracks, David Wilson can be seen getting into an argument with Keoni Alphin. When they are done arguing, speak with Davis and ask what that argument was about. After you’re done with that, head down the stairs near David to find Kenoi and talk with her. She’ll say that she just wants to help by using some tech and then ask if you’d be willing to help by placing some sensors on the wall in specific locations.
Place Keoni’s Sensors
Travel to the northeastern part of the city near Aggie’s to start placing sensors. The first one goes into the ground in front of the light pole near Aggie’s.
You can place the second one in the ground next to a section of the gate on the other side of Aggie’s.
The third one goes in front of the house to the right of the Jansen home.
The last one can be placed into the ground near the stairs by Alien Extravaganza.
Get the Guard to Leave the Tower
Return to Keoni nearby in the slums and speak with her. She’ll then tell you she needs to get into a nearby tower and slightly modify the terminal there. Climb up the stairs across from her to find the guard. Speak with him and you’ll be presented with some options. If you pass a persuasion check, the guard will leave at no cost to you. If not you’ll need to pay him 1000 credits to get him to leave. Alternatively, you can steal something in front of the guard. He will then arrest you and take you to jail, giving Kenoi time to mess with the terminal. You’ll have to pay a fine and they will take whatever you stole.
As soon as the guard leaves, head back down and speak with Keoni. This will complete the Starfield Defensive Measures mission and you’ll be rewarded with 100 EXP and some credits.
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