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How to Start the Shadow In Neon Mission
Shadow In Neon is one of the faction missions for the Freestar Collective. You’ll get this mission automatically after completing the Where Hope is Built mission.
Go To Neon
Head back to your ship and travel Neon on planet Volii Alpha in the Volii System.
Enter the city then head left to find the Freestar Ranger building. Go inside and approach Jaylen to start a conversation. At the end, have him take you to his contact.
Talk to Billy Clayton
Follow along behind Jaylen and speak with Billy Clayton when you get there asking him about the ship thief.
NOTE: Being a Ranger also means helping those in need. Helping out Billy with the loan shark is a positive for your Ranger Evaluation.
If you want the info from him, then you’ll have to do him a favor and deal with a loan shark who is after him. If you pass a persuade check you can skip that step and get the name of the thief. If not, head back down the path you came from and take the elevator to the Underbelly. Cross the walkway to the other side and use the elevator.
Once at the top, head east to find one of the Syndicate members and speak with him. In order to gain access to the warehouse, you’ll need to persuade him to let you in or pay 1000 credits (the badge does nothing!). Either way, head inside and go up the stairs to reach Emmet’s office.
Talk with the boss man and tell him that Billy isn’t responsible for his brother’s debt. You’ll presented with the option to persuade him to forgive it, pay it off for 4,000 credits or attack them. Return to Billy afterward to let him know his debt is forgiven to get the name of the thief.
Confront Grace Early
Head east from Billy to reach Madam Savage’s Place and head inside. Locate Grace to the left of the bar then speak with her. During the conversation, she’ll give you an encrypted slate that you’ll need to bring back to the Rock.
Go to Akila City
Travel back to Akila City on Akila in the Cheyenne System and head for the Rock. Make your way to the upper levels then locate and speak with Alex Shadid. During the conversation, hand the slate over to him so he can decrypt it. You’ll then need to head upstairs and speak with the Marshal. This will complete the mission and you’ll be awarded 250 EXP and 7300 credits.
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