Starfield Shattered Space | Conflict in Conviction Guide

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How to Start the Conflict in Conviction Mission

You’ll start this mission automatically during the Aligning the Houses mission when you approach Veth’aal as a liaison for the council. Viktor will tell you that his son, Vaeric, has renounced the Great Serpent and fled. We are to track him down and punish him for his desertion.

Conflict in Conviction Mission Guide

Inquire About Vaeric at the Herald’s Rest

Travel east from the Keep to reach Herald’s Rest. Head inside and speak with Genna Dubari behind the bar, Egbo Kazmi leaning against it, and Bianca Latif out on the deck, asking them about Vaeric. When speaking with Genna or Egbo, you can persuade them. Doing so successfully will result in them telling you that Tane Salavea might be able to help you find Vaeric.

Wait for Tane at Herald’s Rest

Sit at a stool and wait 1 hour. When Tane shows up, speak with him about Vaeric. He’ll agree to tell you what he knows if you contribute some credits (1000) to his retirement fund. He’ll then tell you that our target has gone to the Highlands but that he can track him. He also accompanies you due to some personal interests.

Search Northwest of Dazra for Vaeric

Exit Dazra through the west gate (next to the Keep), and then Tane will activate his tracker.

Follow the Tracker’s Ping to Find Vaeric

Keep heading northwest until the tracker picks up Vaeric’s signal. Then, follow it to an Abandoned Camp along the path leading up to the Wayshrine of Perseverance.

Examine the Camp

Examine the bloodstains on the white rock near his chair at the camp.

You’ll also want to pick up and read Vaeric’s Camp Log – Entry 2 on the kitchen table and Vaeric’s Camp Log – Entry 1 on the makeshift nightstand by the bed. On that same nightstand, interact with the tracker. Afterward, head over to the west side of the camp and examine the footprints in the dirt.

In this same area near the disturbed dirt, examine the Vortex/Tracker Spawn area. Upon doing that, some horrors will show up that you’ll need to put down.

Talk to Tane

Once the horrors are no more, speak with Tane. You’ll both conclude that you must try picking up Vaeric’s trail.

Determine Which Way Vaeric Fled

Head back down to the base of the mountain towards the pointed pillar. Examine the footprints there that appear to be Vaeric’s.

Search Northwest of the Camp for Vaeric

Travel northwest of the camp to reach Irina’s Farm.

Questions the Farmers

Approach Irina to begin a dialog with her question about why you’re on the farm. Tell her you are looking for someone, and she responds that you get lost. You can then offer her 1000 credits, use the medicine option if you have the perk, or threaten her. She will then tell you about an injured young man they found and helped. They sent him north to an abandoned farm.

Find the Abandoned Farm

Follow the path next to Irinia’s Farm north to reach Apostate’s Farm. Then, you’ll want to go inside the main building.

Search the Dwelling

Once inside, locate the stairs. While facing the stairs on the first floor, head to the left of them and follow the hallway down to the end. Examine Vaeric’s Computer on the desk and read all 3 log entries. After doing that, head up to the second floor and read Vaeric’s Log—Entry 1 on the coffee table.

Return to Tane Outside

Exit the house through the front door and take a right to spot Tane. Speak with him to go over everything you’ve found. During the conversation, Vaeric will show up with a gun pointed at you. He’ll then ask you to plead his case. You’ll be able to allow him to do so or attack him.

Decide Vaeric’s Fate

Persuade Him to Return

If you choose the persuasion route, you’ll need to pass a persuasion check to get him to return. Once he agrees, head back to Viktor and convince him to forgive Vaeric. This will please everyone, and you’ll get your access codes for the power grid.

Let Him Go

If you decide to let Vaeric go, you can ask for the Signet Ring in return (and 10,000 credits if your pockets are feeling light) to get his dad off his back. He’ll give you what you want and call the matter settled. Return to Viktor to deliver the ring. Upon doing so, the other two will not be happy with you. Viktor will then give you the access codes to the power grid.

Take Him Out

If you take him out, you’ll try to attack him, but Tane will try to stop you. You’ll then have to choose whether to let Tane off or take him out with Valerie. Regardless of your choice, once you have dealt with Vaeric, loot the ring off him and return it to Viktor. The other two will be mad, but Viktor will thank you for taking care of it and give you the access codes to the power grid.

Return to Ekris at the Mourning Device

Deliver the access codes to Ekris to complete the mission. You’ll be rewarded with 350 EXP and some credits.

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