The Old Neighborhood Walkthrough and Choices

The Old Neighborhood is a main quest in Starfield where you choose to have Sarah Morgan as your follower. See how to unlock The Old Neighborhood, rewards, how to complete it, how to find clues about Moara, and how to clear Moara's ship of hostiles!

The Old Neighborhood Rewards and Unlock Condition

How to Unlock and Rewards

Should You Have Sarah Morgan Be Your Follower?

Before the quest starts, Sarah Morgan will give you further instructions for your next quest, to find another piece of the Artifact. The quest will only start if you choose to have her as your follower.

Should You Have Sarah Morgan Be Your Follower?

The Old Neighborhood Walkthrough and Objectives

1-2. Talk to Sarah's Contact

Speak to Sarah in the Lodge and head over to the UC Vanguard in the MAST District of Jemison to meet with her contact. Once you're there, talk to Tuala who is standing behind the reception desk.

3. Ask About Moara in Cydonia

Travel to Cydonia on the planet Mars and enter the Central Hub area. Head over to the bar and talk to Jack the bartender to get the information that Moara was last seen on Venus.

Take note that the bartender won't budge at first and you'll have to persuade him, pay 2500 Credits, or get Sarah Morgan to admit that he's lying before he can share anything about Moara to you.

Cydonia Map, Shops, and Location Guide

4-6. Go to Venus and Examine the Satellite

As you arrive in Venus, you'll spot some hostile Va'ruun Zealots flying around in the distance. You'll have to approach the UC Satellite quietly by powering down your ship.

If you have the Serpent's Embrace trait, you can talk to the zealots so they could let you fly around the area peacefully.

7-9. Go to Nova Galactic Staryard

Open your Starmap and make your way to Luna where a starstation called the Nova Galactic Staryard can be found. Dock your ship on it and board the station.

How to Dock Your Ship

10. Find Any Clues About Moara

How to Find Clues About Moara
Dock with the Nova Galactic Staryard Kill All Enemies in Each Section of the Ship Take the Vanguard Moara’s Slate

Board the Nova Galactic Staryard

After docking with the Nova Galactic Staryard, board it and prepare to bring the best weapons in your arsenal and some healing items as you'll be in for a long tough fight.

Kill All Enemies in Each Section of the Ship

The waypoint will take you through various sections of the ship which are swarming with Spacers and Ecliptics. Eliminate each one of them as you progress through each room as you'll have a tough time navigating through the ship's sectors with these enemy combatants firing at you.

Combat Tips and Mistakes to Avoid

Take the Vanguard Moara’s Slate

As soon as you reach the middle of the ship, jump down below the catwalk to find yourself in a room with the Vanguard Moara’s Slate on top of a table — this is the clue you'll need for the quest and upon listening to it, you'll realize that Moara is in trouble on the planet Neptune. Take the Slate and head back to your ship.

11-15. Go to Neptune and Approach Moara's Ship

Make your way to Neptune and approach Moara's ship. The ship will become hostile as you fly near it as it's been hijacked by mercenaries! Damage it enough with your ship's weapons so you can dock it.

Space Battles Combat Guide

16. Clear Moara's Ship of Hostiles

Enter the Room Behind the Ladder

As soon as you enter Moara's ship, turn around and enter the room behind the ladder. Do not enter the room in front of the ladder as this leads to a dead end!

Once inside you'll be greeted by three hostile Ecliptic soldiers, take them out before proceeding.

Exit the Room Through the Left Door

At the end of the room, exit through the door on the left side, then kill the two Ecliptic soldiers that are waiting for you there.

Obtain Moara's Ship Key and Enter the Cockpit

Loot the Moara's Ship Key from one of the dead soldiers and unlock the door leading to the cockpit. You'll find an injured Moara here lying on the ground.

17-18. Talk to Moara and Take the Artifact

Talk to the injured Moara and take the Artifact Beta hanging on the cockpit's window. Leave Moara's ship to enable fast travel to return to The Lodge.

19-20. Return to the Lodge and Add the Artifact

Return to The Lodge to add the Artifact Beta to the collection. Put it together with other artifacts in the middle of the library.

21-22. Talk to Sarah

Talk to Sarah to receive 8000 Credits and 400 EXP as your reward for completing the quest. You can then hire her as your companion to travel around the universe with you!

How to Romance Sarah Morgan, Likes and Dislikes, and How to Recruit

The Old Neighborhood Skip

Go Straight to Luna After Talking to Sarah's Contact

You can skip the part where you have to go to Cydonia to ask about Moara's whereabouts by traveling straight to Luna where the Nova Galactic Staryard is after talking to Sarah's contact.

This also skips the objective in where you have to go to Venus to talk to Sarah.

Nova Galactic Staryard Skip

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