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Starfield Shattered Space

In Memoriam Rewards and How to Unlock

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Starfield - In Memoriam
In Memoriam is a side quest in Starfield where you can unlock the option to start a romance and marry Sarah Morgan. See how to unlock In Memoriam, rewards, and how to complete it.

In Memoriam Bug Solutions

Quest Marker Does Not Show After Speaking to Admiral Logan

There have been reports of bugs where the quest marker does not point the player to the next location.

Restart the Save

Quicksaving then Quickloading or loading a previous savepoint will usually reset some back-end variables and fixes some minor bugs.

Change Quest Market Options

Your tracked quest may have changed. Set your tracked quest to another one then set it back to In Memoriam.

Proceed to Cassiopeia I

There have been reports that you can open the map and the crash site will be unlocked. Open the Starmap and search for Cassiopeia I within the ETA Cassiopeia System.

Cannot Talk to Sona

When you get back to New Atlantis, you may encounter a bug where you cannot progress the quest due to Sona not responding to you.

Finish the Missed Beyond Measure Quest

In order to fix this bug, finish the Missed Beyond Measure quest that also takes place in the lodge.

Share Bugs and Fixes in the Comments

The walkthrough team has not encountered any of the bugs listed and cannot confirm it at this time.

If the following fixes have worked for you or if you have an alternative fix, you're welcome to share it in the comment section and we will make sure to confirm the fix!

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In Memoriam Rewards and Unlock Condition

How to Unlock and Rewards

Planet Started Jemison, Alpha Centauri
Location MAST District
Prerequisites High friendship with Sarah
Quest Giver Sarah Morgan
Rewards EXP: 250
Credits: Leveled Amount of Credits ・Sarah Romance

How to Get Likes from Sarah

To increase your friendship with Sarah Morgan and gain access to the In Memoriam side quest, you must get enough likes through different interactions with her:

  • Travel together with Sarah as a companion.
  • Get Likes by choosing the Flirt, Romance, Commitment, and other good options during dialogues with Sarah
  • Always do a Quicksave before starting a dialogue in case you get Dislikes.
  • Maintain good notoriety and don't attack friendly NPCs

How to Increase Companion Affinity

In Memoriam Walkthrough and Objectives

Main Objectives

Walkthrough ▼
1Proceed To New Atlantis
2Speak To Admiral Logan
3Proceed To Cassiopeia I
4Land Near Sarah's Old Campsite
5Speak To Sarah
6Proceed To Sarah's Old Campsite
7Speak To Sarah
8Retrieve An Emergency Power Cell
9Install The Emergency Power Cell
10Analyze The Telemetry Data
11Investigate The Shuttle Crash Site
12Speak To The Mysterious Girl
13Speak To Sarah
14Collect Genetags
15Return To Sarah
16Allow Sona To Stay
17Talk To Sarah
18Proceed To The Overlook
19Speak To Sarah
20Return To New Atlantis
21Speak To Sona
22Lead Sarah To The Colony War Memorial
23Speak To Sarah
24Lead Sarah To The Waterfall In New Atlantis
25Speak To Sarah

1-2. Proceed to New Atlantis and Speak to Admiral Logan

Starfield - Get Information from Admiral Logan
Sarah will ask for your help in uncovering the fate of a ship she once commanded. Head to New Atlantis and find Admiral Logan inside the Central Command of the MAST building.

After speaking with him, he’ll provide you with the coordinates of the crash site on Cassiopeia I.

3-7. Proceed to Cassiopeia I and Proceed to Sarah's Old Campsite

Starfield - Ship Site in Cassiopea
Set a course for Cassiopeia I in the Eta Cassiopeia System and land at the marked crash site.

From there, head toward the location of Sarah’s old campsite - the place she sheltered before being rescued by the UC.

8-10. Retrieve and Install the Emergency Power Cell to Analyze the Telemetry Data

Starfield - Power up the Ship
Sarah once used an Emergency Power Cell to set up a rescue beacon. That same beacon, located on a nearby plateau, can now be salvaged to power the ship’s systems.

Climb to the plateau, recover the power cell, and return to the crashed ship module beside the campsite. Install the cell to restore power, then access the onboard computer to review the Telemetry Data.

11. Investigate the Shuttle Crash Site

Starfield - Investigate the Other Shuttle
You have discovered the location of the other shuttle that has crashed along with Sarah. Proceed to the other crash site by traveling with your ship.

Continue following the path through the lush forest until you discover a treehouse made from salvaged ship parts.

12-13. Speak to the Mysterious Girl and Sarah

Starfield - Talk to Sona
Inside the treehouse, you'll encounter Sona, a cautious young girl and the sole survivor of the second shuttle crash. During the conversation, you’ll learn she is the daughter of Sarah’s fallen crewmates.

After meeting her, Sarah will ask you to recover her colleagues’ UC Genetags from a nearby graveyard to honor their memory.

14. Collect the Genetags

Starfield - Retrieve the Genetags
Leave the treehouse and head up to the nearby graveyard - a small burial site marking the fallen crew of the UC Dauntless. Locate and collect the nine genetags placed atop the makeshift tombstones.

Once you’ve picked up the nine, be prepared - soon after, a Greater Silverfish will appear. Defeat it and loot its remains to obtain the 10th genetag, completing the set.

These areas can be hostile - keep an eye out for Coralbug Scavengers on the path up and be ready for the Silverfish’s powerful attacks.

15-17. Allow Sona to Stay or Convince Her to Leave

Starfield - Allow Sona to Stay or Convince Her to Leave
When you return to the treehouse, you’ll find Sarah and Sona in a heated discussion about whether Sona should remain on Cassiopeia I or leave with you. Sarah isn't certain what's best and defers to your judgment.

Before speaking with Sona, make a manual save — this allows you to explore both dialogue branches. You can either:

  • Convince Sona to stay on the planet. (Sarah will dislike this choice.)
  • Encourage Sona to leave and come with you. (This is the recommended option, as it ensures Sona’s safety and keeps Sarah’s approval.)

18-19. Proceed to the Overlook and Speak to Sarah

Starfield - Meet with Sarah on the Nearby Outlook
While you let Sona pack her stuff or leave her in the treehouse, Sarah will invite you to talk with her on a nearby outlook. She will express her feelings about you and Sona's decision.

20-21. Return to New Atlantis and Speak to Sona

Starfield - Return to New Atlantis

Bug Warning:
Players may encounter a bug where they cannot initiate a conversation with Sona. You will have to finish the Funeral Quest to fix this bug.

Return the genetags to Admiral Logan back in the MAST in New Atlantis.

If you brought Sona, you can speak to her in The Lodge and initiate her as the newest member of The Constellation.

22-25. Lead Sarah to the Colony War Memorial and to the Waterfall in New Atlantis

Starfield - Reflect on your Journey with Sarah
Escort Sarah into the Colony War Memorial. After paying respects to her fallen colleagues, she invites you to meet her in New Atlantis' waterfall.

In this conversation near the waterfall, you can finish the quest by choosing the Romance or Friendship dialogue options.

Starfield Related Guides

Starfield - Side Quests
List of All Side Quests and Rewards

List of All Side Quests

DLC Quests
Scientific Method Path of Redemption
The Duel A House Divided
Legacy of the Fang Lost and Found (Shattered Space)
Hide and Seek Fallen Footsteps
The Courier Twice Reformed
The Missing Groats Sympathy for the Living
Recommended Quests
In Memoriam Divided Loyalties
A Tree Grows in New Atlantis First Contact
Leader of the Pack Run the Red Mile
Operation Starseed Mantis
Groundpounder Peacemaker
Tourists Go Home Due in Full
Infinity's End Start-up Stopped
Burden of Proof Matters of the Hart
Other Quests
Spreading the News False Positives
Left Behind Alternating Currents
Beautiful Secrets Tapping the Grid
Out on a Limb Distilling Confidence
Missed the Mark Sure Bet
A Break at Dawn Missed Connections
Search and Seizure Defensive Measures
Dead Stop Red Tape Blues
Red Tape Runaround Red Tape Reclamation
Power From Beyond Juno's Gambit
Failure to Communicate Overdesigned
Saburo's Solution Special Delivery
Lost and Found Secret Lives
Loose Ends The Boot
Charity of the Wolf Beer Run
Media Sponge Fishy Business
Last Will and Testament Managing Assets
Supply Line Breach of Contract
Heart of Mars Late Bloomer
Apex Predator Two Tales Two Cities
Mob Mentality Primary Sources
Special Sauce Brownout
Top of the L.I.S.T. Rough Landings
Space Frog From Outer Space Runaway
Taste of Home Keeping the Peace
Pirate Activity Blast Zone
A Light in the Darkness Relief Run
All For One The Kindness of Strangers
Exorcism Bare Metal
Ghost Hunt The Great Laredo Caper
Dirty Laundry Superfan
Suspicious Activities Starsap Tours
Captain's Bounty Psyched
Gem Jealousy The Akila Run
Art Dealer Freight Fright
Re-Re-Application Unjustified
Winning Hearts and Minds Proper Tea Theft
Liquid Assets An Invitation
A Shipment for Salinas Olive Branch
UC Wants You! Worlds Apart
Terror Brew A Parting Gift
Reliable Care Refurbished Goods
The Bounty That Got Away Companion's Belongings
Last Resort Debt Forgiveness
Drinks on the House Hard Luck
Family Reunion Wanted Guest
Escape from the Endless Voyage Fueling Greatness
My North Star One Riot, One Ranger
Drydock Blues -

Best Side Quests Worth Doing

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3 talon talon about 2 years

waiting on her at the overlook. been waiting literal days

2 Anonymous Anonymous about 2 years

Cannot continue quest after : "lead sarah to waterfall" is done without any dialog trigger "Talk to sarah" wont just trigger anything new Sarah is hanging around the lodge now with the blue dot, that does not trigger anything This is blocking progressing in the main story line, "into the unknown"

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