Unearthed is a main quest in Starfield. See if you should side with the hunter or the emissary, how to unlock Unearthed, rewards, and how to complete it.

Unearthed Rewards and Unlock Condition

How to Unlock and Rewards

Unearthed Walkthrough and Objectives

Main Objectives

1. Go to Nova Galactic Research Station
2. Investigate the Research Station
3. Play the Recording on the Roof
4. Go to NASA
5. Find a Way Inside
6. Enter NASA
7. Find Information About NASA
8. Find Information About the Martian Sample
9. Find Information About the Prototype Grav Drive
10. Find Information About Grav Drive Side Effects
11. Release the Artifact
12. Take the Artifact
13. Leave NASA
14. Talk to the Emissary

1-2. Go to Nova Galactic Research Station and Investigate

Head over to Nova Galactic Research Station in Luna of the Sol Star System. Access the computer inside the station and read all the files in there.

(Optional) Collect All the Slates

Moon Base Slate 3 Location

You can find the Moon Base Slate 3 inside a locker near the computer you used. A recording will play as soon as you get the slate.

3. Play the Recording on the Roof

Head to the roof after looking through the files in the computer. Play and listen to the recording once you reach the roof.

Before proceeding further into the quest, it's advisable to get more Digipicks first as you will be needing it on the following areas you will need to visit and investigate.

4-6. Go to NASA and Find a Way Inside

Go to Earth and head over to NASA Launch Tower. Climb up until you're on the same level as the quest marker and see a few doors above.

Follow the quest marker until you reach an elevator. However, you still need to power it up on the nearby room using the Power Cells on the floor to use it.

7. Find Information About NASA

Look for a computer inside as soon as you get in to find information about NASA. Open the Access Station Logs to get an update on the quest.

8. Find Information About Martian Sample

Look for a recording next to find information about Martian Sample. The quest marker should help you navigate through the debris and eventually lead you to the recording, so follow it!

9. Find Information About the Prototype Grav Drive

Continue Deeper

As you listen to Judith's recording, find information next about the Prototype Grav Drive. You will encounter another door that doesn't have power as you try to find the information. You can unlock it by activating the Power Switch nearby on the room at the end of the corridor.

Destroy the Turrets and Robots

You will also encounter a great number of Turrets and Robots in an open area. Destroy all of them to proceed safely and continue your search. Prepare Laser Weapons to defeat them quickly!

Open NASA Research Computer

Open the computer marked by a quest marker and access the Access Station Logs to progress. Another recording will play as soon as you open it.

10. Find Information About Grav Drive Side Effects

Continue deeper until you get to an area with zero gravity. Unlock a door with Advanced Lock and look for a red door with a switch. Head inside the room and use the ladder on the left side to reach the last recording. You will need to unlock another door with Advanced Lock to proceed.

Use the computer and open the Access Station Logs to play the recording and get information about the side effects of Grav Drive.

11-12. Release and Take the Artifact

Go back and head over to the tube to get the Artifact PSI. Starborn enemies will appear after this so be prepared! You can fight them or head straight to the exit.

13. Leave NASA

Go back to where you came in to leave NASA. You can head up one level in the room for a shortcut on a slope. Power up the door using a Power Cell and activate the switch to unlock it. Use the Hand Scanner to see the correct path to the exit.

14. Talk to the Emissary

Talk to The Emissary and The Hunter outside NASA, decide which one to side with, and fight the one you didn't choose in Revelation. You can also not side with anyone and fight both of them to obtain two Legendary Weapons.

Unearthed Choice Guide

Depends on the Legendary Weapon

The side that you pick in this choice event determines who you will go against in the main quest Revelation and the legendary weapon that you will obtain after emerging victorious, Unmitigated Violence or Eternity's Gate.

Not siding with anyone allows you to fight both The Hunter and The Emissary in Revelation, as well as giving you the opportunity to obtain both weapons.

Should You Side with The Hunter or The Emissary?

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