Locate Research Team

Locate Research Team is part one of two of a public mission series.

Synopsis
Recently, a Colonial Union research team found the location of a planet and decided it was advantageous for them to keep its discovery a secret to study the wildlife. The researchers chose their friend Kim Solveras as their sole contact; however, they haven't reported in few weeks. Solveras is worried that something terrible has happened and asks a passing crew if they could help her and check upon them.

The planet the crew was sent to is barren and arid. The outpost the research constructed includes a storage room, living quarters, and a cache behind a stone ledge. Close by to the outpost is the hive entrance; however, ants and ravagers block the way. After entering the ant hive, the dead research team is found in the lower levels, having killed a queen ant. A strange ore next to one of the researchers, an object that resonates with ants making them aggressive, and a research medal needed as proof of their demise. After returning to Solveras, she reports the incident to officers.

Mission
The mission is given by Kim Solveras at Outpost 448. To complete it, warp to the system, pickup the research medal, and return to Kim Solveras. The reward is 7,000 credits and 3 XP. Solveras offers the follow-up mission, 'Research Specimens'.

Possible Loot

 * 3 Blufffstem
 * 1 Strange Ore
 * 1 Beam Pistol +1
 * 1 Pulse Grenade Launcher +1
 * 1 Repair Gun +2
 * 2 Revitalizing Syringe
 * 1 Spicy Crumbly Biscuit
 * 1 Swamp Noodles
 * 1 Dehydrated Sandwich
 * 2 CU Emergency Rations
 * 1 CU Rations
 * 1 300 credits
 * 3 Fuel
 * 1 Component