There are plenty of extra activities to complete around the Settlements, but without a doubt, one that you will want to try at least once is joining the Vanguard. This will lead to a super special line of quests where you can go undercover with the Crimson Fleet. As an undercover agent, it’s up to you to gather evidence against the pirates for the UC and bring them to justice. There is plenty of evidence out there to gather, so we put together a list of places you can find some to make it a bit easier!
Where to find evidence against the Crimson Fleet in Starfield
The evidence you need to collect for the quest “Burden of Proof” will come in the form of slates. These are white tape recording items that you can listen to or read. They will also be titled with the word ‘evidence’ right on them, so you know you’re getting the right thing.
There are several different locations where you’ll find these slates. Some of them are right in the Crimson Fleet base, The Key, and others while you are completing the missions with them. You won’t be required to find all available ones, but you will need a specific amount to finish the quest properly. Plus, all evidence you turn in you will be paid extra for. Here’s a list of all the ones we’ve found:
Naeva Meetup
You can find this evidence right toward the beginning of the quest line when you first meet Adler Kemp in Cydonia on Mars. In the bar, Broken Spear, you’ll find the slate, Naeva Meetup, on the table directly behind where he is sitting.
Mira’s Demise
The Mira’s Demise evidence is located in the Bunks area of The Key. Head forward down the hall until you get to the very back of the rooms, and then take a left at the black skull graffiti on the wall. It will be in the room with the large barbell weight on the floor, on top of a green case.
Request A17
This piece of evidence, Request A17, is found near the Docking Bay of The Key, within Jazz’s small Ship Services office area. You’ll find it tucked away on her desk, just to the right of her computer.
Voss’s Parts
Voss’s Parts evidence is found in the main control room of The Key, on the upper level, just above the doorway leading to the Captain’s Quarters. Take the stairs up and head to the left corner where you’ll find Delgado’s personal computer. Up and to the left on top of the console, you’ll see the evidence slate.
Gennady Ayton
This piece of evidence is a little more unique than the others because you can only obtain it while completing a side quest for The Key medic, Samina. You can find her in the Med Bay of The Key, and speaking to her will allow you to offer to help her pick up supplies.
You’ll head to The Clinic starstation, where you’ll speak to the supplier, Gennady Ayton. Just behind him, on some stacked cases, you’ll see the evidence slate marked Gennady Ayton evidence.
Carter’s Gig
The evidence, Carter’s Gig, is found while completing the mission “Echoes of the Past,” where you’ll accompany the Crimson Fleet to an abandoned UC prison on The Lock. You’ll have to continue following the mission until you come to Carter’s Locker, where you’ll find the evidence slate inside.
Warden’s Log
This next piece of evidence, Warden’s Log, is also found while completing the mission “Echoes of the Past” and exploring The Lock. You’ll eventually come to the Warden’s Office, where you’ll be able to find the evidence slate sitting on some cases or the desk somewhere inside. I found it on top of the stand just right of where Mathis is leaning.
Message for Bog
The Message for Bog evidence is another slate you can pick up while completing a side mission for The Last Nova bartender, Bog. After completing the first Crimson Fleet mission, you can randomly hear from any pirates around The Key that Bog has been looking particularly mopey lately. Then, you can head to him in the bar area and pick up his quest, “Reclaiming The Past.”
You must travel to the planet Kumasi IX-A, where you’ll explore a Deserted Ecliptic Garrison to find Bog’s long-lost lover’s ring. You’ll find the slate in the same chest as the ring, making it almost impossible to miss it. Just be prepared to fight off plenty of Ecliptics.
Request Denied
This evidence is found while completing the primary Crimson Fleet mission, “Breaking the Bank.” While on the Siren of Stars ship, make a quick detour to the Captain’s Quarters. You’ll see the door beside the Boom Pop! vending machine in the Crew Cabin. Once inside, head around the left corner into the bedroom, and you’ll find it on the shelf beside the bed.
Galbank Plan
The Galbank Plan is a particularly important piece of evidence you can find while completing the “Breaking the Bank” mission. You’ll have to progress through the mission objectives and ensure you create an emergency shutdown on the Siren of Stars ship by speaking to Rokov. After that, you’ll confront Gabriel Vera in his suite. You will need to persuade Gabriel to give up his evidence on Dumbrosky, along with which he will also give you the Galbank Plan slate.
Huan’s Talk
The evidence, Huan’s Talk, can be collected during the Crimson Fleet mission, “The Best There Is.” Once you head to New Atlantis and venture down to The Well to meet up with Huan, you’ll want to head inside the main entrance of Kay’s House restaurant and continue through to the kitchen. On one of the counters, you’ll spot the slate.
Eubanks & Woods
This evidence can also be collected while completing the Crimson Fleet mission, “The Best There Is.” You’ll find it while sneaking your way through the SY-920 ship. Once you reach Dr. Vogel’s lab, where you’ll find him for your quest, you’ll want to head through to the room in the back. The slate, Eubanks & Woods, is on a cart right near the consoles.
The Big Score
The Big Score evidence slate can be collected while following the “Absolute Power” Crimson Fleet mission. Head to Neon, where you’ll need to meet Estelle Vincent in Madame Sauvage’s Place. Here, head to the back room on the left side of the bar. You’ll find the slate on the table beside the bed.
Ayumi’s Offer
This evidence slate, Ayumi’s Offer, can also be collected while completing the “Absolute Power” mission. You’ll need to buy access to the private Member’s Lounge in Euphorika. There, where you will meet up with Ayumi Komiko, you’ll find the slate behind the bartender on the liquor shelf.
Meeting With Bayu
While you’re looking for incriminating evidence against Komiko during the “Absolute Power” mission, you’ll also be able to collect the Meeting With Bayu evidence slate. Head to the Trade Towers and take the elevator to the Generdyne Industries Office. Here, you’ll want to talk to the receptionist, Ji, and offer to listen to his problems. If you give him some friendly advice and properly persuade him to tell you about Komiko, he will unlock the safe in the office for you to easily grab the evidence.
Head around the corner into the office, and you’ll find the safe on the wall. You’ll want to activate the switch to close the blinds of the office and avoid being caught snooping through the safe. Then, you can grab the slate and use it to blackmail Komoki, as well as hand it into the UC.
These are all the evidence slates we have found so far, but keep checking back for more to add to your collection. You’ll need to keep working through the Crimson Fleet missions to pick up more. The more evidence you turn in, the better because you’ll be paid for each one. Happy hunting, agent!
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