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Humanity at the time ofStarfield’sNarrative is a time of piracy, uneasy politics, and exploration; after the war between the Freestar Collective and the United Colonies, humanity has returned to scientific discovery. During A Tree Grows In New Atlantis quest, Kelton Frush, a scientist researching the trees that surround New Atlantis, makes a troubling discovery.
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A Tree Grows In New Atlantis can be picked up on your first visit to New Atlantis, and it’s a good idea to complete since the quest will get you accustomed to navigating each district in New Atlantis. Moreover, you’ll also earn XP and a sizable amount of credits!
Travel To New Atlantis
When you first visit New Atlantis, there is a high chance that you will pick up the“Talk to the scientist by the tree” activityafter hearing aUC Security Guard talking about the scientist.
You’ll find thescientist Kelton Frushand thegiant tree in front of the MAST District Tram ramp. Kelton will explain that he needs you toretrieve the bio-sensorsthat he fitted to trees around New Atlantis.
Once you accept to help Kelton, each of the four bio-sensorswill be marked on your map. Considering the Starfield map is a bit of a shambles, you can acquire information on their locationsby talking to Kelton.
We learn that Kelton has discovered that a large portion of the tree has liquefied. He explains that while some degree of liquid is normal for the tree to transport nutrients, Kelton is fearful of any side effects that could put New Atlantis in danger.
Where To Find The Four Bio-Sensors
We learn from talking to Kelton that thefour bio-sensors have been scattered throughout New Atlantis, requiring you to travel all over the city.
Where To Find Constellation Lodge Bio Sensor
The first bio-sensor isfound outside of the Constellation Lodge entrance, resting by a tree. This should be the first bio-sensors you pick up, as it’s ashort walk up the steps from Keltonandpast the double helix statue.
Where To Find Residential Shops Bio-Sensor
You’ll find the next bio-sensor by walking from theLodge past Reliant Medicaland walking over to the tree on theother side of the MAST District Lake.
Where To Find New Atlantis Corporate Park Bio-Sensor
The third bio-sensor is found in theNew Atlantis Corporate Park found in the Residential District. Walk past theMercury Towerbuilding, and you’ll find the bio-sensor in thetree opposite the Chunks food store.
Where To Find Commercial District Bio-Sensor
Once you arrive in theCommercial District,walk up theramp to the floor above Terrabrew Coffeeand talk toJorden Anchalito learn that he found the bio-sensor and sold it toTsengin theUC Distribution Center.
How To Get Back The Bio Sensor From The UC Distribution Center
Enter the UC Distribution Center and tell Tseng that the bio-sensor is equipment for some important scientific research. She will explain that she needs to make a profit to recoup her losses after buying it from Jorden Anchali. To get the bio-sensors back, you may eitherpurchase it from Tseng for 100 creditsorstealit from the office.
There isone UC Security guardwho will guard the office. However, you’re able to easily take the bio-sensor once they leave the room.
Returning The Bio Sensors To Kelton
With all four bio-sensors in hand, it is time to head back to Kelton and the big tree in the MAST District.
Kelton will extract the information from the bio-sensors, revealing that there is indeed a problem. The tree emits ultra-low frequency sound waves, steadily increasing without any idea of the scale to which the frequency will grow. Kelton believes it could spell disaster for the people of New Atlantisleading into the “Out On A Limb” mission.
You’ll receive a humble reward of100 XP, and a sum of credits determined by your levelfor completing A Tree Grows In New Atlantis Quest.
To start the Out On A Limb Mission, youmust wait twenty-four hoursbefore speaking to Kelton Frush again.
