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Strange Transmission
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (ME1)

Strange Transmission

Complete the Strange Transmission assignment in ME1 Legendary. Start by hacking a computer on the Citadel or finding a server on Feros or Noveria.

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Complete the Strange Transmission assignment in ME1 Legendary. Start by hacking a computer on the Citadel or finding a server on Feros or Noveria.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start the Assignment: You can begin the Strange Transmission assignment in several ways:
    • Hack a Computer Console in Executor Pallin’s office in the Embassies on the Citadel to get the Alliance Report.
  2. 2
    Hack a server next to the ExoGeni VI at ExoGeni Headquarters on Feros.
  3. 3
    Hack a server in the Reactor Observation Deck on the second floor of the Peak 15 Helium-3 reactor on Noveria.
  4. 4
    Receive a transmission from Admiral Hackett when you reach the Century System in the Hawking Eta Cluster.
  5. 5
    Investigate Major Kyle’s Compound: Regardless of how you started, travel to the Century System in the Hawking Eta Cluster. Admiral Hackett will contact you. Head to Presrop, a moon of Klendagon. Once planetside, go to the southwest to find the Biotic Compound.
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    Approach the Compound: When you approach the entrance, you will speak with a cultist.
    • Saying “I have to see Major Kyle.” allows for a peaceful entrance.
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    Saying “You can’t keep me out.” will make the cultists hostile.
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    Peaceful Entry Dialogue: If you chose the peaceful entrance and say “I’m here to help.” or “Alliance officers are dead.”, you will have more dialogue options:
    • “He needs my help.” (requires 3 points of Charm) earns +2 Paragon.
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    “He’ll get you all killed.” (requires 5 points of Intimidate) earns +2 Renegade.
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    “I served with him at Torfan.” (requires the Ruthless background) convinces the guard you are an ally.
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    Loot and Hostility: If you entered peacefully and did not shoot anyone, you can loot the compound and open the nearby locked compound. If you had to fight your way in, deal with the Biotic enemies and use the Terminal on the second floor to unlock Major Kyle’s other compound, which will remain hostile.
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    Talk to Major Kyle: If you maintained a peaceful approach, enter the second compound and speak to Major Kyle.
    • “You can’t help them now.” (requires 7 points of Charm) convinces him to surrender, earning +8 Paragon.
  13. 13
    “Surrender or they all die!” (requires 8 points of Intimidate) forces him to surrender, earning +9 Renegade.
  14. 14
    Complete the Assignment: Return to the Normandy and update Admiral Hackett to complete the assignment.
Tips
  • Choosing dialogue options that require Charm or Intimidate can lead to peaceful resolutions and award Paragon or Renegade points.
  • If you have the Ruthless background, you can use it to gain access to the compound without needing Charm or Intimidate.
  • Be careful not to shoot any cultists if you wish to maintain a peaceful outcome.

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