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Virmire: Base Approach
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (ME1)

Virmire: Base Approach

Follow this Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (ME1) walkthrough for the Virmire: Base Approach mission. Learn how to navigate the Communications Tower, Satellite Uplink Tower, Refueling Platform, and Research Facility.

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Follow this Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (ME1) walkthrough for the Virmire: Base Approach mission. Learn how to navigate the Communications Tower, Satellite Uplink Tower, Refueling Platform, and Research Facility.

Walkthrough
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    Communications Tower: Head northwest to the Communications Tower. Defeat geth Troopers, Shock Troopers, Snipers, and a Geth Destroyer. Ascend the ramp, loot the Weapon Locker [Easy], and disrupt the Triangulation Tower console for Paragon +2.
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    Satellite Uplink Tower: Proceed south from the Communications Tower, then take the first right (west). Navigate through geth resistance and a Krogan Warrior. Destroy the Satellite Uplink structure on the roof for Paragon +2.
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    Refueling Platform: Continue west on the elevated walkway. Loot the Aid Station if needed. Explore the northwest cave for an Upgrade Kit and the south platform for a Crate guarded by two Krogan Warriors. Take the northern path to the Refueling Platform and destroy all geth drones (Assault and Rocket varieties) for Paragon +8. This action is crucial for Captain Kirrahe's survival.
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    Research Facility Entrance: Head west to the Research Facility, facing Krogan Warriors and Geth Snipers. Loot a Storage Locker [Easy] and a Crate. You have two entrance options:
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    Southern Entrance: Descend a ramp to a beach, find the door, and enter the “Virmire: Detainment Level.” Navigate sewers, defeat “Indoctrinated” salarians, loot a Technician Kit, and use a Security Console to reach the Storage Room.
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    Northern Entrance: Go down a ramp to a walkway, use another Security Console to enter via the Warehouse route.
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    Security Console Choice: Both routes lead to the “Security Office.” Before making a decision at the Security Consoles, note that you can either draw security away to Kirrahe’s location (Renegade +9) or deal with enemies yourself (Paragon +8). This choice impacts alignment but not the mission outcome.
Tips
  • The disruption of the Triangulation Tower console and the Satellite Uplink structure do not affect the mission's outcome.
  • Destroying the geth flyers at the Refueling Platform is the sole requirement for keeping Captain Kirrahe alive.
  • The choice at the Research Facility's Security Consoles offers a Paragon or Renegade bonus but does not alter the mission's overall progression.
  • Loot all available containers, including Weapon Lockers, Crates, and Technician Kits, for potential upgrades and items.
  • Paragon/Renegade points as indicated throughout the walkthrough.
  • Potential for Captain Kirrahe's survival based on actions at the Refueling Platform.

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