16) Transaction

Master the 'Transaction' mission in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat - Enhanced Edition. Choose your faction, secure the deal, and reap the rewards with this expert guide.

Alright, so you've wrapped up the 'Hit' mission and you're ready for the next step. This one's called 'Transaction,' and how you kick it off depends on who you've been buddying up with. If you sided with the regular Stalkers, you'll want to chat with Beard to get things rolling. If you went the Bandit route, then Sultan's your guy to initiate this mission. Oh, and a pro-tip: try to tackle this mission during the daytime. It just makes things a bit clearer.

Before we dive in, there's a little something about Morgan's PDA. You could totally sell it to Owl for a quick 4000 RU, but trust me, hold onto it. You'll want to give it to either Duty or Freedom over in Jupiter later on, otherwise, you might lock yourself out of a couple of other missions in that area. It's a small thing, but it can save you a headache down the line.

If You Helped the Stalkers

Beard's going to send you to the Ranger Station to meet up with some Stalkers. Head over there and find the boss of the group. After you've had a word, you'll need to sneak your way to a specific spot marked on your map. Your job here is to eavesdrop on their meeting. Once you've heard enough, things are going to get hairy. You'll have to take out all the enemies in the area. After the dust settles, grab the PDA from the guy who was rocking the exoskeleton suit. Finally, report back to the Stalker leader you spoke with earlier for your reward, and then head back to Beard for an extra bonus.

If You Helped the Bandits

If you're rolling with the Bandits, Sultan will give you the lowdown. He'll tell you to meet his crew at the Ranger Station. Once you're there, find Knuckles. He'll brief you on your role: you're there to provide security during their transaction. Now, here's the twist – the deal's not going to go smoothly. Some Stalkers are going to show up, and things will inevitably go south. Your objective then becomes taking down both the mercenaries who show up and those pesky Stalkers. Once you've cleared the area, find Knuckles again to collect your payment.