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Starfield | Surgical Strike - Side Quest Walkthrough

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The guide on how to complete the Side Quest Surgical Strike in Starfield. Learn how to search for Maya Cruz, get the Keycard to the VIP section, and navigate the Abandoned Asteroid Mine.

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Freestar Ranger (Collective) Questline - Missions & Rewards

Mission Overview

How To UnlockComplete Shadows in Neon
Locations The Clinic
Reward- XP 350
- Credits: 9,300
Unlockable FeatureNew Mission: On the Run

Full Objectives

Surgical Strike Walkthrough
  1. Go to The Clinic
  2. Talk to Ben Armistead
  3. Follow Ben Armistead
  4. Talk to Ari Miller
  5. Follow Ari Miller
  6. Wait for Ari Miller to check the Patient Records
  7. Talk to Ari Miller
     → Search for Maya Cruz
  8. (Optional) Search for the source of the System Disruption
  9. Talk to Candace Doolin
  10. Talk to Jane Nakamori
  11. Talk to Ari Miller
  12. Gain Entry to the VIP wing
  13. Search for clues
  14. Read the "Urgent - Read Immediately" slate
  15. Go to Sakharov
  16. Investigate the Abandoned Asteroid Mine
  17. Talk to Maya Cruz
  18. Give the Encrypted Slate to Alex Shadid

Walkthrough Guides

How To Find Maya Cruz

talk to ari miller and search for maya Cruz

When you ask Ari in The Clinic to search for Maya Cruz, he tells you their computer systems have been having issues. After checking the Patient Records, he reveals no patients named Maya Cruz, but two female patients may match Maya's description: Candace Doolin and Jane Nakamori.

Here are two options for tracking Maya Cruz:

OptionDescription
Solve Ari's computer issueRecommended!
Requirement: Unlock the "Security" skill
- Takes less time to track Maya Cruz.
Question Candace Doolin and Jane NakamoriRequirement: None
- Costs much more time to track.
- For players who haven't unlocked "Security"

(Option 1) Find the Source of the System Disruption

Access the Freestar Rangers Terminal
RequirementUnlock the "Security" skill
Steps To Solve The Disruption
  1. Go to the Ranger Office
  2. Access the Freestar Rangers Terminal
  3. Click "Admin Access"
  4. Click "Active Processes"
  5. Click "Query: Disruptor Mk4"

Following the steps above, you can locate information on a patient named Rivera, Catalina P., in the VIP Section.

(Option 2) Talk To Jane Nakamori And Candace Doolin

Jane NakamoriCandace Doolin
Question Jane Nakamori
Question Candace Doolin

If you haven't unlocked the Security Skill, your only option is to interrogate the patients. Enter the ward rooms and speak with both Jane and Candace. Eventually, you will find out that neither of them is Maya Cruz.

Go Back To Ari Miller

Ari gives you a lead on Catalina Rivera

After questioning Jane and Candace, report back to Ari. He will provide a lead on a patient named Catalina Rivera. She is a guest in the VIP wing, restricted to authorized Clinic personnel.

How To Get Inside The VIP Section

Talk to Dr. Cassidy to request access to the VIP Wing. Although he may initially deny your request, you have three options for entering the VIP section.

OptionDescription
Persuade him with Medicine skillRecommended!
Requirement: Unlock the "Medicine" skill
- The simplest method and has a 100% success rate.
Persuade him in the usual wayRequirement: None
- Requires more steps and may fail.
Steal the KeycardRequirement: Digipick x1
- Easy and quick but costs one item and there is a risk of getting caught.

(Option 1) Persuade Dr. Cassidy With The Medicine Skill

Persuade Dr. Cassidy With The Medicine Skill

If you have unlocked the Medicine skill, you can use it to make obtaining the keycard from Dr. Cassidy easier. By pretending to be a medical professional, Dr. Cassidy will believe you and grant you access without additional steps.

(Option 2) Persuade Dr. Cassidy In The Usual Way

Persuade Dr. Cassidy In the usual way

If you haven't unlocked the Medicine skill, try persuading Dr. Cassidy to give you the card. You'll need to score six bars in three turns. However, there's a chance of failure, so it's best to save the game before attempting it.

(Option 3) Steal The VIP Wing Keycard

Steal the keycard from Dr. Cassidy's office

In case you lack the Medicine skill and are tired of trying to persuade Dr. Cassidy for the keycard, you can try to steal it instead.

Dr. Cassidy's office is in the Staff Area and clearly labeled with his name on the wall. His office has a safe on the wall behind his desk. Unlock it with one Digipick and leave his office immediately after getting the keycard.

Search For Clues In The VIP Wing

After successfully accessing the VIP section, you will discover Catalina Rivera is no longer here. While avoiding the mines and turrets, you will find the "Urgent - Read Immediately" slate beside a bed that reveals Maya Cruz's hideout in the old asteroid mine at Sakharov.

Investigate the Abandoned Asteroid Mine

To locate Maya Cruz in the Abandoned Asteroid Mine, please follow the following procedures.

Procedure
1
Dock on Eklund Site CL25
Dock on Eklund Site CL25.
2
Activate the door under the Stroud Eklund logo.
Activate the door under the Stroud Eklund logo.
3
Activate the button on the right side to open the next door.
Activate the button on the right side to open the next door.
4
Head to the stairs on the right side and go to the upper level.
Head to the stairs on the right side and go to the upper level.
5
Follow the path to another stairs and find the Emergency Cuttable Wall.
Follow the path to another stairs and find the Emergency Cuttable Wall.
6
Remove the pins on four corners with any weapon.
Remove the pins on four corners with any weapon.
7
Defeat the enemy and go down the stairs on the right side.
Defeat Robot Model A and go down the stairs on the right side.
8
Take the elevator on the left side to the lower level.
Take the elevator on the left side to the lower level.
9
Follow the path and walk up a ramp.
Follow the path and walk up a ramp.
10
Enter the lab and unlock the Remote Security Door Computer with Digipick.
Enter the lab and unlock the Remote Security Door Computer with Digipick.
11
Get through the unlocked door and go to the lower level through a giant crystal.
Get through the unlocked door and go to the lower level through a giant crystal.
12
Activate the switch on the right side to open the next door.
Activate the switch on the right side to open the next door.
13
Take the elevator to the lower level.
Take the elevator to the lower level.
14
Walk up the ramps while defeating enemies.
Walk up the ramps while defeating enemies.
15
Remove the Emergency Cuttable Wall on the top level.
Remove the Emergency Cuttable Wall on the top level.
16
Defeat Maya Cruz and talk to her.
Defeat Maya Cruz and talk to her.
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