The Journey to Meridian

The Journey to Meridian is a priority ops mission. It is acquired automatically at the end of Hunting the Archon.

Description
The Archon's map shows the way to Meridian. However, this issue affects the entire Andromeda Initiative, and leadership should be consulted before proceeding further.

Meridian—"Khi Tasira" to the kett—will be difficult to infiltrate. The other pathfinders and the Ghost Storm technology will be critical to success. Using Ghost Storm, the other pathfinders' ships can mimic the Tempest's energy signatures and draw the kett's attention.

Explore Meridian to learn more about how it controls the vault network, and how you might be able to utilize this knowledge.

Exploration of the Remnant network system has revealed that Meridian is controlled by a nearby central command hub. Activating that command hub will allow Meridian as a whole to be activated, which will reset the entire vault system.

This Remnant station was only one part of Meridian—a control module of some kind. The Remnant defenses activated from this point have made short work of most kett, although some remain to threaten the squad.

Objectives

 * Speak to the leaders on the Nexus
 * Discuss your options with the other Pathfinders
 * Integrate Ghost Storm technology with Tempest to help other Pathfinders
 * Gather the crew in the Tempest's meeting room to prepare for the mission
 * Go to Khi Tasira in the Civki System
 * Survey the drop zone
 * Access the tower in the research center
 * Access the tower in the exploration sector
 * Activate the tower in the research sector
 * Activate the tower in the exploration sector
 * Reroute power to the main console
 * Enter Meridian's central command
 * Interface with the command hub
 * Eliminate the Archon's Sword and the kett forces

Research Opportunities
There are many places to scan for Research Data (RD) during this mission. See the gallery section for detailed maps and photos. +100 Heleus RD, +790 Remnant RD. Drop Zone Before dropping down into either Exploration or Research areas: Sector 17 – Exploration Sector 17 – Exploration - Exploration Systems Head to Core 17 - Central Sector 17 - Research Archives (Research Tower) Command Hub
 * +100 Remnant RD - Adaptive Remnant Core Device (ARCD), hidden behind some kett equipment.
 * +10 Remnant RD - Strange Remnant Artifact
 * +10 Remnant RD - Strange Vegetation
 * +10 Remnant RD - Remnant Security Node
 * +100 Remnant RD - ARCD behind a support pillar.
 * +100 Remnant RD - ARCD can be found by jumping down to a lower platform on the west side. Look under the platform to find the well hidden ARCD.
 * +10 Remnant RD - Unknown Organism inside puzzle-locked storage area below catwalk. Area also holds 2 containers. Opening the area is worth 270 XP.
 * +100 Remnant RD - ARCD suspended from the underside of a catwalk.
 * +100 Heleus RD - Kett Core Encryption Tech can be found above on an inaccessible catwalk.
 * +10 Remnant RD - Monstrous Fungi
 * +10 Remnant RD - Angaran Template
 * +10 Remnant RD - Gnarled Tree
 * +10 Remnant RD - Remnant Pods x2 (+20 Remnant RD Total). Only one is accessible before the sunken area is exposed by activating the console in the Archives area.
 * +100 Remnant RD - ARCD can be found jumping up to activate the Console that opens the door to the Remnant Data Core.
 * +100 Remnant RD - ARCD located on the floor below the first ramp inside, to the right, hidden by a pillar.
 * +100 Remnant RD - ARCD located on the lower level, behind the main console, within the enclosure holding the command processor.

Rewards
Open glyph-locked storage area:
 * +1000 AVP
 * +4400 XP
 * Fusion Mod of Health Icon.png Fusion Mod of Health
 * +270 XP

Achievements and trophies
The following achievements and trophies can be earned for activating Khi Tasira:
 * Activation.png Activation