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Head to the Salarian Camp

  • 1 of 6: Use the nearby gate controls to open the gates below so you can drive through, then look around to find a couple of containers to loot.
  • 2 of 6: Get back in the Mako and drive on to quickly reach the third and final gatehouse in the series.
  • 3 of 6: This one is just like the previous one, except you don't have to find any AA gun power controls -- just the gate-opening controls.
  • 4 of 6: After that, it's an easy and event-free drive to the salarian camp.
  • 5 of 6: Drive toward the camp until you get out of the Mako and talk to Captain Kirrahe in a cinematic.
  • 6 of 6: During the conversation, you will both get and complete the "Speak with the Salarians" objective, and this mission will transform into "Virmire: Saren's Plan."