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Speak to Joker

  • 1 of 5: Making your way to the command deck and talking to Joker is a very simple matter, but you might first want to explore around the ship for optional items and conversations.
  • 2 of 5: Below are some tips for finding useful things on the quarters deck (where you start) and the engineering deck.
  • 3 of 5: Go up either set of winding stairs at the east end of the quarters deck to reach a door that leads to the command deck.
  • 4 of 5: When you're ready to finish the prologue, go to the bridge at the west end of the command deck and talk to Joker.
  • 5 of 5: After the cinematic is over, you'll be in the The Citadel game section.