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Mass Effect Hints

Go to Xawin

  • 1 of 8: Choose to land on Xawin, and pick a combat-ready squad.
  • 2 of 8: After you're dropped in the Mako, drive NW to the privateer base that's marked with a "!" on the area map.
  • 3 of 8: Approach it cautiously, since it's defended by several rocket-firing turrets and a few snipers.
  • 4 of 8: After wiping them all out, park near the building's entry door.
  • 5 of 8: Use the entrance console to get inside, then save before you open the door to the large southern area, which is where all the hostile mercs are.
  • 6 of 8: When you're done with them, find the side hallway that leads up to the second floor.
  • 7 of 8: Search the southern room on the second floor to find Captain Willem's body.
  • 8 of 8: Examining it will get you the "Find Garoth" objective.