Starfield ‘Burden of Proof’ all evidence locations, quest steps

Starfield’s “Burden of Proof” has you infiltrating the Crimson Fleet on behalf of UC Sysdef in search of incriminating evidence that can jettison the fleet’s operations.

It’s fair to say UC Sysdef isn’t the coolest faction to join in the galaxy, especially when you consider all of the other cohorts vying for your attention — so it’s good to have a meaty quest that neatly complements your progression through the story.

Here’s where to find all evidence locations in “Burden of Proof”You will reap the benefits of doing this.

How to start the ‘Burden of Proof’ quest and how it works

To kick off the “Burden of Proof” questline, you need to catch the attention of UC Sysdef. You can do this in two different ways:

1. The first and least morally questionable way would be to join the UC Vanguard by visiting the organisation’s headquarters in the Mast District of New Atlantis and completing the piloting exam and subsequent probation mission. You will have the opportunity to help the Vanguard once you are accepted into their fold.
2. Alternatively, if you’re more of a mischievous player, you can simply commit some crimes and get yourself arrested in UC territory. Once you’re in jail, the UC Sysdef will offer you the chance to help wipe out the Crimson Fleet by going undercover.

Whichever you choose, you’ll find yourself headed for a ship called the UC Vigilance to talk to their head of operations, Commander Ikande. Here, you’ll also meet Lieutenant Toft, who will take the evidence off your hands as you find it. Every time you return some proof to the Toft, you’ll earn some cold hard credits and a few morsels of XP, which helps sweeten the deal.

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Please note that the following list does not include all of them. Some of the evidence in quests is missing, as you won’t be able to return to certain areas after you depart, so be wary of this as you progress.

Naeva Meetup

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Location: Cydonia/ Mars/Sol System

Before you begin your Crimson Fleet cosplay, you’ll be able to find the first piece of evidence sitting on a desk behind the contact in the Deep Cover mission, Adler Kemp. The Naeva meetup (Evidence), which is located behind Kemp in the Broken Spear Bar on Cydonia on a cluttered table, will get you started.

Carter’s Gig

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Location: Lock Prison/ Suvorov/ Kryx System

You’ll find this piece of evidence as you progress through the Echoes of the Past mission in The Lock prison facility. Once you find Kryx’s cell and pry open the lamp, you’ll be directed to lockers located in the prison’s wing of showers. Open up Carter’s locker, and you’ll see the Carter’s Gig (Evidence) inside.

Warden’s Log

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Location:Lock Prison/ Survov/ Kryx System during Echoes of the Past

Towards the end of the Echoes of the Past mission, after taking on some enemies in the prison’s barracks, you’ll find yourself in the Warden’s Office. The Warden’s Log (Evidence) is located on some filing cabinets next to the intercom you use to talk to Crimson Fleet Captain Delgado. Pick it up, and you’re good to board your exit vehicle and escape from The Lock.

Request Denied

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Location:Breaking the Bank – Sirens of Stars Cruiseliner/ Aranae (during Breaking the Bank).

Right after talking to Rokov, you can head up through the crew’s portion of the ship, eventually making your way to their quarters. The Captain’s specific room is located next to the Boom Pop! You will see the Cherry drink machine directly before you, as you walk up from docking. Look for the shelf on the right side of the bed in the bedroom. Here, you’ll find the Request Denied (Evidence) text log.

GalBank Plan

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Location:Breaking the Bank – Sirens of Stars Cruiseliner/ Aranae (Aranae) system

During this mission, you’ll hear a lot of smack talk about Larry Dumbrosky, most notably from the keeper of our next piece of evidence, Gabriel Vera. You’ll first find Vera on the lower floor of the party zone, just outside the VIP section on the Siren of Stars. In your first meeting, he’ll essentially tell you to go away. Vera will be available to you again in his bedroom, if the mission is completed.

It’s important here to avoid thinking with your gun and talk things through until he offers you information for 2,500 credits. You can’t choose to persuade. So, you have to pay the price and get the Galbank plan (Evidence).

Huan’s Talk

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Location: The Well/ New Atlantis/ Alpha Centauri

During The Best There Is, you’ll speak to Huan in the cafeteria area of The Well. Instead of going straight to their ship to progress the mission, make your way over to Kay’s House, which is an eatery nearby. Enter the kitchen by going through the doors in the basement. Located directly ahead of you on a bench is the Huan’s Plan (Evidence) audio log.

Eubanks & Woods

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Location:SY-920 Luyten Star/ Ship/ (During the Best there is)

As you make your way through the SY-920, you’ll eventually find Dr. Gabriel Vogal in their lab. You can approach him by going through the door at the end of the lab. In this room, veer left and find the Eubanks & Woods (Evidence) sitting on a wheeled cart in the corner of the room.

Big Score

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Location: Neon/ Volii Alpha/ Volii System (During Absolute Power)

During the Absolute Power mission, you’ll be sent to meet with Estelle Vincent at Madame Sauvage’s Place in Ebbside on Neon. Once in the building, don’t go straight for the contact and instead make a beeline for the bar. Take a left turn and enter the doors on the other side of the bar. Between the beds, the audio log for Big Score is located on top of an upper cabinet.

Bayu

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Location: Neon/ Volii Alpha/ Volii System (During Absolute Power)

Right after your meeting with Estelle Vincent in the Absolute Power questline, you’ll be sent to a few locations. For this next piece of evidence, follow the optional objective called ‘Locate evidence to extort Ayumi Komiko’. You will gain an advantage in later missions and also receive a tasty morsel to share with the UC.

You can speak to Ji Nashida, the person at the reception desk, by going to the elevator in the business block, which is located on the left of the Astral Lounge. You will need to pass a test of persuasion, so save your file before starting. Pass the persuasion check and proceed to Ayumi’s private office. Inside, you’ll find a safe with the Meeting with Bayu (Evidence) inside. Crouch and make sure you’re hidden, then snag it while no one is looking.

Ayumi’s Offer

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Location: Neon/ Volii Alpha/ Volii System (During Absolute Power)

The next piece of evidence is located in Euphorika’s private lounge, which you’ll already need to gain access to for the Absolute Power mission. Talk to Myka, the bartender. Pay the entrance fee of 5,000 credits. When you’re in the private room, take a seat behind the counter. Sitting on a shelf next to a fancy ice bucket is the Ayumi’s Offer (Evidence) audio log.

Message to Bog

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Location: The Abandoned Ecliptic Garrison/ Groombridge VIB/ Groombridge System is a side-quest that can be completed during Reclaiming the Past.

During your time on board The Key you’ll find yourself in conversation with its bartender, Bog. Talk to him enough and he’ll send you on an optional adventure to collect a ring from his long-lost love, Maddie. Reclaiming the Past contains a lot of valuable information.

The Abandoned Ecliptic Garrison will be your destination. Be prepared to laugh at yourself, as the garrison was not abandoned. Fight your way up to the building at the top of the hill and enter the main hub, which is the same location where you’ll likely fight the boss of the area. In the middle of the room, you’ll find a yellow military box. Inside, you’ll find Maddie’s Ring, a load of loot and the Message for Bog (Evidence) log.

Gennady Asty

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Location:Doctors Orders: The Clinic/ Deepala/ Narion System orbiting system

Samina can be found in the Medical Bay onboard The Key. After a few conversations you’ll find out that they’re in need of some help sourcing their medical supplies. Much like Bog’s quest, Samina will send you on an optional mission that houses some evidence along the way.

The Clinic orbits Deepala and is in the Narion System. Once there, use your scanner to lead you to Ayton’s office. Gennady ‘Evidence’ Ayton text log is on top of the stack of servers located in the corner to the right of the room.

Kreet Deal

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Location:Orbiting Chthonia/ The Wolf System

If, like me, you already find yourself frequenting The Den to sell your wares to the Trade Authority, you’ll be pleased to hear there is some evidence you can grab next time you swing by. As soon as you leave your ship, head straight for the tables that overlook the bar. The Kreet (Evidence). text log can be found on the central desk.

HopeTown Raid

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Location:Hopetown / Polvo/ Valo System

It’s very simple. Pit Stop will be directly before your ship when you land at HopeTown. The bar is located inside. The HopeTown Raid audio log can be found in the corner on the right of the bar.

Mira’s Demise

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Location: Key/ Orbiting Survorov/ Kryx System

On board The Key again, follow the signs written on the wall to find the bunks. Keep moving forward from the entry until you come across a small room to your left, with a metal barbell. On the left side of that room, next to the bed, is the Mira’s Demise (Evidence) audio log.

Request A17

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Location: Key/ Orbiting Survorov/ Kryx System

In the main trade area of The Key, go into Jasmine Durand’s office. You can find it in the right-hand corner of the room, beside some duffels, inside an appliance that resembles a toaster.

Voss’s Parts

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Location:Key/orbiting Survorov/ Kryx System

Above the Command Centre on The Key is Delgado’s office. As you enter, take a left turn and proceed to his computer located in the corner. Sitting in a holder to the left of Delgado’s computer is the Voss’s Parts (Evidence).

Chunks Heist

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Location: Red Mile/ Porrima III/ Porrima System

For this piece of evidence you’ll need to make your way to Porrima III and search across the planet for a landing location called the Red Mile. As you exit your ship and look around, the building will be all that is visible. Enter the door at the front. Veer left into the main gambling area, and on the left corner of the bar, you’ll find Chunks Heist (Evidence).

Chiroptera

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Location: Gagarin’s Landing/ Gagarin/ Alpha Centauri

Our next piece of evidence is conveniently located in the Alpha Centauri system, a stone’s throw from New Atlantis. Land at the Gagargin’s Landing marker on the planet Gagarin and move towards the built-up complex. You should keep going straight, until you reach some stairs. Take them down. You can find a bar in a red hue, run by Lizzy AJELLO. Walk past Centauri’s Mills and continue straight. You can find the Chiroptera audio log on the corner to the right of the bar.

GBLR013: Mortem Orbire

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Location:Bannoc/ The Legacy Ship/ Bannoc IV/ Bannoc

Please note that the following events are not included in this Disclaimer Eye of the StormAfter the event, you’ll be required to make a decision that may limit your future access to some quests. If you’re a completer who is determined to finish the game, we recommend gathering all of your extra evidence prior to taking on this last mission.

Once you’ve landed on The Legacy, you’ll face an onslaught of robotic enemies as you make your way through the vault. The final piece of evidence is found in the vault’s control room, next to the body of Jasper Kryx. You can find the GBLR013 : Mortem Orbire log on the floor, next to a cache of delicious credstiks. Complete your collection.

Quest ending and rewards for Burden Of Proof explained

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Once you’ve nabbed all the evidence, you can return to the UC Vigilance to talk to Lieutenant Toft one final time. Before you throw everything you have at them and gain your reward, you’ll first need to exhaust their dialogue options, if you haven’t already.

Toft’s life story will include the rogue actions of youth. Once you’ve learned about their not-so-squeaky-clean past, you can hand in your final bits of evidence and earn a legendary pistol called the Memento Mori.