If Ryder speaks with the Irritated Researcher first -
A Voeld scientist is complaining about some kind of interference with his equipment.
If SAM alerts Ryder to the signal nearby first -
An unknown source is causing interference with Voeld's communication equipment. Clear communication is important to Voeld's viability. Any possibility that the kett are somehow tapping in to communications should be investigated.
A strange meteorite appears to be the source of the communication interference. It must be dealt with.
Acquisition
This mission can be acquired by two different methods:
- Speak to the Irritated Researcher (marked with a
) in Hjara Station. - SAM will alert Pathfinder Ryder to a signal interfering with communications equipment if Ryder gets close enough to the source.
Walkthrough
Examine The Equipment
Note: This objective is only shown in game if acquired at Hjara Station.
Examine the equipment next to the researcher. SAM detects a faint regular pattern in the signal, indicating it could be potential kett interference, which must be investigated.
In the same room as the researcher, Ryder can scan Communications Equipment for +10 
and an Angaran Integrated Tech Node for +100 .
Before leaving Hjara Station, there are two more Angaran Integrated Tech Nodes that can be scanned for +100 each (+200 total).
- One node is in a small building next to Janleth.
- One node is on a higher ledge in the northern part of Hjara Station near the Merchant.
There is an Infrared Surveillance Device near the Merchant that can be scanned for +10 .
Search For Interference Source
Head north-northwest of Techiix to find the meteorite near a small bluff on the edge of the frozen lake. The source turns out to be a meteorite emitting radiation that disturbs communication signals.
Defeat Adhi
A large pack of Wild Adhi will come rushing to the area. Defeat the attacking pack of Wild Adhi.
Scan Meteorite
Scan the meteorite. SAM can modify Ryder's omni-tool so it will dampen the disturbing radiation.
Neutralize Signal
Interact with the meteorite to try and dampen the signal. Ryder will find that this is a very slow process and another pack of Wild Adhi will attack. Defeat them. After the battle, interact with the meteorite again to dampen the signal. This time the dampening process is much faster.
Examine Meteorite
A cutscene starts with Ryder and SAM having a discussion about the meteorite. It turns out to be a meteorite that has picked up some traces of the Scourge.
Ryder then has to decide what to do with the meteorite: send it to the Nexus to be studied, or leave it on the planet, citing it as too dangerous.
The mission then ends.
Aftermath
If the meteorite is sent to the Nexus, Ryder receives a mail from Chief Lucan.
