Dive into the mysteries of Starfield’s “Unity” quest, where cryptic legends, ancient puzzles, and the Pilgrim’s enigmatic computer await your wit. From decoding sacred texts to aligning beams of light in the Scorpion’s Sting puzzle, this walkthrough guides you through key conversations, challenging riddles, and hidden truths that unlock the next chapter of your cosmic journey on PC and Xbox. Ready to uncover what “Unity” truly means? Let’s embark on this cerebral adventure together.
In this Starfield guide, we’ll walk you through how to beat the Unity mission – especially the obnoxious constellation light puzzle at the very end.
A possible bug at launch is that players are sometimes unable to follow the scanner. If this happens to you, we recommend returning to orbit and waiting by passing time. Consider shutting the game off and launching it fresh as well, just in case.
Also, when you make to re-land on the planet, be absolutely sure you’re picking the Scanner Anomaly Site. If you land anywhere else by accident, the temple won’t appear on the map and you won’t be able to find it.
Going to church
In the “Going to church” segment of the Unity quest in Starfield, players accompany Matteo to the Sanctum Universum, where they meet Keeper Aquilus. Inside, Aquilus shares an ancient story about a Pilgrim who journeyed with the founders of the Va’ruun and the House of Enlightenment, hinting that this tale contains a coded message about Unity. This visit sets the stage for uncovering deeper clues about the Pilgrim’s legacy and the meaning behind Unity, leading players to interact with key characters and explore religious sites that are integral to progressing in the quest.
When you recover from the aftermath of the “High Price to Pay” quest, you’ll need to talk to Matteo, who wants to take you to his church, where he thinks you’ll gain some genuine answers.
Talk to Keeper Aquilus // Enter the Sanctum Universum
Leave the Lodge and head to the waypoint, where you’ll find Matteo standing around in a group of churchgoers. The central figure here is Keeper Aquilus, who you’ll be chatting to quite a bit for the rest of the game.
Matteo will butt in and ask if the three of you can have a private moment. Ask him about the Unity, and the Keeper will invite you inside.
Load into the Sanctum Universum – quite the name for a church! – and head into Keeper Aquilus’ office. Chat with him about everything going on and he’ll tell you a bit of a parable that he thinks might have some truth to it. Eventually, he’ll send you to chat with the House of Enlightenment and a Va’Ruun prisoner.
Talk to the House of Enlightenment // Talk to the Va’Ruun Prisoner // Return to Keeper Aquilus
You’ll have two waypoints to follow here, and you’ll need to visit both before you can continue with the quest.
Start by taking the train back to the Spaceport area. Follow the waypoint over to an elevator and take it to The Well. Head forward and around to the House of Enlightenment building. You’ll meet a dapper man named Singh. Talk to him the same way you did Keeper Aquilus. Once he spills the beans on the parable, leave and cross the street over to the UC Security Office.
Head inside like you own the place and walk back to the holding cells. You’ll eventually find Mir’za, the Va’Ruun prisoner. Chat with her about your little mystery and she’ll send you back to Keeper Aquilus.
Leave the security office and take the tram (or fast travel to the Lodge) back to Keeper Aquilus and his fancy office. Have a talk with him again and tell him what you’ve learned. He’ll send you out into the stars to find some real evidence.
Out into space
The “Out into space” segment of the Starfield Unity quest takes players beyond familiar territories as they journey to the Hyla system, specifically Hyla II, where the ancient ruins hold a critical light puzzle. Here, players must manipulate a beam of light using glyph controls to align it with the final star of the Scorpius constellation, known as the Scorpion’s Sting. Successfully solving this puzzle unlocks the next phase of the mission, leading to a surprising encounter and further exploration in the vastness of space. This stage emphasizes exploration, puzzle-solving, and advancing the storyline through celestial navigation and discovery.
Once you’ve talked to Keeper Aquilus, you’ll need to head out into the universe to learn more about Unity.
Go to Indum II // Go to “Pilgrim’s Rest”
Keeper Aquilus will send you to Indum II and a little outpost called Pilgrim’s Rest. Land at the Pilgrim’s Rest landing zone and follow the waypoint to a little shack.
The area will be completely abandoned and you’ll need to get inside. As soon as you walk up to the door, your objective will change to “Search for clues on Unity.”
Search for clues on Unity // Access the locked room
Sitting on some boxes near the door to the little shack – on the outside – you’ll find a book called “Pilgrim’s Writing 1.” Open it and read the text inside.
Pilgrim’s Computer answers
Walk inside the shack and access the computer. Hit “unlock personal room” and the computer will have some security questions for you to answer. Respond like this in this order:
- What is the Unity?
- People are necessary. But people are madness.
- Myself
- In stopping. In embracing compassion.
Once you’ve answered the door’s questions, it’ll open up and give you access to the pilgrim’s stuff.
Search the room // Read “Pilgrim’s Final Writing”
Head inside the room and grab the book “Pilgrim’s Final Writing” on the desk. This will give you the coordinates to the next world you need to visit: Hyla II.
Find the “Scorpion’s Sting” on Hyla II
Loot the pilgrim’s house to your heart’s desire and head back to your ship. Jump to Hyla II, which will almost certainly require you to jump to each subsequent system in the chain – unless you’ve already explored this far out before.
Either way, jump until you reach the Hyla system and land on Hyla II at the Ancient Ruins. (Be careful of the asteroids in orbit as you’re trying to land).
Once on the ground, you’ll need to locate this “Scorpion’s Sting” that your quest log is all about. Head out toward the waypoint but keep an eye out for the indigenous life on this world, as it can be quite dangerous. I found the Scorpion’s Sting on an island in the middle of a poison lake. Use your jet boost to jump across or take the damage as you swim and heal up on the other side.
Be cautious of the Hunting Ikuradons on the island, as they’ll hurt you a lot if you start fighting them. Be nice, don’t shoot them, and they won’t attack you.
Unity light puzzle
The Unity light puzzle in Starfield is a key part of the Unity quest where players must solve the Scorpion’s Sting puzzle on the planet Hyla II. This puzzle involves manipulating a beam of light using four glyph controls around a silver disc to move the light beam to the curled tip of the scorpion constellation on the ground, known as the “sting.” Successfully positioning the light beam at this point unlocks the next stage of the quest. The puzzle is straightforward but requires some experimentation with the controls to get the beam angle just right. Completing this puzzle leads players further into the story and the discovery of important quest elements.
Walk forward and follow the waypoint until you reach the light puzzle. This puzzle is a little confusing and not particularly intuitive – and I’d wager it’s the reason you’ve found this guide.
How to solve the Unity light puzzle
The Glyph that controls the puzzle might seem a little finicky at first, but that’s because it’s not one big button for you to click, and instead acts more like a d-pad on a controller. If you look out at the puzzle where the light is shining, you’ll see what looks like a constellation on the ground. Use the d-pad to move the light onto the stars in the constellation and one will eventually light up for you – for me, it was the one directlysouth of the light.
This might take you a bit as the light is hard to control. Once the planet lights up you’ll gain coordinates and be ready to get off of this rock and away from all the creepy bugs.
Go to the last star of the Scorpius Constellation
What secrets does the Pilgrim’s Computer reveal about Unity
The Pilgrim’s Computer in Starfield reveals profound philosophical insights about “Unity” through a quiz that players must solve to unlock a hidden room at Pilgrim’s Rest on Indum II. The computer’s answers describe Unity as a concept tied to human nature and self-understanding:
-
Unity is the central question players must ask.
-
The burden of people is that “People are necessary. But people are madness.”
-
The most formidable opponent is “Myself.”
-
Enduring contentment comes “In stopping. In embracing compassion.”
Inside the unlocked room, players find valuable items and the Pilgrim’s Final Writing, which guides them to the next location, Hyla II, to continue unraveling the mystery of Unity. The Pilgrim’s story and the computer’s cryptic answers suggest a deeper metaphorical meaning about human nature, struggle, and enlightenment within the game’s narrative.
What does the Pilgrim’s Computer suggest about the true nature of Unity
The Pilgrim’s Computer in Starfield suggests that the true nature of Unity is a profound, introspective concept centered on human existence and self-mastery. It frames Unity as the essential question one must ask to seek deeper understanding. According to the computer’s answers:
-
Unity is the fundamental question itself: “What is the Unity?”
-
The burden of people is paradoxical: “People are necessary. But people are madness.”
-
The most formidable opponent one faces is “Myself,” highlighting internal struggle.
-
Enduring contentment arises “In stopping. In embracing compassion,” emphasizing peace through acceptance and empathy.
Together, these answers imply that Unity is less about external harmony and more about internal reconciliation and compassion, reflecting a philosophical journey toward self-awareness and enlightenment within the game’s narrative.
