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Location: AndromedaHeleus ClusterGovorkam System Second planet


Description[]

Nonviable[]

A mountainous world originally settled by the angara, Kadara is now a haven for Nexus exiles and pirates. In addition to this criminal element, the planet is plagued by toxic water caused by an atypical amount of sulfide minerals.

Viable[]

A mountainous world originally settled by the angara, Kadara is a haven for Nexus exiles and pirates. With its water now drinkable, Kadara is also home to an Initiative outpost, Ditaeon. (Founded by Pathfinder Ryder; Mayor Christmas Tate elected.)

Codex Entry[]

Kadara

Initial Entry[]

Kadara was of great interest to the Andromeda Initiative after it appeared on long-range surveys. Seemingly abundant liquid water and an oxygen-mix atmosphere made it a strong candidate for settlement, earning it the designation Habitat 4. Closer range surveys now reveal that Kadara's water sources are tainted and unpotable.

Of greater concern is the large settlement known as Kadara Port. Reportedly once a trade port for the angara, it has been adopted by exiles, pirates, and mercenaries who use it as a staging ground. Kadara Port is considered a rogue state by the Nexus, given its strong ties to the Exiles, and Initative personnel are advised to keep their distance.

APEX reports that Kadara Port is currently contested by two factions: the pirate Outcasts, led by former Nexus security official Sloane Kelly, and a more mysterious group of spies and smugglers broadly known as the Collective.

Outcasts Retain Kadara Port[]

Sloane Kelly, leader of the pirate Outcasts, has now cemented her hold on Kadara Port and pledged to defend any outposts on Kadara from other exile factions. Officially, the Nexus still has no diplomatic ties with Kelly; unofficially, the APEX bounty on Kelly has been quietly withdrawn.

Collective Seizes Kadara Port[]

Kadara Port is now controlled by the Collective, led by "the Charlatan" Reyes Vidal. The Nexus is considering its response to these events, as Vidal is an unknown factor to the Initiative's leadership.

Kadara Outpost Established[]

Ditaeon, the Initiative outpost on Kadara, has had a smooth initial deployment. The outpost is led by Christmas Tate, formerly of Mining Company 07 on Mars.

Kadara Vault Activated and Outpost Established[]

Sampling shows that activating Kadara's vault has dramatically improved water quality. New algal blooms and microbial life have emerged, which eat and metabolize sulfide minerals in the ground water before serving as food supply for larger animals. Ditaeon should not require more than standard water trading.

Kadara Vault Activated and Outpost Not Established[]

Sampling shows that activating Kadara's vault has dramatically improved water quality. New algal blooms and microbial life have emerged, which eat and metabolize sulfide minerals in the ground water before serving as food supply for larger animals.

Points of Interest[]

Name Description Associated Missions
Charybdis Point A small settlement in Sulfur Springs. A People Divided
Hunting the Archon
Something in the Water
Ditaeon The Andromeda Initiative's outpost on Kadara. Counting Bodies
Liam Kosta: Outpost Worlds
Old Skinner
Ryder Family Secrets
Settling Kadara
Task: Boosting the Signal
Task: Cultivation
Draullir A mountainous valley in the southern region. A People Divided
Behind Enemy Lines
Healing Kadara's Heart
High Noon
Task: Cultivation
The Baryte Rush
The Charlatan's Charlatan
The Collective Base
Truth and Trespass
Haarfel A valley north of Kadara Port. Emergency S.O.S.
Gone with the Wind
Healing Kadara's Heart
Mind Games
Modern Medicine
Precious Cargo
Safe Journeys
Task: Broken Family
Task: Herbal Entrepreneurs
Task: Hitting Rocks for Science
Task: Remnant Data Cores
Kadara Port An angaran settlement that was under kett occupation. Taken over by the Nexus exiles, who slaughtered the kett, and now ruled by Sloane Kelly and her Outcasts. Behind Enemy Lines
Counting Bodies
Healing Kadara's Heart
High Noon
Hunting the Archon
Mixed Messages
Movie Night: Better Snacks
Movie Night: The Final Piece
Murder in Kadara Port
Nakmor Drack: Knock 'em Down
Night on the Town
Out of the Frying Pan
Peebee: Reclaiming Poc
Safe Journeys
Task: Beer Run
Task: Cultivation
Task: Searching for Morga
The Search for Ljeta
Kadara Slums The Kadara Port slums at the base of the mountain ruled by the Outcasts. Modern Medicine
Murder in Kadara Port
Out of the Frying Pan
Precious Cargo
Task: Outlaw Weapon Crafting
Task: Traitor or Victim?
The Baryte Rush
Kurinth's Valley A highland valley in the northwest region. Contagion
Emergency S.O.S.
Forgotten History
Old Skinner
Ryder Family Secrets
Something in the Water
Task: Hitting Rocks for Science
Task: Remnant Data Cores
Spirits' Ledge A mountainous valley in the far southeast region. Life on the Frontier
Out of the Frying Pan
Precious Cargo
Task: Cold Hard Cache
Sulfur Springs The western region with numerous sulfur pools. Behind Enemy Lines
Healing Kadara's Heart
Hunting the Archon
Nakmor Drack: Krogan Betrayal
Ryder Family Secrets
Task: Better Crafting
Task: Boosting the Signal
Task: Hitting Rocks for Science
Task: Kadara's Ransom
Vetra Nyx: A Moment Planetside
Varren's Scalp Site of a wind farm that powers Kadara Port. A Packaged Deal
Gone with the Wind
Peebee: Remnant Scanner
The Firefighters

Missions[]

Priority Ops
Allies and Relationships
Heleus Assignments
Additional Tasks

Anomaly[]

Architect Husk: Kadara[]

Note: This anomaly is available after completing Old Skinner.
DATA:
Classification: Enemy (decommissioned)
Origin: Andromeda (Kadara)

ANALYSIS:
This Remnant Architect's programming directives have been interrupted. It is in an orbital standby mode and remains tethered to its home planet Kadara. The Architect's armor suggests multiple self-repairs due to sulphuric acid exposure. Signal patterns indicate it is somehow monitoring Kadara's groundwater.

Awards +50 Rd icon remnant orange when scanned.

Mineral Deposits[]

Environmental Information[]

Main article: Hazard
Skinnydipping not advised: turn on the monoliths and restart the vault first

Kadara is polluted with corrosive substances due to toxic levels of sulfides prior to activation of the planet's vault. Pools of water will cause TOXIC ENVIRONMENT damage and pose an environmental hazard to personnel and vehicles.

  • SAFE CONDITION - TOXICITY 4 LD50
  • Hazard Level 2 - TOXICITY 55 LD50
  • Hazard Level 4 - TOXICITY 818 LD50
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