Starfield: Red Tape Blues Quest [Location & Reward]

Red Tape Blues is among the various sidequests found in Starfield on Mars in Sol. Although straightforward, the Red Tape Blues quest can be time-consuming due to the multiple tasks that must be completed for the quest to reach its conclusion. 

How To Start Red Tape Blues Quest In Starfield

Starfield Red Tape Blues quest is located on Mars, where players have to visit Cydonia and interact with the miners working in the lower deck to begin the quest.

1. You’ll be visiting Cydonia during the main mission with Sarah.
2. While you’re gathering information about the artifacts, it’s a good idea to assist the miners on the lower deck.
3. Simply follow the stairs until you reach the Martian terrain.
4. Take a sharp right at the bottom of the stairs, and you’ll find Trevor standing next to a vehicle.
5. Engaging in conversation with him will trigger the Starfield Red Tape Blues quest.

Completing The Red Tape Blues Quest In Starfield

Upon your initial conversation with Trevor, express your interest in helping with work, highlighting your relevant experience. As he informs you that there are no current job openings, he’ll elaborate on the miners’ struggles due to inadequate equipment, making it challenging to meet production targets.

Trevor shares that he’s submitted requests for new equipment, which are pending approval and often ignored by Peter. He’ll then inquire whether you might assist in getting these requests approved and improving conditions for the miners. Your ultimate goal in Red Tape Blues quest is to secure employment, work under Peter’s supervision, and gain access to terminal messages to approve Trevor’s equipment request.

These are the steps I took to get the executive assistant position:

1. Trevor will assess your skills in Starfield by asking you to collect iron ore through mining. 
2. Iron ore is readily available in your surrounding area.
3. Scan to see Iron ore deposits.
4. Simply approach an Iron ore, utilize your cutter in inventory to extract some, and deposit it in the bin located opposite Trevor.
5. Afterward, engage in another conversation with him. 
6. During this interaction, Trevor will mention an open executive assistant position and ask if you could apply, recognizing your potential to aid in acquiring the necessary equipment.

Applying For The Executive Assistant Position

Upon getting the offer, these are the steps I took to apply for the executive assistant position:

1. Begin by boarding your spacecraft and setting a course for the Deimos Staryard, which orbits Mars.
2. Upon docking at the Staryard, follow the marker guide to reach the area just outside the Victory Hall.

3. Located near the entrance to the Victory Hall, you’ll find a small yellow kiosk. Approach the kiosk to initiate the application process.

4. The application will present you with a series of 7 questions, each offering 4 possible answers. 
5. Worry not, as your responses to these questions will not matter, and you can choose any answers you like.
6. Once you’ve completed the application, return to Cydonia and have a conversation with Trevor.

Deleting Other Applications

Upon revisiting Trevor, he will present you with an unconventional request: to delete other job applications to ensure your hiring in Red Tape Blues quest. 

1. Head up the stairs until you reach the ramp leading to the entrance.
2. Instead of ascending the ramp, take a left and proceed down a hallway, passing the Governor’s office.
3. Enter the room on your left, which contains windows and several desks.
4. In the room, your task marker will guide you to a computer. 
5. Although Trevor has provided you with a password, you won’t need to use it. 
6. Simply interact with the computer to unlock it and access the home screen.

7. Navigate to the “applications” tab and delete the other applications one by one.
8. Once you’ve completed the task, return to Trevor and speak with him to conclude the Red Tape Blues quest.

The quest concludes at this point, granting you a reward of 3,700 credits and 100 XP. The sequel of the quest is Red Tape Runaround, and it will start as soon as the Starfield Red Tape Blues is completed.

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