How to complete A Trace of Metal quest in No Man's Sky

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Despite No Man's Sky being a relaxing romp through time and space, there are story missions and optional quests that players can participate in if they so choose. Some go beyond a simple “go here and do that” kind of mission.

As players unlock or engage in specific mechanics and points of interest in No Man's Sky, there is a good chance there is a mission associated with it. Depending on what it is, it could be a simple tutorial mission or a full-fledged story. A Trace Of Metal is a mission that falls somewhere in between.

Here’s how to complete the A Trace Of Metal in No Man's Sky for those unfamiliar with the quest.

Completing A Trace Of Metal is rather straightforward in No Man's Sky, but there are a few prerequisites for triggering the mission. For starters, players should have a Planetary Settlement. This step is mandatory, and players must ensure they have one before starting the mission as A Trace Of Metal is intrinsically tied to planetary settlements.

Once you have a planetary settlement of your own, it is now time to trigger the mission. First, there shouldn’t be any mission objectives listed in the mission log for your Planetary Settlement. You’ll want a clean slate. Not even a mission to collect resources should be present.

Lastly, leave the system that your settlement calls home. A Trace Of Metal triggers as a sort of beacon for help. If players are still in the same system, pilot a starship out and warp to nearby star systems. Do this until a message from your Planetary Settlement appears, which warns of an inevitable attack from Sentinels. Naturally, your help is required.

When the battle is over, Iteration Tethys wants the player to search for an Undamaged Drone Shell. Follow through with the rest of the