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The new Liquidators Expedition for No Man’s Sky is finally here, and in the span of six weeks, players can work together to finish all of its milestones. This time, Hello Games brought a Starship Troopers-themed Expedition for all Travelers to try. So, if you want to finish this Expedition quickly and return to explore the new planets in the Worlds update, we’ve prepared a guide with all the milestones and rewards you can obtain during this limited-time mode.
Phase 1 – 6 Milestones
The first phase of the Liquidators Expedition in No Man’s Sky has six milestones that’ll help players get their feet wet and meet some of the insects they’ll eventually squash. If you bring enough supplies when joining the Expedition, you can finish it in minutes.
| Milestone | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| All Guns Blazing | Reach your starship | Unstable Plasma x5, Supreme Defensive Systems Upgrade |
| Dust Off | Leave the planet | Hyperdrive Plans, Planetary Chart x3, Starship Launch Fuel x5 |
| Acceleration | Travel at light speed | Base Computer Plans, Powerful Launch Thrusters Upgrade, Signal Booster |
| Exterminator | Kill 16 biological horrors | Supreme Scatter Blaster Upgrade, Shell Greaser Plans |
| Drop Zone One | Reach the First Drop Zone | Multi-Tool Inventory Slot x3, Projectile Ammunition x2500, Nanites x900 |
| Infestation Alpha | Exterminate the first nest | Pre-Packaged Haz-Mat Gauntlet Unit, Multi-Tool Class Upgrade |
If you have enough materials and a good starship, you can finish these objectives in under an hour. The newest milestone is the one tasking you with killing biological horrors. The easiest way to find them is by using a planetary chart to locate an outpost. Fly to the outpost, and due to the Expedition, chances are you’ll see creatures; eliminate 16 to complete that objective. The other ones are pretty straightforward, and the game will guide you toward them.
Phase 2 – 6 Milestones
The second set of milestones is also quite easy to tackle but a bit more time-consuming. However, if you achieved all the objectives of phase one, chances are you will have made some progress in phase two’s milestones.
| Milestone | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Drop Zone Two | Reach the second Drop Zone | Inventory Slot x6, Projectile Ammunition x2500, Nanites x900 |
| Infestation Beta | Reach the infestation site | Multi-Tool Class Upgrade, Pre-packaged Pulse Spitter Unit, Powerful Pulse Spitter Upgrade x2, Impact Igniter Plans |
| Scrap Metal | Eliminate Sentinels x32 | Forbidden Exosuit Module, Salvaged Glass x3, Atlantideum x99 |
| Lock and Load | Fire 1,800 rounds of ammunition | Unstable Plasma x10, Pre-packaged Launcher Unit, Supreme Plasma Launcher Upgrade |
| Metamorphosis | Crush a vile grub | Personal Forcefield Plans, Supreme Hazard Protection Upgrade, Runaway Mould x256 |
| Close Air Support | Travel by jetpack 1,200u | Supreme Movement System Upgrade, Planetary Chart x3 |
The most challenging objective of this set requires you to squash a vile grub. The easiest way to find one is by scanning a planet from orbit and ensuring it has the Vile Brood trait. Once you find one, land on it and use your scanner to find the vile grub; it’ll show up with a red icon.
Phase 3 – 6 Milestones
This next set is where things get interesting. You’ll need to scan a highly dangerous creature, steal some eggs, and gather a bunch of materials in one sitting.
| Milestone | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Drop Zone Three | Reach the third Drop Zone | Multi-Tool Inventory Slot x3, Projectile Ammunition x2500, Minotaur Combat Deployment Set |
| Infestation Gamma | Purge the third site | Pre-packaged Blaze Javelin Unit, Powerful Blaze Javelin Upgrade x2, Waveform Oscillator Plans |
| Apex Predator | Record a predator with aggression levels over 12.0pav | Pre-packaged Combat Scope Unit, Mordite x240, Supreme Scanning System Upgrade |
| Provocateur | Steal Whispering Eggs x13 | Nutrient Processor, Whispering Omelette, Planetary Chart x3 |
| The Fat of the Land | Harvest 900 resources in one burst | Component Crafting Blueprints, Salvaged Data x30, Inventory Slot x8 |
| Law of the Jungle | Eliminate hazardous flora x16 | Supreme Defensive Systems Upgrade, Powerful Underwater Oxygen Upgrade x3 |
The most challenging objective in this phase is the one that tasks you with recording an aggressive creature. You can do this by scanning the Expedition’s enemies. The others should be quite easy and will happen as long as you follow the objectives.
Phase 4 – 7 Milestones
Phase 4 is where the milestones of the Liquidators Expedition get a bit more challenging but not too crazy for experienced No Man’s Sky Travelers. Still, these are combat-oriented, so bring your big guns and a lot of ammunition.
| Milestone | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Drop Zone Four | Reach the Fourth Drop Zone | Multi-Tool Class Upgrade, Planetary Chart x3, Ion Battery x5, Projectile Ammunition x2500 |
| Infestation Delta | Reach the infestation site | Multi-tool Inventory Slot x5, Pre-packaged Boltcaster Ricochet Module Unit, Banned Boltcaster Upgrade x3 |
| Independent Action | Brave the swarm around 6 waypoints | Pre-packaged Aqua-jets Unit, Historical Document |
| Blood in the Water | Lure 3 deep-sea monstrosities | Pre-packaged Efficient Water Jets Unit, Hypnotic Eye |
| Snowblind | Explore on foot during storms 1,400u | Powerful Life Support Upgrade x2, Supreme Movement System Upgrade |
| Fire in the Hole | Score 4 hits with one grenade | Unstable Plasma x5, Supreme Plasma Launcher Upgrade x2, Gelatinous Goop |
| Purple Mist | Eliminate Corrupt Sentinels x32 | Forbidden Multi-Tool Module x2 |
The confusing milestone here is the “Brave the swarm” one. In my personal experience, as long as you go to an outpost and fight the vile brood until it subsides, you’ll complete the objective. You can do this by traveling to all drop zones and waiting for the enemies to spawn.
Phase 5 – 7 Milestones
You’re now in the home stretch and ready to finish doing your part. This last phase will include a lot more combat, some questionable cooking, and a mysterious milestone to wrap it all up.
| Milestone | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Timberwolf | Kill 50 hostiles while in the Minotaur | Pre-packaged Neutron Cannon Unit, Powerful Neutron Cannon Upgrade x2, P-Field Compressor Plans |
| Bleeding Foam | Earn 6,000 Nanites | Multi-Tool Inventory Slot x5, Projectile Ammunition x2,500 |
| Iron Giants | Destroy 4 Sentinel Walkers | Salvaged Glass x5, Carrier AI Fragment |
| Spare Ribs | Prepare fiendish meat | The Worst Stew x3 |
| Drop Zone Five | Reach the Final Drop Zone | Quicksilver x505 |
| Infestation Omega | Reach the infestation site | Memory Fragment, Lubricant, Living Slime x99 |
| Encrypted | TBD | TBD |
Most objectives in this phase are quite easy except for the final one. Since you need to complete almost every other milestone, it’ll take a while to be discovered. So, keep an eye out for this guide, as we’ll update it once we unlock the final milestone. Lastly, here are the rewards you’ll get after you complete each phase:
- Phase 1
- Swarmsong Poster Plans, Broodmother Poster Plans, Bug Hunter Poster Plans.
- Phase 2
- Bughunter Trophy Base Parts
- Phase 3
- Chitin Spurs Customization, Chitin Gauntlets Customization
- Phase 4
- Chitin Mandibles Customization, Chitin Exoskeleton Customization
- Phase 5
- Title ‘Broodling,’ Liquidator Decal Plans, Liquidator Banner Customization
- Completing all Phases
- Chitin Flight Pack Customization
Once you finish all the Liquidators Expedition milestones in No Man’s Sky, you can take the rewards to your original save and use them while you explore the new planets. Also, remember these expeditions last six weeks, so there’s no need to rush them. Take your time and do your part as the Liquidator you are.
