Mass Effect 2: Awakening - Prologue walkthrough Mass Effect 2 guide, walkthrough

Received from: automatically after reaching a new section of the station [Lazarus research station]

Description: You may proceed forward right away, because you'll have a chance to talk to Jacob and Miranda after the debriefing. Notice an ammo locker along the way (first screenshot). You'll be allowed to use the lockers same as this one throughout the course of the game to change current equipment. Use the nearby stairs and eventually you'll trigger a cut-scene. You'll now have a chance to talk to the Illusive Man who is the leader of the Cerberus organization. Notice that you can ask him several questions (about the organization, kidnappings and receiving help from the Alliance).

After you've ended the conversation you'll be returned to the room with Jacob and Miranda. Talk to each of these characters to earn their initial trust and to score new paragon/renegade points. In order to finish this short quest you'll have to click on a nearby door (second screenshot).