Mass Effect 3: Cerberus Abductions - N7 quests walkthrough Mass Effect 3 guide, walkthrough

Last update: 29 October 2022

This Mass Effect 3 game guide page offers a walkthrough of the N7 side quest - Cerberus Abductions. This walkthrough explains how to deal with the abductions on Benning, how to rescue civilians, how to get rid of Cerberus troops and what loot you can get.

Received from: Specialist Traynor [Normandy SR-2: Combat Information Center]

Unlocked by: You will be able to approach this mission after completing Priority: Sur'Kesh.

You should be informed of the possibility to begin this mission by Specialist Traynor after you approach her on board [Normandy SR-2: Combat Information Center]. The Normandy crew member will tell you that it would be good to examine the case of the supposed Cerberus attacks on the civilians on Planet Benning.

To begin this mission, open the galaxy map and fly to the Arcturus Stream. After getting there (Arcturus system), fly to the neighbouring system of Euler. Approach planet Benning and land on it.

Listen to the message from Admiral Hackett and start exploring [Benning: Cerberus Abductions]. Your first objective is saving the civilians from the upper streets, so head right (you don't need to hurry). I'd suggest going through the buildings, as you can become an easy target if you stay out in the open.

After reaching the battle zone, place your team behind covers and start attacking. Remember the place where tie first enemies appear, as reinforcements will also appear in the same area. Don't forget about destroying the turret and quickly eliminating the enemy engineers so that they cannot place any more turrets. You need to keep fighting until you defeat all the Cerberus forces in the area [225 EXP].

Restock on ammo (there's at least one weapon depot in the area) and head towards the group marked by the game. You will only meet a couple enemies where the civilians are, so you don't need to worry too much. After the battle, approach one of the civilians and inform him about the possibility to run onto the shuttle [75 EXP].

The main part of the battle will now begin, so be sure to choose good covers for your team. Your companions should monitor the main square, though you must be ready to eliminate enemies who will come from the previously secured upper streets. It's important that they don't surprise you, as otherwise you might die easily. Just like before, eliminate the Engineers first and don't let them place turrets. Keep fighting until you eliminate all of the enemies [375 EXP].

Only now should you use the free moment to examine the whole map. The most important finding should be the Dog Tag found on the ground where the first battle took place (upper streets), as it's connected with the side mission Benning: Evidence.

Apart from that you can also find two PDAs, spare parts [2500 credits] [2500 credits] [2500 credits] [2500 credits], two Med Stations [50 EXP] and a computer. After finishing everything, return onto the shuttle once on Normandy listen to the conversation with Admiral Hackett which will end this mission.

Prizes for completing the mission:

1. [10000 credits]