Navigating the complex dilemmas of New Atlantis is a core part of the Starfield experience, particularly when exploring the subterranean district known as The Well. During the Alternating Currents side quest, players are tasking with investigating a massive power drain that ultimately leads to a set of stolen GalBank data files. At the climax of this investigation, you must decide whether to hand over the crucial evidence to Louisa Reyez or Zoe Kaminski.

Understanding the Alternating Currents Quest Line

Before reaching the final decision point, players must complete the prerequisite mission Tapping the Grid to unlock Alternating Currents. Working alongside MAST technician Louisa Reyez, your investigation leads directly to the Trade Authority, where representative Zoe Kaminski joins the search. Together, you trace the power anomalies to an apartment inside Athena Tower, where downloading evidence reveals a scheme to siphon funds from GalBank.

What Happens If You Give Evidence to Louisa Reyez

Handing the downloaded files over to Louisa represents the moral and duty-bound choice in this storyline. Louisa expresses deep gratitude for your honesty, noting that your assistance will help protect the residents of The Well from ongoing power grid instability. Choosing Louisa allows her to bring the evidence to local authorities while keeping a watchful eye on the Trade Authority's questionable operations.

What Happens If You Give Evidence to Zoe Kaminski

Siding with Zoe Kaminski puts the evidence straight into the hands of the Trade Authority. Zoe is thrilled to receive the data, using it to shield her organization from public scrutiny while passing along minimal details to city investigators. Though Louisa feels betrayed by this decision, Zoe remains a fully functional vendor and continues business as usual without penalizing the player.

Rewards and Long-Term Consequences

From a practical gameplay perspective, your decision produces identical material rewards regardless of who you choose. Both characters will grant you 2,000 credits and 75 XP upon completing the mission. There are no lasting negative impacts on vendor access, major storylines, or companion relationships, making the choice purely a matter of personal roleplay preference.