The Expanse: A Telltale Series serves as a prequel to the sci-fi show "The Expanse" on Amazon Prime. It introduces a fresh cast of characters and incorporates events that are interconnected to the TV series, yet it functions as a standalone game. Players do not require any previous knowledge of the books or the series. In comparison to other works by Telltale, "The Expanse" is a more substantial game. Notably, players can gather salvage and data logs as a means of earning trophies. For a seamless and efficient gameplay experience, this guide provides assistance in locating all the salvage in Episode One of The Expanse, ensuring players do not find themselves aimlessly drifting in space.
Locating the Salvage in Telltale's The Expanse
Quantum Processor
Exploring the Artemis and gearing up, Camina and her crew finally reach the wreckage of the Urshanabi, eager to secure their most significant haul yet. However, their excitement turns to horror as they come face to face with the gruesome sight of the severed heads of the UNN crew. It becomes evident that pirates had viciously attacked them in search of a specific prize. Now, it falls upon Camina to brave the wreckage and scavenge whatever salvage remains.Follow the yellow marker to leave the room with decapitated heads.
Collect the Quantum Processor next to the Engine Room signs.
Fabricator
Continue down the path by following the yellow marker.
Camina can use Zero G to navigate over the wreckage.
Press R2 or RT so Camina lands near the panel.
Interact with the panel using Square on PlayStation or X on Xbox.
Camina will use her blow torch to obtain the Fabricator.
Water Recycler
Float directly across to the opening marked 46.
Collect the Water Recycler on the floor near the opening.
Ceiling Panel Salvage
Follow the yellow marker, and scan the officer’s door to trigger a cutscene for The Expanse's story.
Take a right into the crew’s quarters.
Walk up to the bloodied wall and interact with the panel on the ceiling.
Use the blowtorch to obtain the salvage from the ceiling panel.
Fuel Barrel
Exit the crew's quarters and proceed through the room directly across from the second quarter. Proceed past the Air Filter and the flashing red beacon, utilizing Zero G to navigate across to the substantial red Fuel Barrel hovering amidst the debris.
Scan it to salvage The Fuel.
Laser Crystal
Float over to the flashing blue beacon.
Continue through the corridor until Camina arrives at the open area with the wreckage.
Fly up to the flashing Red Beacon at the top of the wreckage.
Camina will arrive at a panel.
Select Smash to obtain the Laser Crystal.
Machine Salvage
Fly toward the location in the image above -- the floating debris on the left.
Press R2 or RT to plant Camina’s feet into the debris.
Jump off the debris and float to the next with the Machine salvage to collect it.
Cigars
After collecting the Machine Salvage, fly to the opening with the flashing yellow beacon.
Use the yellow markers to find the room with the dead officers.
Camina needs to sever the arm of a high-ranking officer in order to obtain the officer's identification panel and gain entry to their ward.
The officer in question can be located floating above the shattered glass on the damaged ceiling, in close proximity to the window and the plantation.
Follow the yellow marker to access the officer’s ward.
Head into the officer’s quarters on the right and interact with the drawer.
Gravity will pull the cigar out of the drawer and get stuck on the ceiling.
Walk up the bloody wall and collect the cigars.
That's all the salvage found in Telltale's The Expanse Episode One. When the credits roll, the Urshanabi Hoarder trophy/achievement will unlock.
Telltale's The Expanse is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.