Mass Effect 3 Benning: Evidence Side Mission Guide and Completion Tips
Benning: Evidence is a Mass Effect 3 side mission that tasks you with tracking down proof related to a missing man on Benning—and then delivering that evidence to the person who needs it. It’s tightly timed in the Citadel timeline, so planning ahead matters if you want it completed before the story moves on.
Key takeaways
- This side mission can’t be finished after “Priority: Tuchanka” starts, so submit it beforehand.
- To meet Dominic Osoba, you must complete “Priority: Palaven,” then head to the Citadel Embassies.
- To locate the mission item, you need to begin “N7: Cerberus Abductions,” then explore Arcturus Stream, Euler, and Benning areas.
- The evidence itself is found in a sunny patch in the plaza area, near a central column.
- If you missed the Dog Tags during “N7: Cerberus Abductions,” you can buy “Information on Bilal Osoba” for 1,000 credits at Spectre Requisitions.
- After you return to Dominic Osoba with the evidence, he reacts with grief while thanking you for your help.
Checklists
Welcome to the Benning: Evidence side mission page of a Mass Effect 3 wiki guide and walkthrough. It’s designed to help you locate every item tied to this task, handle each combat section safely, and make the choices that fit your playthrough.
Important warning: This side mission cannot be completed after “Priority: Tuchanka.” Make sure you hand it in before that point.
If you’re looking for a specific section, the page provides quick-jump links to the mission stats, meeting Dominic Osoba, finding the evidence (including what to do if you missed it), and delivering the evidence.
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Mission Stats
Video Guide
Mission Rewards
- Mission Experience: 90 XP
- Reputation: +5
Meet Dominic Osoba
- Prerequisite: Complete “Priority: Palaven”
- Location: Serpent Nebula – Widow – Citadel – Citadel Embassies
Once you complete “Priority: Palaven,” you’ll gain access to all areas of the Citadel, and previously available spaces get updated as well. Head back to the Citadel Embassies, then look left to find an ambassador engaged in an intense phone call.
After he’s finished, speak with him. He explains that his son, Bilal, is missing on Benning. His squadmates who were stationed in Purgatory’s entrance hallway were present, but they won’t share what happened. Even when you raise the topic with Dominic, it doesn’t seem to count as strong enough proof. That’s why Shepard must investigate further.
Find the Evidence
- Prerequisite: Begin “N7: Cerberus Abductions”
- Location: Arcturus Stream – Euler – Benning
After completing “Priority: Sur’Kesh,” and then either “Attican Traverse: Krogan Team” or “Tuchanka: Turian Platoon,” you unlock an N7 side mission from Specialist Traynor titled “N7: Cerberus Abductions.” This is where you’ll track down the item required for the Benning: Evidence mission.
When you arrive, move toward the first objective to Secure the Upper Streets. You’ll have to fight multiple Cerberus soldiers in a chaotic plaza-like area. Once the enemies are cleared, you’ll be prompted to assist two civilians—but don’t do it right away. The item you need is close by.
Look in the middle of the plaza for a central column. Next to it on the ground is a stripe of orange sunlight. In that lit patch, you’ll find Dog Tags. Pick them up, then continue through and finish the rest of the level.
If you somehow missed the Dog Tags from “N7: Cerberus Abductions,” you can still resolve the requirement back on the Citadel. Go to Spectre Requisitions and purchase “Information on Bilal Osoba” for 1,000 credits. That purchase also satisfies the quest’s evidence requirement.
Deliver the Evidence
Return to Dominic Osoba at the Citadel Embassies and talk to him again. Hand over the evidence you gathered, and he’ll react to the news with sadness over his son’s death, while also expressing gratitude for your efforts.
If you want more Mass Effect 3 help, the page suggests checking out additional guides and collections, including changes for the Legendary Edition, how-to guides, key choices and consequences, romance guidance, the broader walkthrough, and a list of side missions.
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