Find the artifact (Cordon)

 is a storyline task that is assigned in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha standalone mod.

"Trader: there is a Whirligig anomaly field close by. There is an artifact in its center. Get it."

- Detailed task information

Overview

 * A very straightforward tutorial-type retrieval mission that introduces the player to several resources and navigational procedures:
 * 1) Find the artifact
 * 2) Bring the artifact to Sidorovich

Find the artifact

 * The target location is visible in the player's mini-map, to reach it:
 * Head out the bunker and into the Rookie Village. Turn left and run toward the swamp area, just north of the village.
 * Avoiding the various Vortex and Whirligig anomalies, proceed onto the middle "island" area and pick up the Thorn artifact (it is VERY hard to see)

Bring the artifact to Sidorovich

 * Run back down to Sidorovich and hand over the artifact. He will award the player with 350 Ru.