The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds

Worst Contact

Conquer the political landscape of Monarch in The Outer Worlds 'Worst Contact' quest. This walkthrough guides your choices in a three-faction conflict.

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Worst Contact Walkthrough

The 'Worst Contact' quest is a critical main story mission that takes you to the planet Monarch, where you'll face difficult choices and uncover a conspiracy. This guide will help you navigate the treacherous political landscape and make decisions that will shape the future of Halcyon.

To begin 'Worst Contact,' you'll need to have progressed through the main story and be tasked with investigating the conflict between the Marauders and the Board on Monarch. You'll be directed to speak with various individuals and factions to gather information about the escalating tensions.

Your primary objective is to understand the root cause of the conflict and determine who is truly responsible. This will involve traveling to different settlements and bases on Monarch, such as Stellar Bay and the Marauder camps. You'll need to engage in dialogue with leaders like Anya, Graham, and potentially others who have insights into the situation.

As you gather information, you'll uncover evidence that suggests the conflict is not a simple territorial dispute. It becomes apparent that certain individuals or groups are manipulating events for their own gain. You might find evidence of sabotage, false flag operations, or propaganda campas desed to incite violence.

A sificant part of this quest involves making alliances. You'll need to decide whether to side with the Marauders, the Board, or attempt to forge a path of neutrality. Each choice will have consequences, affecting your reputation with these factions and opening or closing off certain questlines and opportunities.

You will likely need to undertake missions for the factions you choose to al with. These missions might involve combat, infiltration, or diplomacy. For example, you might be asked to disrupt Board operations, assist the Marauders in securing resources, or mediate between warring parties. Pay close attention to the details of each mission and the information provided by your allies.

The culmination of 'Worst Contact' will involve a major decision that will sificantly impact the balance of power on Monarch. Your choices throughout the quest will determine the fate of the planet and its inhabitants. The rewards include sificant experience points, Bit, and the satisfaction of having influenced the course of the game's narrative.

Objective Location Key Characters
Investigate the Monarch Conflict Monarch (various locations) Anya, Graham, Board Officials
Gather Information Stellar Bay, Marauder Camps Faction Leaders
Make Faction Alliances Monarch Faction Leaders
Undertake Faction Missions Monarch N/A
Make a Major Decision Monarch N/A