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Taking Independence Walkthrough
Taking Independence is a Minutemen Faction Quest in Fallout 4 (FO4). Read on for a full Taking Independence walkthrough and learn Taking Independence location and rewards.
| Previous Quest | Next Quest |
|---|---|
| Sanctuary | Old Guns |
Taking Independence Quest Summary
| Taking Independence Overview | |
|---|---|
| "Take over the Castle with Preston Garvey and the Minutemen by killing all the Mirelurks and their Queen." | |
| Faction | The Minutemen |
| Quest Giver | Preston Garvey |
| Quest ID | 0003A457 |
| Rewards | ・ XP: 403 ・ The Castle ・ Radio Freedom |
| Bosses | ・ Mirelurk Queen |
Taking Independence Walkthrough
Taking Independence Objectives
- Meet the Minutemen near the Castle
- Defeat the Mirelurks
- Destroy the Egg Clutches
- Defeat the Mirelurk Queen
- Build a Large Generator
- Connect the Generator to the Radio Transmitter
- Talk to Preston Garvey
Meet the Minutemen near the Castle
Upon receiving the quest, head to the Castle to meet Preston Garvey along with a couple of Minutemen. You can find it east of the Commonwealth, near Diamond City.
Defeat the Mirelurks
Once you've reached the Castle, you'll be ambushed by Mirelurks. The best way to defeat them is to use ranged weapons and explosives, as they can deal significant damage when fought in melee combat.
Destroy the Egg Clutches
After defeating all the Mirelurks, you need to destroy the eggs from their nests. You can find them at the base of the Castle and also on top of the bastions.
Defeat the Mirelurk Queen
While destroying the eggs, the Mirelurk Queen will eventually attack you. The Mirelurk Queen moves very slowly, so using ranged weapons will be effective. Just make sure to stock up on ammo before facing her.
Use the Bastions to Attack the Mirelurk Queen From Above
You can also use the bastions to your advantage to attack her from above. Once she reaches the top, lure her back down, as she can spit on you and deal damage if given a height advantage.
Build a Large Generator
Once defeated, you'll gain access to the Castle's workshop. Use it to build a large generator next to the radio tower.
Connect the Generator to the Radio Transmitter
Without exiting the Workshop interface, hover over to the newly built generator and connect it to the Radio Tower. This will activate the tower and fully unlock Radio Freedom.
Talk to Preston Garvey
After activating the Radio Tower, end the quest by talking to Preston Garvey.
| Previous Quest | Next Quest |
|---|---|
| Sanctuary | Old Guns |
Taking Independence Location
Where to Start Taking Independence
| Map View |  Sanctuary Note: If you've assigned Preston Garvey to a different Settlement, head to that settlement instead. |
|---|---|
| Quest Giver |  Preston Garvey |
Fallout 4 Related Guides
List of All Factions
| All Joinable Factions | |
|---|---|
| Minutemen | Brotherhood of Steel |
| The Railroad | The Institute |
Full Minutemen Questline
| The Minutemen Quests | |
|---|---|
| 1 | When Freedom Calls |
| 2 | Sanctuary |
| 3 | Taking Independence |
| 4 | Old Guns |
| 5 | Inside Job |
| 6 | Form Ranks |
| 7 | Defend the Castle |
| 8 | The Nuclear Option |
| 9 | With Our Powers Combined |
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