
A Noble History is a Praetor side quest in the Outer Worlds 2. Read on for a full walkthrough of the quest, including info on how to unlock the quest, the answers to the armory terminal questions, and the quest's rewards.
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To start A Noble History, read the Notice: Passcode System Change message in the armory terminal in Central Control in Praetor. You can do this quest during Aza's Stabbing at Shadows or Tristan's Listening for a Clue as they both will require you to go to Central Control.
| Side Quest Objectives | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Search Central Control for Clues |
| 2 | Answer the Armory Terminal Exam Questions |
| 3 | Access the Central Control Armory |
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Once you've read the notice, search Central Control for the 5 objects that have clues about the Knowledge Evaluation to get all the answers for the armory terminal questions.
| # | Test Clues |
|---|---|
| 1 | Classified History of the Protectorate Book |
| 2 | Communications Terminal Notice |
| 3 | Map of Arcadia |
| 4 | Sentinel Correspondence |
| 5 | Copy of the Previous Test |
| # | Walkthrough |
|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() When you reach Central Control, head to the small building to your left in the courtyard. |
| 2 | ![]() Upon entering through the door, you will find a desk in the very first room. |
| 3 | ![]() Examine the red book on the desk to discover the clue about the Protectorate's classified history. |
| # | Walkthrough |
|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() Exit the first building and enter the opposite jail building to the right with a sun symbol above its entrance. |
| 2 | ![]() Examine the terminal inside and read Internal Memorandum - Department of Belief. |
| # | Walkthrough |
|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() Once you are inside the main building of Central Control, proceed to forward then enter the library. |
| 2 | ![]() Approach the map of Arcadia on the wall to get the next clue. |
| # | Walkthrough |
|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() Exit the library, then go back to the main hall near the entrance. Head towards the southeast hall and enter the door to the left. |
| 2 | Examine the datapad on the podium inside the lecture room. |
| # | Walkthrough |
|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() Go down to the lower floor of the main building and enter the west living quarters. |
| 2 | Examine the datapad on a desk between two bunk beds. |
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| No. | Question and Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Question: What was the age of Sovereign Reuben Varick on the day of his passing? Answer: 115 Years Old |
| 2 |
Question: WIn what ways were the original Articles of Conferederation flawed? Answer: They naively allowed subjects too much autonomy. Citizens need rules to thrive. |
| 3 |
Question: What security measure present on the Flagship of the Sovereign prevents unauthorized deck access? Answer: Users must present a deck-specific set of credentials to access any deck of the ship. |
| 4 |
Question: Who's in charge of the Protectorate's religious development? Answer: The Department of Belief |
| 5 |
Question: By what criteria does the Protectorate Acumen Test truly place subjects? Answer: By Matriarch-ordained principles, built upon by the Consul's able hand. |
Once you have all the test clues, head to the armory's location. Use the terminal and answer all the Protectorate evaluation questions correctly with the information you got to unlock the Central Control Armory.

After passing the evaluation, the armory will unlock, completing the quest. Enter and grab all the items inside.
| Quest Completion Rewards | |
|---|---|
|
・6210 XP ・Shock Rifle ・Railgunner Monocle ・Railgunner Cloak ・Rocket Pistol ・Trooper Steel Helmet MK IV ・Trooper Plate Carrier MK IV ・Shock Rod x2 ・Shock Grenade x3 ・Mini Rockets x3 ・Compact Rounds ・Long Rounds ・Heavy Rounds ・Crude Biomass ・Cloth ・Scrap Metal ・Black Powder ・Foil |
| A Noble History Info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Side Quest | ||||
| Location | Central Control, Praetor | ||||
| How to Start | |||||
| Find one of the 5 objects with clues about Protectorate history around Central Control. | |||||

| Quest Guides by Location | ||
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Island | Golden Ridge | Free Market Station |
| Praetor | Cloister | Undisputed Claim |
A Noble History Walkthrough



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