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Outer Worlds 2

The Case of the Mystery Rations Walkthrough

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Mystery Rations

The Case of the Mystery Rations is a Cloister side quest in the Outer Worlds 2. Read on for a full walkthrough of the quest, including info on how to unlock the quest and its rewards.

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- Confessions of a Sub-Finagler

How to Unlock The Case of the Mystery Rations

Speak to Huguenard in Winter's Grasp

Huguenard Map Location

During the A Complication with the Computronic Cerebrum main quest, when you reach Winter's Grasp, talk to Field Manager Huguenard. Accept his quest Fusing Fractured Forces, then exhaust his dialogue or ask him if he has any other tasks for you. He will proceed to tell you to find out what the Sub Rosa Finagler at the port nearby is up to, which starts the quest The Case of the Mystery Rations.

Alternative Ways to Unlock Quest

Ways to Unlock Mystery Rations
Directly Confront Sub-Finagler Peoria Head directly to the Port Authority tower and directly talk to Sub-Finagler Peoria without speaking to Huguenard.
Examine the Crate of Crabble Cake Rations Examine the crate of crabble cake rations next to the tower without talking to Huguenard to trigger the quest and gain Info Required.

The Case of the Mystery Rations Walkthrough

Side Quest Objectives
1 Find the Sub Rosa Finagler
2 Confront Sub-Finagler Peoria Quebecker
3 Report to Field Manager Huguenard

Click on a step to jump to its section in the walkthrough!

Find the Sub Rosa Finagler

Step-by-step Walkthrough
1

Head to the Port Authority building, which is the tower at the Landing Pad near Winter's Grasp.
2

(Optional)
Go behind the tower and examine the crate of Crabble cake rations. If you pass the check, you will gain evidence of the dealings of the Sub Rosa Finagler.

Note: You can directly examine the crate to trigger the quest without first talking to Huguenard in Winter's Grasp.
3

Enter the tower and ride the lift. At the upper floor, you will find Sub-Finagler Peoria Quebecker.

Note: You can also unlock the quest by talking directly to Sub-Finagler Peoria and skipping the conversation with Huguenard and the examination of the crate of rations.

Confront Sub-Finagler Peoria Quebecker

Make Peoria Confess

Talk to Sub-Finagler Peoria and make her confess about her dealings. Choose any of the dialogue sequences where you meet the requirements to make her spill.

Dialogue Sequence to Make Peoria Confess
Bribe 1. I have proof that a crate of of crabble rations that made people ill shipped through here. (Requires examining crate of crabble cake rations)

2. It's not you I'm after. I just want the truth and I'm willing to pay. (500 Bits Required)
Professor BackgroundProfessor Background
1. Hm. Wasn't actually suspicious until you said that.

2. A-ha! You used a double negative just then. Ergo, you do need to tell me something. (Professor Background Required)
1. I have proof that a crate of of crabble rations that made people ill shipped through here. (Requires examining crate of crabble cake rations)

2. So you won't mind if I tell those sick Protectorate troopers you're here then. (Speech 11 Required)

Report to Field Manager Huguenard

Step-by-step Walkthrough
1

After revealing her transaction with the Protectorate, she will hand over an audio recording of her confession to you, which starts the quest Confessions of a Sub-Finagler.
2

Return to Winter's Grasp and report to Huguenard about what you've found out regarding the Sub Rosa Finagler. He'll be pleased with your findings and reward you, thus completing the quest.
3

Alternatively, you can lie to Huguenard and tell him to arrest Peoria. Doing this will also complete the quest and receive the same reward, but your reputation with Sub Rosa will decrease by 5.

The Case of the Mystery Rations Choices

Lie or Tell the Truth to Huguenard

The only difference on whether or not you tell the truth to Huguenard is that your reputation with Sub Rosa will decrease by 5.

The Case of the Mystery Rations Rewards

Quest Completion Rewards
・2430 XP
・650 Bits
Faction Reputation +1 Rep for Auntie's Choice

The Case of the Mystery Rations Info

The Case of Mystery Rations Info
Type Side Quest
Location Winter's Grasp, Cloister
Quest Giver Associate Field Manager Huguenard, Sub-Finagler Peoria Quebecker
How to Start
Speak to Huguenard in Winter's Grasp, confront Sub-Finagler Peoria, or examine the crate of imitation crabble meat next to Peoria's tower to start the quest.

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A Noble History Escape From Placid Waters
Undisputed Claim
Forbidden Secrets of the Undisputed Claim -
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