Scout the northern wastes



Scout the northern wastes is an unmarked quest in Fallout, given by High Elder John Maxson of the Brotherhood of Steel.

Detailed walkthrough
Before receiving this quest, you must have explored the Hub and talked with the locals about the missing caravans. However, you don't need to complete any of the quests. You must also have spoken with Cabbot after being initiated. Then you can finally speak to Maxson and receive the quest.

Initial reports from scouts, as well as the location of the mutant body that Vree recovered, indicates that there's a massive source of super mutants brewing in the northern wasteland. The Elders of the Brotherhood of Steel want the Vault Dweller to verify the rumors.

To complete the quest, the Vault Dweller needs to head northwest of the bunker on the world map. After a few days of travel, the military base will show up. Entering the location is considered scouting.

When the existence of the base is revealed to High Elder Maxson, he convenes with the remaining Elders and the Vault Dweller may attempt to convince the Elders that he requires Brotherhood assistance in storming the base or Cathedral.

Supply
Once Maxson gives the quest, the Vault Dweller needs to ask for an additional weapon. He will then redirect them to Mathia, who will allow the Vault Dweller one of the following:
 * A DKS-501 sniper rifle
 * A Rockwell BigBazooka
 * A Ripper vibroblade
 * A Big Frigger power fist
 * A Wattz 1000 laser pistol

Note
A Vault Dweller with an Intelligence of one is nearly unable to get this quest. A minimum Intelligence of two requires the use of Mentats.

Reward

 * 1500 XP

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