Choosing Between Milverstreet and Kaur: A Guide to Optimal Quest Rewards in The Outer Worlds 2

Upon reaching Fairfield in The Outer Worlds 2, players are confronted with a significant decision: whether to align with Officer Kaur or Minister Milverstreet. Both characters, representing Auntie's Choice, vie for control over Paradise Island, presenting distinct questlines and rewards. This guide explores the advantages and disadvantages of each path, providing insights into optimizing gameplay by carefully considering the outcomes of these pivotal choices. From unique gear to monetary gains, understanding these options is crucial for players navigating the complex corporate landscape of the game.

Choosing to support Officer Kaur involves a more confrontational approach to gaining control of the northern part of the island. Her initial quest, "Above and Beyond Repair," directs players to sabotage the Protectorate's Euphoria Coast Automech Repair Centre. An optional but recommended detour to the Ministry of Accuracy allows for an easier infiltration and introduces Inez, a potential future companion. Inside the repair center, players engage in "An Aegis Against the Miasma," acquiring the Gas-Energy Deflection Apparatus, a device essential for traversing Zyranium-infected zones. While repairing the center for the Protectorate yields 1,000 bits, it foregoes Kaur's unique rewards. Sabotaging the center, however, grants Kaur's Cuirass (heavy armor), a Designator Triple-Barrel Shotgun, and +3 reputation with Auntie's Choice. Following this, a quest to disable Skycutter A102 involves intense combat against Raptidons, culminating in rewards including Kaur's Corroder (a bio-mass pistol), 900 bits, and another +3 reputation with Auntie's Choice. Interestingly, players can acquire the shotgun and pistol by pickpocketing Kaur's key, even without siding with her, making Kaur's Cuirass the only truly exclusive reward from her questline.

Conversely, siding with Minister Milverstreet generally offers more substantial financial rewards and a less direct, more stealth-oriented entry into the Vox Relay. His initial task, "A Refreshing Bit of News," mirrors an optional segment of Kaur's quest, sending players to the Ministry of Accuracy for information. Successfully completing this rewards players with Milverstreet's Topmost Coat, 300 bits, and +3 reputation with Auntie's Choice. The subsequent quest involves persuading or forcing Westport to defect from Protectorate rule. Players can either assist the citizens, a time-consuming endeavor, or sabotage the town, compelling its inhabitants to leave. A notable alternative arises if players help the town: Vigilant Hogarth may offer access to the Vox Relay and a powerful Emergency Stop repeater. However, this could mean missing out on Milverstreet's rewards for the town-sabotage quest, which include his Limited Production Gentleperson's Oxonian (top hat), 2,385 bits, and an additional +3 reputation with Auntie's Choice. After these tasks, Milverstreet provides a pass to peacefully enter the Vox Relay via Vigilant Hogarth. Similar to Kaur, Milverstreet's top hat can be obtained by pickpocketing his key and accessing his safe, regardless of quest choices.

Considering the overall benefits, aligning with Minister Milverstreet proves to be the more financially advantageous route within Auntie's Choice. His quests demand less combat and yield a higher monetary return. Even if players opt for Milverstreet, they retain the ability to assist the Protectorate in repairing the automech repair center, earning an additional 1,000 bits and the Zyranium shield without committing to Kaur's faction. The main trade-off with Milverstreet's second quest is the potential conflict with Vigilant Hogarth's mission to save Westport. However, a strategic approach might involve completing Milverstreet's initial quest for its unique coat and reputation, then assisting Hogarth to save Westport for the unique repeater, and finally, if possible, sabotaging the town for Milverstreet's substantial bit reward. This multi-layered approach allows players to maximize their gains and influence in the complex political landscape of The Outer Worlds 2.