The Computronic Cerebrum quest in The Outer Worlds 2 challenges players by requiring navigation through the Archive and overcoming Protectorate forces.
Quest Initiation and Objectives
Players begin this challenging quest by obtaining the Rift Anomaly Modulator from Praetor. This device is crucial for crossing broken bridges to reach the Archive building. As players progress, they'll encounter numerous Protectorate guards, requiring strategic combat or recruitment of additional help.
Once across the bridge, players encounter Assessor Torbert Ostergard, who provides the essential item Calcaduceus if his safety is assured. However, after his demise, players can retrieve it from his possession to gain Archive access.
Thermal Transfer and Data Brick Extraction
Inside the Archive, players must restore the failing supercomputer's systems. This involves navigating the Cloister Underlands to the Thermal Transfer center, confronting foes such as Crabbles, and repairing infrastructure using the Water Release Valve System Fuse.
Subsequent tasks include recalibrating power settings with the Calcaduceus in Cold Storage, triggering the Fire Suppression System, and executing a Data Brick Extraction. These tasks are crucial for sending data to the Archive's supercomputer.
Final Challenges and Decision
In the latter stages, players must restart the Punching Processing Rail System by skillfully avoiding laser defenses to reach the reactor. Here, they perform maintenance using an Archive Reactor Fuse before disabling surrounding security systems.
Ultimately, players face a moral decision involving the Archive's computer personalities. The quest concludes with solving a puzzle that decides the fate of these personalities, enabling progression to the next planet.
