The Outer Worlds 2 - The Invocation of Inconclusive Innocence Walkthrough

In The Outer Worlds 2, The Invocation of Inconclusive Innocence task places you in a delicate political position. You are a commander tasked by Abbot Newell to defend the Order's reputation against accusations of ceasefire violations. The quest tests your diplomacy and problem-solving skills in a faction-driven environment.

You start this quest automatically after a conversation with Abbot Newell during the main quest On the Trail of the Traitor. The Abbot asks you to carry a message to Outpost Opportunity and convince the commanding officer that the Order was not involved in an attack there.

The Invocation of Inconclusive Innocence: Objectives

• Take the Abbot's message to Outpost Opportunity: Find the highest-ranking officer at Outpost Opportunity and convey the Abbot's message.

Scene

"Abbot Newell has asked you to convince Auntie's Choice that the Order did not violate the ceasefire by attacking Outpost Opportunity."

The Invocation of Inconclusive Innocence: Location

The Invocation of Inconclusive Innocence takes place at Outpost Opportunity, i northern part of Golden Ridge.

The Invocation of Inconclusive Innocence: Step-by-step guide

Travel to the northern part of Golden Ridge to find Outpost Opportunity. Look for the tents where Scrutinization Officer Durban is stationed.

Speak with Officer Durban and tell him you are sent by the Order with a writ. He will be doubtful and either ask for a bribe of 2,500 bits or require you to solve one of three problems before he agrees to inform his superiors.

We bribed Officer Durban because it’s much faster. P.S. — bribing him and then pickpocketing him afterward has reliably worked as a workaround.

Return to Abbot Newell at Matriarch’s Mercy to inform him that you have smoothed things over with Auntie’s Choice. This completes the quest.

The Invocation of Inconclusive Innocence: Tips

• Before paying the 2,500-bit bribe to Scrutinization Officer Durban, save your game to avoid a bug where he may not acknowledge the payment. Reloading the save or area usually fixes it.
• After bribing Durban, use Pickpocket to retrieve your bits without losing currency—just don't get caught.
• Even if you bribe him, consider completing related side quests like the Mantisaur succession, murder investigation, or helping the medic for extra XP, loot, and story depth.