The Big Score

Lore & Background

The conflict highlights the broader themes of corporate exploitation in the Halcyon System. Whether the power is returned to the Mayor or seized by the Deserters determines the political landscape of Edgewater. This storyline serves as a microcosm for the Stranger's influence on the colony, showing how financial decisions can alter the fate of an entire community under the shadow of the Board.

In Their Own Story

The neon lights of Edgewater flickered against the dusty horizon. Hiram Blandings leaned over his desk, the weight of the town's ledger pressing down on him like a physical burden. He looked up at the Stranger, eyes desperate yet hopeful. 'We need that money back,' he whispered, tapping a stack of debt notices. 'Without it, we're just another ghost town in the void.' The choice hung heavy in the recycled air.

Reader's Guide

Begin by speaking with Mayor Hiram Blandings to understand the town's financial plight. You will investigate where the funds went and uncover the Union's involvement. You can choose to support the Mayor, securing the money for Edgewater's future, or side with the Union of Independent Mining Guilds to ensure worker rights are prioritized over municipal debt. Supporting the Mayor stabilizes the town but may alienate the miners. Siding with the Union empowers the workers but leaves the town in a precarious financial state. Your choice permanently alters Edgewater's ending and reputation.

Did You Know?

• The financial crisis in Edgewater mirrors real-world economic struggles faced by isolated communities.
• Your decision here affects which faction controls the local cannery operations.
• Some players mistakenly nickname this questline 'The Big Score', but that name is not used for any quest in The Outer Worlds; the actual quest involving Edgewater's financial crisis is called 'The Commuter' or part of th
• Reed Tobson is one of the few mayors in Halcyon who actively seeks player intervention for survival.