Fallout 4 Echoes of the Past Quest Walkthrough

In the latest update for Fallout 4, Bethesda has introduced an exciting new questline called Echoes of the Past. Players who have been eagerly awaiting more Enclave-related content in Fallout 4 will finally have their desires fulfilled. Throughout this quest, you will face Enclave soldiers equipped with deadly advanced weaponry and an opportunity to get the faction's highly coveted weapons and armor sets. This guide will walk you through the steps to complete the Echoes of the Past quest.

Fallout 4 Echoes of the Past Quest Guide

To start the Echoes of the Past quest, you must have an existing character in Fallout 4 that has reached a reasonably high level. Once the update has been installed, the quest will automatically appear in your quest log.

However, for those embarking on a new playthrough, progress through the main storyline will be necessary until the quest becomes available.

The first objective prompts you to investigate the last known location of a missing caravan. Follow the quest marker to the northeast corner of the Commonwealth map, where you'll discover a gruesome trail of blood spatter leading to an Enclave encampment.

Prepare for an intense battle against a contingent of Enclave soldiers, including one equipped with the devastating Napalmer weaponry that launches searing projectiles.

Access the Enclave Terminal

After defeating the Enclave soldiers guarding the encampment, locate and access the terminal within their base. This terminal will unveil the Enclave's plans and objectives within the Commonwealth.

The terminal data reveals that the faction is actively tracking down and attempting to acquire highly advanced weapons and armor:

• X-02 Power Armor
• Hellfire Power Armor
• Tesla Cannon
• Heavy Incinerator

Additionally, the terminal provides the coordinates for another Enclave encampment situated within the confines of the Glowing Sea, one of the most hazardous regions in the entire Commonwealth. Before venturing forth, be sure to download the Homing Beacon Frequency from the terminal to aid in locating this next pivotal objective.

Track the Enclave in the Glowing Sea

Upon reaching the outskirts of the Glowing Sea, a highly irradiated and hostile environment, tune your Pip-Boy's radio to the Enclave Homing Beacon station.

To navigate through this treacherous terrain, follow the signal by moving in the direction that incrementally increases the percentage displayed in the top-left corner of the screen. keep doing it and you will eventually arrive at the Enclave's Atlantic Offices, a fortified base deeply entrenched within the Glowing Sea.

However, be prepared for a fierce ambush upon your arrival, as an Enclave soldier equipped with the Tesla Cannon will attack from the rooftops, supported by additional Enclave forces on the ground. Eliminate all Enclave threats swiftly and enter the offices to proceed.

Defeat the Enclave Colonel

Once inside the Atlantic Offices, go through the heavily guarded corridors and rooms, and kill any Enclave soldiers that stand in your way. Your ultimate objective within this facility is to locate and confront the Enclave Colonel, a high-ranking officer overseeing the faction's operations in the region.

Engage the Colonel in combat, use your most potent weapons and tactics is recommended. Upon killing the Colonel, thoroughly search the remains and acquire the Enclave Terminal Password.

Locate the nearby terminal and input the acquired password, then select the "End the Lockdown" option. By doing so, you will successfully complete the primary objective of the Echoes of the Past quest and deal a significant blow to the Enclave's plans within the Commonwealth.

Optional Enclave Encampments

Before departing the Atlantic Offices, consider pursuing the optional objectives presented within the terminal. By accessing the corresponding entries for the Western, Eastern, and Southern Enclave Encampments, you can uncover the locations of these additional Enclave outposts scattered across the Commonwealth.

While not mandatory for completing the main quest, infiltrating and deactivating these encampments will grant you access to unique Enclave-themed cosmetic items and decorations to enhance your settlements throughout the wasteland.

From specialized Power Armor paint schemes to Enclave flags and barricades, these optional objectives provide an opportunity to further immerse yourself in the Enclave's distinctive aesthetic and claim their resources as your own.

Summary

There you go! By following this walkthrough guide, you will complete the Echoes of the Past quest in no time. With the opportunity to acquire the faction's powerful weapons and iconic armor sets, as well as unique cosmetic items from optional objectives, this new questline is essential for all dedicated Fallout enthusiasts.