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In Fallout 76, there are many side quests to take on, including The Order of the Tadpole. This quest allows players to join the Pioneer Scouts, becoming a Possum after receiving their merit badges from the Scout Leader. However, becoming a part of the Pioneer Scouts is a lot more difficult than you might expect.
Players will need to do a few exams, find a bunch of resources, and complete a few additional tasks to prove their worthiness. For those who are still working on this quest and aren't sure how to complete it, here's everything you need to do to officially join the Pioneer Scouts.
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How to Complete Order of the Tadpole in Fallout 76
To get started on the Order of the Tadpole side quest, make your way towards the Pioneer Scout Camp, shown on the map image above. It can be found just north of the Grafton Dam. Once you walk into the area, the quest will automatically unlock.
Find the Source of the Noises
For the first section of the quest, make your way into the campgrounds, heading towards the music. Approach Scout Leader Jaggy in the small area, who is the robot wearing a hat. He will tell you about the Pioneer Scouts, and he will ask you to get started on obtaining badges.
Kindness: Revive an Ally
For this section, there won't be a specific location to do this. Instead, all you will need to do is compete in an online event and revive an ally with a Stimpak. You can easily find events on the map in the World Activity section.
Helpfulness: Clean Up Kiddie Corner Cabins
To start this section, make your way to the Kiddie Corner Cabins, which you can find north on the map nearby to Clarksburg. When you get here, approach Scout Leader Pompy to get started. You can use the second map image to locate all 5 locations of the toxic mutagenic waste you'll need to pick up. Afterward, dump all the toxic mutagenic waste in the container shown in the last image.
Bravery: Control Pests at Dolly Sods
For this part, head over to the Dolly Sods Wilderness building in the eastern section of the map. When you arrive, talk to Pioneer Scout Leader Treadly. You will need to get a few different insect parts.
To start, you can find a Bloodbug Proboscis north, near the Hunter's Shack. For Radroach Meat, you can get this south of the Carson Family Bunker or inside the bunker. As for the Stingwing Barb, you can find it southeast of The Burrows South. The Tick Blood Sac can be found southwest of The Burrows South. Finally, you can get a Bloatfly Gland north of Abbie's Bunker and the Highland Marsh. Keep in mind that you don't have to visit these specific locations, you can get the materials wherever the insects can be found. After you've gotten them all, return to Pioneer Scout Leader Treadly.
Growth: Earn 3 Badges
For this last part, you will need to earn 3 badges. You can find these under the Challenges section on the map and scroll down to the 'World' section. They will be labeled with 'Tadpole' at the beginning. There are tons of options here, and you can get started on them by taking a Pioneer Scout Exam. Visit Camp Adams, shown in the map image above, or any other camp location. Head inside the Knowledge Exams room and choose the test you want to take. There will only be fivequestions, but they are random and there are tons of question possibilities. However, if you don't pass, you can take it again. You can find the answers to the Mammalogist exam above.
After completing the exam, you'll need to finish 10 other tasks. Check the Challenges section on the map, and scroll to the badge you want to earn. Click on it, and it will show you the remaining tasks, such as taking a picture of a Brahmin for the Mammalogist badge, crafting Antibiotics for the Medic badge, and more. Once you've successfully earned at least three badges, return to Scout Leader Jaggy at the Pioneer Scout Camp north of the Grafton Dam. You will then officially become a Possum Scout with the Pioneer Scouts.
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Order of the Tadpole Rewards in Fallout 76
After completing the entire quest, you'll receive a decent amount of rewards from Scout Leader Jaggy that can be of great use. This includes:
- 200 Caps
- Pioneer Scout Backpack
- Random Legendary Armor
- Pioneer Scouts: Tadpole Backpack (Crafting)
- Standard Backpack (Crafting)
The backpacks you receive from this quest are especially useful, as they can expand your carrying weight significantly.
