- Armaments and Ammo+++
- Armaments and Ammo: Mini Nuke
- Armaments and Ammo: Mini Nuke (Fat Man)
- Armor Part: Fusion Core
- Collectible: Required Reading: Guns and Bullets
- Crafting: Armor Workbench
- Crafting: Chemistry Station (2)
- Crafting: Weapons Workbench
- Danger: Escaping Gas!
- Danger: Mines!
- Danger: Turrets!
- Faction: Minutemen
- Faction: Mirelurks
- Faction: Radroaches
- Faction: Character: General McGann
- Faction: Character: Ronnie Shaw
- Faction: Character: Sarge
- Health or Chems
- Quest Start: Defend the Castle (the Minutemen)
- Quest Start: Form Ranks (the Minutemen)
- Quest Start: Old Guns (the Minutemen)
- Quest Start: With Our Powers Combined (the Minutemen)
- Quest Visit: Taking Independence (the Minutemen)
- Radio: Radio Freedom
- Services: Trader (Ronnie Shaw)
- Services: Workshop
- Unique Item: Automatic Laser Musket (Weapon)
- Unique Item: Artillery Schematic
- Unique Item: Artillery Smoke Grenades
- Unique Item: Colonial Wool Coat
- Unique Item: General’s Hat
Historians have noted the original name for this settlement was Fort Independence, but the people of the Commonwealth now refer to it simply as the Castle. This place has a long and storied history; it is one of the first forts in America and predates the Revolutionary War. In recent times, it served as the base of operations for the Minutemen as they attempted (and failed) to establish a Provisional government. In 2240, the Castle was partly destroyed by gigantic Mirelurk, and most of the Minutemen leadership died.
Still, it is generally agreed that the location could yet become an excellent base of operations for the Minutemen (and an exceptional settlement) if it can be reclaimed from the sea creatures. Note that the map information refers to interior corridors within the fortification walls.
This location cannot be accessed unless Minutemen Quest: Old Guns is active. It allows you to reach the armory and unlock the otherwise-sealed outer door in the southwest courtyard wall.
