One Lonely Outpost is a farming simulation game developed by Aurorian Studios. In the game, you play as a space farmer who has been sent to a distant planet to start a new life. You are tasked with growing crops, raising animals, and building a thriving community. However, you are not alone, as you have a robot companion named Qwerty to assist you in your daily tasks.
To expand your community, you must recruit new colonists in One Lonely Outpost, who will bring new skills and abilities to your settlement. In this guide, we will go over how to recruit each of the different colonists in One Lonely Outpost and what they unlock.
How to Recruit Aaron
Aaron is one of the first settlers you can recruit in One Lonely Outpost. There are no specific conditions to meet in order to recruit him. Simply advance through each day, and you will receive a message titled “Recruitment and Aaron’s Estimated Time of Arrival.” Within two days, Aaron will reach Seaside Nexus and establish his dwelling. He will offer tool upgrades for sale to assist you on your journey.
Aaron Hernandez
| Unlocks | Opens the Circuits and Switches Store |
| Occupation | Electrical Engineer |
| Birthday | 12th of PreSeason |
| Residence | Seaside Nexus |
| Favourite Gifts | Cabbage |
| Liked Gifts | Vegetables – Carrots, Potatoes |
How to Recruit Jim-Bob & Elisha
Jim-Bob and Elisha can’t be recruited sepretley in One Lonely Outpost. You will receive the mission to enlist them a few days after Aaron’s recruitment. In order to recruit Jim-Bob and Elisha, you’ll need to craft 5 Steel Ingots and prepare 1 Winter Root Stew.
To create Steel Ingots, you can process Iron Ore in an Omniforge, while Winter Root Stew requires 1 Potato and 1 Carrot as ingredients. Once recruited, Jim-Bob and Elisha will reside in Seaside Nexus, where Jim-Bob specializes in selling seeds and sprinklers.
Jim Bob
| Unlocks | Opens the Gardening Store |
| Occupation | Mechanical Engineer |
| Birthday | 37th of PreSeason |
| Residence | Seaside Nexus |
| Favourite Gifts | Crab |
| Liked Gifts | Carrot |
Elisha
| Unlocks | Opens the Gardening Store |
| Occupation | Tomboy Mechanic |
| Birthday | 17th of PreSeason |
| Residence | Seaside Nexus |
| Favourite Gifts | Fish |
| Liked Gifts | Glass |
How to Recruit Duyi
After a few days of Jim-Bob and Elisha’s arrival, you will have the opportunity to recruit Duyi. To recruit him, you need to acquire 4 Geology Omnistars and cook 1 Veggie Stew. Geology Omnistars are earned by collecting new rocks and ores, while Veggie Stew requires 1 Potato, 1 Carrot, and 1 Bok Choy as ingredients.
Once Duyi joins your colony, the mine will be unlocked, allowing you to gather additional ore once the surface deposits are depleted. On most days, you can find Duyi near the mine in Inanna Falls.
Duyi Zhaoshu
| Unlocks | Mine |
| Occupation | Metallurgist |
| Birthday | 16th of PreSeason |
| Residence | Inanna Falls |
| Favourite Gifts | Crabs |
| Liked Gifts | Rocks and Ore |
How to Recruit Cuckoo Chuck
Cuckoo Chuck will make his entrance in a cutscene as you continue the story of One Lonely Outpost. Following his recruitment, he will be found at the lower part of Seaside Nexus, undertaking his own activities and often assigning you tasks to complete on his behalf.
Chuck Henderson Aka “Cuckoo Chuck”
| Unlocks | Opens the Black Market |
| Occupation | Black Market Dealer |
| Birthday | 45th of PreSeason |
| Residence | Bottom of Seaside Nexus |
How to Recruit Linny Argyris
Linny is one of the key characters in One Lonely Outpost. Her recruitment isn’t hard at all; you just need to make sure you speak with her at the Fishing Store. She gives you access to fishing equipment in One Lonely Outpost. Here’s a detailed table of what you need to know about Linny:
Linny Argyris
| Unlocks | Opens the Fishing Store |
| Occupation | Fisherwoman |
| Birthday | 26th of PreSeason |
| Residence | Inanna Falls |
Once you have recruited your colonists in One Lonely Outpost, you’ll need to keep them fed. This requires a lot of different crops and meals.
As you advance in the game, upgrading your tools becomes crucial for an easier life. Aaron offers a selection of tool upgrades in Seaside Nexus.
Exploring the vast world within One Lonely Outpost is great for resource gathering and uncovering new territories. The more resources you have, the faster your colony will thrive.