Captain Cryptic is a hidden NPC in the Academia 4XX AF area who will quiz you with a multitude of tough questions. Like the Brain Blast! terminals, you will be rewarded for completing each of these quizzes. Unlike the Brain Blast! terminals, however, you must first find Captain Cryptic before you can answer his questions. He will appear out of phase, so Mog won’t be able to find him. The first time you meet up with him, search the Entrance area for the telltale shimmer to the south of the Brain Blast terminal. Use Moogle Hunt and speak with him. He will ask you a question and then teleport off to another location. You will have to figure out the location and use Moogle Hunt again.
Captain Cryptic’s location is semi-random when he moves, but asking NPCs about him can prove very helpful. If they say that they saw him to the east, they are talking about either the Grand Avenue or the Alley area. If they say west, that refers to the New Town area. These are the only three areas in which Captain Cryptic will appear.
Now for the answers to all of his potential question.
Q: A long gui born during the catastrophe would be how old in 400 AF?
A: A few hundred years old.
Q: After the fall of Cocoon, a new era began. What does AF stand for?
A: After the Fall.
Q: Alyssa was with a friend during the Purge. What was her friend’s name?
A: Nena Stein.
Q: Behemoth meat was a rare treat in Noel’s era. How was it cooked?
A: Roasted.
Q: Besides military personnel, what group of people was exempt from the Purge?
A: Sanctum employees.
Q: Duplicates are a 3D portrayal of what?
A: People.
Q: During the War of Transgression, what kind of sword was used by the legendary knight?
A: A sword of crystal.
Q: Everyone wants a piece of this monster, whether it be a fragment, shell, or speck of ash!
A: Bomb.
Q: Goblin Maddog is Gran Pulse’s boxing champion. What phrase is used by his fans when cheering him on?
A: Goblinhancement!
Q: How does a hedge frog return home to lay its eggs?
A: They attach themselves to other animals.
Q: How many blades are on the windmill in Oerba?
A: 3.
Q: How many consecutive slot machine wins were achieved in the memorable Double Lucky Seven Incident?
A: 14.
Q: How many lights are there above the gate of the mysterious fighting arena linked to Sunleth?
A: 6.
Q: In 360 AF, what revolutionary idea solved Academia’s power shortage issue?
A: Typhoon energy,
Q: In 4XX AF, a man was blacklisted for hanging around the Academy headquarters. Why was her there?
A: He was in love with Alyssa.
Q: In 7 AF, Bomb-Bites became a favorite snack of residents of Palumpolum. What is the unique characteristic of this dessert?
A: It feels like balloons popping in your mouth.
Q: In Gran Pulse mythology, who is referred to as the false demon?
A: Lindzei.
Q: In New Bodhum, what group of people frequently uses the path along the shore?
A: Surfers.
Q: In order to tell duplicates apart from humans, how are they programmed to greet people?
A: Welcome.
Q: In Palumpolum’s aerial road race GP, which airbike was criticized and called names such as the “flying white pig” and “defective snowman?”
A: Big Mog.
Q: In Pulse’s well-known nursery rhyme “Elbow Grease,” what is the old man in the fourth verse mistaken for?
A: A goblin.
Q: In the hit TV show “Viking,” the main character is a superhero. What is his weakness?
A: Heavy downpour.
Q: In the Steppe, how do the smaller sheep act towards the bigger sheep?
A: They linger near them.
Q: Kids love Chocobo Biscuits! What flavor is the new black biscuit?
A: Chocolate.
Q: Kids love to ride to Cocoon Liner. Which car is their favorite?
A: The Carbuncle.
Q: Lebreau is younger than Gadot. Gadot is older than Yuj. Lebreau is older than Maqui. Who’s the oldest?
A: Gadot.
Q: Many online shops were available on Cocoon. Which is the oldest store that handles ore?
A: The Motherlode.
Q: Many online shops were available on Cocoon. Which specialized in medicine and health products?
A: Unicorn Mart.
Q: Many online shops were available on Cocoon. Which specialized in outdoor gear?
A: B&W Outfitters.
Q: Many online shops were available on Cocoon. Which specialized in monster materials?
A: Creature Comforts.
Q: Noel once said, “Never give up, for the goddess Etro watches always, and helps those…” Finish the quote.
A: Who help themselves.
Q: Of all the airbikes, which was built for safety?
A: Aerial Cradle.
Q: Of the Farseers’ legends, which has not been passed down for generations?
A: They had the power to turn people into l’Cie.
Q: On what floor did Serah and Noel get trapped in Augusta Tower?
A: 51st Floor.
Q: One of the Academy researchers in Yaschas Massif is a dog lover or a cat lover depending on the era. In which year was she a cat lover?
A: 10 AF.
Q: Serah has two stuffed animals in her room. One is a carbuncle. What’s the other?
A: Chocobo chick.
Q: Some Cie’th defend themselves using their large tentacles. What is the best way to defeat them?
A: Get rid of the tentacles first.
Q: The Parthenocissus sunlethus is the vine commonly seen in Sunleth. What unique characteristic do these vines have?
A: Their fruit shine.
Q: The chemical linoanin is found in gyshal greens. What diet-friendly effect does it have?
A: Burns fat.
Q: The fal’Cie responsible for shedding light on Cocoon was the fal’Cie Phoenix. Which fal’Cie was responsible for purifying water?
A: fal’Cie Leviathan.
Q: The kids of New Bodhum love dares. One popular dare requires going into the woods late at night to retrieve an object. What is the item?
A: Rat’s tail.
Q: The Oracle Drive is a piece of technology left by the ancient fal’Cie. How did the Academy refer to this device before it was given its official name?
A: Sensory perception device.
Q: The “Professor Yang” series started off as an educational publication, but is now a popular hologram novel with over a hundred columes. What was the title of the first volume?
A: Mystical Creatures for the Clueless.
Q: The remains of what facility can be found in Oerba?
A: School.
Q: The Silver Lobo is seen in many circus troupes. What is the one act it cannot perform?
A: Sawing someone in half.
Q: They say the long gui eat their own weight in food. How many shaolong guis equal one long gui?
A: Approximately 1.5.
Q: What anthem can be heard at any sporting event since the fall of Cocoon?
A: A Requiem for Rebirth.
Q: What can be found on the logo of Woolly Sheep Soda?
A: Sheep.
Q: What can withstand heavy winds, lightning, or even a hole through its body?
A: Goblin chieftain.
Q: What cannot be found in Academia?
A: Flan schools.
Q: What color is the cactuar image drawn in the center of the hunter camp in the Steppe?
A: Red.
Q: What color is the flower Yeul has in her hand in 200 AF?
A: White.
