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Complete Guide to Claiming the Commonwealth in Fallout 4
Introduction
"Claiming the Commonwealth" is a significant quest in Fallout 4 that involves engaging in factions, securing territory, and establishing control over the Commonwealth. This guide will walk you through each step thoroughly so you can successfully complete this quest and appreciate the critical choices that accompany it.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Start the Quest
- Begin the quest by visiting the Railroad headquarters located at the Old North End in Boston.
- Speak to Desdemona to initiate discussions about your mission in the Commonwealth.
- You'll learn about the need for establishing a strong presence against the Institute and the Brotherhood of Steel.
- Begin the quest by visiting the Railroad headquarters located at the Old North End in Boston.
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Meet with the Railroad Factions
- After your discussion at the headquarters, head out to engage with the various factions in the Commonwealth.
- This involves checking in with the Minutemen and the Brotherhood of Steel to assess their current standing and needs.
- For the Minutemen, you might have to do a few quests to gain their trust, so be prepared for that.
- The Brotherhood may require you to complete missions, such as scavenging for tech and finding Vaults to expand your operations.
- This involves checking in with the Minutemen and the Brotherhood of Steel to assess their current standing and needs.
- After your discussion at the headquarters, head out to engage with the various factions in the Commonwealth.
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Complete Faction Quests
- Focus on completing individual faction quests to build trust and gain momentum.
- For the Minutemen:
- Assist settlements with raider attacks and resource model improvements to acquire support.
- Ensure you visit various settlements like Sanctuary and Starlight Drive-In to strengthen Minutemen influence.
- Assist settlements with raider attacks and resource model improvements to acquire support.
- For the Railroad:
- Track down rogue Synths and assist them to escape.
- Visit locations such as the Memory Den to pull Synths from risky situations.
- Track down rogue Synths and assist them to escape.
- For the Minutemen:
- Focus on completing individual faction quests to build trust and gain momentum.
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Acquire Key Locations
- As you gain favor with the factions, work towards acquiring crucial locations that can provide strategic advantages.
- Key locations include the Boston Airport and the Prydwen (Brotherhood ship).
- Clearing out enemies in these areas can allow you to claim them as your own.
- Make sure to bring adequate firepower to clear out any significant threats.
- Key locations include the Boston Airport and the Prydwen (Brotherhood ship).
- As you gain favor with the factions, work towards acquiring crucial locations that can provide strategic advantages.
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Change Allegiances
- Depending on the alliances formed, choose who will be your primary ally.
- You will face moments where you need to decide between helping the Railroad or the Brotherhood.
- Follow dialogue and story choices that resonate with your preferred outcome.
- Prepare for conflicts with hostile factions as you change allegiances.
- You will face moments where you need to decide between helping the Railroad or the Brotherhood.
- Depending on the alliances formed, choose who will be your primary ally.
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Final Showdowns
- Prepare for the final push against the Institute and any remaining hostile factions.
- This will involve strategic combat planning and potentially gathering your allies.
- Ensure you have sufficient supplies and ammunition to endure extended combat.
- Equip your best weapons, armor, and take the companions with the highest synergy.
- This will involve strategic combat planning and potentially gathering your allies.
- Prepare for the final push against the Institute and any remaining hostile factions.
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Complete the Quest
- Once all the battles have been fought and factions claimed, revisit Desdemona or the respective faction leader.
- Report on the outcomes of your missions, and finalize your standing with the character-based factions.
- Depending on your actions, you'll either be celebrated or face new challenges in your next quests.
- Report on the outcomes of your missions, and finalize your standing with the character-based factions.
- Once all the battles have been fought and factions claimed, revisit Desdemona or the respective faction leader.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully completed "Claiming the Commonwealth" in Fallout 4. Through strategic planning, faction management, and combat prowess, you've asserted control over the area and made critical decisions that shape the ending of your game. Remember to save often, as any missteps can lead to significant shifts in the game world. Enjoy exploring the rich narratives that unfold from your choices!