Can I keep the Brotherhood and Railroad?

Can I Keep the Brotherhood and Railroad?

One of the most frequently asked questions in the world of Fallout 4 is whether it is possible to maintain friendly relationships with both the Brotherhood of Steel and the Railroad. The answer to this question is yes, and it’s definitely worth exploring. In this article, we will discuss the requirements and tips to keep both factions in good standing with the Lone Wanderer.

Breaking it Down

To achieve this, we need to separate the main quests from both factions and examine what consequences they may have. We will also highlight specific requirements and decisions that might impact your relationships with either party.

Main Quests

Brotherhood of Steel:
• Blind Betrayal: This is the key quest that makes it difficult to maintain ties with the Railroad. Danse, a Brotherhood agent, is asked to carry out a mission to neutralize the Railroad’s threats, but you have to decline this request.
• Mass Fusion: By supporting the Brotherhood, you may destroy the Institute’s primary research facility, thereby gaining the faction’s support and recognition.

Railroad:
• Lancer Captain Kells’ Talk: Refrain from following this quest as it initiates the faction-hostile relationship between the two.
• Support the Institute: Choose to work alongside the Railroad and complete its primary objectives to help undermine the Brotherhood’s interests.

Key Decisions:

1. Neutralizing the Railroad: After Danse asks for the order to eliminate the Railroad, decline it, ensuring a possible split with the faction.
2. Factions Convergence: Focus on aligning with either the Brotherhood or the Railroad to guarantee both factions remain hostile, leaving no middle ground. Keep in mind that having all factions as enemies increases combat difficulties and might cause quest failure.
3. Choose a side:

Requirements to keep Brotherhood and Railroad

In addition to making these strategic choices, follow these simple tips to maintain the positive standing with both factions:
• Affinity System: Increase affinity scores for both Danse (Brotherhood) and Deacon (Railroad) to prevent hostility after choosing not to side with their respective factions.
• Minutemen Friendship: Building strong ties with the Minutemen keeps you at odds with either faction, providing an unbiased connection to the main plot. Prioritize alliances and questlines that work well with this option, if possible.

Breaking It Down

By implementing the tips mentioned above and adhering to specific choice in quests, it becomes apparent that the relationships are largely based on loyalty to both factions. A detailed guide can help streamline and avoid misunderstandings when keeping multiple factions aligned. Take advantage of these pointers when proceeding with the storyline!

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