Settlement FAQs

how to claim a settlement for the minutemen

by Tabitha Muller Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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To claim a settlement, you first need to reveal said settlement on the map. You can do so by either visiting the colony yourself while wandering the map, or you can wait for a faction to give you a quest. Most will find settlements via Preston Garvey, who directs The Minutemen from afar.

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How do you deal with Minutemen as a settler?

One option is to go all out attack - kill all the Minutemen that arrive to protect an outpost and bring the Settlers down to 0 health, then talk to their representative to secure the settlement as a supplier of food and materials. As with the conquest of a settlement to claim it as a raider outpost, you can also talk them into supplying you.

What happens if you take 4 settlements before joining Minutemen?

Also, if you've taken 4+ settlements before joining the Minutemen, Preston will not send you out to get 4 - he will simply skip right to the Castle retake. Preston will keep sending you out to take settlements until you own them all. The main reason I leave him in the museum.

How do I get Minutemen in the castle?

This works for ALL settlements, and not just The Castle. First, go to the settlement you want the Minutemen at. Then open up the console and type "player.placeatme 1243d1 #" for females, and "player.placeatme 1243d0 #" for males.

How do I get to the Red Mountain Settlement?

This settlement is obtained by clearing the enemies at the behest of Preston Garvey during the Minutemen missions. You can earn access to this settlement one of two ways.

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How do I get Minutemen to my settlement?

First, go to the settlement you want the Minutemen at. Then open up the console and type "player. placeatme 1243d1 #" for females, and "player. placeatme 1243d0 #" for males.

How many settlements do you need for Minutemen ending?

eight settlementsTo side with the Minutemen, you must establish eight settlements throughout the Commonwealth. Preston Garvey will offer intel to help guide you in the right direction. Once the settlements are built, the Minutemen suddenly feel the need to wipe out the Brotherhood of Steel by destroying the Prydwen airship.

Are all settlements Minutemen settlements?

all settlements are Minutemen ones exept when you enslave them for raiders or ocupy them for the Brotherhood. also the airport (because Brotherhood Theretory) and the mechanist lair cant be considered Minutemen. if you got more settlements you can see in every one sometimes Minutemen Patrols.

Can you make settlements without the Minutemen?

You need the Minutemen for things like Artillery, and they may be an option later in the game if you fall out of good standing with the Brotherhood/Institute/Railroad and want to finish the main story, but they really aren't tied to the Settlement system at all. You're free to explore, do side quests, and other things.

Can the Minutemen destroy the brotherhood?

Variations. Minutemen destroy the Brotherhood of Steel - should the player character become hostile with the Brotherhood of Steel, be it before or after the end of the main quest, they can destroy the Prydwen with artillery and then fight off the retaliation force.

Can the Minutemen and brotherhood work together?

Yes. No faction asks you to destroy the minuteman. The minutemen only become enemies with other factions if you attack them, or you side with a rival faction. So the BOS is against the institute and Railroad, so siding with either of those will make them enemies, but if you don't then your fine.

What is the biggest settlement in Fallout 4?

Since vault 88 would require mods to utilize it's larger space, Spectacle Island takes the cake for Largest Settlement in Fallout 4. Spectacle island is another extremely dangerous settlement and only higher level players should attempt to settle here.

Do Minutemen quests ever end?

those quests never stop, there will allways be random problems to deal with. Each faction has these types of repeatable quests.

What is the max settlers in Fallout 4?

Each settlement has a default max population of 10 settlers plus each point of Charisma the character has, which has a base max of 22 (10 from leveling and +1 from bobblehead and You're SPECIAL! magazine respectively ) before factoring in extra charisma from armor and consumables.

Can you beat Fallout 4 with no faction?

To complete the main story there is no way of doing it without joining a faction. To complete the main story you either destroy the Institute (RR, MM, BOS) or help the Institute which requires destroying the brotherhood and RR. It's just the way it is. The main questline involves the factions and their war.

Can you beat Fallout 4 with Minutemen?

5:526:46[Fallout 4] What Happens if You Never Meet the Minutemen? - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThey actually are the failsafe for the game though if you go ahead and actually take down theMoreThey actually are the failsafe for the game though if you go ahead and actually take down the railroad.

What happens if you tell Preston Garvey no?

If the player character refuses to become the general of the Minutemen, he still gives out the occasional quest about settlements asking the Minutemen for help. Settlers will sometimes recognize Garvey as a Minuteman and give him a few caps or other supplies.

How many Minutemen settlement quests are there?

In total, there are 10 The Minutemen quests you can complete in Fallout 4.

How many settlements need my help Fallout 4?

eightThe goal is to have at least eight such settlements. To do so, you just have to impress settlements by helping them out, as opposed to building recruitment beacons. The quest should conclude when you've recruited your eighth settlement.

How many settlements do I need to fight the institute?

eight settlementsOnce there are eight settlements, the Castle will come under attack by the Institute, triggering Defend the Castle.

Does the Minutemen quest ever end?

those quests never stop, there will allways be random problems to deal with. Each faction has these types of repeatable quests.

What questline does Preston Garvey ask you to rescue Jake Finch from?

During the Minutemen questline, Preston Garvey will ask you to rescue Jake Finch from Saugus Ironworks. Your reward is the allegiance of the settlement ot the Minutemen and access to their Workshop bench.

How to get the settlement in the Minutemen?

This settlement is obtained by clearing the enemies at the behest of Preston Garvey during the Minutemen missions.

What does Preston Garvey ask you to clear?

Preston Garvey will ask you to clear this location of Raiders to establish the area as a settlement.

What quest do you need to restore a water pump in?

When you visit this area you will be asked to restore a water pump in a quest labeled Troubled Waters. Upon completion the settlement will be yours.

How to open Mirelurk camp?

To open this camp for settlement, kill the Mirelurk Queen. Establish extra defense on rooftops to protect the camp for when the Mirelurk Queen spawns again.

What happens after the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Bunker Hill. After the Battle of Bunker Hill, a showdown between the Institute and the Railroad with optional participation from the Brotherhood of Steel, you can talk to Kessler, a resident of the merchant hub, and she will allow you access to their Workshop station.

Where to find a half sunken ship in the island?

At the southern portion of the island you will find a half sunken ship with power cords leading out. Follow them to a circuit breaker and flip the switch. Follow the cords to a small building where you will find a terminal and another circuit breaker. Switch that one as well.

What does it mean to not join Preston?

Not joining Preston means that the leftovers of the Mirelurks’ nests will remain indefinitely , so I was considering just turning it into a settlement to keep friendly Mirelurks (captured via cages) that would find themselves right at home.

Can you claim a settlement without the Minutemen?

You can claim any settlement without the Minutemen, and IIRC, Preston even has unique dialogue if you claim the castle before he asks you to do so.

What is the Wasteland Warlord perk?

The Wasteland Warlord perk offers you the ability to make new things in outposts (actual outposts, not slave supply settlements). Rank 1 and 2 should come with the first and final stages of Home Sweet Home, though you'll have to work your way up to finishing Power Play if you want to get Tribute Chests.

Why do you need outposts with raider dealers?

Having well-populated Outposts with raider dealers set up (shops) will give you access to more money, whether from tribute chests or from simply being able to sell loot in that town. You should strike a balance between having Settlements to supply your outposts and actually conquered outposts. This prevents you having to put your raider goons to work and ensures they have enough food. Naturally, more supplies should come in as well.

How to get settlements to supply your outposts?

One option is to go all out attack - kill all the Minutemen that arrive to protect an outpost and bring the Settlers down to 0 health, then talk to their representative to secure the settlement as a supplier of food and materials. As with the conquest of a settlement to claim it as a raider outpost, you can also talk them into supplying you. The odds go up in your favor if you have Outposts nearby and Nuka World Radio Transmitters should still help with intimidation.

What do you get from Nuka World raiders?

Additionally, you will receive caps from the Tribute Chests. All of these things come with notifications, so you don't have to waste time checking.

What is the Nuka World radio transmitter?

The Nuka World radio transmitter helps intimidate settlements and should help attract new raiders to your gangs.

Why do you need to improve settlements?

Improving Settlements beforehand will make more Settlers move in than, for example, if you had only 2-3 beds and a lone water pump. High population settlements cost more to enslave for a reason - they provide more food and building materials. Building up your Settlements before turning them into vassals, you can feed more raiders with fewer vassals. This allows you to make more raider settlements and get much more food from the daily tribute.

What are raider settlements called?

Raider Settlements are called Outposts, to distinguish them from the peaceful towns of law-abiding citizenry. Settlements directed to supply food and materials to your raiders are termed vassals. This Guide will teach you some of the things that differ from the Settlements system, some of which you likely already know.

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