This whole encounter starts the quest Still in the Dark. They’re not really the best at making friends. Oh, and they’ll be nice enough to adorn you with an explosive collar, just in case you decide to run off before you prove that you’re competent. Alternatively, if you pick the locked door you’ll be free to enter Hidden Valley Bunker L1… and will shortly encounter Paladin Ramos inside, who will escort you to Elder McNamara.Įither way, if you play ball with the Brotherhood of Steel you’ll end up stripped and charged with getting rid of a pesky NCR Ranger lurking in a nearby bunker. If you answer him satisfactorily you’ll gain an audience with Elder McNamara. Do what they say and you’ll be taken inside the bunker to meet with Paladin Ramos. So much for them being an understanding bunch.
Activate an Intercom near a locked door and give the password “Lives to fight another day.” You will shortly be approached by three Brotherhood of Steel Paladins, who demand you surrender your gear and follow them, under pain of death. Head south-west down some stairs, through a door and into a room. You can get into the Hidden Valley Bunker by bringing Veronica along (left) or you can use the password you found on the dead Brotherhood of Steel Paladins at the REPCONN Headquarters (right).
