Is it possible to be mayor of Diamond City?
Yes, it is possible to become the mayor of Diamond City in Fallout 4, but this option is only available after completing the game with the Minutemen, Brotherhood of Steel, or Railroad, and then finishing the quest In Sheep’s Clothing. This unique opportunity allows players to take on a new role and shape the future of Diamond City, one of the game’s most significant settlements.
Understanding Diamond City and its Mayor
To become the mayor, players must first understand the city’s current state and its leader, Mayor McDonough, who is revealed to be a synth and an Institute plant.
FAQs
1. Who is the current mayor of Diamond City?
The current mayor of Diamond City is Mayor McDonough, who is later revealed to be a synth.
2. How do I become the mayor of Diamond City?
To become the mayor, complete the game with the Minutemen, Brotherhood of Steel, or Railroad, and then finish the quest In Sheep’s Clothing.
3. Can I settle in Diamond City?
Yes, early in Fallout 4, you can visit Diamond City, a settlement established inside what was once Fenway Park, and purchase a small apartment known as “Home Plate” for 2000 Bottle Caps.
4. How do I get the Diamond City mayor quest?
The quest can be triggered by going to Diamond City once you hit level 40, and it ends with a showdown with the Mayor, with the option to kill him.
5. Who is the leader of Diamond City?
Mayor McDonough (or M7-62) is the leader of Diamond City and a possible antagonist in Fallout 4.
6. Should I let Mayor McDonough go?
If you refuse to allow McDonough to exit the city, he may instigate combat with Piper, but not the player, and killing him can lead to other NPCs becoming hostile.
7. What is Diamond City in real life?
Kimberley, Northern Cape in South Africa is also known as “The Diamond City”.
8. Is Mayor McDonough a synth?
Yes, Mayor McDonough is a synth, a fact that can be learned after completing the main quest line on the side of anyone but the Institute.
9. Is McDonough’s secretary a synth?
Yes, McDonough’s secretary is indeed a synth.
10. Is Riley a synth?
No, Riley does not carry any Institute items nor does he drop a synth component upon death, indicating he is human, not a synth.
11. Can you save Kyle in Diamond City?
The Diamond City security officers kill Kyle after he refuses to put his weapon away, but you can intervene by killing Kyle or finding another resolution.
12. Can you get married in Fallout 4?
Not officially, but you can retrieve the wedding ring from your dead partner and give it to a companion with max affinity.
13. Can Hancock go to Diamond City?
Yes, John Hancock can be brought into Diamond City without being attacked, despite the city’s strict no-Ghouls-allowed attitude.
14. Is Nick Valentine a synth?
Yes, Nick Valentine is a synth, a term used in the Commonwealth to refer to a type of advanced self-aware android built by the Institute.
15. Is Paladin Danse actually a synth?
Yes, Paladin Danse is revealed to be a synth once Elder Maxson summons the Sole Survivor and reveals Danse’s true nature, with his model listed as “missing” in the Institute’s records.