What happens if you destroy Far Harbor?
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If you decide to destroy Far Harbor, everyone in the town will be killed, and any quests related to the town will also be terminated, resulting in significant consequences for the game’s storyline and characters. The destruction of Far Harbor can be achieved by either persuading DiMA that it’s the only choice or doing it behind his back, leading to a drastic outcome that affects the entire game world.
Understanding the Consequences of Destroying Far Harbor
Destroying Far Harbor has severe repercussions, including the loss of life and the termination of related quests, making it a critical decision in the game.
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FAQs about Destroying Far Harbor and Related Quests
- Is there a peaceful ending to Far Harbor?: Yes, if you tell DiMA you will keep his secret, a new branch will open up, revealing the ending with the least bloodshed, involving replacing High Confessor Tektus with a replicant to achieve peace between the Children of Atom and Far Harbor.
- What happens to Far Harbor if you destroy Acadia?: Destroying Acadia will eventually result in the destruction of Far Harbor, as they cannot maintain the fog condensers without Acadia.
- What happens if you nuke Far Harbor?: Nuking Far Harbor results in the death of all Children of Atom and grants the player the Far Harbor Survivalist perk.
- Can you destroy Acadia and save Kasumi?: Yes, to save Kasumi and destroy Acadia, you need all of DiMA’s memories and proof of Avery’s murder for The Way Life Should Be quest and the nuclear launch key for Cleansing the Land quest.
- Can Far Harbor forgive DiMA?: Yes, Far Harbor can forgive DiMA if you help him and cover up his crime, gaining a unique Synth Armor – Acadia’s Shield and starting the path to the peaceful ending via the Reformation quest.
- Is Kasumi actually a synth?: No, Kasumi is not a synth, she was manipulated into believing she was a synth to assist DiMA.
- Should I turn DiMA in?: If you tell DiMA to turn himself in, the Harbormen will value your opinion and stand behind you, sparing Acadia but not DiMA.
- Is DiMA good or bad?: DiMA can be either an ally or an enemy depending on the player’s actions, assisting in replacing High Confessor Tektus with a synth imposter for peace if his secret is kept.
- Can the Minutemen go to Far Harbor?: Yes, the settlements in Far Harbor can be linked via provisioner to Commonwealth settlements, and Preston provides random Minutemen quests for Far Harbor settlements.
- What is Far Harbor’s good ending?: The best and most ethical ending is to help DiMA do the Reformation quest, replacing High Confessor Tektus with a synth imposter for peace.
- Is Nick Valentine a synth?: Yes, Nick Valentine is a synth, a self-aware android built by the Institute.
- Is the daughter in Far Harbor a synth?: No, the daughter is not a synth, although the game initially leads you to believe she is.
- What happens if you tell the Brotherhood of Steel about Far Harbor?: Informing the Brotherhood of Steel about Far Harbor results in the destruction of Acadia and missing the main quest.
- Can DiMA be saved?: In the trial, DiMA will be killed either way, but Kasumi’s fate depends on Acadia’s, requiring the destruction of either Far Harbor or the Nucleus to end the story.
- Should you destroy the Children of Atom in Far Harbor?: No, killing the Children of Atom is not right, as many in The Nucleus just want to practice their beliefs in peace, and a nuclear detonation will kill innocent people.