X6-88



X6-88 is a synth working as a Courser for the Institute in the Commonwealth in 2287. He is a possible companion to the Sole Survivor.

Background
X6-88 is an Institute Courser, designed for high-risk assault and retrieval operations above ground. X6 is very capable at engaging enemies at range and is equally capable of direct assault and more subtle approaches. He speaks in an animated, robotic style fashion.

X6-88 is first seen by the Sole Survivor inside of Kellogg's memories, giving the merc a mission to hunt down Virgil. He also takes S9-23 to the Institute in the memory.

Shortly after arriving at the Institute, Father tasks the Sole Survivor with helping to retrieve the leader of a band of raiders, Gabriel, a mind-wiped runaway synth. X6-88 is the courser dispatched to aid in this task. Completing the later quest Mankind - Redefined makes him available as a companion for the Sole Survivor. He can be found at the Synth Retention Bureau. If he is not there, he can be found north-northeast of Nordhagen Beach settlement near a beached fishing boat.

Effects of player's actions

 * When getting the max approval he will give the Sole Survivor the Shield Harmonics perk, which grants a bonus of 20 points to Energy Resistance.
 * He will like it if one enters a power armor. After which you must wait 2 days before he will like it again.
 * He will like if side-missions from the Institute are accepted, despite the fact that the game doesn't notify about it (can be checked on PC by clicking on him in the console and typing before and after).
 * When completing the Nuclear Option, and X6-88 was not sent to a settlement, he can be found in the SRB section of the Institute after the security lockdown is lifted along with ~7 other coursers.

Notable quotes

 * {{Inline quote|Good. I was starting to get bored.|Starting combat||
 * When Dogmeat is hurt:
 * {{Inline quote|Your pet's bleeding out here, maybe I just finish him off}}
 * {{Inline quote|Stupid animal, what were you thinking?}}
 * {{Inline quote|Oh great, dog's down again}}
 * {{Inline quote|I'm not sure the Institute needs more Deathclaws, but it's your decision.|When returning the Deathclaw egg to its nest in The Devil's Due}}
 * {{Inline quote|I've used some of these techniques.|When brought to Pickman's Gallery}}
 * {{Inline quote|A place for infant humans. I've only seen one once. It was unsettling.|When brought the Abandoned Nursery in Trinity Church}}
 * {{Inline quote|If I've learned anything since we've been running together, it's this: Holy shit, was I wrong about you. You're as tough and determined as anyone I've met. Maybe more.|During his final approval talk}}
 * {{Inline quote|Clever, using the pool like that.|At The Slog}}
 * {{Inline quote|We have very little intel on this place. The more we can learn, the better.|At Cabot House}}
 * {{Inline quote|Why store corpses? This space could be put to more efficient use.|At Wildwood cemetery}}
 * {{Inline quote|Even I didn't know he was a synth.|During Blind Betrayal, when asked about his thoughts after speaking with Elder Maxson}}
 * {{Inline quote|Good riddance.|When dismissing Dogmeat to recruit him}}
 * When swapping X6-88 with:
 * Danse: {{Inline quote|You have the training and equipment to handle this assignment. The Institute’s future will be in good hands.}}, to which Danse replies: {{Inline quote|Don't mistake my tolerance of your existence for friendship, synth. We have nothing to say to each other.}}
 * Deacon: {{Inline quote|I don't know who you are, but if any harm comes to this man/woman, I'll find out, then I'll find you.}} to which Deacon replies: {{Inline quote|Me? Oh, I'm nobody. But hey, don't you worry about a thing}}
 * Piper: {{Inline quote|Our files indicate that you have a tendency to get into trouble, Piper. Try to stay out of it from now on.}} to which Piper replies: {{Inline quote|And who's gonna stop me? You?}}
 * Cait: {{Inline quote|I’ll be watching, Cait. If you fail to protect this man/woman, I’ll know about it.}} to which Cait replies: {{Inline quote|Yeah, sure… what are you gonna do? Leak oil all over me?}}
 * Curie: {{Inline quote|In my judgement, you're not ready for this, Curie. I hope you'll prove me wrong.}} to which Curie replies: {{Inline quote|I have survived centuries more than you, monsieur.}}
 * Nick Valentine: {{Inline quote|This is the future of the Institute that you’re protecting, unit. Remember that.}} to which Nick replies: {{Inline quote|And we wouldn’t want to do anything to upset the Institute, would we?}}
 * MacCready: {{Inline quote|I know your reputation, MacCready. I'm confident you can handle whatever threats you encounter.}} To which MacCready replies: {{Inline quote|Uh, yeah...thanks...I guess.}}
 * Hancock: {{Inline quote|I hope you understand your responsibilities, Hancock.}} To which Hancock does not respond.
 * Codsworth: {{Inline quote|If you fail in this assignment, Codsworth, I will personally make sure that you are dismantled and then melted down.}} To which Codsworth replies: {{Inline quote|You have nothing to fear, Mister X. I am well aware of my duties.}}
 * Strong: {{Inline quote|You have the potential to be an excellent bodyguard, Strong. I just hope you understand your responsibilities.}} To which Strong replies: {{Inline quote|Strong protect by crushing enemies.}}
 * MacCready: {{Inline quote|I know your reputation, MacCready. I'm confident you can handle whatever threats you encounter.}} To which MacCready replies: {{Inline quote|Uh, yeah...thanks...I guess.}}
 * Hancock: {{Inline quote|I hope you understand your responsibilities, Hancock.}} To which Hancock does not respond.
 * Codsworth: {{Inline quote|If you fail in this assignment, Codsworth, I will personally make sure that you are dismantled and then melted down.}} To which Codsworth replies: {{Inline quote|You have nothing to fear, Mister X. I am well aware of my duties.}}
 * Strong: {{Inline quote|You have the potential to be an excellent bodyguard, Strong. I just hope you understand your responsibilities.}} To which Strong replies: {{Inline quote|Strong protect by crushing enemies.}}

Appearances
X6-88 appears only in Fallout 4.

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