Foundation

Foundation is a location in the Savage Divide region of Appalachia in 2103, and is the headquarters of the Settlers. It is built on the former location of Spruce Knob.

Background
A fledgling village built on the site of a pre-War tourist attraction. Foundation is the main base of the Settlers. Originally settled by members of a Construction Workers Union in Washington, D.C., they came to Appalachia under the leadership of Paige, in the hope that it would offer some reprieve from the horrors of the Capital Wasteland. Upon their arrival, and subsequent discovery of Spruce Knob, they repurposed the existing buildings, cleared the surrounding trees and Foundation was formed.

Layout
Foundation contains several buildings, including a barracks, boarding house, and a variety of stores belonging to the various Sunnys.

Inhabitants

 * 1optional, 2ally, 3animal

Notable loot

 * Elsie's story - Note, in the Taylors' home, on a kitchen counter (cannot be taken).
 * Ward's journal - Note, in the medical office pod across from the power armor stations (cannot be taken).
 * Potential magazine - On the east side of Foundation, at a small guard house near a gate, on a desk.

Appearances
Foundation appears only in Fallout 76, introduced in the Wastelanders update. It was built on the former location of Spruce Knob.

Behind the scenes
According to level designer Steve Massey, Foundation replaced Spruce Knob as it was previously a "pretty boring workshop location" and it was selected due to its central location within the Savage Divide.