Sydney

Sydney is a mercenary specialized in relic hunting and a temporary companion

Background
Sydney is a freelance mercenary who specializes in hunting pre-War treasures and relics. Generally, she works alone, though she does have a very close girlfriend in the form of Emaline. When she does work with others, she does so for pragmatic purposes and likes to keep conversation focused on the task at hand, preferring to avoid personal topics, such as her tragic past. For most of her formative years, she lived alone with her father. At the age of 14, she was forced to live entirely by herself as her father mysteriously disappeared. Sydney believes he abandoned her, though in reality, he died after a deal gone bad at the Statesman Hotel. Throughout her life, she learned to perfect her combat skills and never breaks a deal.

Since her father's death, she had to wander the wasteland alone, but she was able to handle herself as her father had taught her how to handle and maintain and modify firearms at an early age. Sydney eventually became a relic hunter when she stumbled upon a deceased relic-hunter and his information to the Constitution of the United States. After she recovered it, she sold it to Abraham Washington in 2256. Afterward she took another job from Abraham Washington, this time to acquire the Declaration of Independence. By 2277, she is holed up in the rotunda of the National Archives.

After safely selling the Declaration of Independence to Abraham Washington, she becomes a weapons dealer out of Underworld.

Interactions overview
1 If she finishes the quest alive and makes it to Underworld.

Appearances
Sydney appears only in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes
In the Spanish localization, her nickname is "Mi rayito de sol," which translates to "My little sunbeam."

Bugs

 * There is an exploit that makes it possible to receive an unlimited supply of Sydney's 10mm "Ultra" SMG in perfect condition and 10mm ammunition.
 * You can't pickpocket Sydney after recruiting her. She cannot be pickpocketed during the quest nor after completing it. You just get the "talk" option when crouching.
 * When she's in the bar in Underworld she can sometimes die and will be slumped over on the floor. It is unknown what causes this.
 * Sydney will sometimes not appear in Underworld.
 * In case Sydney does not appear in Underworld, she might be found in the entrance of Anacostia Crossing station from Rivet City's side. If the tunnel has not been cleared, she could get killed and never reach Underworld.