Mod:Fallout: The Frontier/Stranded

Stranded is a sidequest given by John, a member of the Portland Exclave Militia currently trapped in the Food & Drink Grocery Outlet at Bright Town Ruins.

John and his friend were Jonas out for a supply run when they got trapped. In addition, John lost Sydney. You are charged with finding her or her dogtags if she is dead.

Walkthrough
Sydney can be in the bunker basement of a nearby house in Bright Town, but it must be lockpicked. Sydney is turning into a ghoul and wants to be killed. The player can comply and take her tags, or pass a 60 Speech to convince her to return.


 * If she was killed and her tags taken, John will be distraught and ask for him and Jonas to be escorted to the outskirts.
 * If she is brought back, an argument will occur between John and Jonas, with Jonas suggesting Sydney be killed.
 * If the player kills Jonas before Jonas kills Sydney, then John and Sydney will try to escape the town. The quest will fail if either of them die.
 * If the player waits, Jonas will kill Sydney, then John will kill Jonas. John will ask to be escorted.
 * If the player kills Sydney, John and Jonas will try to kill each other, and the survivor will ask for an escort.
 * The player can kill John. Jonas will ask to be escorted and Sydney will follow. The quest will fail if either of them die.

Notes and tips

 * It is highly recommend to kill all the ghouls located outside the grocery store to make the escorting easier.
 * If the player chooses to side with John, they will receive an extra 500 caps. Escorting Jonas results in no caps.
 * After leaving the store with whoever survived the confrontation, stick close to Jonas/John or they may seem to disappear.

Bugs

 * If the player makes it to the grocery store before Sydney, Jonas may shoot at nothing and the game will act as if Sydney was killed. Also, none of Sydney's dialogue lines will play.
 * There is a chance ghouls may follow the player into the store.
 * John will walk at very slow pace and even circle around the town a couple time. But he will walk to to the intended destination given enough time.
 * After Jonas kill Sidney, if you take her dog tag and give it to John. John will cry and stay at the store. If he is given her dog tag during or after the escort trip. He will run back to the store.

Behind the scenes

 * Cellblock Psycho contributed to the writing of this quest.