Over and Out, a pivotal quest in Fallout 76 from the Steel Dawn update, demands a critical decision from you. As the quest nears its end, you have a choice: side with Paladin Rahmani or Knight Shin, or choose neither.
This seemingly innocuous decision could shape the outcome of Steel Dawn's final quest, The Best Defense, and even the future of the Brotherhood of Steel. Let's delve into the implications of siding with Paladin Rahmani or Shin in Fallout 76 and the narrative shifts that follow your choice.
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Should You Side with Paladin Rahmani or Shin in Fallout 76?
The critical choice happens during the Over and Out quest when Rahmani orders you and Shin to install the Ultracite Battery. Shin will install it but will ask you to check on Rahmani after he tells you he doesn't believe she has the Brotherhood of Steel's best interest at heart because of the motivations behind her actions.
The Backstory of the "Over and Out" Quest
When you confront Rahmani, she reveals the heart-wrenching truth - the plan to arm a civilian militia with Hellstorm Missile Launchers, a desperate attempt to protect a settlement from raiders that ended in failure. Shin's mentor, Knight Connors, was slain, and the raiders seized control of the weapons. This loss, Rahmani fears, could lead to Shin confessing their failures to the Brotherhood of Steel Elders. She dreads the Elders prioritizing weapon safeguarding over their missions and the potential dismantling of the Expeditionary Force, a blow to everything she strove to build.
On the other hand, Shin became more unbending and rigid about upholding the Brotherhood of Steel's original goal of finding and safeguarding pre-war technology after his mentor's death. Kight Connors's death led Shin to become very obsessed and unbending regarding the following of the Brotherhood of Steel rules, leading to his dislike of Paladin Rahmani's willingness to make deals with other factions in the Wasteland.
All "Over and Out" Quest Outcomes
Unfortunately, choosing to side with Paladin Rahmani or Shin in Fallout 76 doesn't matter now or in the future. The mission's result will always be the same: She destroys the transmitter using her War Glaive. Shine will then call her a betrayer and challenge her leadership. However, Rahmani says he doesn't have the authority. Before they fight each other, Fort Atlas is attacked, and they return. At this point, the Over and Out quest ends, and the last quest begins.
However, you will see differences in dialogue based on your decision. If you choose Paladin Rahmani, she will be happy that you see things her way. If you decide to go with Shin, she will voice her displeasure with you. Finally, if you choose neither, she will chastise your decision and say you must find allies to survive the Wasteland.
