Xenopatris Order - Post-game story arc idea, with possible expansion mod (Spoilers of endings inside)

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If you're anything like myself, you were probably dissatisfied and possibly disturbed by the endings of Fallout 4. It is arguable that this is testament to the greatness of the story and I would partially agree. It was a wise move to have a split story, where each result is both equally conclusive, positive and tragic all at once. It means there is no right or wrong answer, and in a sense that is a refreshing change from most videogame stories. However, ruling out possible DLC that expands on the main story somehow, I was beginning to have ideas about what might happen next. And this is how I began to formulate the Xenopatris Order. The name is an amalgamation of latin words "Xeno" (Stranger, Foreigner) "Patris" (Patriot, fatherland, fellow countrymen).

For my main playthrough, I went with the Railroad. Albeit reluctantly. In RPG's I'm always shepharded down the "good" morale choice route. I can't help it. I'm one of the "good guys". So when I learned that the Railroad was intent on saving Synths, whereas the other factions were bent on destroying anything they didn't like, I was naturally biased. I tried to pursue the Minutemen story, but upon research discovered that I was too far and couldn't switch back to them. But in the end I didn't feel like it mattered too much because the Brotherhood were really extremist and I didn't feel so bad annihilating them. Not siding with the Institute was a tough choice, as I'm sure many of you joined them. The potential for their research was great, but the cost was too. It was this very disparity between the Institute and the Railroad that caused me to think about this project. I was hoping constantly through the main storyline that I could find some compromise to save the research and lives, while still shutting down the Institutes shady endeavours. But in the end it was impossible and I chose the Railroad, in all their naive self-righteous confusion. So without further ado, let's get this lore-train moving!

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Exerpt : Diary of "Sole Survivor" - Aftermath of the Institutes Destruction.

This all felt wrong. We had saved countless synth lives and even some scientists, but the guilt caused by what we had destroyed was overwhelming. Nobody celebrated that evening in the Railroad headquarters. Desdemona gave a speech and people talked, but we all knew what we'd done. And this was so heavily compounded when I received the private letter written by Liam Binet, the man I'd betrayed to save something I still don't know if I believe is human.

Something had to be done. And I'd reached the conclusion that the Railroad was unable to help me achieve it. For all their worth and ideals, they were no greater than pro-synth terrorists. For every minor problem they'd solve in the name of good cause, they'd create chaos in some other way. So, I had to do something myself. I had to create a new movement. Safeguard scientific expansion, but never at the cost of innocent life. No matter what form it took. And I would do it in Liam Binet's name, in Patriots name. I will found the Xenopatris Order (XPO).

I've spoken to some trustworthy Railroad members and even survivors of the Institute. They agreed this tragedy had to be rectified. Whatever scientific research we can salvage should be put back to use. For all the evil the Institute caused, what they discovered was undeniable. And instead of hoarding the technology like the many power-hungry menaces of this land, we will share it.

I've heard that there are Vertibirds still functioning in the Commonwealth. With the destruction of the Prydwyn, their occupants no longer have a motive. With the odd exception of revenge, the majority of the pilots are resigned to banditry to survive. If we could recruit them to our cause, that would give us a distinct advantage that the Brotherhood only squandered in the form of intimidation and destruction.

This also leads nicely into the next phase of my plan. Every organisation needs a headquarters. A staging ground from which all our operations can originate. What better place to protect our assets than to build this base in an area unreachable to most. No, I'm not talking of the Glowing Sea. Although radiation will still be our ally. I'm talking about the ocean. Not only that, but a submergable structure which we can launch our new found Vertibirds from. How on earth would we fund the construction of this operation I hear you ask? Have you noticed how many settlements I have founded in the Minutemen name? I have direct control of every single financial inlet in those towns. For the wrongs we must right, I will gladly siphon profits directly into this organisation. Not only that, but there is a wealth of unclaimed technological marvels out there waiting to be claimed. If we can profit from those too, we have ourselves a limitless suply of funds. It may take a few months to get started, possibly years until we're fully established, but it will be done. We will change the Commonwealth, for the better, and people will not fear us, but respect and admire our undeniable resolve.

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So, lore-mode off. By now you should have a fairly good idea of where I'm going with this. In my head-canon, the sole survivor creates a new faction that aims to improve the lives of the commonwealth by combining the best of the other factions. There will be scientific research, there will be a military force / special operations branch but above all, there will be respect for the down-trodden species of the Commonwealth. No Ghoul and Synth hatred here. However, in the interest of keeping with the games tendency to have all factions be both good/evil. Maybe this faction could revolve a little heavily around money? It could start with the best intentions, but become corrupted, much like the different leaders of the Brotherhood. I also am not above using basic generations of synths for labor. Sentience is still the determining factor in freedom for this faction. They could develop gen-3's and beyond, but they'd be given the option to leave at any time, and are treated just like any other employee.

It's also worth noting that although I've used the Railroad ending as a basis for this story, it could be jerry-rigged to fit the others. The institute ending could progress to self-destruction, through disputes in the directorate. It could be a divide of interests and the faction splits. For the Brotherhood, it'd be harder to accomplish because of their hatred of non-humans and selfishness when it came to tech. However, it could much like the Institute be a divide of opinion. I'm sure many important members of the BoS still approve of the ways set about in Fallout 3. And finally the Minutemen would be fairly similar to the railroad as well, since they blow up the institute and want to save people. Until we know if there's a canon ending, it doesn't really matter where the story originates as long as it revolves around the players desire to make a change but dont trust the abilities of the existing factions to achieve it.

As for visual flair and identity. I'm pretty set on a black/white and green colour theme. I want to have some of the futuristic vibe of the Institute, but still be fairly intimidating and grounded in ecological importance. I also kind of imagine the sea base a bit like Tipoca City on Kamino, in the Star Wars universe. Although maybe not QUITE that sci fi. A bit less rounded, more square with curves. If that makes sense.

 

 

Concept power armor (Hammk's art, sourced from DeviantArt). This is a pretty close representation of what I had in mind for a power armor suit. But with a more black/white/green theme.

 

http://orig02.deviantart.net/bd79/f/2011/336/9/5/fallout_style_armor_by_hammk-d4hygec.jpg

I'm planning to develop an X01 skin for starters, so I can represent the faction in my game in the easiest way possible. Here is a half way done skin I'm working on:

 

http://staticdelivery.nexusmods.com/images/1151/136794-1448910339.jpg

 

Depending on how this project goes, it would be awesome one day to see a bigger mod based off it.

Let me know what you guys n gals think!

Edited November 30, 2015 by Spoonifico