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Still in the Dark (Part 2): In Part
Fallout: New Vegas

Still in the Dark (Part 2): In Part

Complete Fallout: New Vegas walkthrough for 'Still in the Dark (Part 2)'. Learn how to help Hardin overthrow McNamara, exterminate the Van Graffs, and join the Brotherhood of Steel.

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Complete Fallout: New Vegas walkthrough for 'Still in the Dark (Part 2)'. Learn how to help Hardin overthrow McNamara, exterminate the Van Graffs, and join the Brotherhood of Steel.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After giving the Holotapes to Hardin, wait a few days for him to become the new Elder. You will receive 1000 XP, a Brotherhood Safehouse Key, and Brotherhood of Steel Fame.
  2. 2
    Talk to Hardin again and ask to join the Brotherhood of Steel. He will task you with exterminating the Van Graffs.
  3. 3
    If you sided with the Van Graffs or Cass previously, this choice might be complicated. If you sided with Cass, they may already be dead. If they are alive and hostile, you must deal with them.
  4. 4
    To efficiently attack the Van Graffs: Shoot Simon (the door guard) non-lethally, ensuring he fires back. This alerts the Van Graffs inside, causing more thugs to emerge, allowing you to pick them off.
  5. 5
    After dealing with the initial group, enter the building to confront Gloria, Jean-Baptiste, and any remaining thugs.
  6. 6
    Return to Hardin for your reward: 100 XP, T-45d Power Armor, T-45d Power Helmet, and Power Armor Training perk.
  7. 7
    You are now a full member of the Brotherhood of Steel.
  8. 8
    Talk to Elder McNamara. He will task you with finding three isolated Knights on recon missions.
  9. 9
    The Knights are located: north-east of NCRCF, east of Nipton near train tracks, and north-east of Novac overlooking Camp Forlorn Hope and Nelson.
  10. 10
    Recover their intel and return to Elder McNamara.
  11. 11
    McNamara will then ask you to find components to fix the bunker's air filtration system. The components are located in Vault 11, Vault 3, and Vault 22.
Tips
  • If you sided with the Van Graffs, you will need to choose between their services as merchants and continuing the Brotherhood storyline.
  • If the Van Graffs are already dead due to siding with Cass, you can simply talk to Hardin again after the evidence turn-in.
  • The Van Graffs become hostile after you turn in the evidence, making it difficult to conduct business in Freeside if they are still alive.
  • Vault 11 is located along the northern end of El Dorado Dry Lake.
  • Vault 3 is known to be inhabited by Fiends.
  • Vault 22 is the location for Doctor Hildern's quest 'There Stands the Grass'.
  • For helping Hardin overthrow McNamara: 1000 XP, Brotherhood Safehouse Key, Brotherhood of Steel Fame.
  • For exterminating the Van Graffs: 100 XP, T-45d Power Armor, T-45d Power Helmet, Power Armor Training perk.

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