Fallout 4: The Broken Mast Incident Sparked the Commonwealth's Fear of Synths

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There was plenty going on in the Commonwealth even before the events of Fallout 4. One example of this is the Broken Mask incident, which occurred long before the Sole Survivor escaped from their cryogenic sleep. It was crucial in shaping the Commonwealth’s perspective of synths — primarily for the worse.

There are multiple perspectives on the Broken Mask incident in Fallout 4. The player can read in-game texts or collect holotapes on the matter. They can also raise their affinity with Nick Valentine, who mentions the incident and can be prompted to explain more about it.

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In the year 2229, Diamond City was already a bustling settlement in the heart of the Commonwealth. Though, at the time, the town’s centerpiece wasn’t Takahashi’s Power Noodles store but a bar. It was manned by a man named Henry, who served Nuka-Colas, stiff drinks, and other such refreshments to citizens and travelers alike.

In May of that same year, a man named Mr. Carter entered Diamond City, claiming to have come from somewhere out west. According to Eustace Hawthorne — one of the few eyewitnesses who’d lived long enough to tell the story — Mr. Carter was an amicable man. He made everyone feel at ease, so when he took a seat by the central bar, many of the residents crowded around him, wanting to ask about his travels and the state of the greater Commonwealth.

Mr. Carter was happy to answer everyone’s questions. This went on for about three hours, with the crowd at the central bar, talking, drinking, and generally making merry with the kind visitor. Then suddenly, his smile disappeared. Mr. Carter’s cheek started twisting strangely, then he reached into his coat, took out his weapon, and shot the