Forum:What do I need to get out of Hidden Valley before I activate the self-destruct?

I'm following Mr. House's orders in my current run, so I need to blow up the Brotherhood of Steel's bunker.

1. What items should I be sure to salvage?

2. What Karma/Locks/Computers are around that I can gain big experience from?

3. I know quite a few quests involve the bunker, but which ones should I be sure to do because of a worthwhile reward?

3. If I finish Veronica's quest and get her to leave the Brotherhood and then detonate the bunker, will she still stay as my companion?

Thanks

My personal advice would be to complete Still in the Dark (on McNammara's side) and then Eyesight to the Blind. It takes a little bit to get both done, but your reward is Power Armor Training. You can also complete Still in the Dark by helping Hardin, I think you also get Power Armor Training.

If you're feeling up to it, plenty of the soldiers inside have Gauss Rifles and T-51b Power Armor, meaning that you can have a fantastic suit of armor and a very high damaging weapon with plenty of ammo (there are a ton of Brotherhood members inside)