Aster (character)

Aster is an escaped synth living in Acadia in 2287.

Background
An escaped synth, Aster is a self-taught physician and biologist. She investigates the unique Far Harbor environment, trying to both come up with new treatments and better understand it. She took an interest to a mutated flower that grows natively on the Island; the aster, going as far as naming herself after it. Aster wishes to study it's properties and how it evolved over the centuries following the Great War. <!-- Oh wow. Okay, yeah I'm pretty sure that's not supposed to look like that. Let's see what I can do.

And you're just walking around like this? I'm glad you came to me...

I'd tell you that you need a more competent doctor, but you might not make it to one. I think I can improve this situation...

I'd like to help, but this stuff isn't free. Very little is these days. I'm sorry.

Cog charges me an arm and a leg for supplies. No pun intended. If you can't pay, I'm afraid I can't help you.

Thanks for the practice, I guess. Try and stay safe out there.

Wouldn't bother me if we don't have this conversation again. You get my meaning?

Almost certainly won't stay that way, but good for you. Anything else?

Okay, I know I can take care of that for you.

Okay... You're not going to like this, but it'll be worth it.

Right, okay... Just try not to vomit on the plant specimens.

That sounds like a noble goal. Well, thank you. I wish more shared the sentiment. I should note that I am not fully versed in human anatomy, but I'm your best chance of medical assistance, should you require it. Since DiMA has approved of you, I'm more than willing to offer help.

Wow, what a tremendous waste of time. Perhaps if you're extremely short-sighted. Or maybe you have some better plan for helping future generations survive. I should note that I am not fully versed in human anatomy, but I'm your best chance of medical assistance, should you require it. Since DiMA has approved of you, I'm more than willing to offer help.

If that's what floats your boat... It gives me a sense of purpose, yes. I like having something worthwhile to which I can dedicate my time. I should note that I am not fully versed in human anatomy, but I'm your best chance of medical assistance, should you require it. Since DiMA has approved of you, I'm more than willing to offer help.

So, what exactly are you doing? As much as I can, given limited resources. Cataloguing specimens, observing evolutionary trends, compiling data for future generations. I should note that I am not fully versed in human anatomy, but I'm your best chance of medical assistance, should you require it. Since DiMA has approved of you, I'm more than willing to offer help.

I'd like to help you with your research. Oh, well... that's thoughtful of you. Hmm, okay... what can we have you do... There's a flower native to this island - a species of the genus Aster - that has survived remarkably well. It doesn't quite have the brilliance of color that I understand it once did, before... Well, before the war. I'm personally rather of fond of them, but lately have been investigating secondary chemical properties they possess. If you could bring me additional samples, it would speed up my research. I can offer you a meager amount of caps, if that makes the idea more appealing.

I could use a doctor. Well, I'm the closest you're going to get around here. What can I do for you?

I could use a doctor. Time to put my knowledge to the test, I guess. What can I do for you?

I could use a doctor. I suppose you've come to the right place. Right enough, anyway. What can I do for you?

You do have some sort of medical experience, right? Reading counts as experience, right? Or at least it's pretty close? Relax. I'm kidding. Mostly.

What can you tell me about Acadia? Similar to most here, I think. I fled the Institute, feeling that anything else would be allowing myself to remain trapped, constantly in fear. I chose not to go into hiding, though. I felt... To do that, I'd lose what makes me, me. Does that make sense? If I lost my life, that'd be one thing. To lose my identity... That was too much to bear. Thankfully, it never came to that. So, here I am.

I have some flowers for you. As promised, here are your caps.

I have some flowers for you. I'm sorry, is this a joke I'm not in on? If you do actually find any I'll be happy to take them.

I have some flowers for you. These will do nicely. Thank you.

I have some flowers for you. Just what I was looking for.

I have some flowers for you. A beautiful color, don't you think?

Never mind. That's fine. I'm sure we both have other things to tend to.

Never mind. I'll be here if you need something else.

I'm keeping an eye out for more flowers. I know it can seem trivial, in light of everything else that's going on, but I do appreciate it.

I'm keeping an eye out for more flowers. Thank you. I'm just not suited to roaming around the island.

I'm keeping an eye out for more flowers. Okay. You know where to find me.

What exactly is the point of all this? A mix of scientific inquiry and personal interest, I suppose. I'm curious about the changes the species has gone through over the centuries. I also find them beautiful.

It's kind of beautiful, in its own way. That's... refreshing. Most don't view it the same; I'm glad someone else can see it. This island, with all of its danger and beauty, pre-dates you and I. The ecosystem isn't what it once was, but it has adapted. And it will continue to adapt, long after we're gone. What's important, really important in the long run, is understanding it. And then passing that knowledge along to those who will follow us.

The term "Hell-hole" comes to mind. Perhaps a bit harsh, but the environment certainly can be unforgiving. This island, with all of its danger and beauty, pre-dates you and I. The ecosystem isn't what it once was, but it has adapted. And it will continue to adapt, long after we're gone. What's important, really important in the long run, is understanding it. And then passing that knowledge along to those who will follow us.

Quaint, with sort of an old-world, "burn it to the ground and salt the earth" kind of charm. Hmm, interesting. Of course, it was already burnt to the ground once. I'm not sure attempting that again would yield much. This island, with all of its danger and beauty, pre-dates you and I. The ecosystem isn't what it once was, but it has adapted. And it will continue to adapt, long after we're gone. What's important, really important in the long run, is understanding it. And then passing that knowledge along to those who will follow us.

Greeting So, I understand you've seen a good bit of our island. What do you think? Player Default: It's kind of beautiful, in its own way.

Greeting I'm not the one you should be speaking with right now.

Greeting Can I help you?

You're the one who lives here. What do you think of it? Well, I... I think it's all rather compelling.

Hello Far Harbor, gone. Didn't see that coming...

Hello I can't help but wonder whether the Children of Atom are at peace now...

Hello So much work to do...

Hello Did you need something? I'm somewhat busy.

Hello There's no shortage of things to be done.

Hello It's fascinating that after all this time, after so much conflict, people of the island may finally start to work together. -->

Appearances
Aster appears only in the Fallout 4 add-on Far Harbor.