Forum:Power Armor Training?

Can someone please tell me where to go to get the training needed to wear Power Armor? I checked this wiki on what to do. One of the things said that you receive training after that Elder McNara or whatever his name is lifts the lockdown after you complete the "Still in the Dark" quest, and that takes a few days. It's been over a week in-game time, and he hasn't lifted the lockdown yet. I also read that you can receive Power Armor training from the "For Auld Lang Syne" quest, but I can't even get that quest started, even though I'm idolized by the Followers.

Any help you can offer would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

BoltFan 23:33, January 13, 2011 (UTC) BoltFan

It seems like you've spoken to both Mcnamara and Hardin and messed this quest up some. The reward for that quest is the Safehouse Key, not Power Armor training. To get the alternate Power Armor training you need to have Arcade as a Companion and activate a few dialogues. In any event, Arcade won't offer his quest until the end game is almost complete. It's worth noting that Combat Armor reinforced MK II is almost as good as Power Armor anyway. :-) P3dantic 09:08, January 14, 2011 (UTC)

Thank you for your help! I guess I won't be able to get it anyway. I have the Combat Armor Reinforced MK II, so I guess I'll just stick with that. I was just hoping to use that awesome-looking armor and helmet.

Oh, and I needed to clarify something. I know the reward for the quest if the safehouse key. What I meant was after the lockdown is lifted, you talk to Elder Mcnamara about joining the Brotherhood. When he accepts your requests, you talk to another Elder to get the Training. Should have been more specific. Sorry! :)

BoltFan 17:24, January 14, 2011 (UTC) BoltFan

Better luck on you next game eh! and be aware this Quest is all too easily messed up. Only show the Mission Tapes to Hardin if you want to oust Mcnamara and definately not after you've already given them to Mcnamara - that option didn't ought to be there but, sadly, it is. Incidentally, if you didn't help Hardin then Mcnamara will both reward you with and train you in the use of Power Armor. Conversely, if you oust Mcnamara, Hardin will do the same thing. Happy days.... P3dantic 12:05, January 16, 2011 (UTC)

You gain Power Armor training from Arcade and BoS. The Arcade path will only give you Power Armor training very late in the game, the BoS are much sooner. The BoS has two options, McNamara and Hardin. The McNamara path is longer, but generates much more XP to the player. Only after completing the patrols, scouts and vaults runs he will give you the key for the safehouse and you have the option to join the BoS in a faily easy mission (Eyesight to the Blind), in wich after he will present you with Power Armor training. The Hardin path is A LOT more shorter, you simply oust McNamara and he give you the safehouse key after you step up. Then you complete the quest Tend to Your Business (kill the Van Graffs) and gain Power Armor training. Brfritos 15:14, January 16, 2011 (UTC)