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So, the “Never Go It Alone” trophy is the one that stuck out to me this most, but I’ve seen little to no discussion on it so far.
The description of this trophy is “Recruit 5 separate companions.” We know that there are twelve companions in Fallout 4. We already know four of them: Codsworth, Dogmeat, Preston, and Piper. But this seems to hint toward three more of them.
At first I thought it might be five random silhouettes, but the fact that one is very clearly Preston seemed to indicate that these may all represent actual companions from the game.
So, we have the first one on the left of the frame: Definitely not Piper, as the hat is too different (she wears a beret, this is wide-brimmed), as well as what could be a long coat and a pistol at their side. Looks very cowboyish to me.
Then we have the one immediately behind Vault Boy: Honestly, I have no idea what to make of this one. Their head looks very squareish, so… honestly, I can’t make anything out of this. I’m at a loss here.
Nearing the foreground, immediately behind Vault Boy, we have our third companion: Almost certainly Preston Garvey, judging by the shape of his hat. Not much to discuss here.
To Preston’s side, on the far right of the frame: What seems to be a RobCo Protectron robot. Very interesting. Insert all the Fisto jokes you want here.
And finally, in the very back: Wearing very what is likely a form-fitting suit and mask, judging by the lack of noticeable clothing or hair features on their body. Two long strands are tailing off from behind their head, reminiscent of a headband. This definitely evokes something like a… ninja? This may be what a lot of people have been asking for–a truly stealth-focused companion.
So our companion list so far is, potentially, as follows:
- Codsworth
- Dogmeat
- Preston Garvey
- Piper
- Cowboy-looking person?
- Squareish-headed person?
- Ninja person?
- RobCo Protectron?
- ???
- ???
- ???
- ???
Any further thoughts, feelings, or theories from you guys?