[quote=@TheUnknowable]"I'd prefer to not have to use them, but we could use their help.  There are probably still active robots in there.   And if one of them somehow managed to bring V-17 back online, we'll have far more than we can handle, possibly even with their help.  There could be hundreds by now."[/quote]
"Sounds like all the more reason to get at least one Paladin on our side," Sparks said, finishing off the last drop of her Nuka Cola. "Don't worry, I think I know where their liaison is here, maybe we can get lucky and find someone. Also, I think I got someone in mind for some support, and he's a good survivalist. Hopefully he's still in town.

"So, assuming I manage to find help, how long before we can start the trek to the Vault?"