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* [[Securitron de-construction plant]]: The [["Muggy" Upgrade: Parts Production]] holotape is held by [[010011110110111001100101]], on the second floor of the facility. Be prepared for a serious fight.
 
* [[Securitron de-construction plant]]: The [["Muggy" Upgrade: Parts Production]] holotape is held by [[010011110110111001100101]], on the second floor of the facility. Be prepared for a serious fight.
 
* [[Signal Hills transmitter]]: The [[Main Computer Upgrade: LAER Mod "Prismatic Lens"|holotape]] enabling the Sink CIU to sell the [[LAER mod - prismatic lens]] is located on the roof of the transmitter office, along with a note and some equipment from [[Elijah]]. It is easiest to walk up the outcrop next to the office and jump down (watch out for glitches in the hill; the Courier could end up inside it). The [[Auto-Doc Upgrade: Hair Styling Enhancements]] holotape is located inside the office, on a desk immediately to the right.
 
* [[Signal Hills transmitter]]: The [[Main Computer Upgrade: LAER Mod "Prismatic Lens"|holotape]] enabling the Sink CIU to sell the [[LAER mod - prismatic lens]] is located on the roof of the transmitter office, along with a note and some equipment from [[Elijah]]. It is easiest to walk up the outcrop next to the office and jump down (watch out for glitches in the hill; the Courier could end up inside it). The [[Auto-Doc Upgrade: Hair Styling Enhancements]] holotape is located inside the office, on a desk immediately to the right.
* [[X-12 research center]]: The [[Light Switch 01 Upgrade: "Smart Lights"]] holotape is located on the ground floor of this facility, leaning against a projector. The player will require a [[Sonic emitter (weapon)|sonic emitter]] upgrade to disable force-fields (accomplished during the [[Sonic Emitter Upgrade]] quest). This area also contains the [[Y-17 master trauma harness]]. Several more [[Y-17 trauma override harness]] units will appear if he is killed.
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* [[X-12 research center]]: The [[Light Switch 01 Upgrade: "Smart Lights"]] holotape is located on the lowermost floor of this facility, leaning against a projector. The player will require a [[Sonic emitter (weapon)|sonic emitter]] upgrade to disable the force-fields (accomplished during the [[Sonic Emitter Upgrade]] quest). This area also contains the [[Y-17 master trauma harness]]. Several more [[Y-17 trauma override harness]] units will appear if he is killed.
 
* [[X-13 research facility]], stealth testing lab: On the entrance level, there will be several rooms with catwalks looking down on the testing area. Terminals in these rooms include upgrade data as entries titled "Suggestion," or mentioning a mod or implant:
 
* [[X-13 research facility]], stealth testing lab: On the entrance level, there will be several rooms with catwalks looking down on the testing area. Terminals in these rooms include upgrade data as entries titled "Suggestion," or mentioning a mod or implant:
** The [[Main Computer Upgrade: K9000 Mod "Resla Roil"|weapon mod holotape]] enabling the [[K9000 mod - Resla roil|"Resla Roil" modification]] of the [[K9000 cyberdog gun]] can be found on a terminal in east section.
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** The [[Main Computer Upgrade: K9000 Mod "Resla Roil"|weapon mod holotape]] enabling the [[K9000 mod - Resla roil|"Resla Roil" modification]] of the [[K9000 cyberdog gun]] can be found on a terminal in the east section.
** The [[Main Computer Upgrade: K9000 Mod "Mentat Chow"|weapon mod holotape]] enabling the [[K9000 mod - Mentat chow|"Mentat Chow" modification]] for the K9000 cyberdog gun can also be found on a terminal in east section.
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** The [[Main Computer Upgrade: K9000 Mod "Mentat Chow"|weapon mod holotape]] enabling the [[K9000 mod - Mentat chow|"Mentat Chow" modification]] for the K9000 cyberdog gun can also be found on a terminal in the east section.
 
** The holotape [[Auto-Doc Upgrade: Implant Y-7]] for the [[Implant Y-7]] perk is on a terminal in the north section (see map).
 
** The holotape [[Auto-Doc Upgrade: Implant Y-7]] for the [[Implant Y-7]] perk is on a terminal in the north section (see map).
 
* [[Y-17 medical facility]]: The holotape [[Auto-Doc Upgrade: Implant C-13]] for [[Implant C-13]] is located in the south corner of the main room, on the ground floor, propped up against a burned-out terminal. The [[Auto-Doc Upgrade: Cosmetic Enhancements]] holotape is located on the catwalk to the second floor, in a cabinet to the right.
 
* [[Y-17 medical facility]]: The holotape [[Auto-Doc Upgrade: Implant C-13]] for [[Implant C-13]] is located in the south corner of the main room, on the ground floor, propped up against a burned-out terminal. The [[Auto-Doc Upgrade: Cosmetic Enhancements]] holotape is located on the catwalk to the second floor, in a cabinet to the right.
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
* The [[Courier]] has to complete the quest [[Sonic Emitter Upgrade]] first in order to complete this quest, as they have to get rid of the force-field in the X-12 research center for one of The Sink's supporting [[Artificial Intelligence|AI]].
 
* The [[Courier]] has to complete the quest [[Sonic Emitter Upgrade]] first in order to complete this quest, as they have to get rid of the force-field in the X-12 research center for one of The Sink's supporting [[Artificial Intelligence|AI]].
* It is not necessary to wait until the quest prompts the player to upgrade any of the AIs in The Sink, the holotapes will appear before the quest starts.
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* It is not necessary to wait until the quest prompts to upgrade any of the AIs in The Sink; the holotapes will appear before the quest starts, with one possible downside being that picking them up before the quest says to do so might trigger bugs to appear.
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* The name of the achievement associated with the previous quest (Making Friends), along with the name of this quest (Influencing People), may be a reference to the bestselling self-help book entitled "How to Win Friends and Influence People".
 
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==Behind the scenes==
 
The name of the achievement associated with the previous quest (Making Friends), along with the name of this quest (Influencing People), may be a reference to the bestselling self-help book entitled ''[[wikipedia:How to Win Friends and Influence People|How to Win Friends and Influence People]]''.
   
 
==Bugs==
 
==Bugs==
{{Platforms|xbox360|pc|ps3}} The mission arrow might still be present and indicate an area even if the holotape in that area has been collected to prevent this from happening only pick it up when the quest tells you to pick up the specific upgrade or upgrades. {{Verify|verified}}
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*{{Platforms|xbox360|pc|ps3}} The mission arrow might still be present and indicate an area even if the holotape in that area has been collected. To prevent this from happening only pick it up when the quest tells you to pick up the specific upgrade or upgrades. {{Verify|verified}}
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*{{Platforms|ps3}} There may be no mission arrow if you've previously collected all mission items. This can be solved simply by exiting the Sink after completing All My Friends Have Off Switches. {{verify|type=bug|04:23, July 15, 2014 (UTC)}}
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==

Revision as of 17:33, 23 April 2015

 
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We feared you would be tempted to explore Big MT Crater and examine the many amazing non-mandatory research labs that lie off your designated path. The many such optional explorations are discouraged. Work hurriedly, as if you have blinders on, and leave curiosities and items of interest alone.Dala

Influencing People is a side quest in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Old World Blues.

Quick walkthrough

Side Quest: Influencing People 
Find the upgrades to The Sink's Central Intelligence Unit
Find the upgrades to The Sink's Auto-Doc
Find the upgrades to The Sink's support AIs, which include The Toaster, The Sink, Blind Diode Jefferson, Muggy, the biological research station, Light Switch 01, Light Switch 02, and the Book Chute
Install the upgrades in The Sink
Reward: Variable XP and various extra services provided by the Sink's artificial personalities. 
Leads to: Field Research 

Detailed walkthrough

This quest is automatically activated after the completion of All My Friends Have Off Switches, and tasks the Courier to upgrade the functions of all of The Sink's personalities. The player character can collect these upgrades in any order, but the quest will not be completed until all have been installed and interacted with. Upgrades need to be accessed by speaking to the personalities in The Sink.

The holotapes (or terminal entries) for these upgrades can be found at the following locations:

Quest stages

StageStatusDescription
10 Find the upgrades to The Sink's central intelligence unit.
20 Find the upgrades to The Sink's Auto-Doc.
30 Find the upgrades to The Sink's support AIs.
40Quest finishedInstall the upgrades in The Sink.

Notes

  • The Courier has to complete the quest Sonic Emitter Upgrade first in order to complete this quest, as they have to get rid of the force-field in the X-12 research center for one of The Sink's supporting AI.
  • It is not necessary to wait until the quest prompts to upgrade any of the AIs in The Sink; the holotapes will appear before the quest starts, with one possible downside being that picking them up before the quest says to do so might trigger bugs to appear.

Behind the scenes

The name of the achievement associated with the previous quest (Making Friends), along with the name of this quest (Influencing People), may be a reference to the bestselling self-help book entitled How to Win Friends and Influence People.

Bugs

  • Xbox 360Xbox 360 The mission arrow might still be present and indicate an area even if the holotape in that area has been collected. To prevent this from happening only pick it up when the quest tells you to pick up the specific upgrade or upgrades. [verified]
  • Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 There may be no mission arrow if you've previously collected all mission items. This can be solved simply by exiting the Sink after completing All My Friends Have Off Switches. [verification overdue]

Gallery

Main quests
Act 1Ain't That a Kick in the Head · Back in the Saddle · By a Campfire on the Trail · They Went That-a-Way · Ring-a-Ding-Ding!
Act 2Wild Card (Wild Card: Ace in the Hole, Change in Management, You and What Army?, Side Bets, Finishing Touches) · The House Always Wins (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII) · Render Unto Caesar · Et Tumor, Brute? · Things That Go Boom · Kings' Gambit · For the Republic, Part 2 · You'll Know It When It Happens/Arizona Killer
Act 3No Gods, No Masters · All or Nothing · Veni, Vidi, Vici · Eureka!
Side quests
New California RepublicAnywhere I Wander · Back in Your Own Backyard · Bitter Springs Infirmary Blues · Boulder City Showdown · Can You Find it in Your Heart? · Climb Ev'ry Mountain · Don't Tread on the Bear! · Emergency Radio · Eye for an Eye · Flags of Our Foul-Ups · Hard Luck Blues · I Don't Hurt Anymore · I Put a Spell on You · Keep Your Eyes on the Prize · Medical Mystery · No, Not Much · Pressing Matters · Restoring Hope · Return to Sender · That Lucky Old Sun · The White Wash · There Stands the Grass · Three-Card Bounty · We Will All Go Together · You Can Depend on Me
Caesar's LegionBeware the Wrath of Caesar! · Caesar's Favor · Caesar's Foe · Caesar's Hire · Cold, Cold Heart · I Hear You Knocking · The Finger of Suspicion · We Are Legion
The StripBeyond the Beef · Bye Bye Love · Classic Inspiration · How Little We Know · Pheeble Will · Talent Pool · The House Has Gone Bust! · The Moon Comes Over the Tower
Freeside & Outer VegasBirds of a Feather · Bleed Me Dry · Debt Collector · G.I. Blues · High Times · Someone to Watch Over Me · The Coyotes · Wang Dang Atomic Tango
BoomersAnt Misbehavin' · Sunshine Boogie · Volare! · Young Hearts
Great KhansAba Daba Honeymoon · Cry Me a River · Don't Make a Beggar of Me · Oh My Papa
Powder GangBooted · I Fought the Law · Run Goodsprings Run · Why Can't We Be Friends?
Brotherhood of SteelEyesight to the Blind · Still in the Dark · Tend to Your Business
OtherCome Fly With Me · Crazy, Crazy, Crazy · Ghost Town Gunfight · Guess Who I Saw Today · Left My Heart · My Kind of Town · The Legend of the Star and A Valuable Lesson · Unfriendly Persuasion · Wheel of Fortune
Companion questsED-E My Love · For Auld Lang Syne · Heartache by the Number · I Could Make You Care · I Forgot to Remember to Forget · Nothin' But a Hound Dog · One for My Baby
Unmarked questsA Bit of Slap and Tickle · A Final Plan for Esteban · Access Powers · All Fired Up! · An Ear to the Ground · Andy and Charlie · Arachnophobia · Arizona Scavenger · Barton the Fink · Bear Necessities · Big Winner (Atomic Wrangler, The Gomorrah, The Tops, Ultra-Luxe, Vikki & Vance) · Bounty Killer (I, II) · Brotherhood Bond (I, II) · Caching in at the Cove · Cajoling a Cudgel · Claws Mended · Claws Out · Dealing with Contreras · Defacing the Humble Stone · Democracy Inaction · Don't Poke at the Bear! · Eddie's Emissary · Exhumin' Nature · Fight Night · Flogging a Dead Corpse · Friend of the Followers · Gland for Some Home Cooking · Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger · Hat's Entertainment · Help for Halford · Hidden Valley computer virus · Highway to the Danger Zone (I, II) · Honorary Rocketeer · I Love Bananas · Iron and Stealing · Keith's Caravan Charade · Laurifer Gladiator · Lenk's Bad Debts · Lily and Leo · Long-Term Care · Malleable Mini Boomer Minds · Maud's Muggers · Meeting an Equal · Missing a Few Missiles · Most Wanted · Not Worth a Hill of Corn and Beans · Old School Ghoul · A Pair of Dead Desperados (I, II) · Papers, Please · Pistol Packing · Playing on the Old Joana · Powder to the People · Power to the People · Razzle Dazzle! · Reach for the Sky, Mister! · Rest and Resupply · Ringo's Caravan Rules · Rotface's Loose Lips · Saving (or Savaging) Sergeant Teddy · The Screams of Brahmin · Silus Treatment · Short-Term Treatment · Smooth-Talking Criminal · The Star Showdown · Strategic Nuclear Moose · Straus Calls · Strip Search · Suits You, Sarah · Tags of Our Fallen · A Team of Moronic Mercenaries · Thought for the Day · Tourist Traipse · Trudy's Radio Repair · A Trusted Aide · Useless Baubles or Fancy Trinkets? · We Must Stop Beating Like This · We Must Stop Meeting Like This · Wind-Brahmin Wrangler · You Gotta Break Out a Few Eggs · You Make Me Feel Like a Woman
Add-on quests
Dead MoneySierra Madre Grand Opening! · Find Collars (8: "Dog", 12: Christine, 14: Dean Domino) · Fires in the Sky · Strike Up the Band · Mixed Signals · Trigger the Gala Event · Put the Beast Down · Last Luxuries · Curtain Call at the Tampico · Heist of the Centuries · Big Winner, Sierra Madre
Honest HeartsA Family Affair · Arrival at Zion · Bighorners of the Eastern Virgin · Chaos in Zion · Civilized Man's Burden · Crush the White Legs · Deliverer of Sorrows  · Departing Paradise · Flight from Zion · Gathering Storms · Gone Fishin' · Happy Trails Expedition · Prisoners of War · Retake the Bridge · River Monsters · Rite of Passage · Roadside Attraction · Sanctity of the Dead · The Advance Scouts  · The Treacherous Road · The Grand Staircase · Tourist Trap
Old World BluesAll My Friends Have Off Switches · A Brain's Best Friend · Coming Out of Her Shell · Field Research · He Came... And Went · Influencing People · Midnight Science Fiction Feature! · Old World Blues · On the Same Wavelength · Picking Your Brains · Project X-13 · Sonic Emitter Upgrade · Welcome to the Big Empty · What's in a Name? · When Visitors Attack! · X-2: Strange Transmissions! · X-8 Data Retrieval Test · X-8: High School Horror! · X-13: Attack of the Infiltrator!
Lonesome RoadThe Reunion · The Silo · The Job · The Launch · The Tunnelers · The Divide · The Courier · The End · The Apocalypse