how far can you go with each faction fallout 4

In Fallout 4, the extent to which you can align with each faction depends on your choices throughout the game. The four main factions are the Brotherhood of Steel, the Institute, the Minutemen, and The Railroad. Here’s how far you can go with each:

1. Brotherhood of Steel

• Alignment: You can fully complete the Brotherhood’s main questline, "Shadow of Steel," which culminates in the destruction of the Institute.
• Outcomes: If you side with the Brotherhood, they will take over the Prydwen and remain a dominant force in the Commonwealth. You cannot continue with the Institute or Railroad quests after this point.
• Max Relationship: You can reach maximum affinity with Elder Maxson and other key characters.

2. Institute

• Alignment: You can fully complete the Institute’s main questline, "Mankind-Redefined," which results in the destruction of the Brotherhood of Steel.
• Outcomes: If you side with the Institute, they will replace key leaders in settlements with synthetics, and the Prydwen will be destroyed. You cannot continue with Brotherhood or Railroad quests after this point.
• Max Relationship: You can earn the trust of Father and other Institute leaders.

3. Minutemen

• Alignment: You can fully restore the Minutemen to their former glory by completing the quest "Defend the Castle" and becoming the General of the Minutemen.
• Outcomes: You can establish a network of settlements and make the Minutemen a significant force in the Commonwealth. You can also choose to remain neutral or ally with the Minutemen alongside the Railroad or Brotherhood, depending on your choices.
• Max Relationship: You can achieve maximum affinity with Preston Garvey and other Minutemen leaders.

4. Railroad

• Alignment: You can fully commit to the Railroad by completing their main questline, "End of the Line," which results in the destruction of the Institute.
• Outcomes: If you side with the Railroad, they will destroy the Institute and remain a secret organization. You cannot continue with Institute or Brotherhood quests after this point.
• Max Relationship: You can gain Desdemona’s full trust and become a key figure in the Railroad.

Notes:

• Conflict: Choosing one faction often locks you out of others due to conflicting goals (e.g., Brotherhood vs. Institute vs. Railroad).
• Neutral Path: While there’s no true neutral option that resolves all faction conflicts, you can delay choosing a side for as long as possible and complete side quests and settlement building independently.
• Companions: Your choices also affect your relationships with companions who have ties to these factions.

Ultimately, your decisions will shape the Commonwealth’s future and determine which faction(s) you can fully align with.