

Nick was implanted with an artificial personality based on memory recordings of pre-war humans while the other synth, named DiMA, was allowed to develop his own personality based upon experiences.įor years Nick was experimented on, having various personalities and memories from former humans loaded into him. He was one of two unique prototype Gen 2 synths used to test if and how synths could handle independent thinking and personalities. The synth that became Nick Valentine was created by the Institute over a century before 2287. He is generally well respected throughout Diamond City despite his mysterious origins.

Valentine believes himself to be a prototype between second-generation synths and the latest, which might explain why he exhibits sapient intelligence and is not innately hostile towards non-Institute humans. In addition to possessing the memories of a late pre-War detective, Nick has certain abilities that complement his investigative skills: he is very effective at hacking computers, and adept at both ranged and melee combat.

