The Outer World - How to Unlock SAM as a Companion - Cleaning Machine Quest

You may find SAM first when you get the unreliable software up and running. The outer worlds. Go up the stairs in the direction of the captains' quarter and continue. You will find SAM in an alcove in the hallway. It's not working right now, so you'll have to find a way to start it. If you do, you'll unlock SAM as a companion and take him on a mission with you.

The Outer Worlds - How to Unlock SAM as a Companion

Start by interacting with SAM when you find him to start the Cleanup Machine quest. You must then go down and talk to ADA, the ship's computer. She will tell you that Hawthorne brought it on board, but never made it work.

She advises you to check the terminal in the captains' quarters to find out what to do with SAM. Go to the top and interact with the terminal. Click on the "Search for SAM mentions" option and read all the entries about it.

You'll need to find an Acid Steeper, which can be found in Roseway, on Terra 2. Head to the Navigation Terminal and head to Roseway's landing pad on Terra 2.

You will need to make your way to the storage facility, and when you enter it, look for the Acid Steeper. The quest waypoint shows you that you need to go through a locked door. You will need a key to do this. Head to the point shown on the map above, this will lead you to a staircase leading to the second floor.

From there, head back to a room with a board on the wall. There is a body lying against the wall below. You will find the magnetic card here. Go back to the locked door, open it and take the Acid Broom. The exact location is indicated by the blue player marker in the image above.

Go back to the unknown, interact with SAM to install the Acid Sweeper. He will come alive and start cleaning the ship. You will now be able to choose him as a companion when you leave the ship. SAM will provide you with +10 Intimidate and +20 damage from auto enemies.

His abilities allow him to leap into the air and sneak up against enemies, coating them with acid. This acid inflicts corossal damage, as well as additional damage to automotive components and damage in the long run. The slam attack will also knock out enemies, rendering them unable to act for a short time.