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No, no. Ours is a modest order, but our ranks are growing slowly, as others hear our words and are Enlightened.Brother Gerard

The Apostles of the Eternal Light or Children of Light[1] is a religious order who worship ghouls, founded by Mother Curie III. She departed from the Church of the Children of Atom congregation at Megaton, purportedly having experienced a vision from Atom which led her reject Confessor Cromwell's gospel.

Less than two weeks after the activation of Project Purity in 2277 or 2278, the cult became known when they distributed holy water pamphlets in Megaton. Practicing out of their recently constructed monastery in Springvale, this evangelical off-shoot's[Non-game 1] main tenets are arguably heretical to the cult.

Background[]

While meditating by wandering through in Springvale in a trance, Curie was approached by four members of Lyons' Brotherhood of Steel on their water delivery run to Megaton. When they found her there, she told them where she was from, and they told her to share the water with her people.[2] In her religious stupor, she took this to be a vision from Atom himself. That four armored angels of war appeared, to give her the barrels of Aqua Pura and "bless" it with radiation to spread the cult's message of "enlightenment" to everyone.[3][4][5][6][7][1][8][9] She and Brother Gerard would leave Confessor Cromwell's flock, no longer believing in the "Great Division," (seeing this belief as misguided and the C-23 Megaton nucler weapon as a "great symbol" of Atom)[10] to found a new order of the cult in Springvale, the Apostles of the Eternal Light. They constructed their monastery in the ruins of a home, adding exterior walls in front and installing a tabernacle. From the podium the radiation devices are activated on the pulpit, between which a bathtub rests. The actual order resides in the basement.

Their small but growing order seeks to tend to the ill through their brainwashing[11] and "charitable works,"[12][13][14][1] giving away their newly irradiated water. With few interested in their cult, and most seeing the power of the atom as destructive, she seeks to use this "holy water" to secretly irradiate and "convert" them.[15][16] When consumed by hapless and unknowing wastelanders,[17][18][Non-game 1] "holy water" harms them and even kills those frail enough.[19][20] They are used to religious persecution and they refuse to answer violence with violence,[21][22][23][24] to a point.[Non-game 1][25][26][27] They even supply generous innocents like Rosa Meitner with excess supply, encouraging them to share the tainted water with any thirsty travelers they might encounter.

The people of Megaton are agitated at the theft of their weekly water shipment. The settlers sent nasty letters to Elder Owyn Lyons,[28] who in turn blamed the problem on Scribe Bigsley.[29] The town, barely getting by on Megaton's barely functional[30] water processing plant, grows envious of the passing caravans hauling barrels of pure, clean water. A small number have gathered to demand water of a passing caravan on its way to Big Town. Without interference, the denizens will attack the caravan and its Brotherhood guards will open fire, killing them all.[31][32]

Curie III can be convinced that people cannot be forced into accepting "salvation," that using deception to spread the word of their cult is wrong and a mockery of her faith.[33][34] Alternatively she can be convinced that the Lone Wanderer is the Prophet of Atom,[35][36] at which point she can be ordered stop distributing the irradiated water, return the water she stole, and only proselytize those who seek her out.[37][38][36]

Should the C-23 Megaton nuclear weapon at the heart of Megaton be detonated by the Lone Wanderer, Gerard and Curie III would've been there to preach their order to its populace. He will emerge from the ruins as a ghoul, his faith seemingly confirmed by Atom himself. Curie III, however, will emerge as a feral. Delirious from his traumatic experience he will decide to stay in the ruins of Megaton to think, pray and wait until Atom reveals his plans to him.[39][40][Non-game 1][Non-game 2]

Beliefs[]

In Curie III's vision Atom didn't call upon his flock to seek Division, but instead to seek "Enlightenment." Specifically, that only through Atom's supreme and total Enlightenment that they may attain salvation in Eternal Light[41][14][13] and become ghouls.[42][43][44][1] Seeing their transformation as a "rebirth," so that they do not hunger, suffer or age. Needing only "Atom's Glow," so they are "happy."[45][10] The origin of this religious "epiphany" may be because her own son became a feral ghoul, and she needed to explain away why her "god" took away her child. Now she believes that he is living in both the "real" and "spiritual" realm and has taken the final steps on their journey. Despite the fact that much of her son's higher functions have disappeared, and only instinct is preventing the confused glowing one from attacking.[Non-game 3]

Furthermore, they believe that drinking their radioactive pure water will clean their speech for discourse. This belief comes from a corruption of Revelation 21:6. In their words to "drink deep of the Water of Light, so that it may sanctify our tongues, and render us purified for discourse."[13][46][47][48][49][50]

Organization[]

This loose order is led by Mother Curie III, with Brother Gerard acting as gate keeper.

Outside relations[]

The cult stole Megaton's water shipment[51] and has been irradiating it to give away. Those that drink the aforementioned holy water suffer radiation poisoning and in some cases death. Entrance to the monastery requires one to become irradiated.[52][53][54]

Interactions with the player character[]

  • Holy Water, the player must stop the cult from irradiating hapless wastelanders with stolen water.
  • Wastelander Water Request, the player encounters desperate NPCs due to the cult's actions.

Technology[]

They constructed a fortified tabernacle in the ruins of a Springvale home. Two radiation traps are operated by a switch on a podium, between the traps is a bathtub.

A large chemistry set is laid out on a table in the monastery, presumably the station where the Mother blesses the water.

Members[]

Notable sayings[]

  • "Where others walk only in the dying waste, we offer the path of eternal light." – Curie III[17]
  • "We will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the Water of Light." – corruption of Revelation 21:6[13][46]

Notes[]

If the player completed the main quest by infecting the water supply with modified FEV, Curie III notes that the process by which she produces her "holy water" neutralizes the virus.[55]

Appearances[]

The Apostles of the Eternal Light appear only in the Fallout 3 add-on Broken Steel.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Curie III: "Children of the Light, hear my words and feel Atom's warmth! For too long, our world has been barren, and our people have become empty. Their hearts have become dry and cold, and thirst consumes the weak and the strong alike. But we can save them! For Atom's bounty has granted us the gifts of mercy and compassion! Oh, my brethren, let us share with them the Waters of Light! Let them be fulfilled by Atom! Let them know his glow and be truly Enlightened! And let them live forever, and walk with us in the grace of Atom's Glow, and never be empty again!"
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  2. Jefferson Memorial terminal entries; Bigsley's terminal, Megaton Report
  3. The Lone Wanderer: "Wait a minute... are you saying this 'Holy Water' is irradiated Aqua Pura?"
    Gerard: "That is what the unbelievers from that so called 'Project Purity' call it before we fill it with Atom's Holy Light."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  4. The Lone Wanderer: "How do you make your 'holy water'?"
    Curie III: "It was a gift from Atom. I was meditating right here in Springvale, when four of His armored angels came to me. When I said I was from Megaton, they gave me barrels of 'Aqua Pura,' and said I should share it with my people. They were very clear on that. Naturally, I understood Atom's message. And so, I've been busy blessing this holy water and sharing it with the world."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  5. The Lone Wanderer: "Where did you get your water?"
    Gerard: "Our Luminescent Mother went to meditate outside of the city, and as she wandered in a trance, she was visited by Atom's angels of war. These angels brought her 'Aqua Pura.' Water so pure, so pristine, and so unsullied that she knew it would make the perfect vessel for Atom's Glow. Since that day, she has busied herself consecrating Atom's pure water into the Waters of Light."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  6. The Lone Wanderer: "I'm sure you mean well, but this has to stop."
    Gerard: "Stop helping the needy? I don't think so. And even if I did, it's not my decision to make. Blessing of the holy water is overseen by Mother Curie the Third, our Luminescent Mother. And she's far too busy to speak with outsiders."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  7. The Lone Wanderer: "You know this water is full of radiation, right?"
    Gerard: "It's full of Atom's Light, if that's what you mean. Brighter and warmer than any water I've ever seen before. Blessing of the holy water is overseen by Mother Curie III, our Luminescent Mother. But her work keeps her busy within the monastery at all times."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  8. The Lone Wanderer: "Isn't there some way I can convince you to stop?"
    Curie III: "We're doing holy work here, tending to the suffering and hopeless. Our holy water gives warmth to those who would only die unsaved, otherwise."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  9. The Lone Wanderer: "You can't trick people into enlightenment. They have to accept it knowingly."
    "You judge what you do not understand. By introducing them to Atom's Light, we are saving them from a life of misery."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  10. 10.0 10.1 The Lone Wanderer: "You'll see the true power of Atom when I detonate that bomb in Megaton."
    Curie III: "No! No you mustn't! We left Cromwell's church precisely because we DON'T believe in the Great Division. Atom calls us to reach Enlightenment through becoming one with his Glow. We believe in transformation - not destruction. Please, leave the Great Symbol of Atom alone. Let the Confessor preach his misguided message to the heathens. Join us here. Gain enlightenment."
    (Curie III's dialogue) Note: This line can be spoken if the player has yet to complete the quest The Power of the Atom.
  11. 11.0 11.1 Novice: "Our veins flow with Atom's Eternal Glow."
    (Novice's dialogue)
  12. The Lone Wanderer: "Luminescent Mother, I need to speak with you about your holy water."
    Curie III: "Yes? If you wanted some, I'm sure that Brother Gerard would have gladly given you a bottle or two. We don't charge for charity, you know."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Holy water pamphlet
  14. 14.0 14.1 The Lone Wanderer: "Sounds like a nice little setup you've got. Have fun poisoning people!"
    Gerard: "Laugh if you want, but our good deeds shall not be corrupted by your cynicism. We will continue to help the needy. Blessing of the holy water is overseen by Mother Curie III, our Luminescent Mother. And she works tirelessly in our monastery to Enlighten the world!"
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  15. The Lone Wanderer: "You need to stop contaminating the Aqua Pura for your holy water."
    Curie III: "Don't be silly! How else will we spread the word to the unenlightened? So many misunderstand Atom, and fear the Glow of his Light as a thing of destruction, rather than humanity's next step towards perfection. With this marvelous holy water, they drink without fear, and by the time the Glow consumes them, they have no need to fear ever again."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  16. The Lone Wanderer: "Thanks, but I'll pass. I've had bad luck with cults."
    Gerard: "As you wish, of course. In this cruel world, simple prudence says he who offers help in one hand, conceals a knife in the other. But I assure you, we wish only to help the unfortunate, and expose them to the eternal light that can guide us all to salvation. That is why we offer our blessed water to any and all who are athirst."
    (Gerard's dialogue) Note: This line is referring to either the Treeminders or the Point Lookout tribals.[verification needed]
  17. 17.0 17.1 The Lone Wanderer: "The Apostles of Eternal Light? Is that just you?"
    Gerard: "No, no. Ours is a modest order, but our ranks are growing slowly, as others hear our words and are Enlightened. As our Luminescent Mother says, "Where others walk only in the dying waste, we offer the path of eternal light." And to spread goodwill, we offer this holy water to any and all supplicants."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  18. The Lone Wanderer: "Your 'holy water' is poisoned with radiation."
    Gerard: "No, it's full of Atom's Light. It's a tragedy that not everyone is prepared to accept Enlightenment, but such are the ways of the divine. Besides, we never force anyone to drink it. We simply give the opportunity to those who thirst for something more."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  19. Micky: "Please, water. I'm so thirsty."
    Rosa Meitner: "Oh, poor dear. Here, I've got some water I can spare."
    Micky: "For... for me? Crystal clear water? Oh, bless you! Bless you!"
    Rosa Meitner: "No, bless you. I'm glad to help."
    Micky: "I haven't tasted water this pure since... urk... Oh. Oh god, what's wrong? Water..."
    Rosa Meitner: "No! That's not supposed to happen! No, get up! Get up! You can't pass out, you're supposed to get better! I gave you holy water, and everything!"
    Rosa Meitner: "No... What do I do?"
    "He can't be dead. He just can't be! It was just water!"
    "Oh god, somebody help!"
    (Mickey's and Rosa Meitner's dialogue)
  20. Rosa Meitner: "What should I do? He asked for water, and I thought I was helping him, not killing him!"
    The Lone Wanderer: "Slow down. What happened here?"
    Rosa Meitner: "I just gave him some water I picked up on the way through Springvale. It tasted pure, and it looks clean. How was I supposed to know?"
    (Rosa Meitner's dialogue)
  21. The Lone Wanderer: "Please, you're endangering innocent people who think your water is safe."
    Curie III: "Is that truly what it looks like to others? We only mean to tend to the ill and offer them salvation before they pass - we're saviors, not murderers! We offer salvation, not death! We must not give the world another reason to fear Atom's Light. If that means no more holy water, then so be it. We will leave the clean Aqua Pura for the residents of Megaton. We will save our ministrations for those who seek us out."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  22. The Lone Wanderer: "I have to go now."
    Curie III: "Thank you for choosing wisdom over violence."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  23. The Lone Wanderer: "I'm putting an end to your twisted cult, right now."
    Curie III: "Ah. We are accustomed to this sort of religious persecution. However, I refuse to respond to violence with violence."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  24. The Lone Wanderer: "Enough cultist crap. This is sick."
    Curie III: "You are welcome to your own beliefs, of course. But I would ask you not to profane in our monastery."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  25. The Lone Wanderer: "Okay, I tried asking nice. Let's do this the hard way!"
    Gerard: "Must it really come to this? So be it."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  26. The Lone Wanderer: "I can't believe you made me drink that crap. I had no idea. You're so dead."
    Gerard: "I 'made' you do nothing. You chose to imbibe the Waters of Light of your own volition. A choice most wise, indeed. As for your threats to my person, I fear not. I am aglow with Atom's Holy Light. You may do violence to this vessel, but my spirit is inviolable. I shall smite thee, heathen. Atom fill me!"
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  27. The Lone Wanderer: "If you don't stop, I'll have to make you stop. Forcibly if I have to."
    Curie III: "If you feel you must resort to violence, then you will do so. I will not fight you. But I cannot say that my disciples share my commitment to peace."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  28. The Lone Wanderer: "You think maybe Megaton is trying to con you out of more water?"
    Bigsley: "I don't know WHAT to think. I got Lyons breathing down my neck about it though. Apparently Megaton's sending him nasty letters demanding a shipment. I JUST sent them a week's supply! A month's, if they ration. Look, if you can straighten out Megaton so I get Lyons off my back, I'll make it worth your while."
    (Bigsley's dialogue)
  29. The Lone Wanderer: "I've stopped the cult that was stealing Megaton's water."
    Bigsley: "A cult? There's something about Megaton, isn't there. It's apparently THE place to start a cult these days. Guess I can start sending them water again. Hopefully they can keep their grubby hands on their shipments this time. Here. It's not much. Most of the assets have been exhausted, but take this. It's definitely worth getting Lyons off my back. Thanks."
    (Bigsley's dialogue)
  30. The events of the quest Treatment in Fallout 3.
  31. The events of the quest Wastelander Water Request in Fallout 3.
  32. Megaton settler: "You've still got plenty of water. Look, the brahmin is loaded with it. What you gave us won't last more than a few days!"
    Scavenger: "Hey, it isn't my call. I just take the water where the Brotherhood tells me. Don't shoot the messenger, you know?"
    Megaton settler: "Look, they're giving the water away. What do you care whether you leave it all here or somewhere else?"
    Scavenger: "I really don't care. I mean, you'll have to take it up with those boys..."
    Megaton settler: "You're not leaving here with that water. We need it. We're taking it."
    Brotherhood of Steel Knight: "I hope you're not thinking about getting stupid on me. Sorry, pal, but you already got your quota. Our orders are to take the rest of this to Big Town. Alright, let's move out."
    Megaton setter: "We just need the water. All of it. Come on, Joe, help me get the water. They aren't really going to stop us."
    Brotherhood of Steel Knight: "You guys are unbelievably stupid."
    Brotherhood of Steel Knight: "Woops. That got out of hand quick. They shot first, right?"
    Brotherhood of Steel Paladin: "Uh, yeah. 'Water delivered to Megaton without incident.' That's what my report will say."
    (Megaton settler's, scavenger's, Brotherhood of Steel knight's, and paladin's dialogue[verification needed]) Note: These are the events of the unmarked quest Wastelander Water Request if the characters are not interfered with.
  33. The Lone Wanderer: "You can't trick people into enlightenment. They have to accept it knowingly."
    Curie III: "Hmm... You have a point, one cannot be forced into salvation against one's will. To do so would be unjust, even in Atom's name. Perhaps you're right. We must not use deception to spread the word of Atom's Light. To do so would be to make a mockery of salvation itself. We will stop using the Aqua Pura for our holy water. We will save our ministrations for those who seek us out."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  34. Curie III: "We will spread our word without this holy water. The Light of Atom need not be spread through deceit."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  35. The Lone Wanderer: "What makes you so sure you're right, anyway? Who are you to speak for Atom?"
    Curie III: "I suppose it's a fair question... Ever since I was a girl, I knew I was destined for something special. I always resisted the feeling. Me? Special? But one day I fell asleep during one of the Confessor's sermons. And I had a dream. A dream of the Prophet of Atom. Ablaze with Holy Light! He/She told me of my destiny. Of my mission. I was called to service, and I answered. The only being able to convince me I was wrong, would be the Prophet of Atom himself/herself."
    (Curie III's dialogue) Note: The sex of Atom changes biased on the player's choice during character creation.
  36. 36.0 36.1 The Lone Wanderer: "I am the Prophet of Atom. Stop irradiating water."
    Curie III: "You may not agree with us, but you need not mock our beliefs. The Prophet of Atom would be so aglow as to outshine the sun. You are not he/she."
    (Curie III's dialogue) Note: This is the failure option if the player character has over 800 rads. The sex of Atom changes biased on the player's choice during character creation.
  37. The Lone Wanderer: "I am the Prophet of Atom. Stop irradiating water."
    Curie III: "Why... you ARE the Prophet of Atom! I didn't recognize you until now... Your eyes are aglow, your very skin radiates with Atom's Heat! I didn't realize... My Lord, now that you have revealed yourself to me, I do... I see the errors of my ways. Forgive me, for I knew not what I was doing... we will spread your word without the use of the holy water... we will return the Aqua Pura to Megaton. It shall be a test: the worthy will seek us out, and finding us they will find the Message of Atom, drinking the Waters of Light in their souls. Yes! I leave you now, Lord. I can not bear to look upon your shining face any longer."
    (Curie III's dialogue) Note: This is the successful option if the player character has over 800 rads. The sex of Atom changes biased on the player's choice during character creation.
  38. Curie III: "My Lord. I can not bear to look upon your shining face... I am unworthy..."
    (Curie III's dialogue) Note: This line is spoken after the player convinced Curie that they are Atom in a greeting.
  39. Gerard: "We came to Megaton to preach of the Eternal Glow... I saw Atom's Holy Light. I TOUCHED Atom himself! I felt his warm embrace! Mother Curie she... she changed... I changed, too, but I'm still myself. Poor Mother Curie... she saw the face of Atom and it drove her mad. I don't know what to do! I think I'll stay here; pray to Atom. Pray for his guidance, for he has made me of the Eternal. The undying. I am his now."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  40. Gerard: "I have been created anew by Atom's transmuting fire."
    "I must stay here. Pray and think. Think and pray. It will come to me. What must be done. Soon Atom will reveal his plan to me. Yes. Yes. Yeeeees!"
    "Atom in my head. Atom in my heart. Atom is in all things. Atom is all things. Atom... Atom... Atom..."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  41. The Lone Wanderer: "Tell me about your order."
    Gerard: "Ah, the Apostles of the Eternal Light were first introduced to the majesty of Atom's Glow by the holy teachings of Confessor Cromwell. And we were content to stay in Cromwell's Church, until Atom gave a vision unto our Luminous Mother. She learned that Atom did not call for Division, that sundering which drives us apart. Atom calls for Enlightenment, the warmth which feeds us. For it is only through Atom's supreme and total Enlightenment that we may attain salvation in Eternal Light."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  42. The Lone Wanderer: "You mean, you turn people into Ghouls?"
    Curie III: "That's a vulgar term, used only by those who are jealous of their gifts. We recognize them for the Enlightened beings they are. But to receive such Enlightenment, people need to be exposed to a tremendous dose of Atom's Glow. That's why our holy water is so important! Sadly, only a small number of supplicants truly achieve Eternal Light. The rest must be satisfied with Enlightenment and an end to their suffering."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  43. The Lone Wanderer: "Turning people into Ghouls? But that requires an amazing amount of radiation!"
    Curie III: "That's correct, it does. But we can work miracles with our holy water. Free of impurities, this 'Aqua Pura' is perfect for carrying Atom's blessing. Sadly, only a small number of supplicants truly achieve Eternal Light. The rest must be satisfied with Enlightenment and an end to their suffering."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  44. The Lone Wanderer: "Spreading tainted water under the guise of helping humanity? I can relate."
    Brother Gerard: "What you see as the 'taint' of radiation, we see as Atom's Eternal Light."
    (Gerard's dialogue) Note: These lines are only available if the Aqua Pura is poisoned with modified FEV during the quest Project Impurity in Fallout 3.[verification needed]
  45. The Lone Wanderer: "Why are you doing all of this?"
    Curie III: "Why, to offer Enlightenment to all those who suffer, of course. No more, no less. Atom came to me with a vision: the starving, the ill, the weak, all being made whole and well by receiving the sacrament of Atom's Glow. And so, with our holy water, we can make this vision a reality. When exposed to Atom's supreme Glow, the ill are reborn in his glowing visage. Those reborn never hunger, never suffer, and never age. All our Enlightened brethren need is to know Atom's Glow, and they are happy."
    (Curie III's dialogue)
  46. 46.0 46.1 Gerard: "Weary traveler, welcome to the monastery of the Apostles of the Eternal Light. Oh, but you must be parched from your travels! Please, accept this gift: holy water, blessed by our order. We must drink deep of the Water of Light, so that it may sanctify our tongues, and render us purified for discourse!"
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  47. Gerard: "You must cleanse your tongue of unseemly speech by drinking deep of the holy water. Then we may speak."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  48. Gerard: "Ah, I can see the glint of Atom's Light in your eyes! You have purified your tongue with the holy water, so now we may speak. How may this servant of the Eternal Light serve you?"
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  49. Gerard: "Cleanse your tongue with the holy water. For we must speak with seemly tongues when we make mention of Atom's Light."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  50. The Lone Wanderer: "Oh... I've made a huge mistake..."
    Gerard: "Nonsense! The Eternal Light is faultless and blameless. It cleanses our bodies as it cleanses our transgressions. Walk in Atom's Glow, and you have nothing to worry about."
    (Gerard's dialogue)
  51. Megaton settler: "Have you heard about that new cult? They took our water! Here, read this. It's one of their pamphlets."
    (Megaton settler's dialogue) Note: In this encounter with a Megaton settler, they give the player character the holy water pamphlet.
  52. The Lone Wanderer: "I need to enter the monastery."
    Gerard: "Ah, but of course! You have been blessed by Atom with Eternal Light, and are most welcome to our monastery. You will find many kindred spirits within. Please, introduce yourself to our leader, our Luminescent Mother, Curie the Third."
    (Gerard's dialogue) Note: These lines are spoken if the player's radiation count is [clarification needed].
  53. The Lone Wanderer: "Come on, I'm irradiated. Let me in now."
    Gerard: "You have been marked, but I feel your dedication is still too weak. Our holy site is only open to the truly blessed. Perhaps after you have spent more time praying to Atom in warmth, you will be deemed worthy."
    (Gerard's dialogue) Note: These lines are spoken if the player's radiation count is [clarification needed].
  54. The Lone Wanderer: "I am consumed with Atom's Light. Let me into your monastery."
    Gerard: "Oh, truly your Light is second only to the Suns of Atom themselves! You are more than welcome. Please, speak with our leader, our Luminescent Mother, Curie the Third."
    (Gerard's dialogue) Note: These lines are spoken if the player's radiation count is [clarification needed].
  55. The Lone Wanderer: "How do you make your 'holy water'?"
    Curie III: "It was a gift from Atom. I was meditating right here in Springvale, when four of His armored angels came to me. When I said I was from Megaton, they gave me barrels of 'Aqua Pura,' and said I should share it with my people. They were very clear on that. But when I shared some with my Enlightened brethren, it made them terribly ill. I questioned why Atom had brought a pestilence upon us. That's when I thought to consecrate it with Atom's Light. And lo and behold, it removed the pestilence and made the finest holy water imaginable!"
    (Curie III's dialogue) Note: This is the response given should the player have completed the quest Project Impurity by infecting the water supply with modified FEV.

Non-game

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.64: "Brother Gerard
    First officer of the Apostles of the Eternal Glow, this evangelical off-shoot of the Church of the Atom has plans to sweep the Wasteland by beckoning their followers to bathe in "light." Gerard is direct and friendly to a point, but keen to further the Church's causes no matter what the cost. If you run into Brother Gerard after a nearby nuclear explosion, he greets his new and terminally singed appearance as the ultimate sign on his path to radioactive righteousness."
    (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
  2. Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.86: "Mother Curie III
    Overseeing the operation is Mother Curie, who believes firmly that she is doing Atom's will and helping the world grow, and they find that consecrated Aqua Pura is actually much more potent than any other 'dirty water.' She has prepared a rich and varied history to read to her 'flock.' Should you find her in her second state; she has received her greatest wish, as she bathed in the light of infinite candles, and reached a higher realm of consciousness. In fact, this worked so well, her mortal corpse has become a frothing, savage Ghoul with no knowledge of your previous interactions."
    (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
  3. Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.97: "SonIn-game spelling, punctuation and/or grammar of Atom
    When a human transcends mortality and straddles the ether, they can be seen to be both living in the 'real' and 'spiritual' realm. Mother Curie III firmly believes her own son to have taken the final steps on this journey. In fact, much of her son's higher functions have disappeared, and only instinct is preventing this confused Glowing One from attacking."
    (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
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