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| − | '''Dick Richardson''' (2183–2242){{Citation needed|20:48, April 7, 2014 (UTC)}} is the leader of the [[Enclave]] and the President of the [[United States]] from March 5th, [[Timeline#2220|2220]] to [[Timeline#2242|2242]].<ref>[[Fallout Bible 0#Timeline repair: Second strike]] & [[Fallout Bible 3#Timeline repair: Second strike]]: |
+ | '''Dick Richardson''' (2183–2242){{Citation needed|20:48, April 7, 2014 (UTC)}} is the leader of the [[Enclave]] and the President of the [[United States]] from March 5th, [[Timeline#2220|2220]] to [[Timeline#2242|2242]].<ref>[[Fallout Bible 0#Timeline repair: Second strike]] & [[Fallout Bible 3#Timeline repair: Second strike]]:<br>See 2220 in the table.<br>[[Qhprzrch.msg]]:<br>For President of the United States, see line 101.</ref>{{Verify|type=cite|21:55, April 8, 2014 (UTC)}} |
==Background== |
==Background== |
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| − | Dick Richardson entered the political scene in 2215 as a Congressman whose father and then President, [[Richardson Senior]], was aiding to succeed him as the next President. On March 5th, 2220, Dick was elected President and began serving the first out of his five terms. |
+ | Dick Richardson entered the political scene in 2215 as a Congressman whose father and then President, [[Richardson Senior]], was aiding to succeed him as the next President. On March 5th, 2220, Dick was elected President and began serving the first out of his five terms. One of the first things Dick did as President was in October of 2220 when he, for the sake of morale, classified the prototype results, accidents, explosions, and deaths of the development of a reliable version of the [[Advanced power armor Mk II]]. <ref>[[Fallout Bible 0#Timeline repair: Second strike ]] & [[Fallout Bible 3#Timeline repair: Second strike]]:<br>For political career, see 2215 & 2220 in the table. |
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| − | When encountered in 2242, Dick Richardson is a much older man whose vitality has given way to absent mindedness and an appearance comparable to his tired and frayed suit.<ref>[[Qhprzrch.msg]]: |
+ | When encountered in 2242, Dick Richardson is a much older man whose vitality has given way to absent mindedness and an appearance comparable to his tired and frayed suit.<ref>[[Qhprzrch.msg]]:<br>For absent mindedness, see line 100.<br>For appearance, see line 102.</ref>{{Verify|type=cite|21:55, April 8, 2014 (UTC)}} |
==Interactions with the player character== |
==Interactions with the player character== |
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===Other interactions=== |
===Other interactions=== |
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| − | Dick Richardson can be spoken to at great length to reveal numerous pieces of information with topics including the [[FEV|Forced Evolution Virus]], [[the Project]], Vice-president [[Daniel Bird]]'s condition, [[China]] and the [[Great War]], the purpose of [[Vault]]s, [[Mutation]], and the fate of the [[Chosen One]]'s kidnapped villagers.<ref>[[Qhprzrch.msg]]: |
+ | Dick Richardson can be spoken to at great length to reveal numerous pieces of information with topics including the [[FEV|Forced Evolution Virus]], [[the Project]], Vice-president [[Daniel Bird]]'s condition, [[China]] and the [[Great War]], the purpose of [[Vault]]s, [[Mutation]], and the fate of the [[Chosen One]]'s kidnapped villagers.<ref>[[Qhprzrch.msg]]:<br>For FEV, see lines 110, 201, 242, 256, 258, & 287.<br>For ''the Project'', see lines 124, 145, 146, 234, 237, 244, 252, & 298.<br>For Daniel Bird, see lines 199, 201, & 206.<br>For China and Great War, see lines 216 & 218.<br>For Vaults, see lines 222-224, 226, 228, & 232.<br>For mutation, see lines 208, 228, 232, & 280.<br>For villagers, see lines 232, 258, 265, & 280.</ref>{{Verify|type=cite|21:55, April 8, 2014 (UTC)}} |
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He also holds the presidential access keycard, which can only be obtained by killing him using one of the following options: |
He also holds the presidential access keycard, which can only be obtained by killing him using one of the following options: |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | Dick Richardson appears only in ''[[Fallout 2]]'' as a [[talking head]]. He is mentioned in ''[[Fallout 3]]'' as well as in ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]''.<ref>[[Grayditch terminal entries#W, Brandice.27s terminal]] & [[ElderLyons.txt#22]]: |
+ | Dick Richardson appears only in ''[[Fallout 2]]'' as a [[talking head]]. He is mentioned in ''[[Fallout 3]]'' as well as in ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]''.<ref>[[Grayditch terminal entries#W, Brandice.27s terminal]] & [[ElderLyons.txt#22]]:<br>For ''Fallout 3'' mention.<br>[[VFSArcadeGannon.txt#GREETING]]:<br>For ''Fallout: New Vegas'' mention, see GREETING 12, box 2.</ref>{{Verify|type=cite|21:55, April 8, 2014 (UTC)}} |
==Gallery== |
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FO02 NPC Richardson B.png|[[File:FO2 DickRichardson HumansWillPrevail.ogg|noicon]] "Never. Part of the president's job is to make the tough decisions. A lot of near-humans will sacrifice their lives for the return of humanity. Humans will prevail." |
FO02 NPC Richardson B.png|[[File:FO2 DickRichardson HumansWillPrevail.ogg|noicon]] "Never. Part of the president's job is to make the tough decisions. A lot of near-humans will sacrifice their lives for the return of humanity. Humans will prevail." |
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“Hello, there. I'm President Richardson and I'm damn proud to meet you. Uh, Vault 13, I see. You've been doing your country an invaluable service.”
Dick Richardson (2183–2242)citation overdue is the leader of the Enclave and the President of the United States from March 5th, 2220 to 2242.[1][verification overdue]
Background
Dick Richardson entered the political scene in 2215 as a Congressman whose father and then President, Richardson Senior, was aiding to succeed him as the next President. On March 5th, 2220, Dick was elected President and began serving the first out of his five terms. One of the first things Dick did as President was in October of 2220 when he, for the sake of morale, classified the prototype results, accidents, explosions, and deaths of the development of a reliable version of the Advanced power armor Mk II. [2][verification overdue]
When encountered in 2242, Dick Richardson is a much older man whose vitality has given way to absent mindedness and an appearance comparable to his tired and frayed suit.[3][verification overdue]
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is a permanent companion. | |
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This character is a temporary companion. | |
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This character has a talking head. | |
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This character starts quests. |
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This character is involved in quests. |
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This character is a doctor. | |
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This character is a merchant. | Sells: - |
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This character can modify weapons. |
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This character is allied with the following faction(s). |
Enclave oil rig Enclave personnel |
Other interactions
Dick Richardson can be spoken to at great length to reveal numerous pieces of information with topics including the Forced Evolution Virus, the Project, Vice-president Daniel Bird's condition, China and the Great War, the purpose of Vaults, Mutation, and the fate of the Chosen One's kidnapped villagers.[4][verification overdue]
He also holds the presidential access keycard, which can only be obtained by killing him using one of the following options:
- Kill him using conventional means (Enclave alerted)
- Use eight super stimpaks on him and then use the Pipboy's wait function for the after effects to kill him. (Enclave not alerted)
- Reverse pickpocket him with an active explosive and leave to another section, he will either die or be weakened (Enclave not alerted)
- Sneak and shoot him, if he receives a critical hit, he will die (Enclave sometimes alerted, sometimes not)
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Suit | - | - | Presidential access key |
Appearances
Dick Richardson appears only in Fallout 2 as a talking head. He is mentioned in Fallout 3 as well as in Fallout: New Vegas.[5][verification overdue]
Gallery
"That's a shame. A conversation with a genuine mutant like you? It'd certainly paint me a picture of what life's like in that radioactive hell on the mainland."
"Hello, there. I'm President Richardson and I'm damn proud to meet you. Uh, Vault 13, I see. You've been doing your country an invaluable service."
"The only way for true humans, and democracy, to be safe is to cleanse the mutants from the globe. We humans will take back that which is rightfully ours."
"Never. Part of the president's job is to make the tough decisions. A lot of near-humans will sacrifice their lives for the return of humanity. Humans will prevail."
References
- ↑ Fallout Bible 0#Timeline repair: Second strike & Fallout Bible 3#Timeline repair: Second strike:
See 2220 in the table.
Qhprzrch.msg:
For President of the United States, see line 101. - ↑ Fallout Bible 0#Timeline repair: Second strike & Fallout Bible 3#Timeline repair: Second strike:
For political career, see 2215 & 2220 in the table.- Although the typical term-length of the President of the United States is four years, Dick Richardson is still in office in what would then be his sixth term if this is still the case.
- ↑ Qhprzrch.msg:
For absent mindedness, see line 100.
For appearance, see line 102. - ↑ Qhprzrch.msg:
For FEV, see lines 110, 201, 242, 256, 258, & 287.
For the Project, see lines 124, 145, 146, 234, 237, 244, 252, & 298.
For Daniel Bird, see lines 199, 201, & 206.
For China and Great War, see lines 216 & 218.
For Vaults, see lines 222-224, 226, 228, & 232.
For mutation, see lines 208, 228, 232, & 280.
For villagers, see lines 232, 258, 265, & 280. - ↑ Grayditch terminal entries#W, Brandice.27s terminal & ElderLyons.txt#22:
For Fallout 3 mention.
VFSArcadeGannon.txt#GREETING:
For Fallout: New Vegas mention, see GREETING 12, box 2.
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