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|content1={{Quotation|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.}}[[File:FO2 DickRichardson HumansWillPrevail.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
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|content1={{Quotation|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.}}[[File:FO2 DickRichardson HumansWillPrevail.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
|content2={{Quotation|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.}}[[File:Fo2_DickRichardson_ThatsAShame.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
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|content2={{Quotation|That's a shame. A conversation with a genuine mutant like [[Chosen One|you]]? It'd certainly paint me a picture of what life's like in that radioactive hell on the mainland.}}[[File:Fo2 DickRichardson ThatsAShame.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
|content3={{Quotation|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.}}[[File:Fo2_DickRichardson_HelloThere.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
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|content3={{Quotation|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.}}[[File:Fo2 DickRichardson HelloThere.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
|content4={{Quotation|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.}}[[File:Fo2_DickRichardson_TheOnlyWay.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
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|content4={{Quotation|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.}}[[File:Fo2 DickRichardson TheOnlyWay.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
 
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President '''Dick Richardson''' is an [[Enclave]] executive that presides on the [[Enclave Oil Rig]] in 2242.
'''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]]: {{Verify|type=cite}}<br>See 2220 in the table.<br>[[Qhprzrch.msg]]: {{Verify|type=cite}}<br>For President of the United States, see line 101.</ref>
 
   
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
 
Dick Richardson is an older man who has been prematurely aged by his position. When encountered by the [[Chosen One]] in 2242, Dick Richardson is described as the President of the United States and as a much older man whose vitality has given way to absent-mindedness with an appearance comparable to his tired and frayed suit.<ref>[[Qhprzrch.msg]]<br>For President of the United States, see lines 101, 142, 160, 186, 187.<br>For absent mindedness, see line 100.<br>For appearance, see line 102.</ref>
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.{{Note|A.}} 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]]: {{Verify|type=cite}}<br>For political career, see 2215 & 2220 in the table.</ref>
 
   
 
According to [[Chris Avellone]], Dick Richardson entered the political scene on the Oil Rig in 2215 as a Congressman whose father and then President, [[Richardson Senior]], was aiding to succeed 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 during 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 (Fallout 2)|advanced power armor]].<ref>[[Fallout Bible 0#Timeline repair: Second strike]] & [[Fallout Bible 3#Timeline repair: Second strike]]: See 2215 & 2220 in the table.
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]]:{{Verify|type=cite}}<br>For absent mindedness, see line 100.<br>For appearance, see line 102.</ref>
 
 
:For fifth term: 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.</ref>
   
 
==Interactions with the player character==
 
==Interactions with the player character==
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===Other interactions===
 
===Other interactions===
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]]: {{Verify|type=cite}}<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>
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Dick Richardson can be spoken to at great length to reveal numerous pieces of information with topics including the [[Forced Evolutionary 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>
   
 
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:
* Kill him using conventional means (Enclave alerted)
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* Using conventional means (alerts Enclave)
* Use eight [[Super stimpak (Fallout)|super stimpak]]s on him and then use the Pipboy's wait function for the after effects to kill him. (Enclave not alerted)
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* 8 [[Super stimpak (Fallout)|super stimpak]]s on him and then waiting for the after effects to kill him. (does not alert the Enclave)
* Reverse pickpocket him with an active explosive and leave to another section, he will either die or be weakened (Enclave not alerted)
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* Planting an active explosive on him and leave to another section, he will either die or be weakened (does not alert anyone)
* Sneak and shoot him, if he receives a critical hit, he will die (Enclave sometimes alerted, sometimes not)
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* Successfully killing him while [[Sneak (skill)|sneaking]] him on the first shot/burst (Enclave sometimes alerted, sometimes not)
   
 
==Inventory==
 
==Inventory==
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|ondeath =[[Presidential access key]]
 
|ondeath =[[Presidential access key]]
 
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}}
 
 
==Appearances==
 
==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]]''.<ref>[[Grayditch terminal entries#W, Brandice.27s terminal]] & [[ElderLyons.txt#22]]: {{Verify|type=cite}}<br>For ''Fallout 3'' mention.<br>[[VFSArcadeGannon.txt#GREETING]]: {{Verify|type=cite}}<br>For ''Fallout: New Vegas'' mention, see GREETING 12, box 2.</ref>
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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#10-30-2276|W. Brandice.27s terminal]] & [[ElderLyons.txt#22]]: For ''Fallout 3'' mention.<br>[[VFSArcadeGannon.txt#GREETING]]: For ''Fallout: New Vegas'' mention, see GREETING 12, box 2.</ref>
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
FO02 NPC Richardson N.png|[[File:Fo2_DickRichardson_ThatsAShame.ogg|noicon]] "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."
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FO02 NPC Richardson N.png|[[File:Fo2 DickRichardson ThatsAShame.ogg|noicon]] "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."
FO02 NPC Richardson G.png|[[File:Fo2_DickRichardson_HelloThere.ogg|noicon]] "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."
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FO02 NPC Richardson G.png|[[File:Fo2 DickRichardson HelloThere.ogg|noicon]] "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."
FO02 NPC Richardson B.png|[[File:Fo2_DickRichardson_TheOnlyWay.ogg|noicon]] "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."
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FO02 NPC Richardson B.png|[[File:Fo2 DickRichardson TheOnlyWay.ogg|noicon]] "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."
 
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."
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
==Footnotes==
 
{{Note|A.}}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. The fifth term description is given to him in the Fallout Bible.
 
   
 
==References==
 
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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.

President Dick Richardson is an Enclave executive that presides on the Enclave Oil Rig in 2242.

Background

Dick Richardson is an older man who has been prematurely aged by his position. When encountered by the Chosen One in 2242, Dick Richardson is described as the President of the United States and as a much older man whose vitality has given way to absent-mindedness with an appearance comparable to his tired and frayed suit.[1]

According to Chris Avellone, Dick Richardson entered the political scene on the Oil Rig in 2215 as a Congressman whose father and then President, Richardson Senior, was aiding to succeed 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 during 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.[2]

Interactions with the player character

Interactions overview

Interactions
Paving the Way
This character is a permanent companion.
25 Strictly Business
This character is a temporary companion.
Icon talkinghead
This character has a talking head.
Icon quest starter
This character starts quests.

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FO76 ui icon quest
This character is involved in quests.

Stop the Enclave

FO76 vaultboy firstaid
This character is a doctor.
FO76 ui trading team
This character is a merchant. Sells: -
40 Weaponsmith
This character can modify weapons.

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33 Protector
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 Evolutionary 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.[3]

He also holds the presidential access keycard, which can only be obtained by killing him using one of the following options:

  • Using conventional means (alerts Enclave)
  • 8 super stimpaks on him and then waiting for the after effects to kill him. (does not alert the Enclave)
  • Planting an active explosive on him and leave to another section, he will either die or be weakened (does not alert anyone)
  • Successfully killing him while sneaking him on the first shot/burst (Enclave sometimes alerted, sometimes not)

Inventory

Apparel Weapon Other items On death
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.[4]

Gallery

References

  1. Qhprzrch.msg
    For President of the United States, see lines 101, 142, 160, 186, 187.
    For absent mindedness, see line 100.
    For appearance, see line 102.
  2. Fallout Bible 0#Timeline repair: Second strike & Fallout Bible 3#Timeline repair: Second strike: See 2215 & 2220 in the table.
    For fifth term: 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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