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|race =[[Human]], Caucasian
 
|race =[[Human]], Caucasian
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|sex =Male
 
|affiliation =[[New California Republic|NCR]]
 
|affiliation =[[New California Republic|NCR]]
 
|role =Scout
 
|role =Scout
 
|rank =Ranger
 
|rank =Ranger
|location =[[Hidden Valley]]
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|location =[[Hidden Valley bunker]] (south)
 
|quests =[[Still in the Dark]]
 
|quests =[[Still in the Dark]]
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|actor =[[Avery K. Waddell]]
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|dialogue =[[HVRanger.txt]]
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|derived =[[Hit Points]]: 180→230
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|tag skills ={{tag skills|guns=70|guns max=100|speech=66|speech max=100}}
 
|alignment =Neutral
 
|alignment =Neutral
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Ranger '''(Alex) Dobson''' is an [[New California Republic|NCR]] Ranger scouting out in [[Hidden Valley]] in [[Timeline#2281|2281]].
 
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|content1={{Quotation|Thought you'd sneak up on me, you filthy powder ganger?}}[[File:FNV Dobson ThoughtYoudSneakUp.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
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|content2={{Quotation|Goddamn, I knew Cooke's gang passed through these parts 'bout that frequently, but I didn't know they holed up here. Be a rude awakening, to find fifteen of those merciless bastards looking down at me snoozing on my bedroll!}}[[File:FNV Dobson OwnTwoEyes.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
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|content3={{Quotation|A Brotherhood base? Here? Are you shitting me? No one's seen them for years. I don't suppose you've got a scrap of evidence to support this wild-eyed claim of yours?}}[[File:FNV Dobson_AreYouShittingMe.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
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Ranger '''Dobson''' is an [[New California Republic|NCR]] Ranger scouting out in [[Hidden Valley]] in [[Timeline#2281|2281]].
   
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
(Alex) Dobson is an [[New California Republic|NCR]] [[New California Republic Rangers|Ranger]] camping out in the hidden bunkers at [[Hidden Valley]] out on a reconnaissance mission.
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Ranger Dobson is an [[New California Republic|NCR]] [[New California Republic Rangers|Ranger]] camping out in the hidden bunkers at [[Hidden Valley]] out on an [[NCR Correctional Facility]] reconnaissance mission. He is unaware of the nearby Brotherhood presence and is having problems getting his radio to work.
   
 
==Interactions with the player character==
 
==Interactions with the player character==
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===Interactions overview===
 
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===Quests===
 
===Quests===
* [[Still in the Dark]]: Started by speaking to Dobson. Dobson can be killed or tricked into leaving (requires Speech 50) during the quest. However, you cannot talk to him if your reputation with the NCR is bad. Alternatively, he can be warned about the [[Brotherhood of Steel]]; however, this will cause the [[Courier]] to fail the quest. Dobson will remove the collar from the [[Courier|Courier's]] neck and the [[Brotherhood of Steel]] will attack. If he survives, he returns to the base and the Courier will gain fame with the [[New California Republic|NCR]].
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[[Still in the Dark]]: McNamara wants Dobson gone from the area. He can be killed or tricked into leaving (requires Speech 50). However, you cannot talk to him if your reputation with the NCR is bad. Alternatively, he can be warned about the [[Brotherhood of Steel]]; however, this will cause the quest to fail. Dobson will remove the collar from the [[Courier]]'s neck and the Brotherhood will attack. If he survives, he returns to the base and the Courier will gain fame with the [[New California Republic|NCR]].
   
 
==Inventory==
 
==Inventory==
 
{{Inventory
 
{{Inventory
|apparel =[[NCR Ranger Patrol Armor]]<br />[[Ranger hat]]
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|apparel =[[NCR Ranger patrol armor]]<br />[[Ranger hat]]
 
|weapon =[[Hunting rifle (Fallout: New Vegas)|Hunting rifle]]
 
|weapon =[[Hunting rifle (Fallout: New Vegas)|Hunting rifle]]
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|otheritem =-
|ondeath =
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|ondeath =-
 
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}}
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* If you choose to smash the broken Ham Radio while (Alex) Dobson is looking, he will become hostile and attack you. However, if you can make him leave the bunker after stealing the supplies and then smash the radio, the quest should complete and (Alex) Dobson will not attack you.
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* If you choose to smash the broken [[Ham radio]] while Dobson is looking, he will become hostile and attack you. However, if you can make him leave the bunker after stealing the supplies and then smash the radio, the quest should complete and Dobson will not attack you.
* If you choose the speech check to complete the objectives. The next time you return to the bunker you can still find him there about to depart. Beware of a great amount of grenade bouquets which are enough to fill the whole place with explosions; it seems (Alex) Dobson prepared them for the powder gangers.
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* If you choose the Speech check to complete the objectives, the next time you return to the bunker you can still find him there about to depart. Beware of a great amount of grenade bouquets which are enough to fill the whole place with explosions. Dobson will also have left an accompanying [[Note (Hidden Valley)|note]].
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* His [[Ranger journal|journal]] in his hide-out can be read in two stages. Entry one before having met [[Nolan McNamara|McNamara]] and starting [[Still in the Dark]], the other three entries after starting this quest.
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==Notable quotes==
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|{{Inline quote|Thought you'd sneak up on me, you filthy powder ganger?|sound=FNV_Dobson ThoughtYoudSneakUp.ogg}}
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|{{Inline quote|You've seen that with your own two eyes? Goddamn, I knew Cooke's gang passed through these parts 'bout that frequently, but I didn't know they holed up here.|sound=FNV_Dobson_OwnTwoEyes.ogg}}
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|{{Inline quote|A Brotherhood base? Here? Are you shitting me? No one's seen them for years. I don't suppose you've got a scrap of evidence to support this wild-eyed claim of yours?|sound=FNV_Dobson_AreYouShittingMe.ogg}}
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==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
Alex Dobson appears in ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]''.
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Dobson appears only in ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]''.
   
 
==Bugs==
 
==Bugs==
* {{Platforms|ps3}} Dobson may appear in the Southern Hidden Valley Bunker, although he will be invisible. The "talk" button will still appear but it will do nothing. Shooting near him in this state will make him say things like, "Watch where you're shooting".
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* {{Platforms|ps3}} Dobson may appear in the Southern Hidden Valley Bunker, although he will be invisible. The "talk" button will still appear but it will do nothing. Shooting near him in this state will make him say things like, "Watch where you're shooting". {{Verify|verified}}
* {{Platforms|xbox360}} Sometimes, if Dobson survives the encounter with the Brotherhood, the player may still not gain any reputation from the NCR.
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* {{Platforms|xbox360}} Sometimes, if Dobson survives the encounter with the Brotherhood, the player may still not gain any reputation from the NCR. {{Verify|verified}}
* {{Platforms|pc|xbox360}} He sometimes may be found just outside of Hidden Valley, though everything else is same except his position. You can still talk to him about leaving the bunker.
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* {{Platforms|pc|xbox360}} He sometimes may be found just outside of Hidden Valley, although everything else is the same except his position. You can still talk to him about leaving the bunker. {{Verify|verified}}
   
 
{{Navbox Hidden Valley Bunker}}
 
{{Navbox Hidden Valley Bunker}}
 
[[ru:Добсон]]
   
[[Category:Fallout: New Vegas characters]]
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[[Category:Fallout: New Vegas human characters]]
[[Category:New California Rangers characters]]
 
 
[[Category:Hidden Valley characters]]
 
[[Category:Hidden Valley characters]]
[[Category:Human characters]]
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[[Category:New California Republic Rangers characters]]
 
[[ru:Добсон]]
 

Revision as of 00:43, 16 June 2014

 
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Thought you'd sneak up on me, you filthy powder ganger?

Ranger Dobson is an NCR Ranger scouting out in Hidden Valley in 2281.

Background

Ranger Dobson is an NCR Ranger camping out in the hidden bunkers at Hidden Valley out on an NCR Correctional Facility reconnaissance mission. He is unaware of the nearby Brotherhood presence and is having problems getting his radio to work.

Interactions with the player character

Interactions overview

Interactions
Perk nociception regulator color
This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed.
Paving the Way
This character is a permanent companion. They grant the - perk.
25 Strictly Business
This character is a temporary companion.
Icon quest starter
This character starts quests.
FO76 vaultboy firstaid
This character is a doctor.
FO76 ui trading team
This character is a merchant. Bottle cap -
Sells: -
2d20 Jury Rigger
This character can repair items. Max Repair condition: -
40 Weaponsmith
This character can modify weapons.

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12 The American Dream
This character rents beds. Bottle cap -.

Quests

Still in the Dark: McNamara wants Dobson gone from the area. He can be killed or tricked into leaving (requires Speech 50). However, you cannot talk to him if your reputation with the NCR is bad. Alternatively, he can be warned about the Brotherhood of Steel; however, this will cause the quest to fail. Dobson will remove the collar from the Courier's neck and the Brotherhood will attack. If he survives, he returns to the base and the Courier will gain fame with the NCR.

Inventory

Apparel Weapon Other items On death
NCR Ranger patrol armor
Ranger hat
Hunting rifle - -

Notes

  • If you choose to smash the broken Ham radio while Dobson is looking, he will become hostile and attack you. However, if you can make him leave the bunker after stealing the supplies and then smash the radio, the quest should complete and Dobson will not attack you.
  • If you choose the Speech check to complete the objectives, the next time you return to the bunker you can still find him there about to depart. Beware of a great amount of grenade bouquets which are enough to fill the whole place with explosions. Dobson will also have left an accompanying note.
  • His journal in his hide-out can be read in two stages. Entry one before having met McNamara and starting Still in the Dark, the other three entries after starting this quest.

Notable quotes

Appearances

Dobson appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.

Bugs

  • Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Dobson may appear in the Southern Hidden Valley Bunker, although he will be invisible. The "talk" button will still appear but it will do nothing. Shooting near him in this state will make him say things like, "Watch where you're shooting". [verified]
  • Xbox 360Xbox 360 Sometimes, if Dobson survives the encounter with the Brotherhood, the player may still not gain any reputation from the NCR. [verified]
  • PCPC He sometimes may be found just outside of Hidden Valley, although everything else is the same except his position. You can still talk to him about leaving the bunker. [verified]