Roger Rockwell is one of the inhabitants of Vault 112 trapped within the Tranquility Lane virtual reality simulation in Fallout 3.
Background[]
Resident 226 of Vault 112,[1] Rockwell has been one of several people tortured by Stanislaus Braun for two centuries. His latest torment is less physical and more mental: Braun has placed him in the role of a husband married to a jealous wife, Janet Rockwell, suspecting him of infidelity and sleeping with Martha Simpson, their common neighbor. The irony is that while Martha did try flirting with Roger, and there was chemistry between them, Roger pushed her away. This did not stop his wife from tearing into him in a most vicious way, in front of an open window that made their frayed marriage public knowledge.[2]
While Roger eventually managed to convince Janet that nothing was going on between them, few aside from Janet believe it.[3] While they worked it out, or so they say, relations between the Rockwells remain strained.[4] For his part, Roger is quite annoyed with airing their issues in front of everyone, and wants the rest of the Lane to leave his family alone.[5] He would also like to enlarge the family, in part to strengthen his relationship with Janet. She doesn't want to hear about it, however, and shuts her husband down instantly.[6]
He plays it off as just "women's troubles",[Non-game 1] but tends to avoid his wife. His place of solace is the Rockwell house basement, where he tends to stay for entire evenings. This does cut into socializing, especially with George and Pat Neusbaum, who like to play bridge with Roger and Janet.[7] In fact, George is one of the nicest people in the Lane, who genuinely wants to see the Rockwells succeed as a couple again.[8]
Rockwell's vitals indicate a state of elevated stress: 85 beats per minute, 140/90 mmHg of blood pressure, 98.7°F/37.05°C temperature, and 22 breaths per minute, similar to Timmy Neusbaum and Martha Simpson.[1]
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
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This character is involved in quests. | |
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This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | |
Quests[]
- Tranquility Lane: Roger Rockwell is one of the residents one will have to kill if they choose to do all of Betty's tasks. During the task Betty gives the Lone Wanderer to break destroy the Rockwells' marriage, the player can convince Janet into thinking Roger is having an affair with Martha Simpson. Alternatively, one can take Janet's rolling pin and kill Martha with it then convince Roger that Janet killed Martha.
Inventory[]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-War spring outfit |
Notable quotes[]
- "How did it come to this... I just don't understand..."
- "Now see here. That's not anything for you to be asking about. Our marriage is our business, and it's private. Why can't people just understand that, and just leave us alone?"
- "Oh my God, what is that? Is that blood? And... brains? Janet did this to Martha? She really did snap, didn't she?"
Behind the scenes[]
- When looking at resident IDs, Roger Rockwell and Martha Simpson have adjacent IDs (226 and 227 respectively), while Janet Simpson has the ID 115. As such, it's entirely possible that Rockwell and Simpson were originally a couple, rather than Janet.
Appearances[]
Roger Rockwell appears only in Fallout 3.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Vault 112 terminal entries; Lounger Monitor -- Subject: R. Rockwell
- ↑ Lone Wanderer: "Oh, come on. You know something, don't you? What's the story?"
Martha Simpson: "There's no story. Never was. Roger and I... Nothing ever happened. I wanted... Oh, I don't know. I thought there was something between us. No, that's not true. I know there was. But Roger pushed me away. Tried to deny it. Even Janet knew it was there. She fought with him over it. I think she still suspects something. I try to stay away from Roger, just to avoid giving her a reason to hate me more." - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "What do you mean, "worked everything out"?"
Mabel Henderson: "Oh, I... Well, I'm not one to talk, but there was that fight last year. Everyone could hear them arguing. Janet thought there was something going on with Roger and Martha Simpson. He eventually convinced her it wasn't true. But I've seen the way Martha looks at him. Janet may believe him, but I sure don't." - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "So they've had some problems in the past?"
Mabel Henderson: "Well sure, sweetie. Doesn't everyone? Of course, not everyone decides to fight about it in front of an open window, so the whole neighborhood can hear... Martha Simpson must've been mortified, hearing Janet call her all those names. She's never said one word about it, though." - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "Anything you want to tell me about your marriage?"
Roger Rockwell: "Now see here. That's not anything for you to be asking about. Our marriage is our business, and it's private. Why can't people just understand that, and just leave us alone?" - ↑ Roger Rockwell: "Janet... You think maybe we should have a talk about children? " or "Listen, honey. Do you think maybe it's time we talk about having kids? "
Janet Rockwell: "How could you... Roger, no. This is not the time for that discussion. Please."
Roger Rockwell: "Okay, sorry for bringing it up." or "Right. Sorry. I just thought that maybe... Oh, nevermind." - ↑ Janet Rockwell: "Should I invite the Neusbaums over for Bridge, or will you be down in the basement all night again?" or "Hi, Roger. Are you planning on spending the evening down in the basement again?"
- ↑ George Neusbaum: "Good day to you, sir! Everything going well at home?" or "Hi, Roger. How are you? And how's that wife of yours?"
Roger Rockwell: "Oh, things are great. Just great. Really." or "Yes, of course. I'm fine, Janet's fine. Everything is just fine. And... And you?"
George Neusbaum: "Good to hear. I'm glad the two of you are doing well, after everything you've been through." or "That's good. We were worried about you two for a while. You deserve to be happy."
Non-game
- ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 93:
"Roger Rockwell:
Janet has been acting a little less than chipper lately, starting arguments and flying off the handle at the slightest sign of stress. Roger puts this down to "women's troubles," and thinks she should talk it over with one of her neighbors, like that nice Martha Simpson."