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|footer =[[File:FoS Harkness.png|x100px]]<br />Harkness in ''[[Fallout Shelter]]'' |
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|affiliation =[[Rivet City Council]]<br />[[Synth Retention Bureau]] (formerly)<br />[[The Institute]] (formerly) |
|affiliation =[[Rivet City Council]]<br />[[Synth Retention Bureau]] (formerly)<br />[[The Institute]] (formerly) |
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| − | '''A3-21''', also known as '''Harkness''', is an [[ |
+ | '''A3-21''', also known as '''Harkness''', is an [[Android]] and [[Rivet City]]'s security chief in the year [[Timeline#2277|2277]]. His past is scattered across the Capital Wasteland for the [[Lone Wanderer]] to find and decide what fate will befall him. |
==Background== |
==Background== |
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| − | Rivet City's hard-nosed security chief, 35-year-old Harkness is a good guy and a good friend, despite his demeanor |
+ | Rivet City's hard-nosed security chief, 35-year-old Harkness is a good guy and a good friend, despite his rough demeanor. Harkness is extremely fair-minded. He treats Hangar Deck citizens with the same regard as Upper Deck citizens. As a result, he is very well liked by the Hangar Deck residents.<ref name="FO3 Guide">''[[Fallout 3 Official Game Guide]]''</ref> |
| − | Harkness is a synthetic humanoid, or "Synth" |
+ | Harkness is a prototype Generation 3 synthetic humanoid, or "Synth" and the most advanced android ever created by The Institute, as of 2277. He originally worked for the [[Synth Retention Bureau]] in [[the Commonwealth]], most likely as a [[Courser]]. He later escaped after he became sentient and started to sympathize with the escaped synths he was tasked to capture. The synths working at the Synth Retention Bureau are told that those who try to escape are simply malfunctioning, when in actuality their complex AI has allowed them to start thinking for themselves and become fully sentient. The synths that Harkness captured seeded ideas about self-determination and freedom within his mind, thus contributing to his decision to escape. “Self determination is NOT a malfunction,” as Harkness would later say in a holotape before escaping. |
| − | + | While he successfully escaped the Commonwealth, he was hunted by the Synth Retention Bureau like any other escapee. He needed to get facial reconstruction surgery, an altered voice, and have his memories of being a synth suppressed/replaced with those of his new Harkness persona. This was all necessary to hinder the SRB's investigation and help him start a new life. With the help of the Railroad, he managed to get in contact with [[Horace Pinkerton]] in Rivet City, Capital Wasteland. Pinkerton was one of few surgeons capable of performing the facial surgery, on top of being familiar enough with robotics to be able to suppress/replace Harkness's memories. |
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| + | Upon assuming his new persona, Harkness joined the Rivet City security force, eventually becoming its chief officer and member of the council. |
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==Daily schedule== |
==Daily schedule== |
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|quests involved =* [[The Replicated Man]] |
|quests involved =* [[The Replicated Man]] |
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===Quests=== |
===Quests=== |
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|apparel =[[Rivet City security uniform]] |
|apparel =[[Rivet City security uniform]] |
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|weapon =[[Chinese assault rifle]] |
|weapon =[[Chinese assault rifle]] |
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| − | |otheritem =[[Fallout 3 keys#Armory key|Armory key]]<br />[[Harkness' key]]<br />[[Pack of cigarettes]] |
+ | |otheritem =[[Fallout 3 keys#Armory key|Armory key]]<br />[[Harkness' key]]<br />[[Pack of cigarettes (Fallout 3)|Pack of cigarettes]] |
|ondeath =[[Ear]] |
|ondeath =[[Ear]] |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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* If the player does not return Harkness to [[Zimmer]], Harkness will stay in Rivet City in a loop, unable to die. |
* If the player does not return Harkness to [[Zimmer]], Harkness will stay in Rivet City in a loop, unable to die. |
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* During The Replicated Man quest, after Harkness finds out he is an android and the player is following him downstairs to the [[Workshops#Science Labs|science lab]], he can be pickpocketed for the key to the Ship's Armory. |
* During The Replicated Man quest, after Harkness finds out he is an android and the player is following him downstairs to the [[Workshops#Science Labs|science lab]], he can be pickpocketed for the key to the Ship's Armory. |
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| − | * If the Lone Wanderer allows Zimmer to reclaim Harkness, Zimmer will use a command to restore Harkness to his factory settings. |
+ | * If the Lone Wanderer allows Zimmer to reclaim Harkness, Zimmer will use a command to restore Harkness to his factory settings. This is referred to as a "recall code" in Fallout 4 and it is explained that every synth has one and the code will activate a hidden subroutine that restores Institute control of the synth in question. This is proven to work even after a complete memory wipe, which Harkness had done. |
* If the player has the [[Contract Killer]] perk and kills him using console commands, he will have 4 ears instead of one. |
* If the player has the [[Contract Killer]] perk and kills him using console commands, he will have 4 ears instead of one. |
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| − | * Given the description of his former role within the [[Institute]], Harkness |
+ | * Given the description of his former role within the [[Institute]], Harkness was most likely a [[Courser]]. |
* He may be seen wearing [[Power armor (Fallout 3)|power armor]] if [[Broken Steel]] is installed and the main storyline is beaten. |
* He may be seen wearing [[Power armor (Fallout 3)|power armor]] if [[Broken Steel]] is installed and the main storyline is beaten. |
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| + | * In ''[[Fallout Shelter]]'', Harkness is the only vault dweller who doesn't take any radiation while exploring. |
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==Notable quotes== |
==Notable quotes== |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | * When prompted with his activation code, Harkness will mention all of the 'runners' he 'brought down.' This is a reference to the movie ''[[wikipedia:Blade Runner|Blade Runner]]'' and the book it was based on, ''[[wikipedia:Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?|Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?]]'' In the movie, Rick Deckard is famous for hunting and eliminating "replicants," which are much like "androids" (or "synths" as they are known in |
+ | * When prompted with his activation code, Harkness will mention all of the 'runners' he 'brought down.' This is a reference to the movie ''[[wikipedia:Blade Runner|Blade Runner]]'' and the book it was based on, ''[[wikipedia:Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?|Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?]]'' In the movie, Rick Deckard is famous for hunting and eliminating "replicants," which are much like "androids" (or "synths" as they are known in Fallout 4). It is a disputed claim that Deckard himself is a replicant, furthering Harkness's resemblance to him as an artificial being unaware of his artificiality that hunts other artificial beings. |
* One of his replies might be {{Inline quote|Oh yeah? And I'm a fairy princess.}} this is a reference to an utterance made by Max Rockatansky in the film ''[[Wikipedia:Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome|Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome]]''. |
* One of his replies might be {{Inline quote|Oh yeah? And I'm a fairy princess.}} this is a reference to an utterance made by Max Rockatansky in the film ''[[Wikipedia:Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome|Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome]]''. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{References}} |
{{References}} |
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| + | Harkness before.png|Harkness before operation |
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| + | Harkness after.png|Harkness after operation |
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Revision as of 20:12, 27 April 2016
“But I'm done with that life. I'm through with being someone's property. I am not malfunctioning! Since when is self determination a malfunction?”
A3-21, also known as Harkness, is an Android and Rivet City's security chief in the year 2277. His past is scattered across the Capital Wasteland for the Lone Wanderer to find and decide what fate will befall him.
Background
Rivet City's hard-nosed security chief, 35-year-old Harkness is a good guy and a good friend, despite his rough demeanor. Harkness is extremely fair-minded. He treats Hangar Deck citizens with the same regard as Upper Deck citizens. As a result, he is very well liked by the Hangar Deck residents.[1]
Harkness is a prototype Generation 3 synthetic humanoid, or "Synth" and the most advanced android ever created by The Institute, as of 2277. He originally worked for the Synth Retention Bureau in the Commonwealth, most likely as a Courser. He later escaped after he became sentient and started to sympathize with the escaped synths he was tasked to capture. The synths working at the Synth Retention Bureau are told that those who try to escape are simply malfunctioning, when in actuality their complex AI has allowed them to start thinking for themselves and become fully sentient. The synths that Harkness captured seeded ideas about self-determination and freedom within his mind, thus contributing to his decision to escape. “Self determination is NOT a malfunction,” as Harkness would later say in a holotape before escaping.
While he successfully escaped the Commonwealth, he was hunted by the Synth Retention Bureau like any other escapee. He needed to get facial reconstruction surgery, an altered voice, and have his memories of being a synth suppressed/replaced with those of his new Harkness persona. This was all necessary to hinder the SRB's investigation and help him start a new life. With the help of the Railroad, he managed to get in contact with Horace Pinkerton in Rivet City, Capital Wasteland. Pinkerton was one of few surgeons capable of performing the facial surgery, on top of being familiar enough with robotics to be able to suppress/replace Harkness's memories.
Upon assuming his new persona, Harkness joined the Rivet City security force, eventually becoming its chief officer and member of the council.
Daily schedule
During the day, Harkness will be outside Flak 'N Shrapnel's weapon store in the Rivet City marketplace. He may be on the top floor of the Bridge Tower from midnight to 6:00 a.m. When meeting him for the first time, if the player tells him they are going to leave, he'll be stuck at the entrance for the rest of the game. However, the player can still walk past him without incident.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | |
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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 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 repair items. | Max Repair condition: - |
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This character rents beds. | -.
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This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | |
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This character drops a finger upon death (Lawbringer). | |
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This character can be enslaved with the Mesmetron. | |
Quests
- The Replicated Man: Harkness turns out to be the android which Dr. Zimmer is looking for. The Lone Wanderer can make a choice to either help Harkness or Zimmer, who then takes him back to the Commonwealth.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Rivet City security uniform | Chinese assault rifle | Armory key Harkness' key Pack of cigarettes |
Ear |
Notes
- When first arriving at Rivet City, Harkness will demand the player to "state their business in Rivet City" before he allows them to enter. No matter what the player chooses to answer with, he will always allow the player to enter.
- If the player does not return Harkness to Zimmer, Harkness will stay in Rivet City in a loop, unable to die.
- During The Replicated Man quest, after Harkness finds out he is an android and the player is following him downstairs to the science lab, he can be pickpocketed for the key to the Ship's Armory.
- If the Lone Wanderer allows Zimmer to reclaim Harkness, Zimmer will use a command to restore Harkness to his factory settings. This is referred to as a "recall code" in Fallout 4 and it is explained that every synth has one and the code will activate a hidden subroutine that restores Institute control of the synth in question. This is proven to work even after a complete memory wipe, which Harkness had done.
- If the player has the Contract Killer perk and kills him using console commands, he will have 4 ears instead of one.
- Given the description of his former role within the Institute, Harkness was most likely a Courser.
- He may be seen wearing power armor if Broken Steel is installed and the main storyline is beaten.
- In Fallout Shelter, Harkness is the only vault dweller who doesn't take any radiation while exploring.
Notable quotes
- "But I'm done with that life. I'm through with being someone's property. I am not malfunctioning! Since when is self determination a malfunction?"
- "I never should've let you on this damn boat!"
- "Everyone's so goddamn trigger happy these days."
- "We've got ourselves a psychopath. Everyone stand clear!"
- "You're just pissing me off!"
- "You're a petty criminal, but I'm willing to give you another chance. Don't disappoint me."
Appearances
Harkness appears in Fallout 3 and Fallout Shelter.
Behind the scenes
- When prompted with his activation code, Harkness will mention all of the 'runners' he 'brought down.' This is a reference to the movie Blade Runner and the book it was based on, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? In the movie, Rick Deckard is famous for hunting and eliminating "replicants," which are much like "androids" (or "synths" as they are known in Fallout 4). It is a disputed claim that Deckard himself is a replicant, furthering Harkness's resemblance to him as an artificial being unaware of his artificiality that hunts other artificial beings.
- One of his replies might be "Oh yeah? And I'm a fairy princess." this is a reference to an utterance made by Max Rockatansky in the film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.
Bugs
- Should the Lone Wanderer rescue James before reaching Rivet City, Harkness will become stuck at the main entrance.[platforms tag needed][verification overdue]
References
Gallery
Harkness before operation
Harkness after operation
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