Jay Barnes is a dead investigator found in one of the Ultra-Luxe hotel rooms in 2281.
Background
Jay Barnes was a detective hired by an unknown third-party to investigate the disappearance of a bride in the Ultra-Luxe. According to a matchbook found on his body, he was to meet an informant in the steamroom at 4 PM. Before Jay could meet the informant, the detective was mysteriously killed.
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. They grant the - perk. | |
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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 can modify weapons. |
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This character rents beds. | -.
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This character plays Caravan. | They can bid caps. |
Quests
- Beyond the Beef: The matchbook he carries informs their contact to meet his informant in the steam room at 4:00 PM.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Trenchcoat Fedora |
- | Matchbook | - |
Notes
- With the Wild Wasteland trait, he is replaced by Crusoe, a similar detective who is also found dead in the same room.
- Jay Barnes wears a unique non-player character only trench coat and fedora that can't be taken from his corpse.
Appearances
Jay Barnes appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.
