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The '''Lone Wanderer''' is the [[player character]] and main protagonist in ''[[Fallout 3]]''.
  
The '''Lone Wanderer''' is the [[player character]] and main protagonist in ''[[Fallout 3]]''.
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After James is found, [[Project Purity]] can be put back on track, but the reunion is cut short when the [[Enclave]] commander, [[Augustus Autumn]], arrives demanding control of the project. James, unwilling to allow the project to fall into the hands of the Enclave, sacrifices himself by filling the control chamber with deadly amounts of radiation, hoping to kill Colonel Autumn and the other soldiers in the process. The colonel manages to survive, however.
  
After James is found, [[Project Purity]] can be put back on track, but the reunion is cut short when the [[Enclave]] commander, [[Augustus Autumn]], arrives demanding control of the project. James, unwilling to allow the project to fall into the hands of the Enclave, sacrifices himself by filling the control chamber with deadly amounts of radiation, hoping to kill Colonel Autumn and the other soldiers in the process. The colonel manages to survive, however.
   
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After fleeing from the [[Jefferson Memorial]], the Wanderer takes refuge within the [[Citadel]] and enlists the help of the [[Brotherhood of Steel (Capital Wasteland)|Brotherhood of Steel]] to retrieve a [[Garden of Eden Creation Kit|G.E.C.K.]] from [[Vault 87]] for the restoration of Project Purity. After retrieving this G.E.C.K., the Wanderer is captured by Colonel Autumn and taken to [[Raven Rock]]. There, [[John Henry Eden]] presents the Wanderer with a canister of [[modified FEV]] for insertion into Project Purity, which would poison any mutated creature drinking the purified water. The Wanderer refuses and escapes, sabotaging Raven Rock in the process. After finally stopping Colonel Autumn, the Wanderer and [[Sarah Lyons|Sentinel Lyons]] are faced with the dilemma of who would re-enter the radiation-flooded Memorial and activate the purifier. Once this decision is made, the Wasteland is finally given the greatest gift of all: a constant source of clean water.
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After fleeing from the [[Jefferson Memorial]], the Wanderer takes refuge within the [[Citadel]] and enlists the help of the [[Brotherhood of Steel (East Coast)|Brotherhood of Steel]] to retrieve a [[Garden of Eden Creation Kit|G.E.C.K.]] from [[Vault 87]] for the restoration of Project Purity. After retrieving this G.E.C.K., the Wanderer is captured by Colonel Autumn and taken to [[Raven Rock]]. There, [[John Henry Eden]] presents the Wanderer with a canister of [[modified FEV]] for insertion into Project Purity, which would poison any mutated creature drinking the purified water. The Wanderer refuses and escapes, sabotaging Raven Rock in the process. After finally stopping Colonel Autumn, the Wanderer and [[Sarah Lyons|Sentinel Lyons]] are faced with the dilemma of who would re-enter the radiation-flooded Memorial and activate the purifier. Once this decision is made, the Wasteland is finally given the greatest gift of all: a constant source of clean water.
   
 
===Aftermath===
  
===Aftermath===
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{{icon|FO3BS|link=Broken Steel}} The Lone Wanderer awakens two weeks later to face the consequences of their decisions so far and joins the Brotherhood as a knight, in their mission to distribute the newly-purified water and to hunt the Enclave remnants. This hunt would eventually put the Wanderer in control of an orbital strike. The Lone Wanderer either uses it to destroy the [[Enclave]] [[mobile base crawler]] or the [[Citadel]]. During or after the events of ''Fallout 3'', the Lone Wanderer travels to various places such as [[The Pitt (city)|The Pitt]], [[Point Lookout (location)|Point Lookout]], [[Mothership Zeta (add-on)|Mothership Zeta]] and participates in a simulation of the [[Operation: Anchorage (add-on)|Anchorage Reclamation]].
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{{icon|FO3BS|link=Broken Steel}} The Lone Wanderer awakens two weeks later to face the consequences of their decisions so far and joins the Brotherhood as a knight, in their mission to distribute the newly-purified water and to hunt the Enclave remnants. This hunt would eventually put the Wanderer in control of an orbital strike. The Lone Wanderer either uses it to destroy the [[Enclave]] [[mobile base crawler]]. During or after the events of ''Fallout 3'', the Lone Wanderer travels to various places such as [[The Pitt (city)|The Pitt]], [[Point Lookout (location)|Point Lookout]], [[Mothership Zeta (add-on)|Mothership Zeta]] and participates in a simulation of the [[Operation: Anchorage (add-on)|Anchorage Reclamation]].
   
 
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==Notes==
  
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* The Lone Wanderer is named "Albert" in ''Fallout 3'' previews.
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* The Lone Wanderer is named "Albert" in ''Fallout 3'' previews. This may be a reference to [[Albert Cole]], due to being one of the preset identities for the [[Vault Dweller]].
 
* The Lone Wanderer is shown in promotional images as being a Caucasian male with brown hair, which is the first pre-made appearance in the character creation phase at the start of the game.
  
* The Lone Wanderer is shown in promotional images as being a Caucasian male with brown hair, which is the first pre-made appearance in the character creation phase at the start of the game.
 
* The Lone Wanderer does not have any stated relation with the protagonists of the other [[Fallout series|''Fallout'' games]].
  
* The Lone Wanderer does not have any stated relation with the protagonists of the other [[Fallout series|''Fallout'' games]].
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* July 13, 2258, the birthday of the Lone Wanderer, is a Tuesday.
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* July 13, 2258, the birth date of the Lone Wanderer, is a Tuesday.
 
* Ironically, though they are called the Lone Wanderer, they are the only player character thus far to be seen with [[Dogmeat (Fallout 3)|a companion]] in the final cut scene unlike ''Fallout'', ''Fallout 2'', or ''Fallout: New Vegas''.
  
* Ironically, though they are called the Lone Wanderer, they are the only player character thus far to be seen with [[Dogmeat (Fallout 3)|a companion]] in the final cut scene unlike ''Fallout'', ''Fallout 2'', or ''Fallout: New Vegas''.
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* At some point between the ages of 10 and 16, the Lone Wanderer scored four strikeouts in the Vault 101 baseball games, and possibly became MVP. <ref> [[CG03Jonas.txt#2|Jonas' dialogue]]: ''"That was amazing, sport! Four strike outs in a row! I'll tell ya doc, I think we're looking at the new Vault 101 MVP!"''</ref>
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* At some point between the ages of 10 and 16, the Lone Wanderer scored four strikeouts in the Vault 101 baseball games, and possibly became MVP. <ref> [[CG03Jonas.txt#2|Jonas' dialogue]]: ''"That was amazing, sport! Four strike outs in a row! I'll tell ya doc, I think we're looking at the new Vault 101 MVP!"''</ref>
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* There is a [[Lone Wanderer (weapon)|Legendary pistol]] named after the Wanderer in ''[[Fallout Shelter]]''.
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* The legendary ''[[Fallout Shelter]]'' weapon, the [[Lone Wanderer (weapon)|Lone Wanderer]], is a reference to the Lone Wanderer and the [[10mm pistol (Fallout 3)|10mm pistol]] they receive at the beginning of the game.
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* In ''[[Fallout 4]]'', the Lone Wanderer is referenced to by a beard selection during character creation, as well as by [[Lone Wanderer (perk)|a perk]].
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* In ''[[Fallout 4]]'', there is a motorcycle brand called 'Lone Wanderer', and there is at least one billboard advertising the motorcycle - both are references to the protagonist of ''Fallout 3''.
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* In ''[[Fallout 4]]'' at Hub City Auto Wreckers there is a terminal which mentions a "Lone Wanderer", but gives no additional details to indicate if it is the Lone Wanderer of Fallout 3.
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
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FO3_Armored_Vault_Suit.jpg|The Lone Wanderer walking through the Capital Wasteland
  
FO3_Armored_Vault_Suit.jpg|The Lone Wanderer walking through the Capital Wasteland
 
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LoneWandererFigure.jpg|The Lone Wanderer action figure on the Bethesda Store
 
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“That crazy kid from Vault 101...”— Three Dog

The Lone Wanderer is the player character and main protagonist in Fallout 3.

Background

Beginnings

The Lone Wanderer was born on July 13, 2258 to James and Catherine at the Jefferson Memorial, where they worked on Project Purity. Catherine died shortly after giving birth, due to cardiac arrest of an unknown cause. James suspended the project and traveled to Vault 101 via Megaton (with the help of Star Paladin Cross). The Lone Wanderer's origin was kept a secret in order to shelter the child from the outside world, and to keep up the pretense of the Vault-Tec Corporation's social experiment.

Escape

The Lone Wanderer lived in Vault 101 without incident for nineteen years, but in 2277, 200 years after the Great War, James disappeared without any explanation. The young Lone Wanderer, with the help of Amata Almodovar, leaves the safety of the Vault to look for James in the ruins of Washington, D.C. In order to find him, the Lone Wanderer travels across the wasteland searching for clues. Along the way, (s)he disarmed Megaton's atomic bomb and helped collect data for Moira Brown's Wasteland Survival Guide, among many other activities or rumors thereof.

After James is found, Project Purity can be put back on track, but the reunion is cut short when the Enclave commander, Augustus Autumn, arrives demanding control of the project. James, unwilling to allow the project to fall into the hands of the Enclave, sacrifices himself by filling the control chamber with deadly amounts of radiation, hoping to kill Colonel Autumn and the other soldiers in the process. The colonel manages to survive, however.

After fleeing from the Jefferson Memorial, the Wanderer takes refuge within the Citadel and enlists the help of the Brotherhood of Steel to retrieve a G.E.C.K. from Vault 87 for the restoration of Project Purity. After retrieving this G.E.C.K., the Wanderer is captured by Colonel Autumn and taken to Raven Rock. There, John Henry Eden presents the Wanderer with a canister of modified FEV for insertion into Project Purity, which would poison any mutated creature drinking the purified water. The Wanderer refuses and escapes, sabotaging Raven Rock in the process. After finally stopping Colonel Autumn, the Wanderer and Sentinel Lyons are faced with the dilemma of who would re-enter the radiation-flooded Memorial and activate the purifier. Once this decision is made, the Wasteland is finally given the greatest gift of all: a constant source of clean water.

Aftermath

Broken Steel The Lone Wanderer awakens two weeks later to face the consequences of their decisions so far and joins the Brotherhood as a knight, in their mission to distribute the newly-purified water and to hunt the Enclave remnants. This hunt would eventually put the Wanderer in control of an orbital strike. The Lone Wanderer either uses it to destroy the Enclave mobile base crawler. During or after the events of Fallout 3, the Lone Wanderer travels to various places such as The Pitt, Point Lookout, Mothership Zeta and participates in a simulation of the Anchorage Reclamation.

Legacy

By 2297, the Lone Wanderer had disappeared from the Capital Wasteland, and their fate was unknown. Most citizens of the wasteland had a story about the Wanderer, and many of his or her actions had gone down as local legend. History had even forgotten whether they were a man or a woman. Much of the documentation of their actions had however became flawed, and were riddled with conflicting reports. On the 10th of September, Moira Brown began work on a biography of the Lone Wanderer.[1]

Notes

  • The Lone Wanderer is named "Albert" in Fallout 3 previews. This may be a reference to Albert Cole, due to being one of the preset identities for the Vault Dweller.
  • The Lone Wanderer is shown in promotional images as being a Caucasian male with brown hair, which is the first pre-made appearance in the character creation phase at the start of the game.
  • The Lone Wanderer does not have any stated relation with the protagonists of the other Fallout games.
  • July 13, 2258, the birth date of the Lone Wanderer, is a Tuesday.
  • Ironically, though they are called the Lone Wanderer, they are the only player character thus far to be seen with a companion in the final cut scene unlike Fallout, Fallout 2, or Fallout: New Vegas.
  • At some point between the ages of 10 and 16, the Lone Wanderer scored four strikeouts in the Vault 101 baseball games, and possibly became MVP. [2]
  • The legendary Fallout Shelter weapon, the Lone Wanderer, is a reference to the Lone Wanderer and the 10mm pistol they receive at the beginning of the game.
  • In Fallout 4, the Lone Wanderer is referenced to by a beard selection during character creation, as well as by a perk.
  • In Fallout 4, there is a motorcycle brand called 'Lone Wanderer', and there is at least one billboard advertising the motorcycle - both are references to the protagonist of Fallout 3.
  • In Fallout 4 at Hub City Auto Wreckers there is a terminal which mentions a "Lone Wanderer", but gives no additional details to indicate if it is the Lone Wanderer of Fallout 3.

Appearances

The Lone Wanderer appears in Fallout 3 and all of its add-ons.

Behind the scenes

The Lone Wanderer as a baby was voiced by Jake Howard, the son of Todd Howard, on his first birthday.

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Afterward
  2. ↑ Jonas' dialogue: "That was amazing, sport! Four strike outs in a row! I'll tell ya doc, I think we're looking at the new Vault 101 MVP!"
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Player characterLone Wanderer
Brotherhood of SteelOwyn Lyons · Sarah Lyons · Reginald Rothchild · Elizabeth Jameson · Arthur Maxson
EnclaveAugustus Autumn · John Henry Eden
Project Purity scientistsJames · Madison Li · Daniel Agincourt · Alex Dargon · Janice Kaplinski · Anna Holt · Garza · Catherine (formerly)
Secondary factions
CompanionsDogmeat · Fawkes · Cross · Sergeant RL-3 · Butch · Jericho · Clover · Charon
Faction leadersHenry Casdin · Eulogy Jones · Reilly · Tree Father Birch · Dave · Vance · Harkness · Alphonse Almodovar · Hannibal Hamlin · Commander Jabsco · Confessor Cromwell · Sonora Cruz · Daniel Littlehorn
Town leadersLucas Simms · Colin Moriarty · Allistair Tenpenny · Roy Phillips · Ernest Roe · Mayor MacCready · Red · Jack Smith · Evan King · Barrows
Other major charactersHarold · Amata Almodovar · Ahzrukhal · Three Dog · Moira Brown · Mister Burke · Stanislaus Braun · Herbert Dashwood · Argyle
Add-ons
Operation: AnchorageGeneral Constantine Chase · General Jingwei · Benjamin Montgomery · McGraw · Morrill · Olin · Sibley
The PittIshmael Ashur · Krenshaw · Sandra · Marie · Wernher · Midea
Broken SteelTristan · Bigsley · Vallincourt · Lepelletier · Split Jack · Griffon · Mother Curie III
Point LookoutDesmond Lockheart · Professor Calvert · Jackson · Obadiah Blackhall · Tobar · Catherine · Nadine
Mothership ZetaSally · Somah · Paulson · Elliott Tercorien · Toshiro Kago · Alien captain
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Player characters
FalloutVault Dweller · (Max Stone · Albert Cole · Natalia Dubrovhsky · Arnold Black · Barney Black · Tanya MacMillen · Frank Charles Luciano)
Fallout 2Chosen One · (Chitsa · Mingan · Narg)
Fallout 3Lone Wanderer · (Ralph Peabody · Davey MacDonald · Mavis Quackenbush · Bob (Last Name Withheld) · Porkchops The Fish Lady · Nostrildamus)
Fallout: New VegasCourier · (Basil Crowcross · Wyatt Pinkerton · Elizabeth Fortunate-Bradley · Eulogy Smith · Gary 666 · Edgar Wellington III · Samuel McDonald · Anthea Littlehorn · Opie Moriarty · Michael Falin · Gordon Cram-say · Billie DeLoria · Albert Tenpenny)
Fallout 4Sole Survivor (Nate · Nora)
Fallout 76Vault Dweller
Fallout TacticsWarrior (Mick · Snake · Peter · Betty · Wilma)
Fallout: BoSInitiate (Cain · Cyrus · Nadia · Patty · Rhombus · The Vault Dweller)
Van BurenPrisoner
Fallout: BoS 2Lilith · Maxus · Jaffe · Scarlet
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Vault 101
InhabitantsCharactersLone Wanderer · James · Overseer Almodovar · Amata Almodovar · Jonas Palmer · Old Lady Palmer · Allen Mack · Butch DeLoria · Ellen DeLoria · Stevie Mack · Gloria Mack · Wally Mack · Susie Mack · Mr. Brotch · Andy · Officer Gomez · Pepper Gomez · Freddie Gomez · Stanley Armstrong · Beatrice Armstrong · Officer Kendall · Officer O'Brian · Officer Park · Officer Wilkins · Officer Richards · Officer Wolfe · Officer Taylor · Floyd Lewis · Sec. Chief Hannon · Paul Hannon Jr. · Chip Taylor · Tom Holden · Mary Holden · Jim Wilkins · Janice Wilkins · Grandma Taylor
Mentioned-only charactersAnne Palmer · George · Mary Kendall · Monica Kendall · Joe Palmer · Lewis · Mackay · Vault 101 overseer before Almodovar · Vault 101's first overseer · Vault 101's second overseer
QuestsMainBaby Steps · Growing Up Fast · Future Imperfect · Escape!
SideTrouble on the Homefront
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Brotherhood of Steel
See also Midwest Brotherhood and Texas chapter.
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