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| − | '''Nathaniel "Nathan" Vargas'''<ref name="FO3 Guide">''[[Fallout 3 Official Game Guide]]''</ref> is a |
+ | '''Nathaniel "Nathan" Vargas'''<ref name="FO3 Guide">''[[Fallout 3 Official Game Guide]]''</ref> is a resident of [[Megaton]]. |
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| + | Nathan was born in [[Timeline#2212|2212]]. |
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| − | Nathan was born in [[Timeline#2212|2212]].<ref name="FO3 Guide" /> He ran a caravan route for over 30 years with his wife, [[Manya]]. It was during this period that he first heard the [[Enclave| Enclave's]] [[Enclave_radio| radio transmissions]] and became obsessed with them.<ref name="FO3 Guide" />. |
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| + | Nathan, 64, ran a caravan route for over 30 years with his wife, [[Manya Vargas|Manya]]. During that time, he became a little obsessed with the [[Enclave radio|Enclave radio broadcasts]]. Since then, Nathan has become a bit of a fanatic, believing that the [[Enclave]] will bring salvation to the [[wasteland]] and is trying to convince everyone else in Megaton of this fact. Most of the residents write Nathan off as the local busybody, but all are quick to note that after 30 years on the back of a wagon, he is one hell of a shot when it comes to gunplay.<ref name="FO3 Guide">''[[Fallout 3 Official Game Guide]]''</ref> |
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| − | He openly praises the Enclave to everyone, insisting "things will be different when the Enclave gets here"; however this merely helps convince many citizens of Megaton he's just a senile old man. |
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Nathan has an open tab at [[Moriarty's Saloon]] currently standing at 8 caps. |
Nathan has an open tab at [[Moriarty's Saloon]] currently standing at 8 caps. |
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Revision as of 19:27, 8 September 2012
“God bless the USA. And nowhere else.”— Nathan
Nathaniel "Nathan" Vargas[1] is a resident of Megaton.
Background
Nathan was born in 2212.
Nathan, 64, ran a caravan route for over 30 years with his wife, Manya. During that time, he became a little obsessed with the Enclave radio broadcasts. Since then, Nathan has become a bit of a fanatic, believing that the Enclave will bring salvation to the wasteland and is trying to convince everyone else in Megaton of this fact. Most of the residents write Nathan off as the local busybody, but all are quick to note that after 30 years on the back of a wagon, he is one hell of a shot when it comes to gunplay.[1]
Nathan has an open tab at Moriarty's Saloon currently standing at 8 caps.
Relationships
Manya Vargas is his wife.
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. | |
Effects of player's actions
He will ask you about your opinion of the Enclave. He will praise you if you say they are good; saying that the U.S. is a great country and even though you were born under America (in a Vault), you are still American. If you say something bad about the Enclave, he will dislike you. However, he will like you again if you find him in Raven Rock.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Merc adventurer outfit | N99 10mm pistol | - | - |
Notes
- Nathan will be oblivious to the Enclave's arrival in the wasteland (even though it is proclaimed on both radio stations) and cannot be told about it. His dialogue options remain the same.
- If you did not blow up Megaton, he later appears in the Enclave's Raven Rock base in one of the cells next to yours, warning "They're not who they say they are, get out while you can, before they get you too!" You cannot make him follow you and attempting to talk to him will simply result in him repeating his warning. In the event that he does survive the escape from Raven Rock, he can be found in Megaton. However, he says nothing about his escape and his dialogue options about supporting the Enclave are the same as before.
- If you do not open the cell where Nathan is, you will still find him alive and well in Megaton after escaping Raven Rock.
- If you, or another power kills Nathan, he will often mutter 'Manya' (his wife's name) as he falls to the ground.
- On a similar note, if Nathan is killed at Raven Rock during The American Dream, or at all, the player will no longer be able to open dialogue with Manya, instead she will simply acknowledge that he is dead, and will sometimes drift off thinking of him before he died.
- There is a typo in the subtitles which can be seen asked "Why do you support the Enclave?"; Nathan's subtitles will read "Because American is the greatest country on Earth", but the grammatically correct "America" is heard in the audio.
- He can sometimes be heard humming Yankie Doodle Dandy.
Notable quotes
- "Things will be different when the Enclave gets here."
Appearances
Nathaniel Vargas appears only in Fallout 3.
Bugs
Like all other Megaton characters, Nathan Vargas might go missing or turn up dead. See recovering missing NPC in Fallout 3 on how to resolve this issue.
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