“I'm a nobody. Just a survivor. Things were well enough until the NCR threw me behind bars.”
Philip Lem is a Powder Ganger living in Vault 19 in 2281.
Background
Philip Lem was sentenced to imprisonment in NCR Correctional Facility for a series of thefts at NCR camps. He was an integral part of the prison breakout, but believes the Powder Gangers should turn themselves back in since the gang won't be able to sustain themselves much longer.
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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Quests
- Why Can't We Be Friends?: After planting the C-4 on the Microcline rock, Philip asks you to talk to Papa Khan to secure their alliance.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Leather armor Head wrap Sunglasses |
Combat knife Machete Frag grenade |
Blue sector key card | - |
Notes
- Killing Philip Lem will cause all of Vault 19 to become hostile; even if you did so stealthily.
- Philip seems to be the only source of tortiseshell glasses
in the entire game. Though it appears that he does not always possess these glasses and may have ordinary sunglasses instead. - After you complete the quest Why Can't We Be Friends? (choosing Cooke's side and killing the fire Geckos), Lem will appear reduced to a pile of flesh. And some escaped convicts will say, "Too bad for Lem... Guts were flyin' everywhere..." It is possible to trigger a dialog with Cooke, after viewing the remains of Lem, in which Cooke admits to the killing.
- Phillip Lem's name is likely a reference to Phil and Lem, two humorously co-dependent and ethically conflicted scientists from the television show "Better Off Ted.
Appearances
Philip Lem appears in Fallout: New Vegas.