Richards (Vault 101)

Fallout 3 character
Officer Richards
Lore
Race	Human, African American
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Vault 101 security
Role	Security officer
Gameplay
Location	Vault 101
Quests	Escape! Trouble on the Homefront
Other
Dialogue	CG04Vault101Security05.txt (Escape!) Vault101Security05.txt (Trouble on the Homefront)
Voice actor	Jeff Baker
Appearances	Fallout 3
SPECIAL	1 ST, 5 PE, 6 EN, 3 CH, 3 IN, 5 AG, 4 LK (Escape!) 6 ST, 3 PE, 6 EN, 5 CH, 3 IN, 7 AG, 4 LK (Trouble on the Homefront)
Karma	Evil Neutral
Form ID	00064915 (Escape!) / 0002C9F7
Ref ID	00064916 (Escape!)

 

“What have you done? The Vault is done for!”

Officer Richards is a member of Vault 101 security in 2277.

Background

A little less relentless than Officer O'Brian in his beating of those milling about Vault 101 during the escape of the Lone Wanderer, Officer Richards is still under orders to stop those from breaching the vault door.

Officer Richards guards the locked atrium door to the Vault 101 entrance together with Officer O'Brian.

Interactions with the player character

Interactions overview

Interactions
	This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed.
	This character is a permanent companion.
	This character is a temporary companion.
	This character starts quests.	-
	This character is involved in quests.	Escape!
	This character is a doctor.	Restores health. Removes radiation. Removes addictions.
	This character is a merchant.	- Sells: -
	This character can repair items.	Max Repair condition: -
	This character rents beds.	-.
	This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer).
	This character drops a finger upon death (Lawbringer).
	This character can be enslaved with the Mesmetron.

Quests

• Escape!: Officer Richards will attempt to neutralize the player during their escape from Vault 101.

Effects of player's actions

• O'Brian and Richards kill Tom and Mary Holden unless the player is seen by the officers before Tom reaches them. This will cause them to start shooting and scare away Tom and Mary.
• If you do not kill Richards in the Atrium he will appear later to stop you at the Vault Door.

Inventory

Apparel	Weapon	Other items	On death
Vault 101 security armor Vault security helmet	N99 10mm pistol Police baton	-	-

Appearances

Officer Richards appears only in Fallout 3.

References

Vault 101 security Members Officer Armstrong · Officer Gomez · Officer Kendall · Officer Mack · Officer O'Brian · Officer Park · Officer Richards · Officer Taylor · Officer Wilkins · Officer Wolfe · Security Chief Hannon Facilities Vault 101 Security Office

Vault 101 Inhabitants Characters Lone 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 characters Anne 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 Quests Main Baby Steps · Growing Up Fast · Future Imperfect · Escape! Side Trouble on the Homefront