Richards (Vault 101)

Fallout 3 character
Richards
Lore
Race	Human, African American
Affiliation	Vault 101 Security
Role	Security officer
Gameplay
Location	Vault 101
Quests	Escape! Trouble on the Homefront
Other
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
Form ID	00064915 (Escape!) / 0002C9F7
Ref ID	00064916 (Escape!)

 

“He's opening the Vault door!”

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! Trouble on the Homefront
	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.
• Trouble on the Homefront: If Richards isn't killed during Escape!, he will appear when you revisit Vault 101.

Effects of player's actions

• O'Brian and Richards kill Tom and Mary Holden unless the player is fast enough and attacks the officers before Tom Holden reaches them.
• 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