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Y'all better be careful with that thar weapon, ya hear?

Deputy Weld is a protectron that guards the gate of Megaton in 2277.

Background

A RobCo Industries Protectron robot that guards the entrance to Megaton, Weld talks like a 50s robot but probably has some cowboy lingo programmed into him. He stays at the front gate and offers travelers some platitudes.[1]

Interactions with the player character

Interactions overview

Interactions
Perk nociception regulator color
This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed.
Paving the Way
This character is a permanent companion.
25 Strictly Business
This character is a temporary companion.
Icon quest starter
This character starts quests.

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FO76 ui icon quest
This character is involved in quests.

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FO76 vaultboy firstaid
This character is a doctor.
FO76 ui trading team
This character is a merchant. Bottle cap no
Sells: no
2d20 Jury Rigger
This character can repair items. Max Repair condition: -
12 The American Dream
This character rents beds. Bottle cap -.
Icon severed ear color
This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer).
Severed
This character drops a finger upon death (Lawbringer).
Mesmetron icon
This character can be enslaved with the Mesmetron.

Effects of player's actions

  • Deputy Steel will replace Deputy Weld if he is killed (unless Broken Steel is installed).
  • If Megaton is destroyed in The Power of the Atom quest, Deputy Weld's faceplate will survive the atomic explosion and continue to welcome people to Megaton (albeit in a garbled manner) and state that "the bomb is perfectly safe".
  • Deputy Weld can be deactivated by hacking a computer terminal in the Megaton armory. A skill of 75 Science is required to hack it and deactivate Deputy Steel. If the Robotics Expert perk is used to sneak-deactivate him, he still says his phrases and later on in the game will return to normal.
  • Deputy Weld will respawn after a while if he is killed.

Inventory

Apparel Weapon Other items On death
- Protectron laser pistol - Scrap metal
Energy cells

Notable quotes

  • "Welcome to Megaton. The bomb is perfectly safe, we promise."
  • "Please hold for threat level assessment. Threat level minimal. Open the gates. Open the gates. Welcome to Megaton."
  • "Welcome to Megaton. Friendliest town around."
  • "Y'all better be careful with that thar weapon, ya hear?"
  • "Thirsty partner? Try Moriarty's. Coldest drinks in the Capital Wasteland."
  • "Need some grub partner? Try the Brass Lantern."

Appearances

Deputy Weld appears only in Fallout 3.

Bugs

PCPC In Broken Steel, if Deputy Weld is killed in the firefight between Megaton settlers and the Brotherhood of Steel soldiers accompanying the water caravan, he may later be found wandering the wastes in the vicinity of Megaton, still saying "Welcome to Megaton." [verified]

References


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