The Vault 8 overseer was the sole overseer of Vault 8.
Background
In 2091, 14 years after the Great War, the vault received the all-clear signal and the overseer ordered the opening of the Vault.[1] The "all-clear" signal was sent by the Enclave.[Non-game 1]
With the help of a Garden of Eden Creation Kit, the former inhabitants of the vault constructed Vault City.[Non-game 2][Non-game 3] In 2101, the overseer retired and a Council of Citizens was established. The council appointed the initial first citizen, a new administerial role that superseded the overseer in the vault dwellers' new society.[2]
The retired overseer was elevated to the role of a hero for the nascent city-state, lionized as a great man and a flawless leader. His teachings and wisdom were subsequently integrated into much of Vault City curriculum, and remained as such as late as 2241.[3]
Appearances
The Vault 8 overseer is mentioned in Fallout 2 and the Fallout Bible.
References
- ↑ The Chosen One: "{205}{}{How did you know when to leave the vault? I heard the vaults were isolated from the outside world.}"
Joanne Lynette: "{216}{lyn020}{What you heard was incorrect. Our archives are quite clear: our vault received the all-clear signal two years after being sealed.}"
The Chosen One: "{217}{}{The "all-clear" signal? From where?}"
Joanne Lynette: "{223}{lyn021}{Why... from surface monitors, I suppose. I am certain there were sensors monitoring the environment. How else would the Overseer have known when it was safe to leave?}"
The Chosen One: "{225}{}{So... the order to leave the vault came from the Overseer?}"
Joanne Lynette: "{234}{lyn023}{Yes... at least, that's what I remember from the archives. However, I am certain many Citizens were responsible for monitoring the surface sensors.}"
The Chosen One: "{224}{}{Do these monitors still exist? Can I see them?}"
Joanne Lynette: "{229}{lyn022}{Quite likely they were disassembled and used as upgrades for other systems.}"
(Joanne Lynette's dialogue) - ↑ The Chosen One: "{212}{}{New government? Tell me about it.}"
Joanne Lynette: "{272}{lyn031}{We exited the Vault 120 years ago and, with the help of our Eden kit, began construction of Vault City. Ten years later, the Overseer retired and a Council of Citizens was established. The Council appointed the initial First Citizen.}"
(Joanne Lynette's dialogue) - ↑ The Chosen One: "{190}{}{What happened to the Overseer? I must speak with him.}"
Joanne Lynette: "{211}{lyn019}{There is no "Overseer." When we came to the surface, we formed a new government. The Overseer position was superfluous.}"
The Chosen One: "{214}{}{Smart. Get rid of the corrupt Overseer.}"
Joanne Lynette: "{281}{lyn033}{Corrupt?! The Overseer was a great man and a flawless leader. His teachings and wisdom still comprise much of our schooling.}"
The Chosen One: "{282}{}{This doesn't sound like Overseer the Vault Dweller knew.}"
Joanne Lynette: "{350}{lyn046}{What are you talking about? You must be mistaken. Whatever... "Vault Dweller" YOU'RE speaking of must be from some other Vault.}"
(Joanne Lynette's dialogue)
- Non-game
- ↑ Fallout Bible 4 Questions, questions: Question #7 and its response
- ↑ Fallout Bible 0 Vault system: "Vault 8 A control Vault, intended to open and re-colonize the surface after 10 years. Vault City is the result. Unfortunately."
- ↑ Fallout Bible 0 Timeline repair: Second strike: "2091 Vault 8 opens, and they use their GECK to create fertile ground for their city. This eventually becomes Vault City."
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