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|race =[[Human]] |
|race =[[Human]] |
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|gender =Male |
|gender =Male |
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|affiliation =[[Mojave Express]]<br />[[Caesar's Legion]]<br />[[United States of America]] |
|affiliation =[[Mojave Express]]<br />[[Caesar's Legion]]<br />[[United States of America]] |
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+ | |role =Companion<br />[[3 of Clubs]] |
|location =[[Wolfhorn Ranch]] |
|location =[[Wolfhorn Ranch]] |
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| − | |appearances =''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' (cut)<br /> |
+ | |appearances =''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' (cut)<br /> |
|mentions =''[[Dead Money]]'' |
|mentions =''[[Dead Money]]'' |
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{{quote|The day I set my flag down, it'll be over my body or over a nation I believe in.}} |
{{quote|The day I set my flag down, it'll be over my body or over a nation I believe in.}} |
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| + | [[Ulysses]] is a cut [[companion]] NPC present on the trading cards that came with the ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' Collector's Edition, but not actually appearing in the final version of the game. According to [[Chris Avellone]], "tearing him out of the game was almost as hard as putting him in because companion scripts touch almost everything", and "he also was a complicated character in terms of some of the hooks into the storyline". |
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| − | [[Ulysses]] is a courier for the [[Mojave Express]] in [[2281]]. One of seven hired by [[Victor (Fallout: New Vegas)|Victor]] to carry strange packages to [[the Strip North Gate]], Ulysses was originally supposed to deliver [[the Platinum Chip]] - a task left to the [[Courier]] after Ulysses' mysterious disappearance. |
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| + | In the Collector's Edition trading cards, Ulysses shares a suit with [[Caesar's Legion]]. His character has probably been reworked since then, however it is not known to what extent if at all. |
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| − | Ulysses was originally supposed to be a CNPC in ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'', but was cut from the final version of the game and now only appears in the trading cards that came with the Collector's Edition. According to [[Chris Avellone]], "he [...] was a complicated character in terms of some of the hooks into the storyline". |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Ulysses was once a successful [[Bighorner]] rancher at [[Wolfhorn Ranch]], but he recently abandoned his Ranch and is now nowhere to be seen. |
Ulysses was once a successful [[Bighorner]] rancher at [[Wolfhorn Ranch]], but he recently abandoned his Ranch and is now nowhere to be seen. |
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| − | During ''[[Dead Money]]'', [[Christine (Dead Money)|Christine]] mentions that she was rescued from [[Father Elijah]] in the [[Big Empty]] by a courier who |
+ | During ''[[Dead Money]]'', [[Christine (Dead Money)|Christine]] mentions that she was rescued from [[Father Elijah]] in the [[Big Empty]] by a courier "who wore the flag of the [[United States of America|old world]] on his back". This courier seemed to imply he was seeking [[Courier|another]], telling Christine to go after Elijah because he knew what it was like to search for someone who'd had a major impact on your life. Several of the possible endings also discuss how involved characters later hear news of "the battle at [[the Divide]]" between "the two couriers", implying that Ulysses' search for the Courier will be a background storyline that spans all the DLC packs, before culminating in a battle in the final DLC. |
| − | The knowledge we gain about Ulysses from ''Dead Money'' provides a greater context for comments made by [[Johnson Nash]] in [[Primm]]. Nash states that another courier (now believed to be Ulysses) was originally supposed to deliver the |
+ | The knowledge we gain about Ulysses from ''Dead Money'' provides a greater context for comments made by [[Johnson Nash]] in [[Primm]]. Nash states that another courier (now believed to be Ulysses) was originally supposed to deliver [[the platinum chip]], but after seeing The Courier's name down next on the list, he asked Nash if the Courier's name was for real. This implies that Ulysses had thought that the Courier was dead. Nash told him that the Courier was still kicking which made Ulysses flat-out turn down the job. He only said "No, let 'Courier Six' carry the package", as if he expected the [[Mojave Wasteland]] to finish the Courier off, and then left without another word. |
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| − | In several of the possible endings for ''Dead Money'', it is stated at some point in the future, Ulysses battles the Courier at [[the Divide]], beneath the flag of the old world, with each courier carrying a message for another. The battle seems to become a legend, with word of it spreading far and wide. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | * Ulysses is derived from ''Ulixes'', the Latin name for [[wikipedia:Odysseus|Odysseus]], which would strengthen his connection to the Legion as Legionaries always seem to have Latin names. Odysseus was a Greek king who was most famous for his [[wikipedia:Odyssey|epic voyage]], as well as being known for his cunning and deceit. |
+ | * Ulysses is derived from ''Ulixes'', the Latin name for [[wikipedia:Odysseus|Odysseus]], which would strengthen his connection to the Legion as Legionaries always seem to have Latin names. Odysseus was a Greek king who was most famous for his [[wikipedia:Odyssey|epic voyage]], as well as being known for his cunning and deceit. Interestingly, an advertisement for [[Poseidon Energy]] in the [[Mojave Wasteland]] reads "begin your Odyssey with us", with emphasis placed on the word Odyssey by way of using a different font. |
* Interestingly, Ulysses' has a connection to the Big Empty, a location in [[Black Isle Studios|Black Isle]]'s canceled ''[[Van Buren|Fallout 3]]''. This location was reworked later in development into [[Tibbets Prison]], a location run by the schizophrenic AI [[ODYSSEUS]]. ODYSSEUS was known in earlier design documents as ULYSSES. |
* Interestingly, Ulysses' has a connection to the Big Empty, a location in [[Black Isle Studios|Black Isle]]'s canceled ''[[Van Buren|Fallout 3]]''. This location was reworked later in development into [[Tibbets Prison]], a location run by the schizophrenic AI [[ODYSSEUS]]. ODYSSEUS was known in earlier design documents as ULYSSES. |
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He is referenced repeatedly in ''[[Dead Money]]'', and in one of the characters' endings, his appearance in the upcoming [[Fallout: New Vegas add-ons|add-on]] ''[[Lonesome Road (add-on)|Lonesome Road]]'' is alluded to. |
He is referenced repeatedly in ''[[Dead Money]]'', and in one of the characters' endings, his appearance in the upcoming [[Fallout: New Vegas add-ons|add-on]] ''[[Lonesome Road (add-on)|Lonesome Road]]'' is alluded to. |
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Revision as of 00:52, 18 January 2011
Template:Character
Ulysses is a cut companion NPC present on the trading cards that came with the Fallout: New Vegas Collector's Edition, but not actually appearing in the final version of the game. According to Chris Avellone, "tearing him out of the game was almost as hard as putting him in because companion scripts touch almost everything", and "he also was a complicated character in terms of some of the hooks into the storyline".
In the Collector's Edition trading cards, Ulysses shares a suit with Caesar's Legion. His character has probably been reworked since then, however it is not known to what extent if at all.
Background
Ulysses was once a successful Bighorner rancher at Wolfhorn Ranch, but he recently abandoned his Ranch and is now nowhere to be seen.
During Dead Money, Christine mentions that she was rescued from Father Elijah in the Big Empty by a courier "who wore the flag of the old world on his back". This courier seemed to imply he was seeking another, telling Christine to go after Elijah because he knew what it was like to search for someone who'd had a major impact on your life. Several of the possible endings also discuss how involved characters later hear news of "the battle at the Divide" between "the two couriers", implying that Ulysses' search for the Courier will be a background storyline that spans all the DLC packs, before culminating in a battle in the final DLC.
The knowledge we gain about Ulysses from Dead Money provides a greater context for comments made by Johnson Nash in Primm. Nash states that another courier (now believed to be Ulysses) was originally supposed to deliver the platinum chip, but after seeing The Courier's name down next on the list, he asked Nash if the Courier's name was for real. This implies that Ulysses had thought that the Courier was dead. Nash told him that the Courier was still kicking which made Ulysses flat-out turn down the job. He only said "No, let 'Courier Six' carry the package", as if he expected the Mojave Wasteland to finish the Courier off, and then left without another word.
Behind the scenes
- Ulysses is derived from Ulixes, the Latin name for Odysseus, which would strengthen his connection to the Legion as Legionaries always seem to have Latin names. Odysseus was a Greek king who was most famous for his epic voyage, as well as being known for his cunning and deceit. Interestingly, an advertisement for Poseidon Energy in the Mojave Wasteland reads "begin your Odyssey with us", with emphasis placed on the word Odyssey by way of using a different font.
- Interestingly, Ulysses' has a connection to the Big Empty, a location in Black Isle's canceled Fallout 3. This location was reworked later in development into Tibbets Prison, a location run by the schizophrenic AI ODYSSEUS. ODYSSEUS was known in earlier design documents as ULYSSES.
Appearances
Ulysses was planned to appear in Fallout: New Vegas, but was ultimately cut from the final game.
He is referenced repeatedly in Dead Money, and in one of the characters' endings, his appearance in the upcoming add-on Lonesome Road is alluded to.
References
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