Alex Dargon is a botanist, and member of Doctor Madison Li's science team in Fallout 3. He is found at Project Purity after it's restored, then at The Citadel after The Waters of Life, and back at the purifier in the Fallout 3 add-on Broken Steel.
Background[]
Alex grew up in Rivet City and was always interested in what the scientists were doing there. Doctor Madison Li took him under her tutelage, and taught him everything he knows.[1] Alex is the team's botanist whose specialty is in growing naturally occurring foodstuffs. Friendly and well-liked, if overzealous, he was entrusted with overseeing elements of Project Purity, and is in awe of his mentor, Doctor Li.[Non-game 1]
After James returns to his former colleagues, almost twenty years after abandoning it and fleeing to Vault 101, Alex and Daniel Agincourt get the call to return from the field.[1] He cheerfully follows Doctor Li's return to the project and is confident that they will have it up and running soon.[2] He helps the team and helps guide the Lone Wanderer to the flood control pumps, warning them to be careful of the radioactive water seeping in from the Tidal Basin and to watch out for loose power wires.[3][4][5]
His initial high spirits turn to fear and panic[6][7] as the Enclave capture the facility. Initially confused at what is occurring,[8] he and the rest of the team make their escape through the Taft Tunnel under the protection of the Lone Wanderer.[9] During the escape. his colleague Garza's heart condition worsens, having left his medicine behind in the rush. Scared and panicking, he suggests that they leave him behind in the flight.[10]
Provided that he survives the escape and makes it to the opposite side of the Potomac River, he and the others make their way to The Citadel (he is subsequently impressed by the Brotherhood's set up[11]) where they join Lyons' Brotherhood's efforts at restoring the project. After the Brotherhood's successful capture and restarting of the project, Dr. Li finally has enough, and leaves to travel to the Commonwealth to start her life anew. Alex, after having stuck by Dr. Li for years is saddened that she left, but hopes that she finds what she's looking for.[12]
Two weeks after the battle, he can be found continuing his work at the project. Although the Brotherhood scribes are not the friendliest people he's worked with, he's been doing what he can to get along with them.[13]
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
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This character is involved in quests. | |
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This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | |
Quests[]
- The Waters of Life: A part of the Project Purity team Alex is one of the characters the player must escort to safety.
Effects of player's actions[]
- If he survives, Alex will appear in Broken Steel at the Jefferson Memorial, continuing his work alongside Daniel Agincourt.
Notable quotes[]
- "Hey there. I hear we have you to thank for getting us up and running again!"
- "I don't see why not. Between Doctor Li and your dad, we've got the best minds on the job. They can do just about anything. Yeah, I think we'll be up and running in no time."
- "Hey, hey buddy! Hi. Yeah, so listen, thanks and all. Really great job you did there."
- "Boy this place is something else, isn't it? Really amazing stuff here."
- "Hey there, little lady. What's going on?"
- "Hey there, bud. What's going on?"
Inventory[]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Lab technician outfit |
Appearances[]
Alex Dargon appears only in Fallout 3.
References[]
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Non-game
- ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.60:
"Alex Dargon:
A specialist in growing naturally occurring foodstuffs, Alex is a well-liked, if a little over-eager scientist, and part of Doctor Li's trusted team. He is soon entrusted with overseeing elements of Project Purity, and is a little in awe of his mentor, Doctor Madison Li."
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