The American war correspondent is a reporter found in the Anchorage Reclamation simulation in the Fallout 3 add-on Operation: Anchorage.
Background[]
A grizzled war correspondent for the Capitol Post, Washington's most prominent daily newspaper. He was dispatched to the frontlines of the Reclamation to cover the final stages of the Reclamation.[Non-game 1]
The simulated correspondent is an ardent patriot, informing soldiers that everyone on the home front is rooting for them,[1] thanks to his coverage.[2] He focuses on taking photos of soldiers in heroic poses for propaganda purposes,[3] and the simulation shows the moment he took a picture that was later used as the basis for the Anchorage Memorial.[4][5]
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
Interactions | ||
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. |
Other interactions[]
- The correspondent appears outside the US Army Field Headquarters command tent, taking a photograph of three soldiers in a scripted scene, and rather bluntly pointing out that it is the basis for the memorial statue. He has no other interactions and will thank the player character for the work they do if interacted with.
- If he is killed or attacked, all non-player characters will become hostile.
Inventory[]
Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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Grimy pre-War businesswear Pre-War hat |
Camera |
Notable quotes[]
- "Excellent! The Capital Post thanks you! Who knows, maybe someone will turn this photo into a statue one day."
- "All right, you boys try not to die out there, okay? God bless you, and God bless the U.S. of A!"
- "All right boys, I'm going to make you famous. Get yourselves into a heroic pose."
Appearances[]
The American war correspondent appears only in the Fallout 3 add-on Operation: Anchorage.
References[]
- ↑ American war correspondent: "Good luck, soldier. Everyone back home's rooting for you. Who knows, maybe your mug will end up on the front page of the Capital Post!"
(American war correspondent's dialogue) - ↑ American war correspondent: "Hell of a job you're doing soldier. America's watching. I'm making sure of that."
(American war correspondent's dialogue) - ↑ American war correspondent: "All right boys, I'm going to make you famous. Get yourselves into a heroic pose."
(American war correspondent's dialogue) - ↑ American war correspondent: "Excellent! The Capital Post thanks you! Who knows, maybe someone will turn this photo into a statue one day."
(American war correspondent's dialogue) - ↑ American war correspondent: "All right, you boys try not to die out there, okay? God bless you, and God bless the U.S. of A!"
(American war correspondent's dialogue)
- Non-game
- ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.102: "War Correspondent
Recently, the premiere daily periodical of Washington, D.C., the Capitol Post, dispatched a journalist to the front lines for a piece on the brave soldiers and their fight against Communism. Appearing inside the confines of the Field Headquarters, the Correspondent talks with troops and places them in a pose so heroic, he's certain that one day someone might carve a memorial from the photograph."
(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)