Flak is a former slaver from Paradise Falls who now lives in Rivet City in the year 2277.
Contents
Background
With Shrapnel, he runs the Flak 'N Shrapnel's weapons store in the marketplace. Flak and Shrapnel share their store's inventory, so buying or selling from either one of them will update both of their stocks.
If Flak is enslaved by the player character for Paradise Falls, Flak 'N Shrapnel's in the marketplace will still be open. They consistently have a larger amount of caps than the other shops in Rivet City. After the market closes, he goes to the Muddy Rudder for a drink and heads off to his cabin to sleep afterward.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is involved in quests. | |
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This character is a merchant. |  260-540Sells: weapons |
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This character can repair items. | Repair cap: 15 |
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This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | |
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This character can be enslaved with the Mesmetron. | |
Quests
Strictly Business: Flak is one of four VIP targets that Grouse of Paradise Falls wants enslaved.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merc cruiser outfit | Chinese pistol | Flak and Shrapnel's room key Pack of cigarettes Shot glass Flak and Shrapnel's key* |
Ear |
- * The key is not actually obtainable. The game sets as a condition for obtaining it that Shrapnel be dead and Flak be dead or enslaved. Since Shrapnel is set as essential, he cannot die.
Notable quotes
- "Need to do some killin', eh?"
- "I'm Flak. If you want something better than that peashooter, stop by Flak and Shrapnel's."
- "I don't put the good stuff out on the table. If you're interested, I can show you the stuff in the locker."
Appearances
Flak appears only in Fallout 3.
Bugs
- If the player chooses to enslave Flak and then releases him from Paradise Falls, he may be found back in Rivet City doing his usual routine. The problem is he is now missing his dialogue options. When interacted with, he will just have a line stating "You saved me from those bastards. I won't forget it." This can be fixed by using the removefromallfactions command on Flak. [verified]
- If the player sells a good condition weapon and buys it back from Flak, the weapon will be in bad condition instead. [verified]
References
Non-canon
- ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.72: "Flak
Flack, 50, is pretty gruff, but he's completely reformed from his early days of being a Slaver and is an upstanding citizen of Rivet City. He spends his days in the shop with Shrapnel, occasionally taking a break to drink down at the Muddy Rudder. Flak still has a bit of the tough guy in his speech, but he's not as aggressive as Shrapnel. He really tries to tone it down when he's at the shop. He's the target of Slavers in Miscellaneous Quest: Strictly Business."
(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
