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Garza is a citizen of Rivet City and general laborer for Doctor Madison Li's science team in Fallout 3.

Background[]

Born in 2247, Garza is a physically imposing and very reserved man. Quiet, and very clearly spoken when he chooses to speak. He claims to have had little purpose in his life before Doctor Madison Li helped him through a difficult time in his life. Since then, he has been working for her as a general laborer, lifting heavy laboratory equipment for her team[1][2][3][4][5][6] and Henry Young.[7][8] In his spare time he can be found working out on the flight deck.[Non-game 1][9]

Working closely with Doctor Madison Li and the science team has given him an extreme appreciation of their work. Believing that without them, specifically her and her work, Rivet City would no better off then Megaton.[10][11] After James and his child, the Lone Wanderer encounter Doctor Li she decides to help them restart Project Purity. Taking the science team and Garza to the Jefferson Memorial. Although he didn't necessarily believe in the project, he has complete faith in Dr. Li, and is just happy to help her in any way he can.[12][13][14] When the team first arrived at the Jefferson Memorial, his reservations peaked, fearful of the super mutants who overwhelmed Lyons' Brotherhood here.[15][16] When the Lone Wanderer clears the mutants from the premises, he is grateful for him risking his life to make sure they are safe.[17]

He would work on the project with the rest of the team until just before it became operational. This is when the Enclave stormed the facility and he fled into the Taft Tunnel with the rest of the Project Purity personnel. In his haste, he left his heart medication behind,[18] the stress and shock of the situation causing his condition to worsen.[19] Incapable of moving forward,[20] should his condition not be treated he would die.[21] Recognizing this, Doctor Li will take charge of the group and demand that they go no further until Garza is taken care of.[22][23] She will request the Lone Wanderer give her medicine (either five stimpaks[24][25] or three Buffout with a Speech check[26]) to treat him.[27][28] Meanwhile Alex Dargon, scared and panicking, would suggest that they leave him behind in the flight.[29] There are three options the Lone Wanderer could do; give the medicine directly to Garza or to Doctor Li, who would administer it; convince either Doctor Li[30][31] or Garza,[32][33] who would convince Doctor Li to leave him behind; murder him; or do nothing. Should the Lone Wanderer murder him, Doctor Li, now infuriated, will scold them for their actions.[34][35] If he is murdered or nothing is done for him, Garza will die.

Should his condition be treated, he will be sorry that he is not able to help the group make it through the Taft tunnel.[36][37][38][39] If he survives the escape from Project Purity, he joins up with Brotherhood of Steel and becomes a significant ally.[Non-game 1] He will stay at the Citadel with the rest of the team, however, once Broken Steel begins, he will disappear from the game.

Interactions with the player character[]

Interactions overview[]

Interactions
FO76 ui icon quest
This character is involved in quests.
Icon severed ear color
This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer).

Quests[]

  • The Waters of Life: A part of the Project Purity team Garza is one of the characters the player must escort to safety. During the quest he will require medical attention. The player can decide to provide him with medicine (either five stimpaks,[24][25][40] or three bottles of Buffout), leave him behind to die, (this option will require a Speech check with either Dr. Li[30][31] or Garza)[32], or be executed by the player. The latter option will prompt Dr. Li to respond in a harsh manner.
  • Wasteland Survival Guide: Garza can be asked about Rivet City's history, but will simply refuse to answer, whether or not he actually knows anything on the subject.[41]

Inventory[]

Apparel Weapon Other items On death
Brahmin-skin outfit Hammer
Wrench

Notes[]

  • At one point, a shipment of something he handled for the science team was stolen because the container wasn't locked. Because of this, he was asked to make sure the next one was,[5] which prompted him to go to Commander Lana Danvers, who would send someone down to change the locks.[42]
  • Garza has accidently stacked crates on top of live cables at least twice, the first time it shorted out a system, the second Henry Young told him to move them so it wouldn't happen again.[8]
  • Garza eats at Gary's Galley twice a day and can be heard asking the Staleys for mirelurk cakes.[43]
  • Garza is self-admittedly not religious and has rejected Diego's offer to attend service at Saint Monica's Church.[44]
  • Garza attributes his physique to hard, physical labor. He appears to be disgusted by the idea of using chems, especially muscle enhancers.[45]
  • Garza has a serious heart condition, which is fatal unless he takes medicine regularly.[22][23] He is one of a handful of characters in the series to suffer from a heart condition,[46][47] another being John Cassidy.
  • Doctor Madison Li would never suggest giving Garza Buffout for his heart condition, she would do so because the Lone Wanderer can convince her that it's what needs to be done and she is unsure of how to proceed.[26][14]
  • Garza is the only member of the team to make an accurate tactical observation when he arrives at the Jefferson Memorial, advising the Lone Wanderer to watch out for super mutants, who already routed Lyons' Brotherhood at the memorial once.[16]
  • Once Broken Steel begins, it is uncertain where he goes. However, Daniel Agincourt and Alex Dargon can both be found wandering around the Jefferson Memorial, should they survive.
  • There are several bugged lines with no prompts within the dynamic conversation dialogue.[48]

Notable quotes[]

  • "Now is not a good time to be talking."
  • "Please excuse me. There is much work to be done."
  • "I thank you for risking your life to make sure we are safe."
  • "Now we must worry about mutants as well? Perhaps we should have stayed at Rivet City."
  • "I am unsure how useful I will be at this Purity Project, but I am happy to do whatever I can to help Doctor Li."

Appearances[]

Garza appears only in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes[]

  • Garza is the Spanish word for heron.

Bugs[]

  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 Garza can sometimes be found in the super mutant stronghold between Rivet City and Jefferson Memorial. If he dies there, he will not appear as part of the group during The Waters of Life. [verified]
    • PCPC Xbox 360Xbox 360 If Garza is there at night, and you attack and kill all the super mutants in the camp, he may go over to the makeshift beds at the rear of the camp and fall asleep there until morning, when he will walk back to Rivet City. [verified]
    • Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 In the same super mutant camp, Garza may be there at the same time you are, and it is possible he will retrieve the super mutant's minigun (or another weapon, depending on the super mutant type). If this happens, he will continue to have this weapon throughout the game (unless he finds a better one). [verified]
  • Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 If the player chooses to leave him in Taft Tunnel, he will not be removed from the game and just stay there, despite his supposedly life-threatening heart attack. The only dialogue option available is the default greeting. There is no way to get him out of this state. [verified]

References[]

  1. The Lone Wanderer: "What's your story?"
    Garza: "I have worked for Doctor Li for many years. She has been good to me, helped me through some difficult times. I had little purpose in my life before she helped me. So now I help her in return. I am no scientist, but I am good with machines."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  2. The Lone Wanderer: "Who are you?"
    Garza: "I am Garza. I help Doctor Li here in the lab."
    The Lone Wanderer: "What do you do around here?"
    Garza: "I help Doctor Li when she needs equipment moved. I am no scientist, I just help with the heavy things."
    The Lone Wanderer: "Really? You sure don't look like a scientist."
    Garza: "No, no. I am only here to help with moving things, lifting heavy equipment. I am no scientist. I simply help Doctor Li in whatever way I can."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  3. Madison Li: "Don't go too far away. I'm going to need you to move some equipment shortly."
    Garza: "Yes, Doctor Li."
    (Rivet City conversations; Madison Li's and Garza's dialogue)
  4. Garza: "I moved the new plant beds under the sun lamps."
    Janice Kaplinski: "Thank you, Garza."
    (Rivet City conversations; Garza's and Janice Kaplinski's dialogue) Note: May only occur when Garza is working in the Rivet City science lab (between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily).
  5. 5.0 5.1 Garza: "Doctor Li, the new shipment has been stowed away."
    Madison Li: "Make sure it's locked this time. We don't want them stolen again."
    (Rivet City conversations; Garza's and Madison Li's dialogue) Note: May only occur when Garza is working in the Rivet City science lab (between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily).
  6. Janice Kaplinski: "Garza, when you get a chance, remove the empty water tanks in the gardens and put in the fresh ones."
    Garza: "Certainly, Janice."
    (Rivet City conversations; Janice Kaplinski's and Garza's dialogue)
  7. Garza: "I have some spare time. Do you need anything?"
    Henry Young: "Not right now. Check back with me later."
    (Rivet City conversations; Garza's and Henry Young's dialogue) Note: May only occur when Garza is working in the Rivet City science lab (between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily).
  8. 8.0 8.1 Henry Young: "Garza, you stacked those crates on the cables again. They need to be moved or you'll short out the system."
    Garza: "Sorry Henry. I'll remove them before the end of the day."
    (Rivet City conversations; Henry Young's and Garza's dialogue) Note: May only occur when Henry Young is working in the Rivet City science lab (between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all days except Sundays).
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  10. Lana Danvers: "Hello, Garza. Everything okay down in Doctor Li's lab?"
    Garza: "The doctor is fine. If it weren't for her work, Rivet City would be no better than Megaton, Danvers."
    Lana Danvers: "I suppose that's true. Doesn't mean I have to like it though."
    (Rivet City conversations; Lana Danvers' and Garza's dialogue)
  11. Seagrave Holmes: "Any news with Doctor Li's project?"
    Garza: "Not yet."
    (Rivet City conversations; Seagrave Holmes' and Garza's dialogue)
  12. Garza: "I am unsure how useful I will be at this Purity Project, but I am happy to do whatever I can to help Doctor Li."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  13. The Lone Wanderer: "Do you think Project Purity will ever work again?"
    Garza: "If Doctor Li says it will work, then it will be so."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  14. 14.0 14.1 Madison Li: "Garza, we have no medicine... but there is something else that may help for now."
    Garza: "If it will help me, then I will take it. I trust you, Doctor Li."
    Madison Li: "I... Yes, well. If we weren't in danger right now, I'd suggest something different. But this should see you through for the time being."
    Garza: "Thank you, Doctor Li."
    (Madison Li's and Garza's dialogue)
  15. Garza: "Now we must worry about mutants as well? Perhaps we should have stayed at Rivet City."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  16. 16.0 16.1 The Lone Wanderer: "Anything I should know about this place?"
    Garza: "The Brotherhood of Steel was overwhelmed by mutants here. Be careful they do not overwhelm you; I am sure some still lurk within the tunnels."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  17. Garza: "I thank you for risking your life to make sure we are safe."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  18. The Lone Wanderer: "Hey. Is there anything I can do to help?"
    Garza: "I do not have my usual supplies of medicine. I was too hasty in leaving."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  19. Garza: "My heart... All this stress... I was not expecting any of this. I need to rest."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  20. Garza: "I am sorry. I cannot continue. I need to rest for a while."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  21. The events of the quest The Waters of Life in Fallout 3.
  22. 22.0 22.1 Madison Li: "We can't go any further. We need to stop."
    The Lone Wanderer: "Why would we stop now?"
    Madison Li: "Garza has a heart condition. He needs medicine, or he may not make it. I'm not moving until he gets the medicine he needs."
    (Madison Li's dialogue)
  23. 23.0 23.1 The Lone Wanderer: "Stop here? Are you crazy?"
    Madison Li: "Garza is in need of medical attention immediately. He has a heart condition. I will not leave him behind."
    (Madison Li's dialogue)
  24. 24.0 24.1 The Lone Wanderer: "Here, take some Stimpaks. That should get him through."
    Madison Li: "Yes, this looks to be enough. He'll need medical attention once we've reached the Citadel, but this will get him there. Thank you. Give me a moment, and we can continue."
    (Madison Li's dialogue) Note: This is spoken should Stimpaks be given directly to Dr. Madison Li during the quest The Waters of Life.
  25. 25.0 25.1 Madison Li: "Garza, here. This will help you to feel better. Once we reach the Citadel, you'll be fine."
    Garza: "Thank you, Doctor Li. I'm feeling better already. Let us continue, and not waste more time here."
    Madison Li: "All right. If you're up to it, we'll continue."
    (Madison Li's and [[Garza's dialogue) Note: This is spoken should Stimpaks be given directly to Dr. Madison Li during the quest The Waters of Life.
  26. 26.0 26.1 The Lone Wanderer: "I don't have any meds on me, but what if we gave him some Buffout?"
    Madison Li: "I... Normally I would never approve of this. If the situation weren't so serious... If you think this is the best course of action, we'll do it. I hope this isn't a mistake."
    (Madison Li's dialogue)
  27. The Lone Wanderer: "What can I do to help?"
    Madison Li: "I don't have sufficient medical supplies with me, or else this wouldn't be a problem. If you have any Stimpaks, I would ask that you hand them over."
    (Madison Li's dialogue)
  28. The Lone Wanderer: "We don't have time for this shit. Let's go!"
    Madison Li: "I said I will NOT leave him. Now look around for any sort of medical supplies. There must be something we can put to use."
    (Madison Li's dialogue)
  29. Alex Dargon: "What the hell are we standing around for? If Garza can't make it, then we need to go without him. This is crazy!"
    (Alex Dargon's dialogue)
  30. 30.0 30.1 The Lone Wanderer: "Maybe we should just leave him behind. He's slowing us down."
    Madison Li: "Maybe you're right. Very well. I'll tell him, and then we'll continue. Let's make this quick."
    (Madison Li's dialogue)
  31. 31.0 31.1 Madison Li: "Garza, I'm sorry, but we must keep moving. If you can't keep up, I'm afraid we'll have to go on without you."
    Garza: "But... What will I do? You would leave me here alone?"
    Madison Li: "Garza, I'm sorry. We have to go now."
    (Madison Li's and Garza's dialogue)
  32. 32.0 32.1 The Lone Wanderer: "You're only going to slow us down. Maybe you should stay behind."
    Garza: "Yes, you are right. There is no reason to put everyone at risk on my account. Go on without me."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  33. The Lone Wanderer: "You're only going to slow us down. Maybe you should stay behind."
    Garza: "No, no. Perhaps if I had more time to rest."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  34. Madison Li: "You monster! How could you do that to him!"
    The Lone Wanderer: "I'm sorry, but it's for the good of everyone. Now let's go."
    Madison Li: "I can't believe James raised a son/daughter like you. You disgust me."
    (Madison Li's dialogue)
  35. Madison Li: "You monster! How could you do that to him!"
    The Lone Wanderer: "No reason to hang around now, is there? Move it."
    Madison Li: "You're inhuman! I won't forget this."
    (Madison Li's dialogue)
  36. The Lone Wanderer: "Can you help get us through this?"
    Garza: "I am feeling better, but not well enough to be of use to you. I apologize."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  37. The Lone Wanderer: "I have to go now."
    Garza: "I am sorry to be causing problems."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  38. The Lone Wanderer: "you help get us through this?"
    Garza: "I think not. I am no great fighter to begin with, and... I am not feeling well. I would only get in your way."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  39. The Lone Wanderer: "Forget it. I've got nothing."
    Garza: "Sorry, I guess there isn't anything I can do right now. Perhaps if I just rest a while... [gasp] Perhaps not."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  40. The Lone Wanderer: "Here, take some Stimpaks. That should get him through."
    Garza: "Ah, so you do. Give them to Doctor Li, if you please."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  41. The Lone Wanderer: "Could I ask you about Rivet City's history?"
    The Lone Wanderer: "Can I ask you about Rivet City's history?"
    Garza: "No. No, you can't."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  42. Garza: "Commander Danvers. Doctor Li has asked that the latest shipment be locked up this time."
    Lana Danvers: "I'll send someone down to change the locks."
    (Rivet City conversations; Garza's and Lana Danvers' dialogue)
  43. Bugged Garza: "Are the Mirelurk Cakes fresh?"
    Angela Staley:
    (Rivet City conversations; Garza's and Angela Staley's dialogue) Note: May only occur when Garza is eating at Gary's Galley (between 7 to 9 a.m. and p.m. daily). No response is assigned to the prompt. Bugged
  44. Bugged Diego:
    Garza: "I'm not a very religious man, Diego. Sorry."
    (Rivet City conversations; Diego's and Garza's dialogue) Note: Diego's prompt for this conversation is missing. As such, it cannot occur. Bugged
  45. Bugged Garza: "No. I don't do chems. I'm this way from hard work and sweat, two things I'm sure you don't know. Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to eat. Alone."
    (Rivet City conversations; Garza's dialogue) Note: This lines is an orphaned response line. It is conditioned with Henry Young as the target, but the context of the line seems to suggest that the intended target would be either Ted Strayer or Paulie Cantelli. It is impossible to tell who the intended target would be because no one has any prompt related to it. Bugged
  46. The Lone Wanderer: "Let's go. This is no time to sit down."
    Garza: "I'm afraid I can't do that. Doctor Li can tell you. It's my heart."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  47. The Lone Wanderer: "What's the matter? Are you all right?"
    Garza: "I... my heart. It's weak, and I have no medicine with me. Doctor Li, she can explain."
    (Garza's dialogue)
  48. Cindy Cantelli:
    Garza: "Just fine. Lots of people are asking me about it."
    (Rivet City conversations; Cindy Cantelli's and Garza's dialogue) Note: Cindy has no special prompt for this conversation. She will most likely use a random generic prompt, such as "Hey." Bugged

Non-game

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.74: "Garza
    Garza, 30, is something of a mystery. He's physically imposing and very reserved. He won't speak of his past and prefers not to speak at all. Garza spends half his day doing heavy lifting for the scientists in the lab and the other half on the flight deck working out. If he survives the escape from Project Purity, he joins up with Brotherhood of Steel and becomes a significant ally."
    (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
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