“One of our clients has a thing for Ghouls. And a thing for cowboys.”
James Garrett is one of the owners of the Atomic Wrangler Casino along with his twin sister Francine in Freeside in 2281.
Background
James is looking for prostitutes for his escort service. Speaking to him can begin the quest Wang Dang Atomic Tango, which despite the dubious connotations, does not give any negative karma.
James is also an alleged closet robot fetishist. With a speech of 40, and talking to James about Fisto after the quest Wang Dang Atomic Tango has been completed, has some hilarious results.
Interactions with the player character
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | |
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This character is a permanent companion. They grant the - perk. | |
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This character is a temporary companion. | |
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This character starts quests. | |
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This character is involved in quests. | |
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This character is a doctor. |
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This character is a merchant. |  -Sells: Booze |
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This character can repair items. | Max Repair condition: - |
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This character can modify weapons. |
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This character rents beds. | -.
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Quests
- Wang Dang Atomic Tango: James asks the Courier to find him some strange escorts for his hotel.
- Talent Pool: James also needs to be convinced to let go of Hadrian's contract so he could work for The Aces, a theater located in The Tops.
- Supplies for the Followers
Other interactions
The Courier can pay James to increase his/her reputation in Freeside.
Notes
- After completing the "Wang Dang Atomic Tango" quest it is revealed that he has a particular sexual interest in robots. It is also suspected that the "Escorts" the Courier hires are not for a wealthy customer but for him.
- If the Courier is attacked by Benny's bodyguards during Ring-a-Ding-Ding he will compliment the Courier on beating "Benny's goon squad" and give you a free bottle of liquor.
- If Francine and everyone else in the Wrangler is killed and James is not, attempting to talk to him will result in him talking in a drunken slur, and the PC will not be able to engage speech with him ever again.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Grimy Pre-War Businesswar | - | Atomic Wrangler Bank Key Atomic Wrangler Upstairs Key |
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Bugs
- After completing the unmarked quest which upgrades the stills, he should be supplied with two new beverages. However, they will not appear. A fix (tested on latest patch) is talking to James Garret and asking "How's Business" which sometimes, at random, triggers him mentioning Jacob Hoff being sober as well as the addition of Absinthe and a unique beverage known as Rum & Nuka. Every time this dialogue is triggered, he restocks more Absinthe and/or Rum & Nuka to his supply instantly. The "instant restock" exploit will not restock these two beverages.
Appearances
James Garret appears in Fallout: New Vegas.
Gallery
The Garrets on the playing card