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Secret police? If that's a pre-war reference, then I'm afraid it's lost on me.

Dr. Justin Ayo (username Ayo.J)[1] is the acting director of the Synth Retention Bureau in 2287.

Background[]

Head of the Synth Retention Bureau, Justin Ayo is essentially in charge of the Institute's security as well as its surface operations. Coordinating coursers and regular synth infantry units, it is Ayo's responsibility to project power and hit the enemies of the Institute. However, his haughty, demanding attitudes towards other departments come at the cost of his own department's respect, and many disagree with his methods, particularly those from Robotics who delay his requested courser upgrade packages. His incessant bickering and demands cause much controversy within the Institute, situations that his second-in-command, Alana Secord, has to rectify "half the time."[2]

It does not help that whenever a courser upgrade is delayed or rescheduled, Ayo becomes infuriated and accuses other departments of purposefully spiting him. Alana has to work overtime in these situations, to prevent him from walking into said departments with a host of Coursers in tow.[3]

Technically, Ayo is merely filling the position of SRB director in the absence of Dr. Zimmer, who is supposedly away overseeing the retrieval of "high profile" synths.[4] In actuality, Dr. Zimmer has gone missing,[5] but Ayo takes pains not to let that be known.

Interactions with the player character[]

Interactions overview[]

Interactions
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This character starts quests.
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This character is involved in quests.

Quests[]

  • Mankind - Redefined: Ayo is vocally against Father's announcement to appoint the Sole Survivor as his successor, but Father's words remain final.
  • Plugging a Leak: Ayo is trying to find out how synths keep managing to escape despite his efforts to prevent it. This quest is only available if the Sole Survivor has not completed Tradecraft for the Railroad. Otherwise, Ayo is too suspicious of their Railroad ties to bring it up.
  • Political Leanings: Ayo wants the Sole Survivor to go and collect a report from a certain synth agent in a high profile position.

Inventory[]

Apparel Weapon Other items
Black Institute division head coat

Notes[]

His room is located on the second level above the main floor in the cafeteria tower and contains a usable terminal.

Appearances[]

Justin Ayo appears only in Fallout 4.

Behind the scenes[]

Sometime during the development of the add-on Far Harbor, the player character would have been able to interact with Ayo and Alana Secord regarding the synth settlement of Acadia. Although the dialogue itself for these encounters cannot be found in the game's files, placeholder audio recorded by an unknown person, likely a developer, remains in the files. Based on this, it is likely that this content was cut because the voice actors could not return to reprise their roles. In the final version of the add-on, Institute interactions with Acadia are fulfilled by a new character, William Moseley. An example of Ayo's cut dialogue can be listened to here.

References[]

  1. Institute Robotics terminal entries; Robotics terminal, View Access Logs
  2. Alana Secord: "I swear I spend half my time smoothing the feathers that Justin ruffles. We need to be able to collaborate with the other divisions, and that's a lot harder when they're always angry at us."
    The Sole Survivor: "What's Justin doing that's causing friction?"
    Alana Secord: "Oh, he's just pushy and demanding. He thinks his problems should be everyone's biggest concern. I have to admit, though, the other divisions have never taken our needs as seriously as they should. I guess they see us as a necessary evil or something. It's really not fair. Just listen to me. It's the first chance we've had to get acquainted, and all I want to do is complain. In any case, it was good to meet you."
    (Alana Secord's dialogue)
  3. Justin Ayo: "I'm seriously thinking of heading over to Robotics to knock some heads together."
    Alana Secord: "What now?"
    Justin Ayo: "They're dragging their feet on the targeting package upgrades I asked for. Maybe I should take some Coursers with me. You know, send a message."
    Alana Secord: "Please don't. There's enough friction as it is between us and pretty much all the other departments."
    Justin Ayo: "You going soft on me, Alana? My methods get results, and they will this time. You'll see."
    (Alana Secord and Justin Ayo's dialogue) Note: DialogueInstituteAlanaJustin1Scene
  4. The Sole Survivor: "If you're the acting head of the SRB, who are you filling in for?"
    Justin Ayo: "Doctor Zimmer holds that position. He's supervising the retrieval of some of the more... 'high profile' units. In his absence, I keep things running smoothly."
    (Justin Ayo's dialogue)
  5. Institute concourse terminal entries; terminal, Status Reports
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