Rooney is an elderly woman living in Redding in 2241.
Background[]
A very thin elderly woman with warts and a very furry upper lip,[1] widow Rooney ekes out an existence by herding a small brahmin livestock. However, with the droughts affecting her cattle, she has been unable to cover the $20 monthly rent for the shack she lives in and sooner or later will end up evicted.
She claims to have "gypsy" ancestors and will motion as if placing a hex on the player if threatened.[2]
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
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This character is involved in quests. | |
Quests[]
- Evict the widow: Widow Rooney is an impoverished woman Mayor Ascorti wants to be evicted.
Effects of player's actions[]
If Rooney is evicted out into the cold, she casts a curse (while making a hand motion) which does nothing to the stats. However, only 1000 XP is granted instead of 1500 (if she is helped with her rent) and -25 Karma.
Inventory[]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items |
|---|---|---|
| Farmer outfit | Shotgun | $31 12 gauge shell x20 |
Appearances[]
Rooney appears only in Fallout 2.
Behind the scenes[]
Rooney refers to herself in-game as a gypsy. At the real-world Romani World Congress in 1971, the Romani people officially rejected all labels assigned by outsiders, including "gypsy," due to its negative and stereotypical associations.
References[]
- ↑ RCROONEY.MSG, line 102
- ↑ RCROONEY.MSG, line 139
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