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I came from a Vault, just like you. You've never heard of it. It's really far away. And hidden. Like really hidden. I don't even know how to get to it. Like at all.

Samuel is a member of the settlers residing in Foundation.

Background[]

Samuel arrived at Foundation some time in 2103. Elsie Taylor notes he is one of the settlement's newer citizens.[2] He claims that he is from a Vault similar to that of the Vault 76 dwellers, noting its location is far away and well hidden, insisting that those inquiring would not have heard of it, and that he does not even know how to get back to it.[3] Samuel mentions that he misses living there, but is likewise glad to be free of tests subjected upon him.[4][5] However, the apparel that he wears is from Vault-Tec University.

Samuel is light hearted, and enjoys playing Nuka Tapper, although expresses his frustration at losing his saved games.[6] He is also an avid lyricist, though some residents try to avoid being an audience to it.[7][8] Samuel attempts to use regional words such as "yinz," "hoagies" and "jawn," though he expresses confusion with the terms and says he cannot keep up, referring to the different dialects that are found in Foundation's diverse populace.[9][10][11]

At Foundation, while Ward is still trying to figure out what he's best at, Samuel mostly works on whatever is needed.[12] At the moment, though, he is fairly occupied with repairs[13] and scavenging.[8] After the Vault 79 heist, Ward assigns him as Foundation's gold bullion trader.[14]

He is also good friends with Jen, whom occasionally joins in scavenging hunts.[1] He also states that she has a style he can respect.[15] It is implied that Samuel has a romantic interest in her,[16] though it is never shown whether or not she shares this interest.

Interactions with the player character[]

Interactions overview[]

Interactions
FoS ghost costume
This character ignores combat and cannot be damaged.
FO76 ui trading team
This character is a vendor.
  • Accepts Gold bullion
  • Sells:
FO76 ui icon quest
This character is involved in quests.

Other interactions[]

After the events of Secrets Revealed, the last quest in the Wastelanders main questline, Samuel will become available as a merchant, as Ward assigns the gold bullion exchange to him.[14]

Effects of player's actions[]

Despite not participating in the Wastelanders questline, Samuel has different outcomes involving Jen.

  • If Mochou was spared in Invisible Ties, during All That Glitters Jen will mention she's going to help her mother settle in Foundation, and that she plans of finding a doctor that can change Mochou's face thanks to a tip from Samuel.[17]
  • If the player character chooses to kill Mochou, Jen will continue to work with Foundation until All That Glitters, in which she will mention she's going to bury her mother beside her father to the north in the Capital Wasteland, and that Samuel will accompany her.

Inventory[]

Apparel Weapon Other items On death
VTU T-shirt and jeans
VTU trucker cap
Vault-Tec backpack

Merchandise[]

Samuel sells rare plans. The availability of merchandise depends on one's reputation with the settlers. He only trades in Gold Bulliongold bullion. For his inventory, see "Settlers" and "Both factions" sections here.

Appearances[]

Samuel appears in Fallout 76, introduced in the Wastelanders update.

Behind the scenes[]

Samuel uses the term "hoagie" when referring to a sandwich, suggesting he might have come from around Philadelphia.[11]

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Settler: "Hiya Davie, how're you today?"
    Davie Taylor: "Ah, I'm okay. A little bored, though."
    Settler: "Did you hear that Jen and Samuel found a bunch of comics on the last scavenger run?"
    Davie Taylor: "Wow, really? I gotta ask Dad if we can trade for some. Thanks!"
    (Settler and Davie Taylor's dialogue)
  2. A Vault Dweller: "A Can you tell me about the others?"
    Elsie Taylor: "Best way to get to know someone is either to fight them or share a meal. I recommend sharing a meal. Samuel is one of our newer citizens. Maybe you can be his friend. He's from a Vault, like you."
    (Elsie Taylor's dialogue)
  3. A Vault Dweller: "How did you end up here?"
    Samuel: "I came from a Vault, just like you. You've never heard of it. ItsIn-game spelling, punctuation and/or grammar really far away. And hidden. Like really hidden. I don't even know how to get to it. Like at all."
    (Samuel's dialogue)
  4. Samuel: "The only time I miss being inside the Vault is when the weather's bad ... or if there's a nuke."
    (Samuel's dialogue)
  5. Settler: "Hey, how's it going Samuel?"
    Samuel: "You know me, I'm just happy we found this place. Sick of not having a roof over my head."
    Settler: "You miss that vault living, dweller?"
    Samuel: "Nope, no more tests for me. Just give me chill tunes and a cold Nuka-Cherry, thank you."
    (Samuel's dialogue)
  6. Samuel: "Can't believe I lost my Nuka Tapper saves, ugh."
    (Samuel's dialogue)
  7. Settler: "Hey Samuel."
    Samuel: "Hey. I'm writing some lyrics for a song, listen to this.... She's long, she's tall. She's got ways, she's got means. Oh oh oh, she's a queen. Oh oh-"
    Settler: "Oh uh, I don't actually have the time to uh, stop and really listen right now. Besides, you should ask Jen or something."
    Samuel: "Oh hey, yeah man. That makes sense. Take it easy!"
    (Settler and Samuel's dialogue)
  8. 8.0 8.1 Settler: "What you been up to, Samuel?"
    Samuel: "I got a lot of things in motion right now, you know how it is. Some construction, some scavenging, and got my songwriting of course... How about you?"
    Settler: "Oh uh, well I'm supposed to take all of these chems from Doc Aubrie or my gums will start ah... bleeding again. You know."
    Samuel: "Oh uh... yikes, man. You do that."
    (Settler and Samuel's dialogue)
  9. Samuel: "Is it yinz... or youse... or y'all? I can't keep up."
    (Samuel's dialogue)
  10. Samuel: "What the heck is a jawn anyway? I just don't get it."
    (Samuel's dialogue)
  11. 11.0 11.1 Samuel: "I could really go for a hoagie ... er, sandwich."
    (Samuel's dialogue)
  12. A Vault Dweller: "What's your job here?"
    Samuel: "Little bit of this and a little bit of that. Whatever needs doing. Ward says he's still trying to figure out what I'm best at."
    (Samuel's dialogue)
  13. A Vault Dweller: "See you later."
    Samuel: "Let me know if you see any repairs I should add to my list. The evergrowing, unending list...."
    (Samuel's dialogue)
  14. 14.0 14.1 A Vault Dweller: "What's your job here?"
    Samuel: "For a while I was just kicking around doing odd jobs. But Ward gave me an important job. I'm in charge of the gold bullion exchange."
    (Samuel's dialogue)
  15. Samuel: "Jen's got style that I can respect. You know what I mean?"
    (Samuel's dialogue)
  16. Settler: "Hey Samuel."
    Samuel: "Hey. I'm writing some lyrics for a song, listen to this... She's long, she's tall. She's got ways, she's got means. Oh oh oh, she's a queen. Oh oh-"
    Settler: "Oh uh, I don't actually have the time to uh, stop and really listen right now. Besides, you should ask Jen or something."
    Samuel: "Oh hey, yeah man. That makes sense. Take it easy!"
    (Settler and Samuel's dialogue)
  17. A Vault Dweller: "What're you going to do now?"
    Jen: "I'm going to help my mom get settled in at Foundation, show her all our decadent consumerist ways. Samuel told us about a doctor who can change your face... so we might look at doing that down the road. If they can do it for a ghoul."
    (Jen's dialogue)
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