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Silas is an aging former fighter with the Rust King's Army, held captive by them in Appalachia in Fallout 76, introduced in the Burning Springs update.
Background[]
Silas became affiliated with the Rust King's Army after tracking down a thief and coming across the Rust Kingdom, where he killed the thief on the floor of the kingdom's arena. This earned Silas the admiration of the Rust King, though he hesitates to share more about his past beyond this.[1] Silas came to enjoy fighting in the arena and developed a reputation as a warrior and arena battler. This granted Silas the nickname of "Dogtooth," and he saw himself as above the other "grunts" in the Rust King's Army.[2]
However, as Silas has grown older, he has lost the respect of the Rust King's Army, who think that Silas has lost his strength and his mind.[3] The Rust King now refers to Silas as a "pitiful old dog",[4] now useless due to his age and arrogance. The Rust King even retrospectively dismisses him as having been "mediocre" in his prime as an arena fighter.[5] Despite this, Silas still sees himself as one of the Rust King's Army,[6] but he is willing to kill anyone who gets in his way, wanting to "show them all" and prove he still has fight left in him.[3][7][8][9] His mixed feelings on the Rust King's Army are complicated by the fact that he truly does miss the thrill of the arena and spectating bloody battles, even if he is now the one being cast aside as a victim of said arena.[10]
Since his dismissal from the Rust King's Army, Silas has been locked in a cage in the arena, awaiting judgment and upsetting him considerably.[11] He shows himself to be extremely paranoid,[12][13] to the point he does not even want to be looked at,[14] not to mention aggressive.[15] He says that he despises "smartasses" with more brains than common sense,[16] but is potentially willing to place a small amount of trust in someone who can get him out of his captivity. All the while, Silas, for the most part, refuses to relent, threatening against any potential betrayals and scoffing at "bleeding hearts,"[17] even as he faces the likelihood of his own demise in the arena he once championed,[18][19] beginning to grow increasingly desperate as he approaches death.[20] With the arrival of a Vault 76 dweller to the arena, the Rust King would see an opportunity to pit the dweller, Silas and Eugene against each other in a unique confrontation.[21][22]
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Quests[]
- Welcoming Committee: During this quest, the player can hold a conversation with Silas and Eugene while captured and imprisoned in the Rust Kingdom, and ostensibly make an ally out of one them. However, the Rust King will always command the player to execute Silas. If they agree, he must be killed in combat. If they refuse, they must survive waves of attackers in the arena, and Silas will always die during the fight.
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Appearances[]
Silas appears only in Fallout 76, introduced in the Burning Springs update.
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References[]
- ↑ Vault 76 dweller: "Why'd you join them?"
Silas: "I found this place after trackin' down some thief. I trailed his guts on the arena floor, and the Rust King was real impressed. He said... Oh, I'm saying too much. Too much."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Vault 76 dweller: "So you were one of those kidnapping thugs?"
Silas: "Don't be such a damn fool. That's the work of grunts. I was a fighter, and one of the best around. Even had a nickname. Dogtooth, they called me. Suppose that don't mean much now."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Vault 76 dweller: "What did you do to end up in here?"
Silas: "They don't respect me no more. They think I ain't strong, and that my mind's gone. They think they can laugh at me. But I'll show 'em. I'll be damned if I go down without a fight."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Vault 76 dweller: "Eugene."
The Rust King: "Yes, he seems like a better choice than that pitiful old dog Silas. I am tired of talking. I was promised entertainment. How's this? Kill Silas, and I will grant you free passage in my land."
(The Rust King's dialogue) - ↑ Vault 76 dweller: "Silas."
The Rust King: "That arrogant dog? He was a mediocre warrior in his prime, but now he is old and useless. Entertain me. Put him out of his misery."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Silas: "Wait... No, no. Don't do this to me, I'm still one of you!"
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Silas: "I'll give them hell for doing this to me."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Silas: "Just gotta get my knife, then I'll show them. I'll show them all."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Silas: "I'll prove I'm still worth somethin'."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Vault 76 dweller: "Do you know why I was brought here?"
Sials: "How the hell should I know? I've been locked away. You'll probably be arena fodder, but I can't say I'd be bettin' on you! There's real bloodthirsty freaks out there, and some crazy beasties too. I miss watching those brawls."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Silas: "Stuck in here like a dog in a kennel."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Silas: "Scheming behind my back, are ya? I ought to gut you right here."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Vault 76 dweller: "I need your help. I'm trapped here, just like you are."
Silas: "They told you to say that, didn't they? I can't trust you. I can't trust you at all."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Silas: "Stop staring at me! Stop it!"
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Vault 76 dweller: "I think you're being a little paranoid."
Silas: "Paranoid? I'll show you paranoid. Talk to me like that again and I'll cut ya damn head off. Now, what the hell do you want?"
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Vault 76 dweller: "At least we're doing something about our situation."
Silas: "So smart. So, so smart, ain'tcha? I hate smartasses. All brains and no sense."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Vault 76 dweller: "[Charisma 6+] You can trust me. Help me and I'll get you out of here, I promise."
Silas: "That bleedin' heart of yours is gonna get you killed. Fine, I'll talk, but only if you promise to get me outta here when we're done. And don't even think about double-crossin' me. I'll snap your neck. Got that?"
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Silas: "You had all that big talk back in the cell. Hope ya can back it up."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Silas: "This can't be how it ends. I won't let it... I can't..."
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Silas: "Please, call 'em off. I'll do anything!"
(Silas' dialogue) - ↑ Vault 76 dweller: "Have you tested others like you've tested Eugene and I?"
The Rust King: "No. The schemer came to my attention first. When I heard rumors of his wit, I sought a worthy opponent and had my men track him down. I told him to prove to me that his value outweighs that of any member of my army. His pathetic attempts to avoid a fight amused me... for a time. Just as my patience ran thin, you arrived. A skilled warrior from beneath the earth. He must have assumed you'd be easy prey. Ha! It's clear he was a coward from the start."
(The Rust King's dialogue) - ↑ Events of Welcoming Committee.
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