Ted Strayer is a Rivet City resident in the year 2277.
Background
Ted was born in 2258. He is a 19-year-old who has spent most of his life wandering the wasteland. He is new to Rivet City and is staying in the common room until he figures out where he's going next. Ted rarely plans beyond the moment. It is easy to pique his interest, but difficult to hold it.
Daily schedule
He can be found in the Capitol Preservation Society in the afternoon. Furthermore, he frequents The Muddy Rudder bar and the common room between 4 and 6 AM, along with wandering around the flight deck from noon to 2 PM.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | |
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This character is a permanent companion. | |
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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: - |
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This character can repair items. | Max Repair condition: - |
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This character rents beds. | -.
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This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | |
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This character drops a finger upon death (Lawbringer). | |
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This character can be enslaved with the Mesmetron. | |
Quests
You Gotta Shoot 'Em in the Head: Ted is one of Crowley's targets and has Ted Strayer's special key.
Effects of player's actions
If the suicidal Mister Lopez is convinced not to kill himself, Lopez will teach Ted how to read.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Brahmin-skin outfit | N99 10mm pistol | Ted Strayer's key Ted Strayer's special key |
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Notes
- Sometimes the Lone Wanderer may hear a conversation between Strayer and Father Clifford. Clifford tries to convince Strayer to believe in God, but he responds that there is "No way in hell."
- The Lone Wanderer may also see Ted attempting to converse with James Hargrave, but be called an asshole in return, and mentions that his mother told him that Ted is a good for nothing.
- Ted Strayer, like other non-essential non-player characters, can occasionally die for no apparent reason. This may be due to him falling off of the flight deck and standing partially submerged in the water for a long period of time, subsequently drowning or dying from a fatal dose of radiation.
- Ted was born the same year as the Lone Wanderer.
Appearances
Ted Strayer appears only in Fallout 3.
Bugs
Ted has, at times, been spotted wandering the wastes, particularly following the road between Alexandria Arms and the Arlington Library heading eastward. [verified]- Ted's clothing may occasionally disappear. [verified]
