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{{Quotation|You see, some brainless [[Vault 87 super mutant|super mutant]] thought it would be funny to shoot at the [[Galaxy News Radio (radio)|shiny round thing]] on the Washington Monument.|[[Three Dog]]}}[[File:FO3 ThreeDog SomeBrainlessSuperMutant.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
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{{Quotation|You see, some brainless [[Vault 87 super mutant|super mutant]] thought it would be funny to shoot at the [[Galaxy News Radio (radio)|shiny round thing]] on the Washington Monument.|[[Three Dog]]|sound=FO3 ThreeDog SomeBrainlessSuperMutant.ogg}}
   
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The '''Washington Monument''' is a large, pre-[[Great War|War]] obelisk at the center of the [[The Mall|National Mall]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] It is a [[United States]] Presidential Memorial constructed to honor [[wikipedia:George Washington|George Washington]].
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The '''Washington Monument''' is a large, pre-[[Great War|War]] obelisk at the center of the [[The Mall|National Mall]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] It is a [[United States of America|United States]] Presidential Memorial constructed to honor [[wikipedia:George Washington|George Washington]].
   
 
==Background==
  
==Background==
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The battered remains of the monument are still standing, towering above the ruins of the old capital city and the battle-torn Mall. The Washington Monument can be seen from nearly anywhere in the Capital Wasteland; at 555 feet tall, it is the tallest structure in the D.C. area.
  
The battered remains of the monument are still standing, towering above the ruins of the old capital city and the battle-torn Mall. The Washington Monument can be seen from nearly anywhere in the Capital Wasteland; at 555 feet tall, it is the tallest structure in the D.C. area.
   
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The Washington Monument has been claimed by the [[Brotherhood of Steel (Capital Wasteland)|Brotherhood of Steel]]. They are guarding the tower, as it is an outpost and it contains the signal transmitter for Galaxy News Radio. Although the Brotherhood are leveled characters, they may be killed off by the more numerous super mutants.
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The Washington Monument has been claimed by the [[Brotherhood of Steel (East Coast)|Brotherhood of Steel]]. They are guarding the tower, as it is an outpost and it contains the signal transmitter for Galaxy News Radio. Although the Brotherhood are leveled characters, they may be killed off by the more numerous super mutants.
   
 
==Layout==
  
==Layout==
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The entrance of the monument contains two caved-in doors and an elevator. Only the elevator is accessible, which prompts a loading screen when activated. At the top there are some machines, which are used to relay the [[Galaxy_News_Radio_(radio)|Galaxy News Radio]] signal.
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The entrance of the monument contains two caved-in doors and an elevator. Only the elevator is accessible, which prompts a loading screen when activated. At the top, there are some machines, which are used to relay the [[Galaxy News Radio (radio)|Galaxy News Radio]] signal.
   
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Outside the barricade to the northwest, a lone but well-armed paladin guards a checkpoint containing a stockpile of several Brotherhood-owned [[ammunition box]]es and health items. Just beyond the checkpoint to the west, the north side of the reflecting pool has been mined. At least eight frag mines have been laid down to protect that approach. The defenses are not without cause, as up to five [[Dog (Fallout 3)#Vicious dog|vicious dog]]s frequent the area and often skirmish with the paladin, sometimes setting off the mines as they advance.
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Outside the barricade to the northwest, one well-armed paladin guards a checkpoint containing a stockpile of several Brotherhood-owned [[ammunition box]]es and health items. Just beyond the checkpoint to the west, the north side of the Reflecting Pool has been mined. At least eight frag mines have been laid down to protect that approach. The defenses are not without cause, as up to five [[Dog (Fallout 3)#Vicious dog|vicious dogs]] frequent the area and often skirmish with the paladin, sometimes setting off the mines as they advance.
   
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To the southwest another well-armed paladin will usually be found patrolling the perimeter outside the walls.
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To the southwest, another well-armed paladin will usually be found patrolling the perimeter outside the walls.
   
 
==Related quests==
  
==Related quests==
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* '''[[Galaxy News Radio (quest)|Galaxy News Radio]]'''
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'''[[Galaxy News Radio (quest)|Galaxy News Radio]]'''
   
 
==Notes==
  
==Notes==
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* The Washington Monument is one of the three buildings that can be seen from almost anywhere in the Capital Wasteland, the others being the [[MDPL-13 power station]] and [[Tenpenny Tower]].
  
* The Washington Monument is one of the three buildings that can be seen from almost anywhere in the Capital Wasteland, the others being the [[MDPL-13 power station]] and [[Tenpenny Tower]].
 
* The monument is guarded by the Brotherhood of Steel's [[2nd Monument Defense Detachment]], led by [[Berrings|Paladin Berrings]].
  
* The monument is guarded by the Brotherhood of Steel's [[2nd Monument Defense Detachment]], led by [[Berrings|Paladin Berrings]].
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* The bronze statue of George Washington which originally stood to the left of the elevator has disappeared, with only its plinth left behind.
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* The bronze statue of George Washington, which originally stood to the left of the elevator, has disappeared, with only its plinth left behind.
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* After the Lone Wanderer's first visit to the monument, the Brotherhood of Steel will no longer guard the gate, but will patrol the rear.
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* After the Lone Wanderer's first visit to the monument, the Brotherhood of Steel will no longer guard the gate but will patrol the rear.
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* The top of the monument is one of the highest locations in the game, and through the cracks, you can see past the [[The Capitol building|Capitol building]].
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* The top of the monument is one of the highest locations in the game, and through the cracks, you can see past the [[Capitol building]].
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* Waiting in the elevator will not work, as when the waiting time is up, the player character is still in the same place.
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
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The Washington Monument appears only in ''[[Fallout 3]]''.
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The Washington Monument appears only in ''[[Fallout 3]]'', and is mentioned in ''[[Fallout 4]]'' by [[Robert MacCready]]. It also appears in the ''[[Atomic Command]]'' [[Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV|Pip-Boy]] game.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
 
* The actual Washington Monument is built almost entirely of masonry; there is no steel framework in the interior.
  
* The actual Washington Monument is built almost entirely of masonry; there is no steel framework in the interior.
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* The actual Washington Monument is much farther back from the Capitol Building in real life. It is surrounded by grass in an open field rather than by buildings on the Mall.
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* The actual Washington Monument is much farther back from the Capitol building in real life. It is surrounded by grass in an open field rather than by buildings on the Mall. This example shows that the ''Fallout'' D.C. was built largely different from the real-world D.C.
   
 
==Bugs==
  
==Bugs==
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* {{Platforms|pc|ps3|xbox360}} Sometimes, fast traveling from the top of the monument will cause the elevator to stay on the top floor, upon re-entering the Monument you are in a room with blacked out hallways and only the elevator is accessible. Entering it causes you to go down to the bottom floor and then have to go all the way up again. {{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|pc,ps3,xbox360}} Sometimes, fast-traveling from the top of the monument will cause the elevator to stay on the top floor. Upon reentering the monument, you are in a room with blacked-out hallways and only the elevator is accessible. Entering it causes you to go down to the bottom floor and then have to go all the way up again. {{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|pc|ps3|}} If discovered before the "Galaxy News Radio" Quest, Brotherhood of Steel Paladins patrolling the area will be hostile to the player. {{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|pc,ps3}} If discovered before the "Galaxy News Radio" quest, Brotherhood of Steel Paladins patrolling the area will be hostile to the player. {{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|pc|xbox360}} The button panel inside the elevator does not shake with the elevator as it "travels". This is because it is not parented. {{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|pc,xbox360}} The button panel inside the elevator does not shake with the elevator as it "travels". This is because it is not parented. {{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|ps3|xbox360}} If Galaxy News Radio is played while installing the Virgo II dish, Three Dog will sometimes mention that Project Purity has already been completed, and that it has been two weeks since it started decontaminating water. {{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|ps3,xbox360}} If Galaxy News Radio is played while installing the Virgo II dish, Three Dog will sometimes mention that Project Purity has already been completed, and that it has been two weeks since it started decontaminating water. {{Verify|verified}}
   
 
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The Washington Monument.jpg|"My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, War, banished from the earth." --George Washington
  
The Washington Monument.jpg|"My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, War, banished from the earth." --George Washington
 
Washington_Monument_-_Intro_Scene.png|The Washington Monument from the introduction scene of the game.
  
Washington_Monument_-_Intro_Scene.png|The Washington Monument from the introduction scene of the game.
 
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Washington Monument CA1.jpg
 
FO3_WM_view_endslide.jpg|The Monument appearing in the [[Fallout 3 endings|ending slides]]
  
FO3_WM_view_endslide.jpg|The Monument appearing in the [[Fallout 3 endings|ending slides]]
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Washington monument dominating far.jpg|The Monument dominating the skyview of D.C.
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==See also==
  
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* [[The Mall]]
  
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* [[Lincoln Memorial]]
  
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* [[Museum Authority Building]]
  
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* [[Museum of History]]
  
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* [[Museum of Technology]]
  
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Revision as of 20:17, 19 March 2020

 
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“You see, some brainless super mutant thought it would be funny to shoot at the shiny round thing on the Washington Monument.”— Three Dog

The Washington Monument is a large, pre-War obelisk at the center of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It is a United States Presidential Memorial constructed to honor George Washington.

Background

The Washington Monument is a memorial completed on December 6th, 1884, commemorating the first President of the United States, George Washington.

The battered remains of the monument are still standing, towering above the ruins of the old capital city and the battle-torn Mall. The Washington Monument can be seen from nearly anywhere in the Capital Wasteland; at 555 feet tall, it is the tallest structure in the D.C. area.

The Washington Monument has been claimed by the Brotherhood of Steel. They are guarding the tower, as it is an outpost and it contains the signal transmitter for Galaxy News Radio. Although the Brotherhood are leveled characters, they may be killed off by the more numerous super mutants.

Layout

The entrance of the monument contains two caved-in doors and an elevator. Only the elevator is accessible, which prompts a loading screen when activated. At the top, there are some machines, which are used to relay the Galaxy News Radio signal.

Outside the barricade to the northwest, one well-armed paladin guards a checkpoint containing a stockpile of several Brotherhood-owned ammunition boxes and health items. Just beyond the checkpoint to the west, the north side of the Reflecting Pool has been mined. At least eight frag mines have been laid down to protect that approach. The defenses are not without cause, as up to five vicious dogs frequent the area and often skirmish with the paladin, sometimes setting off the mines as they advance.

To the southwest, another well-armed paladin will usually be found patrolling the perimeter outside the walls.

Related quests

Galaxy News Radio

Notes

  • The monument can be used as a home of sorts because it contains a usable bed (though resting in it doesn't give a well-rested bonus) and dropped items don't seem to disappear.
  • The Brotherhood insignia is stenciled on the two entrance doors. After passing between them, and the broken doorway beyond, the Lone Wanderer can jump from the second bench, over the broken wall to the left, to reach an area between the perimeter walls and monument walls. Around to the back of the monument (west) is an ammunition box, a missile launcher and three missiles.
  • The Washington Monument is one of the three buildings that can be seen from almost anywhere in the Capital Wasteland, the others being the MDPL-13 power station and Tenpenny Tower.
  • The monument is guarded by the Brotherhood of Steel's 2nd Monument Defense Detachment, led by Paladin Berrings.
  • The bronze statue of George Washington, which originally stood to the left of the elevator, has disappeared, with only its plinth left behind.
  • After the Lone Wanderer's first visit to the monument, the Brotherhood of Steel will no longer guard the gate but will patrol the rear.
  • The top of the monument is one of the highest locations in the game, and through the cracks, you can see past the Capitol building.
  • Waiting in the elevator will not work, as when the waiting time is up, the player character is still in the same place.

Appearances

The Washington Monument appears only in Fallout 3, and is mentioned in Fallout 4 by Robert MacCready. It also appears in the Atomic Command Pip-Boy game.

Behind the scenes

  • The actual Washington Monument is built almost entirely of masonry; there is no steel framework in the interior.
  • The actual Washington Monument is much farther back from the Capitol building in real life. It is surrounded by grass in an open field rather than by buildings on the Mall. This example shows that the Fallout D.C. was built largely different from the real-world D.C.

Bugs

  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 Sometimes, fast-traveling from the top of the monument will cause the elevator to stay on the top floor. Upon reentering the monument, you are in a room with blacked-out hallways and only the elevator is accessible. Entering it causes you to go down to the bottom floor and then have to go all the way up again. [verified]
  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 If discovered before the "Galaxy News Radio" quest, Brotherhood of Steel Paladins patrolling the area will be hostile to the player. [verified]
  • PCPC Xbox 360Xbox 360 The button panel inside the elevator does not shake with the elevator as it "travels". This is because it is not parented. [verified]
  • Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 If Galaxy News Radio is played while installing the Virgo II dish, Three Dog will sometimes mention that Project Purity has already been completed, and that it has been two weeks since it started decontaminating water. [verified]

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