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Dr. Weston Lesko is a scientist living in Grayditch in 2277.
Background
Lesko created the fire ants that carried off or killed almost everyone in Grayditch. He was experimenting on giant ants, trying to return them to their normal size through genetic manipulation when he accidentally created the fire ants. Despite the death and destruction his experiments caused, Lesko has remained indifferent to the lives lost, stating, "At the cost of a few, generations shall be saved".
Daily schedule
- Until the quest Those! is complete, Lesko can be found deep underground in the Marigold Station. He will usually be in his laboratory outside the hatchery, or he might flee a short distance into the hatchery itself.
- Lesko will not return to his shack until Those! is fully completed. This means you must also find a home for Bryan (or refuse to do so) and receive the experience points for this quest before Lesko will return to his shack.
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
- Those!: Doctor Lesko requires the player's help to regain control of his experiment. If the player has a high enough Science skill and Intelligence, an additional dialogue option appears when asking Lesko about his experiments. When chosen, Lesko reveals that he has been using FEV in his experiments. An additional dialogue option will also appear if the player has chosen the perk Entomologist, which upsets the doctor slightly.
- Nectar Collecting for Fun and Profit: After completion of "Those!", Lesko will pay for samples of fire ant nectar. Be aware that entering Doctor Lesko's shack will be considered trespassing, even though you might have to enter it to give him some nectar. Stay there for too long, and both the Protectron and Doctor Lesko will open fire on you.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Lesko's Lab Coat Reading glasses |
10mm pistol | - | Lesko's Portable terminal access Lab technician outfit |
Notes
- Lesko can sometimes be killed by fire ants if you leave both doors to his office open. Close them after speaking to him to ensure he is not killed before you have completed his quest.
- If you don't select the extra payment option during the quest, you cannot obtain Lesko's lab coat. Killing him after completing the quest will net just a loss of Karma. The clothing he has on him is just a normal lab technician outfit.
- If you decided to wait and get the perk later [such as wanting to wait to get the plus +1 perception or strength for getting perfect ten in all stats] If you complete 'Those' when the Doctor returns back to his shack, you are no longer able to get the perk as the speech option is now gone.
Notable Quotes
- "What a distressing development!!"
- "I will blind you with science!"(When hostile via mesmetron)
- "Science always triumphs!"(When hostile)
- "You've manifested yourself!"(When hostile)
- "Your arrival was most unexpected, but not entirely unwelcome"
Appearances
Weston Lesko only appears in Fallout 3.
Behind the scenes
- Lesko may be named after James R. Lesko, a character from the film Phase IV, who is also a scientist who has to deal with "ant problems."
- If Lesko turns hostile, he may shout, "I will blind you with science!" - a possible reference to the Thomas Dolby song, "She Blinded Me With Science".
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