“You're my hero, mister. I want to be just like you when I grow up.”— Requires good Karma and/or disarming the bomb in Megaton)
Harden Simms is a child living in Megaton in Fallout 3.
Background[edit]
Harden is the son of Lucas Simms, who in his spare time teaches him all about keeping the peace in town.[1] He spends his time maintaining Deputy Steel's appearance,[2] and hanging out with Maggie, who has a crush on him.[3]
Publications[edit]
“Harden is Lucas Simms’s 10-year-old son. His father has instructed him not to talk to strangers in Megaton, and he reluctantly obeys. He goes to sleep early and rises early, which gives him enough time to meet up with Maggie and play.”— Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Wasteland Census
Interactions Overview[edit]
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Inventory[edit]
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| Junior Officer Outfit |
Quotes[edit]
- "You might wear his badge, but you're not my dad."
- "You're my hero, mister. I want to be just like you when I grow up."
Notes[edit]
According to Moira Brown, by 2297 Harden would haven taken over as sheriff of Megaton, and when drunk, would blame his father's death on the Lone Wanderer.[Pub 2]
Appearances[edit]
Harden Simms appears in Fallout 3.
Behind the Scenes[edit]
He was named after the real-world outlaw John Wesley Hardin.[Pub 3]
References[edit]
- ↑ Lone Wanderer: "Who takes care of you?"
Harden Simms: "My dad, of course. He teaches me to shoot, and about the law, and keeping people safe. When he's not busy protecting the town, that is."
(Harden Simms' dialogue) - ↑ Lucas Simms: "So, ummm... I noticed Deputy Steel looking a bit shinier than usual. You polished him up, didn't you boy? He he he. Good work, son. Good work."
(Lucas Simms' dialogue) - ↑ Maggie: "It's about Harden. I think I want to... kiss him. But I don't know if I should. Well, I think I should, but I don't really know HOW. What should..."
Billy Creel: "Whoa! Whoa now, honeybun! Let's ah... Let's slow down a little, okay? You got a lot of time left before that stuff is important. All right?"
Maggie: "You said we could have that talk sometime. You know. About boys. I'm ready! I'm ready now! There's some stuff I need to know. Like, really bad."
Billy Creel: "Oh! Well... Well, now, you know Maggie sweetheart that boys and girls, umm... Aw hell, girl, can't you talk to Moira about this stuff?"
(Maggie and Billy Creel's dialogue)
- ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 76: Harden Simms
"Harden is Lucas Simms’s 10-year-old son. His father has instructed him not to talk to strangers in Megaton, and he reluctantly obeys. He goes to sleep early and rises early, which gives him enough time to meet up with Maggie and play."
(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Wasteland Census) - ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide
- ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 82: Lucas Simms
"He grew up in Megaton and understands better than anyone what it takes to survive and thrive in the Wasteland. Big and imposing yet warm and friendly, Lucas won his position by a unanimous vote of the people of Megaton (most of whom genuinely love him). He serves as mayor, sheriff, judge and just about any other position that's needed. It's also no secret around Megaton that Lucas Simms is fulfilling some weird childhood cowboy fantasy. He named his son Harden after the Old West outlaw John Wesley Harden. Simms is also a member of a secret society known only as 'the Regulators.'"
(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Wasteland Census)
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