“Julie is a saint, but I don't need help. I feel young and strong, as long as I get my chems.”
Jacob Hoff is a chemist living in Freeside in Fallout: New Vegas.
Background[edit]
Originally from the New California Republic,[1] Jacob Hoff is described as both a brilliant and natural chemist and used his knowledge to create homebrew detox chems.[2][3] In Freeside, he found work at the Atomic Wrangler Casino for Francine Garret and James Garret, who ended up getting him addicted to chems.[2] Dixon became Jacob's dealer,[1] supplying him with chems that he states make him feel "young and strong".[4] He says that if he had enough Caps, he'd make his own chems, noting that Dixon seems sketchy and that he only buys from him so he doesn't feel sick.[5]
His knowledge in chemistry allows him to create Stimpaks and Fixer,[6] as well as Absinthe and Rum & Nuka.[7][8]
Publications[edit]
“Surrounded by empty Jet inhalers, Jacob Hoff is a wretched sight, and only here if the Side Quest is active.”— Tour of the Mojave Wasteland
Interactions Overview[edit]
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Inventory[edit]
| Apparel | Other items |
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| Wasteland Settler Outfit | Bottle Caps |
Notes[edit]
- He may be encountered drunk at the Atomic Wrangler.
- He will assist the Followers if he survives his addiction.
- He will begin supplying purchasable Absinthe and Rum & Nuka to the Atomic Wrangler if the Courier has both helped him and Bill Ronte, and also set up a supply deal between the Followers of the Apocalypse and James Garret.[7][8]
- He can be questioned about the body of the Man in Freeside during the quest I Could Make You Care.[9]
Quotes[edit]
- "Julie is a saint, but I don't need help. I feel young and strong, as long as I get my chems."
- "If I had two caps to scrape together I'd buy the materials to make my own, but my damn hands won't stop shaking. This guy named Dixon. Something about him seems sketchy, but I can't stop now. Last time I stopped, I felt like I was going to turn inside out. At this point, I'm mostly buying his stuff just so I don't feel sick. Speaking of which, do you have any spare caps?"
- "Thank God! I thought I was going to die if you didn't come back soon. I'm going to head to the Followers' fort to get some rest and detox. You've saved my life, friend."
Appearances[edit]
Jacob Hoff appears in Fallout: New Vegas.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Courier: "Do you know anything about Bill or Jacob?"
Dixon: "Yeah, man. Those cats are out of their domes addicted to my shit. They can't get enough. Pretty hilarious to watch."
Courier: "Are you trying to kill your customers?"
Dixon: "Those fools are from NCR. I love seeing those squatters in agony. We were doing just fine before those shits came here and made a mess of things. We don't need NCR eggheads wandering around confusing things."
(Dixon's dialogue) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Courier: "Tell me about Jacob."
Julie Farkas: "The Garrets hooked Jacob on chems when he was working for them. Ironic, since he used to homebrew detox chems. He's a natural chemist."
(Julie Farkas' dialogue) - ↑ Rotface: "Drugs are everywhere in Freeside, and even people you might not expect have become addicts. Jacob Hoff, for instance. That man was a brilliant chemist before he picked up the habit. Now, just another junkie. That King Pacer's a fan of Jet, too, though I heard one of the Followers talking about it being dangerous for him. Something about his heart. Do yourself a favor, and stay away from that stuff, okay?"
(Rotface's dialogue) - ↑ Courier: "Julie Farkas says you could use some help."
Jacob Hoff: "Julie is a saint, but I don't need help. I feel young and strong, as long as I get my chems."
(Jacob Hoff's dialogue) - ↑ Courier: "Who's supplying you?"
Jacob Hoff: "If I had two caps to scrape together I'd buy the materials to make my own, but my damn hands won't stop shaking. This guy named Dixon. Something about him seems sketchy, but I can't stop now. Last time I stopped, I felt like I was going to turn inside out. At this point, I'm mostly buying his stuff just so I don't feel sick. Speaking of which, do you have any spare caps?"
(Jacob Hoff's dialogue) - ↑ Courier: "I helped with that addiction problem you mentioned."
Julie Farkas: "I saw them. Thank you so much for helping them. This means a lot to the Followers of the Apocalypse. You have our thanks. If you need some medical supplies, come see me. With Jacob working with us, we should be able to spare a stim or fixer once a day."
(Julie Farkas' dialogue) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ralph: "Man, Jacob's Absinthe is phenomenal stuff. I don't think I've slept this well in ages... If you haven't tried it yet, he's been supplying the Wrangler with the stuff. So, what can I get you?"
(Ralph's dialogue) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 Courier: "How's business?"
James Garret: "With Jacob Hoff sobered up, there are new drinks are on the menu and sales are strong. People love the new Absinthe and Rum & Nuka."
(James Garret's dialogue) - ↑ Courier: "There's a corpse nearby. Anybody been near it?"
Jacob Hoff: "I haven't been anywhere but here for... well, who the hell knows? If there's a corpse I haven't been babysitting it. But I'll tell you who needs some babysitting. Those damn kids keep running around in here. They got parents? I don't know. Wish they did so they'd leave me be."
(Jacob Hoff's dialogue)
