“Is that what your father told you? That you were born in that hole? That HE was born there as well? Oh, the lies we tell to those we love. Your father brought you to the Vault right after you were born. To keep you safe, you see. I remember it well -- you stayed in my saloon, after all.”
Colin Moriarty is a resident of Megaton and the owner of Moriarty's Saloon in Fallout 3.
Background[edit]
Colin Moriarty is the owner and sole proprietor of Moriarty's Saloon[1] and has lived in Megaton for the majority of his life.[Pub 1] He arrived in the country as a child.[2] At fourteen, his father was killed by Raiders and left behind an inheritance, which he had amassed by utilizing nearby trade routes.[Pub 1] With his inheritance, Moriarty helped construct a fence around Megaton.[Pub 1]
Many town residents have low opinions of Moriarty. Manya Vargas expresses that he is "the scum of the Earth" and that his two employees, Nova and Gob, deserve better,[3] with Jericho adding that "he takes what [they] earn and locks it in a file cabinet next to his bed."[4] Lucas Simms says not to "trust the man" and to not "fall for his lies".[5] Andy Stahl states that Moriarty "pisses in his [alcohol] still" and that "[Moriarty] thinks it's hilarious."[6] A former employee, Silver, worked for Moriarty as a prostitute and states that "he branded [her] a thief and a junkie" after trying to leave with her share of caps.[7]
With Moriarty's resources being needed to support the town, Lucas Simms chooses to ignore his activities.[Pub 1] Town residents believe that Moriarty is the sole benefactor of Megaton, having his "fingers in everything".[Pub 1][3][8] Moriarty states that Lucas Simms is a "facade" and an "illusion of order [he] allows to exist".[9] He keeps tabs on many of the residents and visitors of Megaton on his personal terminal, believing that "information is a commodity".[10] He is in competition with the other town bar, The Brass Lantern.[11]
According to Nova, Moriarty is hard on all of his employees, but states that Gob "gets it the worst".[12] Moriarty purchased Gob from slavers[13] and refuses to let Gob go until he "pays off [his] debt to [Moriarty]", even charging for his room and board.[14] Moriarty is critical of Galaxy News Radio, stating the 'good fight' is a "bunch of crap".[15] He also cares little for life outside Megaton, believing that "Megaton has everything you could possibly need".[16] Moriarty met the player's father, James, who was being escorted by Star Paladin Cross to Megaton to make it safely to Vault 101.[17][18]
Publications[edit]
“Moriarty, 50, has been here nearly his entire life. He claims that his grandfather helped found the original settlement a few years after the war. His father used the nearby trade routes to amass wealth, which is used to help secure Megaton. Colin inherited this wealth when his father was killed during a Raider attack when Colin was 14. Colin’s first move was to build a fence around the town. Since then, the people have looked to Colin as a benefactor despite his running drinks, Chems, girls, and games out of his saloon. Simms turns a blind eye to Moriarty’s activities, because he is acutely aware that the town needs Colin’s support and resources.”— Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Wasteland Census
Interactions Overview[edit]
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Effects of Player's Actions[edit]
- If Moriarty dies, Gob takes over the saloon and changes the name on the sign to "Gob's". Nova will also no longer be available for hire.
Other interactions[edit]
- Jericho can be paid 20 caps to get information regarding Moriarty's key, specifically that it is around his neck, which unlocks Gob and Nova's pay stash in a locker by Moriarty's bed; however, this key (formid 00020751) is unused in the game.
Inventory[edit]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items |
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| Merc cruiser outfit | 10mm Pistol | Moriarty's office key Moriarty's Password |
Notes[edit]
- If the Lone Wanderer is wearing Lucas Simms' Sheriff's Duster inside the saloon, Moriarty will comment "You got a lot of nerve wearing that badge in here."[19]
- Moriarty claims his grandfather helped found Megaton.[Pub 1]
- Moriarty will never acknowledge if the Lone Wanderer has found James.
- Killing Moriarty results in negative Karma loss.
- In the Fallout: New Vegas Official Game Guide, a possible pre-made identity for the Courier is Opie Moriarty, referencing Colin.
Quotes[edit]
- "Colin Moriarty, at your service! Welcome to Moriarty's! My saloon, my home, my slice of heaven in this backwoods little burg."
- "I own a saloon, kid. Rumors are part and parcel. So I'll give you this one for free..."
- "Is that what your father told you? That you were born in that hole? That HE was born there as well? Oh, the lies we tell to those we love. Your father brought you to the Vault right after you were born. To keep you safe, you see. I remember it well -- you stayed in my saloon, after all."
Appearances[edit]
Colin Moriarty appears in Fallout 3.
Gallery[edit]
Watching over the town
Moriarty appearing with Bad Karma during the ending slides
References[edit]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.66: "Colin Moriarty: "Moriarty, 50, has been here nearly his entire life. He claims that his grandfather helped found the original settlement a few years after the war. His father used the nearby trade routes to amass wealth, which is used to help secure Megaton. Colin inherited this wealth when his father was killed during a Raider attack when Colin was 14. Colin's first move was to build a fence around the town. Since then, the people have looked to Colin as a benefactor despite his running drinks, Chems, girls, and games out of his saloon. Simms turns a blind eye to Moriarty's activities, because he is acutely aware that the town needs Colin's support and resources."
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