Private Jones

Private Jones is a Mister Gutsy robot who can be found in Rivet City's Bridge Tower. If you talk to him he will tell you that the area you are in is off limits. If you have a high enough Speech skill, you can convince him that there are enemy forces on the ships deck and he will thank you for the "assist" before hurrying off. Roughly thirty seconds later he will resume his post and will not try to kill/arrest because you lied to him.

It is also possible to attempt to gain access to the Rivet City Armory by telling him you are there to inspect it. Unfortunatly the robot will recognize your ruse and respond with "You are not authorized to go in there...Don't make me shoot you!" However, as stated above, you can Speech him, and he will hurry off, giving you a little time to lockpick (Very Hard) and rob the Rivet City Armory while he is away. While it is difficult to empty the Armory in so little time, it is possible to grab the Schematics, the only truelly worthwhile loot in the Armory, before Pvt. Jones returns.

If you have a high enough Perception, you will notice a hostile blip on your compass as you explore the area. Inside the Armory is a Turret that is default hostile. Upon entering the Armory, either avoid killing the turret or use a Stealth Boy to enter the Armory without turning the Rivet City security against you.

Also, it is vital that no other Rivey City personel are in the room when you attempt this, which occasionally the room does empty except for Pvt. Jones, making the speech challenge vital to enter the Armory peacefully.