Ian (Fallout)

Ian is a former Crimson Caravan guard, now a Shady Sands guard and a possible companion who resides in Shady Sands

Background
Ian is a short, stocky caravan guard who adopted Shady Sands as his new home. He was working for the Crimson Caravan company during a routine caravan route to the small settlement when he was shot by raiders and stayed in Shady Sands to recuperate. The Shady Sands townsfolk helped him recover and ultimately Ian decided to stay with them. His experience and skills helped him contribute, as very few of the townsfolk ever left its safe walls. He occasionally makes a run to Junktown and the Hub to do trading. He is strong, confident, and independent. A perfect wastelander.

Appearances
Ian appears in Fallout and the Fallout: The Board Game expansion Fallout: New California. He has an unused dialogue file in Fallout 2.

Behind the scenes

 * Jesse Heinig, a designer on Fallout, mentions that he pushed for a few things during the game's design, including the ability to have companions, such as Ian.
 * Ian's line when asked to Tell Me About "Apocalypse" is a reference to a quote by Albert Einstein: "I do not know with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
 * Chris Avellone first mentioned in the Fallout Bible that Ian was to appear in the Den after the Abbey was cut, but was later changed when his dialogue file indicated he would be in Vault City.