Private Jones

Private Jones is a Mister Gutsy robot who can be found in Rivet City in the 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!"

Harkness will open the armory door from time to time, but upon attempting to enter Jones and Harkness will both attack you and lock the armory door. It is possible to Tell Private Jones of a disturbance downstairs and try to pick the lock in his abscence, but other guards will most likely see you.

You can steal a key to the armory from Harkness, inside the door is another automated turret.. with laser. (Needs confirming, what sort of turret? Is this possible on all versions?)