Dad

 (2226-2277) is 51 years old and a resident of Washington, DC. He is a widower and father of the child later known to the Capital Wasteland residents as the Lone Wanderer. James is the project leader of Project Purity and the vault physician of Vault 101.

Background
James was the project leader of Project Purity, to clean the water of D.C., but when his wife, Catherine, died during giving birth to the lone wanderer he gave up on the project over the grief of losing his wife. He then later asked for entry into Vault 101 which He gained entry, but only for the vault's need for a doctor.

Interactions with the player character
James is the PC's Dad in the game and gives most of the quests in the vault, except Escape!. James then leaves the vault and the PC has to find him. When the PC finds him and works with him on project purity until his death in the activation room of project purity.

Inventory
* Only while in Vault 101.

Appearances
James appears only in Fallout 3. As your father, his facial features and race will vary based on the ones you choose for your character.

Behind the scenes
The father's voice is provided by actor Liam Neeson, after whom the character is also modeled.

"This role was written with Liam in mind, and provides the dramatic tone for the entire game," said Todd Howard, Executive Producer of Fallout 3. "Liam is absolutely amazing to work with". "It’s been a pleasure bringing the father to life and working with the wonderfully talented people at Bethesda on Fallout 3", said Neeson. “I hope the fans of the franchise and the game will be excited by the results."

Related quests

 * Baby Steps
 * Growing Up Fast
 * Future Imperfect
 * Following in His Footsteps
 * Scientific Pursuits
 * The Waters of Life

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