The Overseer (Vault 101)



Alphonse Almodovar is the Overseer of Vault 101 in 2277.

Background
Growing up in Vault 101 during a time when the vault dwellers ventured freely into the outside world, Alphonse's parents believed the vault should have no contact with the dangers out there. As he got older, Alphonse knew he had to correct the gross lapses in security. He got his chance when the Overseer - a strong proponent of outside contact - disappeared one day while out in the wasteland. Many suspected foul play, but the young, charismatic, strong-willed Alphonse Almodovar offered the vault dwellers new leadership, and they had little choice but to accept.

In late 2258 or early 2259, Overseer Almodovar accepts James and his child into the vault, and James is assigned to be the new vault physician.

In 2260, Overseer Almodovar is widowed and left a single father when his wife dies from an unknown disease.

Unlike his predecessor, Alphonse Almodovar adopts a policy of isolationism for Vault 101: "No one ever enters. No one ever leaves.", and also "Everyone was born here and everyone will die here."

Relationships
Almodovar is a widower with one child named Amata. He is very heartless to almost all of the vault residents, including the Lone Wanderer and James.

The dossier on Amata, located in the Overseer's terminal, reveals that he feels conflicted between his role as father and his role as overseer, attempting to find a balance between the duties that come with both. Despite his harsh and heartless interaction with all those who live in the vault, including Amata at times, it appears he desperately wants to connect with his daughter. He states that no matter what he tries Amata just seems to see him as "The Overseer".

Quests

 * Growing Up Fast: The Overseer presents the Lone Wanderer with their Pip-Boy 3000 at their 10th birthday party.
 * Escape!: When James escapes, Almodovar thinks that the player had something to do with it, so he sends his security officers after him or her. He orders the death of Jonas after James' escape and interrogates his own daughter. Depending on whether or not he is killed, Amata will react differently to the situation.
 * Trouble on the Homefront: If Almodovar was killed during Escape!, Trouble on the Homefront will still begin, only with Allen Mack as the new Overseer.

Inventory
* Only during Trouble on the Homefront.

Bug
During Escape!, if you convince him to give you the key and password to his office, trying to speak to him after this will result in him saying that he's got nothing to say to you. If you look carefully, his lips move about half a second after his dialogue line begins.

Appearances
Alphonse Almodovar appears only in Fallout 3.