Dad

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

Background
James was the chief scientist and project leader of Project Purity, an ambitious private project intended to cleanse all of the radioactivity from the water of the Potomac River that fed the entire Capital Wasteland. However, 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 for himself and his child into Vault 101 in return for becoming the Vault's new physician, and the Vault Overseer granted his request.

Interactions with the player character
James is the player character's father in the game and gives most of the quests in Vault 101, except Escape!. James then leaves the Vault and the Lone Wanderer has to find him. The player ultimately finds him and works with him on Project Purity until his death in the activation room of Project Purity at the hands of Colonel Augustus Autumn and the forces of the Enclave.

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
James' voice is provided by actor Liam Neeson, after whom the character is also physically 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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