Valerie

"Keep it up, Dad, and you'll NEED a wrench to get my boot out of your ass."

- Valerie

Valerie (born 2221) is the brown headed child of Vic the trader, living in Vault City, where she works as the town's primary repairwoman. Unlike most citizens, she isn't a bigot, but has an attitude and short temper, more often than not leading to conflicts with other citizens, in particular those responsible for supplying her workshop. She doesn't have a particular focus, just repairs whatever needs fixing in the city, from laser turret parts through terminal elements to firearms.

Background
Her father, Vic, conceived her with a Vault City citizen in 2221, when he arrived in the city on one of the caravans. In the following years, he visited her on and off, until he stopped coming in 2236. The benefit of being born of a citizen was that Valerie automatically became a citizen herself. Her mother died sometime between 2236 and 2241 of radiation poisoning due to drinking unfiltered water from the courtyard well.

Interactions with the player character
The Chosen One can fetch her a pair of tools and a wrench in exchange for a Snap-Off Super Tool Kit. If you talk to her with Vic in your party they will eventually get into an argument until the Chosen One stops it. You can then ask her to give Vic a chance (happens only on the next day as she says she "needs some time").

Weapon modifications
As the city mechanic, Valerie also upgrades weapons; the following are available (values after the slash apply if a Barter check is passed):

Appearances
Valerie only appears in Fallout 2.

Valerie