Aradesh

Aradesh is the leader of Shady Sands in 2161, and has remained so since 2142.

Vault 15
He was originally an inhabitant of Vault 15. His multicultural accent and appearance are attributed to living in Vault 15, whose experiment was to incorporate people of different cultural backgrounds. However, Aradesh left the Vault together with the other dwellers following a disastrous attack by raiders.

New Frontiers
Thereafter, he founded Shady Sands using the G.E.C.K. in 2142. He led the community with a steady, guiding hand, reinforcing the slightly xenophobic attitudes of the townsfolk, aiming to make it a completely self sufficient community and keep it that way. Initially, he greeted the Vault Dweller with reserve, but after he removed the radscorpion threat and saved his daughter from the Khans, he welcomed him openly in the community.

Founding NCR
Aradesh, Seth and Tandi would later start laying the foundations for the New California Republic, with him being elected as its first President. Inspired by the Vault Dweller, Aradesh and Seth searched for Vault 13, but during one of the expeditions, all trace of them was lost and he was presumed dead. Afterwards, his daughter took the position of President, guiding the NCR to a brighter, safer future.

Other interactions
He is likely to be the first non-player character with a Talking Head that the player will encounter.

Appearances
Aradesh appears only in Fallout as a Talking Head. He is voiced by Tony Shalhoub. However, while not appearing in Fallout 2, he is mentioned in-game by Tandi.

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