Colin Moriarty

Colin Moriarty is a resident of Megaton and the owner of Moriarty's Saloon

Background
Colin Moriarty is the owner and sole proprietor of Moriarty's Saloon and has lived in Megaton for the majority of his life. As a kid, he arrived in the Capital Wasteland from out of country. At fourteen, his father was killed by Raiders and left behind an inheritance, which he had amassed by utilizing nearby trade routes. With his inheritance, Moriarty helped construct a fence around Megaton.

Many town residents have low opinions of Moriarty. Manya Vargas expresses that he is "the scum of the Earth" and that his two employees, Nova and Gob, deserve better, with Jericho adding that "he takes what [they] earn and locks it in a file cabinet next to his bed." Lucas Simms says not to "trust the man" and to not "fall for his lies". Andy Stahl states that Moriarty "pisses in his [alcohol] still" and that "[Moriarty] thinks it's hilarious." A former employee, Silver, worked for Moriarty as a prostitute and states that "he branded [her] a thief and a junkie" after trying to leave with her share of caps.

With Moriarty's resources being needed to support the town, Lucas Simms chooses to ignore his activities. Town residents believe that Moriarty is the sole benefactor of Megaton, having his "fingers in everything". Moriarty states that Lucas Simms is a "facade" and an "illusion of order [he] allows to exist". He keeps tabs on many of the residents and visitors of Megaton on his personal terminal, believing that "information is a commodity". He is in competition with the other town bar, The Brass Lantern.

According to Nova, Moriarty is hard on all of his employees, but states that Gob "gets it the worst". Moriarty purchased Gob from slavers and refuses to let Gob go until he "pays off [his] debt to [Moriarty]", even charging for his room and board. Moriarty is critical of Galaxy News Radio, stating the 'good fight' is a "bunch of crap". He also cares little for life outside Megaton, believing that "Megaton has everything you could possibly need". Moriarty met the player's father, James, who was being escorted by Star Paladin Cross to Megaton to make it safely to Vault 101.

Effects of player's actions

 * If Moriarty dies, Gob takes over the saloon and changes the name on the sign to "Gob's". Nova will also no longer be available for hire.

Other interactions

 * Jericho can be paid 20 caps to get information regarding Moriarty's key, specifically that it is around his neck, which unlocks Gob and Nova's pay stash in a locker by Moriarty's bed; however, this key (formid ) was cut from the game.

Appearances
Colin Moriarty appears only in Fallout 3.