The abolitionists are a faction dedicated to help free and house escaped slaves in the Capital Wasteland.[Pub 1]
Background
A small group of former slaves, organized under Hannibal Hamlin and residing in their headquarters, the Temple of the Union. They revere Abraham Lincoln for his role in ending slavery before the Great War.[1] Hamlin organized the group about six years ago after escaping slavery himself. The abolitionists use their headquarters as a safe haven for runaway slaves, providing them with food and supplies, then helping them on their way to freedom.[2]
Hamlin lacks the supplies and space to accept more inhabitants, and wishes to relocate to the Lincoln Memorial, which would serve as a "shining beacon of hope for all slaves."[3] The group is the only active resistance against slavers in the region, as those living in Rivet City or at the Citadel do not provide aid or support.[4]
Publications
There is a band of abolitionist slaves deep in the Wasteland. They are all escaped slaves, seeking to end slavery for all time. You can learn more about them in Miscellaneous Quest: Head of State.”— Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Faction profiles
Organization
This faction consists mainly of a small settlement, containing the Abraham Lincoln statue's head and an inscribed stone block from the Lincoln Memorial.[Pub 2] Initially, the members at the temple treat the Lone Wanderer with suspicion. The Lone Wanderer can express interest in scouting the Lincoln Memorial for Hannibal Hamlin and finding a picture of the Lincoln Memorial for Caleb Smith, at which point they will act accepting towards them.
Members
Related quests
- Head of State: The Lone Wanderer has the option to help Hannibal Hamlin and his followers secure and settle the Lincoln Memorial. If the Lone Wanderer decides to assist Hamlin, they will have to eliminate the slavers camped at the memorial. They will also have to bring Caleb Smith a picture of the location in order to restore the statue of Abraham Lincoln. When both of these tasks are complete, Hamlin's group will take over the memorial and turn it into their home. They also restore the statue and the inscription stone.
- Lincoln's Profit Margins: The Lone Wanderer can sell Lincoln artifacts found inside the Museum of History to the abolitionists.
- There are various random encounters that involve fugitive slaves.
Appearances
The abolitionists appear only in Fallout 3.
References
- ↑ Hannibal Hamlin: "Let me tell you the story of Abraham Lincoln. He was born a Tucky Tearsman. The truth of this mysterious title has been lost, but we know it was a great honor. As a child he could not bear to see any animal chained or imprisoned. He was even known to set free the family Brahmin on occasion. As a youth, Abraham Lincoln fought Raiders in the war of the black hawks. When the war ended, he settled down to rule the Linoy, a small tribe of free men. He grew so famous that one day he was made President. He ruled over all the land. When he declared that all slaves must be freed, the slavers rebelled against his rule. They fought a great war, which Lincoln won. When he came to free the slaves, an assassin of the slavers struck him down. In the confusion, a few of the slavers escaped. Lincoln's generals hunted them, but could not find them. The bombs ended the era of Lincoln, but we will resurrect his voice. We will restore the greatness of his vision where all men are created equal, and all men can live free!"
(Hannibal Hamlin's dialogue) - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "What are a bunch of escaped slaves doing holed up here?"
Hannibal Hamlin: "We are trying to make a safe haven for all runaway slaves. We give food and supplies to any that find us, and help them on their way."
(Hannibal Hamlin's dialogue) - ↑ Hannibal Hamlin: "I want to move all my people to the Memorial site for the great Abraham Lincoln, but I need to know if it's safe. I've heard rumors of Super Mutants infesting that area though. We need to send someone to check that out first."
Lone Wanderer: "Why don't you let them stay here?"
Hannibal Hamlin: "We don't have enough room. There's not enough water or food here. But I have a plan. A plan to take over a place that will be a shining beacon of hope for all slaves."
(Hannibal Hamlin's dialogue) - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "Why do you stay here? Why not keep running?"
Caleb Smith: "We are the only hope for runaway slaves everywhere. Rivet City, and the Citadel can't be bothered with helping slaves. They turn a blind eye. We are the only ones willing to stand against Paradise Falls and slavery."
(Caleb Smith's dialogue)
- ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 43: "Slaves (Abolitionists)
Slaves are not so much a faction as a collections of victims. No one is safe from slavery in the Wasteland. If you are weak or venerable, you may be taken as a slave.
There is a band of abolitionist slaves deep in the Wasteland. They are all escaped slaves, seeking to end slavery for all time. You can learn more about them in Miscellaneous Quest: Head of State."
(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Faction profiles) - ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 333: "3.10: TEMPLE OF THE UNION (LAT 13/LONG 15)
This small settlement literally sprung up around the severed head of Lincoln, a portion of the statue from the Lincoln Memorial, and a random block from the memorial's inscription. How it arrived in this remote spot is anyone's guess, but the Temple's residents now revere the head as a symbol of the Abolitionist movement. The Temple is a reasonably fortified ruined building; you're been greeted by Simone Cameron, a no-nonsense sentry wanting to know what you're doing here. Remain polite to enter the premises. She gives you a Key once she deems you trustworthy. Or you can unlock the front gate yourself. This usually leads to violence.
You're told to meet with Hannibal before the Abolitionists will begin to speak freely with you. To remain on friendly terms, swear to protect the Temple of the Union. You are given the Temple of the Union Key as a symbol of their trust. You can now freely talk to all the Temple's inhabitants and explore their base. All the Abolitionists have Temple of the Union Keys to get in and out of the place. Caleb and Hannibal are also carrying a Storeroom Key. Conclude Miscellaneous Quest: Head of State favorably with the Abolitionists, and you receive Dart Gun Schematics."
(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Tour of the Capital Wasteland)
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