“Well hey there, stranger! I'm Manya. The old coot wandering around here is my husband, Nathan.”
Manya is a resident of Megaton and the wife of Nathan in Fallout 3.
Background
Manya was born in Megaton to a caravaneer father.[1][2] She helped her father scavenge and assisted him with his caravan work.[2] She met her husband, Nathan, while working caravan routes with her father.[3] Her and Nathan started their own caravan line and ran it for "over 30 years."[Pub 1][Pub 2] She states that upon meeting him, she "wanted to stop moving around so much" and that "traipsing around the Wasteland [was] work for young people."[2] They saved up "enough caps and supplies" to spend their retirement in Megaton.[Pub 1]
Megaton settlers mention that Manya has "lived in Megaton longer than anyone,"[4] being able to ask her "just about anything."[5] She is knowledgable about the history of Megaton, as her grandfather was one of the original settlers,[1] as well as many of its residents.[6] Manya is also a member of the Railroad,[7] and assisted Harkness in obtaining a new identity.[8]
Although Manya believes Lucas Simms' attempts to maintain law and order in the town are a lost cause, she "respects his trying".[9] Her opinion of Colin Moriarty is considerably worse, regarding him as "scum of the earth", condemning his treatment of his employees, and believes he got what he deserved if killed.[10][11] She expresses annoyance over her husband's fanatacism for the Enclave, stating that he "blabbers" about them all day.[12][13]
Publications
“Manya, 64, is a sweet old lady. She and Nathan used to run a caravan line together and have managed to save enough Caps and supplies to live out their retirement in Megaton. Manya’s sweet exterior doesn’t reveal that she’s witnessed every misery that the Wasteland has to offer. She is extremely wise and knowledgeable—two traits that allow her to continue to thrive and live in Megaton.”— Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Wasteland Census
Interactions overview
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| This character is involved in quests. |
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| This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | ||
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasteland settler outfit | Housekey - Nathan and Manya |
Notes
- Manya will ask around for her husband, Nathan.[14]
- If Nathan is killed, the player character will be unable to speak to Manya. She will acknowledge his death and states that she has to leave.[15] She may still ask the player character if they have seen him, even after his death.
- She can be asked about the history of Megaton and mentions how her father assisted in building the town walls with deconstructed planes.[16][17]
- While talking to Nathan, she may mention getting him to ask Moira Brown about "flower seeds."[18]
- She comments differently on the town's leadership, depending on whether Lucas Simms or Colin Moriarty is dead.[19][20] She also recognizes if both are dead.[21]
Quotes
- "Well hey there, stranger! I'm Manya. The old coot wandering around here is my husband, Nathan."
- "There's only one thing that concerns me in this town these days: what my damn fool husband is doing."
- "When the war happened, the machines started dropping from the sky. Everyone around here thinks that the bomb made the crater, but it didn't."
Appearances
Manya appears in Fallout 3.
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 83: Manya "Manya, 64, is a sweet old lady. She and Nathan used to run a caravan line together and have managed to save enough Caps and supplies to live out their retirement in Megaton. Manya's sweet exterior doesn't reveal that she's witnessed every misery that the Wasteland has to offer. She is extremely wise and knowledgeable—two traits that allow her to continue to thrive and live in Megaton."
(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Wasteland Census) - ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 87: Nathan "Nathan, 65, ran a caravan route for over 30 years with his wife, Manya. During that time, he became a little obsessed with the Enclave radio broadcasts. Since then, Nathan has become a bit of a fanatic, believing that the Enclave will bring salvation to the Wasteland and is trying to convince everyone else in Megaton of this fact. Most of the residents write Nathan off as the local busybody, but all are quick to note that after 30 years on the back of a wagon, he is one hell of a shot when it comes to gunplay."
(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Wasteland Census)
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