Scribe Bowditch is the head of the Brotherhood of Steel's smithy at the Citadel in Fallout 3.
Background
Scribe Bowditch is the Proctor of the Order of the Shield, responsible for maintaining the defenses of the chapter. He is responsible for fortifying the ruins of the Pentagon into the modern Citadel.[1]
Bowditch is responsible for a lot of innovations over the past few years. His specialty is Power Armor, for which he has extensive knowledge and expertise. Spending much of his time obsessing over ways to improve it.[2][Pub 1] He believes that despite his age, he has some big achievements left before he passes on the position to a younger scribe. He makes note that the time he was shot at was always the low point of his carrier.[3]
Bowditch is acquainted with the Brotherhood's history, including that of the Brotherhood Outcasts.[4] Claiming to be able to fill several texts on the organization's details.[5] He is also known for his conversation skills.[6] He is willing to repair the equipment of outsiders, accepting Caps which the Brotherhood can use for trade.[7]
Publications
Interactions overview
| Interactions | ||
|---|---|---|
| This character is involved in quests. |
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| This character can repair items. | Repair cap: 51 | |
| This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | ||
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brotherhood scribe robe | 10mm Pistol | Brotherhood of Steel Holotag |
Notes
He is working the smithy in the Citadel Laboratory during the day, and sleeps in the barracks during the night.
Quotes
- "I like to think that I've still got some big achievements left in me, although some of my joints seem to disagree these days."
- "I am Proctor of the Order of the Shield. I oversee the others in my Order, and make sure our defenses are up to snuff. Do you know how long it took to fortify these ruins? From the husk of the Pentagon I carved a grand Citadel! No easy task, my friend! Ah, but that was yesterday, when all we had to worry about was those damn Super Mutants. The Enclave, now... That's a different problem altogether..."
- "That's the thing, really. Casdin's "technology first" sort of attitude is more traditional in the Brotherhood always used to operate, out West. But somewhere along the way from there to here, Elder Lyons made sure we watched out for the people, not just the technology. To some of us, that was noble. I guess to Casdin and his crew, it was just soft. I wish they could see some sort of middle ground."
Appearances
Scribe Bowditch appears in Fallout 3.
Bugs
In one line of dialogue, the Lone Wanderer refers to him as "Squire Bowditch," a rank that is usually used for children within the Brotherhood.
References
- ↑ Lone Wanderer: "Which Order do you serve, Squire Bowditch?"
Scribe Bowditch: "I am Proctor of the Order of the Shield. I oversee the others in my Order, and make sure our defenses are up to snuff. Do you know how long it took to fortify these ruins? From the husk of the Pentagon I carved a grand Citadel! No easy task, my friend! Ah, but that was yesterday, when all we had to worry about was those damn Super Mutants. The Enclave, now... That's a different problem altogether..."
(Scribe Bowditch's dialogue) - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "So... Any thoughts on the Enclave?"
Scribe Bowditch: "They're sporting some pretty impressive Power Armor, I'll give them that. The Advanced Mark II. But that's all right. With a few modifications, our own armor will more than handle anything they throw at it."
(Scribe Bowditch's dialogue) - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "What have been the highlights of your time with the Brotherhood?"
Scribe Bowditch: "I like to think that I've still got some big achievements left in me, although some of my joints seem to disagree these days. I'll tell you what the low-lights of my time have been though: every time I've been shot at. I'm a scribe, not a soldier!"
(Scribe Bowditch's dialogue) - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "Tell me more about the Outcasts."
Scribe Bowditch: "It's a rather sad story, I'm afraid. Last year, some of our soldiers had grave disagreements with the decisions of Elder Lyons. Disagreements spiraled out of control, and there was a schism in the ranks. The loyal soldiers practically threw out the dissenters. Now they call themselves the Outcasts. "
(Scribe Bowditch's dialogue) - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "Can you tell me more about the Brotherhood of Steel?"
Scribe Bowditch: "Oh yes, I can. In fact, I suspect I could write several texts on the various details of the Brotherhood. But I suspect you're in a hurry, so what particulars would you like to know?"
(Scribe Bowditch's dialogue) - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "Outcasts? Who are they?"
Knight Artemis: "I'd really don't want to go into it. Go bug Scribe Bowditch. He could talk a dog off a meat truck."
(Knight Artemis' dialogue) - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "Could you repair my equipment?"
Scribe Bowditch: "I suppose that I can. The Brotherhood can make use of Wasteland currency to trade."
(Scribe Bowditch's dialogue)
- ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.95: "Scribe Bowditch
Scribe Bowditch is assigned to the Smithy and is responsible for a lot of innovations over the past several years. His specialty is Power Armor, and he spends much of the time obsessing over ways to improve it."
(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Wasteland Census)
