Defender Rococo Rockfowl is a member of the Brotherhood Outcasts in Fallout 3.
Background
Rococo Rockfowl is the Outcasts' heavy-weapons specialist at Fort Independence, primarily tasked with guarding the bridge from the Fairfax ruins due to regular raider incursions.[Non-game 1] Apart from perimeter defense, he is often paired with Defender Morgan for special operations, including reconnaissance missions in Fairfax to determine the extent of raider encroachment in the area.[3] On one occasion, the pair had been placing explosives in the utility tunnels underneath Fairfax in order to disturb raider operations when they were interrupted by one of the raider patrols; both Rockfowl and Morgan, diligently operating according to mission parameters, opted not to engage and returned back to Fort Independence.[3] Similarly, Rockfowl consistently refers back to Protector Casdin's words, particularly as he chose to follow him under the belief Casdin would be continuing the Brotherhood of Steel's original mission of recovering technology, contrary to Elder Lyons who was "wasting" Rockfowl's time.[4][5]
Despite wishing to prioritize the Brotherhood's original mission, Rockfowl enjoyed serving with the Brotherhood of Steel and claims to have no quarrel with Elder Lyons or his branch, though this was not enough to dissuade him from following after Casdin, whose ideology he aligned with more.[5] If asked about who the Outcasts are, he will attempt to be intimidating in an effort to stop the Lone Wanderer asking questions, although this falls short as the retort comes out somewhat dumb and uncertain; regardless, his description of them is superficial, believing that saying they have "power armor and big guns" is a sufficient explanation.[6] Echoing Casdin's words, he sees the Capital Wasteland locals as no more intelligent than mole rats, and will refer to the Lone Wanderer as an "outsider" if they ask about joining the group.[4] He is loyal to the Outcasts, going so far as to refer them as his friends, and is capable of getting along with outsiders provided they do not attempt to harm him or the group.[1]
Unlike his counterpart Defender Morgan, who is a "no-nonsense soldier," Rockfowl operates in a laid-back manner belying his competence.[Non-game 2][Non-game 1] If the Lone Wanderer irritates him by suggesting they call him "Coco," he immediately becomes defensive and comments that Casdin thinks he has a "real knack for solving problems," which Rockfowl cautions could extend to include the Lone Wanderer if they carry on with this behavior.[2] However, he is not as opposed to being called "Rock" and does not protest this nickname like the former suggestion, or immediately shut it down.[1] While he is quick to resort to threats, he is capable of greeting the Lone Wanderer more amicably, introducing himself as being at their service or telling them to be careful in the area.[7][8][9] Likewise, he has a tendency to be hesitant or uncertain when making threats, such as warning that the Lone Wanderer will be fine if they do not cause trouble, before hastily adding "um, probably" at the end.[6][10]
The son of an avid reader, Rockfowl's father chose to name him "Rococo Rockfowl" after being inspired by reading the Encyclopedia Atomica (Volume VIII Radiology-Saskatchewan) and picking his name out from here.[11][Non-game 1] While Rockfowl knows how proud his father was of the encyclopedia, and how he himself must have read it "about a thousand times," he harbors some resentment towards his father for choosing his name from there, though he jokingly wonders if the book has a sequel.[11] However, he does not allow this sentiment to overshadow his father's teachings, such as being raised to not have his time wasted, or referring to him as "Pop" to others.[5]
Daily schedule
Defender Rockfowl patrols the highway overpass next to the entrance to Fort Independence.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
| Interactions | ||
|---|---|---|
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This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | |
Effects of player's actions
Rockfowl will attack if the Lone Wanderer decides to start a fight with the Outcasts.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outcast power armor Outcast power helmet |
Minigun or Gatling laser |
Fort Independence access |
Notes
- Defender Rockfowl patrols the highway over the entrance to Fort Independence. Because this is very close to the raider-infested Fairfax ruins, Rockfowl may spot one of the raiders inside the ruins, causing him to run inside for a fight. This draws out all the other raiders and initiates a large firefight that Rockfowl may not survive without the player character's assistance.
- He is one of the rare named NPCs in the game that respawn after being killed.
Notable quotes
- "We've got power armor and big guns and we're the ones doing the talking right now. Usually, that's all a person needs to know, and they stop asking questions. You going to stop asking questions, now?"
- "Defender Rococo Rockfowl, at your service. Might want to watch your head around here, miss."
- "Then I think we'd have a problem. And you don't want to be a problem around here. Protector Casdin, he says I got a real knack for solving problems."
Appearances
Defender Rococo Rockfowl appears only in Fallout 3.
Behind the scenes
Defender Rockfowl's field report is recorded by a different voice actor than Rockfowl's in-game voice. Protector Casdin's field report, similarly, is also recorded by a different voice actor.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Lone Wanderer: "Good to meet you, Rock. I hope you're on my side."
Rococo Rockfowl: "Don't shoot at me or my friends, I think we'll get along just fine!"
(Rococo Rockfowl's dialogue) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Lone Wanderer: "How about I skip right to calling you 'Coco'?"
Rococo Rockfowl: "Then I think we'd have a problem. And you don't want to be a problem around here. Protector Casdin, he says I got a real knack for solving problems."
(Rococo Rockfowl's dialogue) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fort Independence Field Report 2
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Lone Wanderer: "Can I join your group?"
Rococo Rockfowl: "Nope. Sorry. Protector Casdin says the locals around here are barely smarter than the Mole Rats. But Morgan said we might have some work for an outsider. Talk with her, if you're really interested."
(Rococo Rockfowl's dialogue) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Lone Wanderer: "How do you feel about the Brotherhood of Steel?"
Rococo Rockfowl: "I used to like serving with them, I really did. But, you know, the technology has to come first. Elder Lyons was nice and all, but we don't rescue technology by being nice. He was wasting my time, and my Pop didn't raise me to have my time wasted. So when Casdin left to continue the mission, I followed."
(Rococo Rockfowl's dialogue) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Lone Wanderer: "Who are you people?"
Rococo Rockfowl: "We've got power armor and big guns and we're the ones doing the talking right now. Usually, that's all a person needs to know, and they stop asking questions. You going to stop asking questions, now?"
(Rococo Rockfowl's dialogue) - ↑ Rococo Rockfowl: "Defender Rococo Rockfowl, at your service."
(Rococo Rockfowl's dialogue) - ↑ Rococo Rockfowl: "Might want to watch your head around here, miss."
(Rococo Rockfowl's dialogue) - ↑ Rococo Rockfowl: "Gotta be careful out here, mister."
(Rococo Rockfowl's dialogue) - ↑ Rococo Rockfowl: "Don't start anything and you'll be fine. Um, probably."
(Rococo Rockfowl's dialogue) - ↑ 11.0 11.1 The Lone Wanderer: "Rococo Rockfowl? How did you end up with a name like that?"
Rococo Rockfowl: "Pop had an encyclopedia. He was real proud of it. Encyclopedia Atomica, Volume VIII, Radiology - Saskatchewan. I must have read it about a thousand times. I wonder if they ever wrote a sequel?"
(Rococo Rockfowl's dialogue)
Non-game
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.68:
"Defender Rococo Rockfowl:
Guarding the bridge from Fairfax Ruins is heavy-weapons specialist Rockfowl, who deals with regular Raider incursions in a rather laid-back but extremely competent manner. His father was a voracious reader and named him after reading the Encyclopedia Atomica (Volume VII Radiology-Saskatchewan)." - ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.68:
"Defender Anne Marie Morgan:
Currently on guard duty, Morgan is a tough, no-nonsense soldier with undying loyalty to her friend and Protector, Henry Casdin. She is growing ever more suspicious and exasperated by Elder Lyons’s decisions. She enjoys beheading Raiders using the latest in archaic laser technology."