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The "Old Man" Withers, also known as the head assassin of ghoul-haters, was the leader of a raider group in 2197.
Background
His raider group came to Springfield in order to eradicate its ghouls and overthrow the mayor Chris Avellone. He was a young man who was skilled in combat, using a shotgun against his enemies. The group he led, while it appeared to be just another raider gang, was a party of ghoul-haters who were annoyed by the mayor's pro-ghoul politics. The group was quite large and included not only regular members (called simply raiders in-game) but also some elite, experienced warriors called "enforcers."
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is a merchant. | Sells: See items inventory |
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Other interactions
The head assassin, as he presented himself during the attack, was found and killed by the Warrior along with all of his men.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items |
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| Raider armor | Pump-action shotgun Flash grenade |
12 gauge shotgun shell x25 Stimpak |
Appearances
Head assassin Withers appears only in Fallout Tactics.
Behind the scenes
Withers' mention of being able to "get away with it" if not for "you meddling soldiers" is a reference to the Scooby-Doo franchise, specifically referencing a commonly-used quote from characters whose plans are foiled by the series' protagonists: "And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!"
