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Oswald Oppenheimer,[1] also known by his stage name Oswald the Outrageous, is a glowing ghoul in Nuka-World in 2287.
Background[]
Oswald is a non-feral glowing one living in Nuka-World's Kiddie Kingdom in 2287. He has the same abilities as feral glowing ones in that he uses bursts of radiation to heal and revive nearby feral ghouls. As a former magician employed by Nuka-World, Oswald believes his ability to resurrect dead ghouls to be genuine magic.[2][3]
Oswald is one of the original survivors from a band of employees that took shelter in Kiddie Kingdom during the bombing and immediate fallout from the Great War. After time had passed, the entire group began changing into ghouls due to radiation exposure. One by one, the survivors began turning feral, leaving Oswald and his lover Rachel as the last non-feral ghouls left in Kiddie Kingdom. He takes on being the protector of his former friends, strongly believing that being a feral ghoul is a sickness that can be cured; a sickness he and the other survivors call "the Affliction." Rachel eventually leaves Kiddie Kingdom in search of a cure, and Oswald waits for her, believing she will find it and return someday.[4]
He hates the raider clans that have settled in Nuka-Town and scares them away from Kiddie Kingdom through a combination of taunts through the park announcement system, supposedly paranormal powers and the mist-sprayers that swamp Kiddie Kingdom with lethal radiation.
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
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This character is involved in quests. | |
Inventory[]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magician's tuxedo Oswald's tophat |
Sword of Wonders | Oswald's password | Molotov cocktail x20 Kiddie Kingdom roof key |
Notes[]
- Additional dialogue options for Oswald to leave can be unlocked by first finding Rachel's holotape in Bradberton.
- If Oswald is left alive at the end of his quest and goes in search of a cure, RedEye will comment on Nuka World radio that the "Overboss found the one ghoul left with half a brain and gave him a job." This comment may be heard even if Oswald is killed to complete the quest.
- It is possible to get two of Oswald's tophat by choosing a dialogue that results in Oswald becoming peaceful. Immediately attacking Oswald after receiving the sword and hat will result in the battle occurring as normal, with his body holding more copies after he is killed.
- Oswald cannot be pickpocketed. As such, killing him is the only way to obtain the unique magician's tuxedo he is wearing.
- He also uses smoke bombs and tricks he got from his career as a magician to seemingly appear and disappear at will. He will use this ability extensively when fighting the Sole Survivor during A Magical Kingdom on the roof of King Cola's Castle, teleporting away when in near-death only to reappear elsewhere with full health. He will do this several times before he can finally be killed.
- Oswald gives off a small amount of radiation unlike other sentient glowing ones, such as Jason Bright.
- Oswald is the sixth sapient glowing one to appear in the entire Fallout franchise.
Notable quotes[]
- "Well now friends, it seems we have another uninvited guest to the park."
- "Up up, performers! It's time for another show! Though I doubt you'll even make it to the Theater, stranger."
- "Shall we take bets on where this one shuffles off? What do you think, friends? The Tunnels? The Fun House?"
- "Don't worry, the mirrors are too dirty to reflect anything. In your case, I'd say that's probably a benefit."
- "Well it seems your asinine assault won't be dissuaded. Then I guess it's time for our final act. Join me on the roof of King Cola's Castle and we'll see an end to this production."
- "What's wrong, Tin Man? Having trouble finding the Wizard? Personally, I would have figured you for the Scarecrow."
Appearances[]
Oswald the Outrageous appears in the Fallout 4 add-on Nuka-World, Fallout: Wasteland Warfare and Fallout Shelter Online.
Behind the scenes[]
- Oswald's full name is "Oswald Oppenheimer," which is a reference to the real-life theoretical physicist named J. Robert Oppenheimer, who was one of the scientists on the Manhattan Project.
- If the player character is wearing power armor, Oswald will comment, "What's wrong, Tin Man? Having trouble finding the Wizard? Personally, I would have figured you for the Scarecrow." This is a reference to The Wizard of Oz.
