“Sorry if I seem distracted. I memorized five sets of design schematics and now I'm doing detailed mental comparisons.”— Rosalind Orman to the Sole Survivor
The protégé of Advanced Systems' director, Dr. Madison Li, Orman is a prodigy and a true workaholic. She is constantly thinking about how to improve and optimize the Institute's technology,[2][3][4] and she will often forgo sleep just to spend more time on her research work, even requesting more work when she has finished her current assignment. Nothing excites her more than research, and if she could, she would spend her whole day doing nothing but designing new technologies.[5][6] One of her main areas of interest is the development of high-energy weaponry such as plasma weapons.[2]
Dr. Li considers Orman to be one of the most brightest minds she has known and believes that she will be able to accomplish much.[7] Orman has a powerful memory and is able to memorize and even compare between schematics all within her head.[2] Conversely, anything that threatens to limit the amount of work she can accomplish, such as the Facilities division's power regulations, is undesirable to her.[8]
Orman does not get along well with Evan Watson, who often tries to rein back her more radical ideas; in fact, he has rejected all twelve of her most recent research proposals.[9][10] She is amused by Brendan Volkert, who comes to her with physics questions in order to spend time around her. While she is fine with Brendan's presence, Evan considers him a nuisance and would prefer for Rosalind to accommodate him outside of work hours.[11] Rosalind thinks highly of Dr. Li, but believes she is getting too attached to the child synth project and considers the synth Shaun to be "creepy."[9]
Airship Down: Rosalind delivers the Institute's mission briefing for the operation to destroy the Prydwen. She will also give several Institute beacons during the briefing, and explain how to use them.
Effects of player's actions[]
If the Sole Survivor fires a weapon in the shooting range after talking to her, she will comment "I see, highly productive!" but only for the first time.
After completing Mankind - Redefined, she will enthusiastically give her support for the Sole Survivor's directorship and the possibilities of their "outside perspective."
After completing Powering Up, she will comment on the improved reactor, noting that she is already thinking of improvements and that Dr. Li is pleased by the innovation.
After completing Nuclear Family, she will express her sympathy for Shaun's death.
↑ 2.02.12.2Rosalind Orman: "Hm? Oh, hi there! Sorry if I seem distracted. I memorized five sets of design schematics and now I'm doing detailed mental comparisons." The Sole Survivor: "What kinds of blueprints?" Rosalind Orman: "Mostly components for a new plasma pistol concept I've been toying with. High-energy weapons are sort of a hobby of mine." (Rosalind Orman's dialogue)
↑Rosalind Orman: "I've already started thinking about the next reactor. I'm convinced that antimatter is the way to go." Note: This line is available after Powering Up is completed. (Rosalind Orman's dialogue)
↑Evan Watson: "Let's go, Rosalind. Shaun says it's time." Rosalind Orman: "What, now? I'm still working over the code that Robotics sent over. The algorithim is a mess; it's not even close to peak efficiency!" Evan Watson: "I know, I know. But we need to move quickly on this." Note: This is part of the briefing scene during Airship Down. (Evan Watson's and Rosalind Orman's dialogue)
↑Rosalind Orman: "Oh, hey, I finished my component stress simulations a little early. Let me know if you need a hand with anything." Madison Li: "Already? But you just started those two days ago." Rosalind Orman: "I've been cutting back on sleep so I can get more work done." Madison Li: "Well, I'm certainly impressed. Keep up the good work!" Note: This is one randomized set of lines in the AdvSys3 dialogue scene. (Rosalind Orman's and Madison Li's dialogue)
↑Rosalind Orman: "Sleep is such a waste of time. I'd rather be designing more efficient plasma emitters." (Rosalind Orman's dialogue)
↑Rosalind Orman: "I've been thinking about unified field theory and I had a few insights that I wanted to discuss." Madison Li: "I have to admit, you're the fastest learner I've ever known. At the rate you're going, it'll be you that's teaching all of us." Rosalind Orman: "Oh, I plan to do a lot more than that. I intend to be running the Institute before I'm forty." Madison Li: "I'm sure you will. Maybe you can change the motto to "Womankind - redefined."" Rosalind Orman: "I like it!" Note: This is one randomized set of lines in the AdvSys5 dialogue scene. (Rosalind Orman's and Madison Li's dialogue)
↑Madison Li: "You all know that Doctor Thompson from Facilities has expressed concerns about our power consumption." Rosalind Orman: "Here we go again..." Evan Watson:" We're not violating any protocols.We're well within approved operating parameters. I checked." Madison Li: "I'm aware of that. Nevertheless, we're going to have to cut back.I'll have a complete rationing plan ready soon, but in the meantime I need you to make cuts anywhere you can." Rosalind Orman: "This is going to set us back by days, maybe more." Madison Li: "I know it won't be easy, but we'll have to make do." (Madison Li's, Rosalind Orman's, and Evan Watson's dialogue)
↑Evan Watson: "I had a concern about your proposed re-designed for the teleporter." Rosalind Orman: "I'm listening." Evan Watson: "I'm not sure your proposed safety protocols are going to be sufficient." Rosalind Orman: "How about for once, you assume that I actually know what I'm doing?" Note: This is one randomized set of lines in the AdvSys2 dialogue scene. (Evan Watson's and Rosalind Orman's dialogue)
↑Evan Watson: "I saw you speaking with that Brendan Volkert earlier. What did he want?" Rosalind Orman: "Oh, nothing really.He sometimes has theoretical physics questions for me, though I think it's just an excuse to talk to me." Evan Watson: "That's what I thought.He's a good kid, but I'd appreciate it if he didn't bother you at work. We don't need anymore distractions." Rosalind Orman: "Of course, Doctor Watson. I'll do my best to discourage him." (Evan Watson's and Rosalind Orman's dialogue)
)[1] is a scientist in the Institute's Advanced Systems division in 2287.
