Decker

Decker is the most powerful crime boss in the Hub and the head of the Underground and the Friendly Lending Company in Fallout.

Background
Decker is a fine example of how looks can be deceiving. He appears to be a crude brute, but the moment he opens his mouth it becomes clear that he is a power to be reckoned with. He is the crime lord of the Hub and the despot of the Underground, the syndicate controlling a great deal of the activities in the city, legal or otherwise. However, Decker's ambition is bigger than that. He seeks to establish himself as the lord of New California by establishing total control over Hub and the lifeblood of California: trade.

To this end, he has undertaken several endeavors. First and foremost, he has established control over the Far Go Traders, the Friendly Lending Company, and prepared to move on the remaining forces of influence in the Hub. In 2161, Daren Hightower, head of the Water Merchants, is near the top of the list. His refusal to follow Decker's lead was a major obstacle, one that would be solved with death. The number one threat, however, was the Children of the Cathedral, whose presence in the city endangers Decker's interests. The head priestess would have to be assassinated as well.

That said, Decker prefers to solve matters with discrete means. Bribery is common, particularly when Justin Greene was the head of the Hub Police. He is also willing to let potential mercenaries go after telling him of the jobs expected of them, even if they are murder. This doesn't apply to truly crucial objectives, like dealing with the Children of the Cathedral.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Decker is loathe to engage in violence or murder – quite the contrary. When one of the thieves contracted to carry out a heist had to run, he made the mistake of coming to Decker for reinforcements. Decker had him lobotomized as an example of what happens to those who fail him. He also had the previous owner of the Maltese Falcon killed so that he could seize the restaurant, and had a Brotherhood Initiate captured and tortured to get information on the Brotherhood.

Quests

 * Dispose of merchant.: Decker hires the player to kill Daren Hightower and his wife, without leaving any witnesses.
 * Dispose of Jain.: The real job Decker offers, however, is the assassination of Jain, intended to cripple Children operations in the Hub.
 * Take down Decker: If the player learns of the job, they can report it to Sheriff Justin Greene and help him take down the crime lord.

Effects of the player's actions

 * Killing Decker effectively disintegrates the Underground, as without his authority and power, the organization falls apart, as factions splinter apart and fight for control.

Behind the scenes

 * The Maltese Falcon bar, is a reference to a detective novel from 1930, that was adapted into a film with Humphrey Bogart playing the protagonist.

Appearances
Decker appears only in Fallout.