Cromwell

Confessor Cromwell (born 2233) is the leader of the The Church of the Children of Atom, a cult in Megaton in Fallout 3. that worships an undetonated atomic bomb left over from the Great War.

Background
Little is known about Cromwell's past. 44 years old in 2277, he was born in 2233 and arrived in Megaton when he was in his early 20s. The church granted him permission to stay due to the blessing and high standing of his predecessor in the church, who fostered him in the ways of Atom. Eventually, Cromwell proved to be a valuable resource in protecting and aiding the town, and he became an eccentric distraction to most of the citizens of Megaton. He is married to Mother Maya, his counterpart in the church.

Daily schedule
He can be seen standing in the center of town, next to the bomb and praying to it in ankle-deep irradiated water. He even beseeches Atom to "shape his fragile form." He is heard preaching to his audience about the teachings of the Children of Atom, mainly on the subject of "birthing a thousand stars", relating to his (and the children of atoms) belief that inside every atom is an entire universe. No matter how long you sit there and listen, he will never stop talking. <!-- Cromwell: ''"Behold! He is coming with the clouds! And every eye shall be blind with his glory! Every ear shall be stricken deaf to hear the thunder of his voice! Let the men, women, and children of the Earth come forth to gather and behold the power of Atom! Let those who dwell here in his favored land attend now to the words of the Prophet of Atom! Come forth and drink the waters of the Glow, for this ancient weapon of war is our salvation, it is the very symbol of Atom's glory! Let it serve as a reminder of the Division that has occurred in the past and the resplendence of the promise of our division in the times to come! Give your bodies to Atom, my friends. Release yourself to his power, feel his Glow, and be Divided. There shall be no tears, no sorrow, no suffering, for in the Division, we shall see our release from the pain and hardships of this world. Yea, your suffering shall exist no longer; it shall be washed away in Atom's Glow, burned from you in the fire of his brilliance. Each of us shall give birth to a billion stars formed from the mass of our wretched and filthy bodies. Each of us shall be mother and father to a trillion civilizations. Each of us shall know peace, shall know an end to pain, and shall know Atom in his glory. I urge you, my friends -- come, drink with me and pray... Glorious Atom, I give unto you these feeble bones. I present to your will this frail body. I beg of you to use me as your vessel, guide me to your brilliance, divide each particle and give relief to this rotten flesh. Cast the fragile form of this ephemeral body into new life in the forge of your Glow. Atom, come -- bestow your presence on your unworthy servant. We stay true, until the Day of Division -- until the dawn of your return to His humble world."'' (Cromwell's dialogue)

Dialogue paths not taken.

Conversation GOODBYE

Topic GREETING

Cut Content?-- I apologize, but I cannot talk now. Perhaps you'd like to take a seat and enjoy the sermon?

Yes? Oh, I apologize. I was just... contemplating why Atom, in his wisdom, chose to take my dear Maya to his glow before her time. These are questions that none of us can answer in this life. Now, how may I help you?

It is so good to see you again, dear child! Remember, the Church of the Children of Atom is always here for you. Salvation IS attainable!

Hello, Child. Have you come to bask in Atom's glow?

Generic cultist lines?-- Speak to the Confessor or the Mother if you wish to know more.

Close your eyes, and feel Atom's glow...

The Confessor is truly the chosen of Atom.

Even those who are not dedicated Children of Atom may bask in his glow.

Conversation HELLO Light shine upon you, Sheriff.

May Atom's Light shine.

Light shine on your path.

Combat Attack In Atom's name, you'll pay for your transgressions!

By Atom's grace, be still!

Conversation with Maya needed. - may be cut or bugged content -->

Quests

 * Church Donations: Donating to the Children of Atom through the appropriate dialogue choice will result in good karma. The amount of karma gained is proportional to the amount of caps given to the church.

Other interactions

 * Cromwell will not turn hostile if the Megaton bomb is disarmed.
 * While he insists on pacifism and sobriety, the player can find a N99 10mm pistol and whiskey in his office.

Bugs

 * If the Confessor is offed, his followers will continue to gather around the bomb, as if listening to him.

Appearances
Confessor Cromwell appears in Fallout 3 and Fallout Shelter and is mentioned in the Fallout 4 add-on Far Harbor.