Wernher

Wernher is an escaped slave and former right hand of Ishmael Ashur from the Pitt in 2277.

Background
Once one of the smarter raiders in The Pitt and Ashur's former lieutenant, Wernher was condemned to slavery after trying to stage a coup to overthrow Ashur. He used his knowledge of electronics to deactivate his collar and escape. He harbors a grudge against the city and against Ashur in particular. He has no particular love for the slaves, and he sees a plan to kidnap Ashur's baby as a way to get back at The Pitt's ruler and the city in general.

Before he escaped, Wernher began organizing a slave revolt against Ashur, in collaboration with Midea, the de facto leader of the slaves. However, to put his plan into action, he required the assistance of a healthy, able outsider to infiltrate the Pitt raiders without being recognized. After his escape, Werhner broadcast a radio distress call to alert anyone who would listen to his situation. <!--

DLC01WernherRaiderAmbush1		Hey, hey! What are you guys doing here? DLC01Quest_DLC01WernherRai_00002E3B_1 Conversation	DLC01WernherRaiderAmbush3	DLC01WernherRaiderAmbush3		Yeah? Well, I guess that's the difference between us. I have a lot of guts. You don't.

This doesn't sound good. Oh, good. I love surprises. What is it? " Wernher: "Relax. It's not about you. It's about your... companion. We only have enough supplies for two. He's gonna have to stay behind. Besides, we don't need some greaser tagging along with us. He'll only get in the way."'' (Wernher's dialogue)

This doesn't sound good. Oh, good. I love surprises. What is it? " Wernher: "Relax. It's not about you. It's about your... companion. We only have enough supplies for two. He's gonna have to stay behind. Besides, we don't need a... uhm... whatever he is tagging along with us. He'll only draw attention."'' (Wernher's dialogue)

This doesn't sound good. Oh, good. I love surprises. What is it? " Wernher: "Relax. It's not about you. It's about your... companion. We only have enough supplies for two. She's gonna have to stay behind. Besides, we don't need some diseased whore tagging along with us. She'll only get in the way."'' (Wernher's dialogue)

This doesn't sound good. Oh, good. I love surprises. What is it? " Wernher: "Relax. It's not about you. It's about your dog. We only have enough supplies for two. He's gonna have to stay behind. Besides, we don't need some filthy mutt tagging along with us. He'll only get in the way."'' (Wernher's dialogue)

This doesn't sound good. Oh, good. I love surprises. What is it? Relax. It's not about you. It's about your... companion. We only have enough supplies for two. He's gonna have to stay behind. Besides, we don't need some burnt out old loser tagging along. He'll only slow us down.

This doesn't sound good. Oh, good. I love surprises. What is it? Relax. It's not about you. It's about your... robot We're not going to be able to keep him maintained while we're on the road. Besides, we don't need some bucket of bolts tagging along. He'll only get in the way.

This doesn't sound good. Oh, good. I love surprises. What is it? Relax. It's not about you. It's about your... companion. We only have enough supplies for two. She's gonna have to stay behind. Besides, this might turn ugly. We don't need some do-gooder slowing us down.

You sure I can't sneak a weapon in? Well... you might be able to get a small gun or a knife past them if you conceal it just right. I can do that for you but I can't promise that they won't see it and just gun you down. You want the gun or the knife?

I'll take the gun. Okay. Here you go. Don't take it out until you get past the gate. You clear on what you need to do?

Gimme the knife. Okay. Here you go. Don't take it out until you get past the gate. You clear on what you need to do?

Yeah, but I don't think I trust you. It's a bit too late for that now, isn't it? Either way, good luck. We're counting on you.

Ah! Where did you come from? I followed you. I've gotten very good at staying out of sight when I don't want to be seen.

All right, I'll meet you over by the tunnel. Whatever you say, hero. Just don't take too long. We need to get started. This ain't a short trip.

All right, I'll meet you over by the tunnel. Go shopping if you need to, but don't take too long, Moneybags. We need to get started. This ain't a short trip.

All right, I'll meet you over by the tunnel. Don't take too long, Joker. We need to get started. This ain't a short trip.

All right, I'll meet you over by the tunnel. Just don't take too long. We need to get started. This ain't a short trip.

What do we need to do first? Well, you might try a disguise. They probably won't let some random armed Waster past the gates. But if you look like one of the working stiffs, you should be able to slip in with no problem. Lucky for us, a group of Slavers is nearby waiting to make a sale. You should be able to get one off of them. They're off to the west, near the tunnel that leads to The Pitt. That should be our first move.

What do we need to do first? It looks like you've already got a set of Slave Clothes to disguise yourself with. Good. That'll make things easier. I'll meet you up by the tunnel that leads to The Pitt. You go get whatever you'll need for the trip. Make sure you're prepared. It's a long trip and you won't be back here for a while.

Yeah, a disguise is a good idea. I'll do that. Okay. You go get the outfit. I'll stay here and meet up with you when it's done. I'll meet you up by the tunnel that leads to The Pitt. You go get whatever you'll need for the trip. You won't be coming back here for a while, so keep that in mind.

Disguise or not, I should rescue those slaves. Whatever. Just get the outfit off of one of them while you're playing hero. I'll stay here and meet up with you when it's done. Then we'll head out to The Pitt.

I don't need a disguise. I'll find a way in. Hrm. Well... that's not the best idea, but at this point, I'm pretty much out of options, so if that's how it has to be...

What do you need me to do? I need to you find a Slave Outfit so we can sneak you into The Pitt. I had to ditch mine whenever I ran for it. DLC01Quest_DLC01WernherTLC_00005FA8_1 Topic	DLC01WernherTLCurrentTask	What do you need me to do? I spied on a group of Slavers nearby. They're waiting to make a sale to some guys from The Pitt. DLC01Quest_DLC01WernherTLC_00005FA8_2 Topic	DLC01WernherTLCurrentTask	What do you need me to do? Do whatever you have to, but get a Slave Outfit from them. We don't have much time. DLC01Quest_DLC01WernherTLC_00005FA8_3 Topic	DLC01WernherTLCurrentTask	What do you need me to do? Gather what supplies you'll need and meet me at the first tunnel to The Pitt. You'll never find your way there without me to guide you.

I have to go now. Don't you worry about a thing. I've got everything under control!

I have to go now. You just wait, we'll whip The Pitt back into shape!

Thank you for your help with those guys. They finally tracked me down... I thought I'd have more time. You've come about the broadcast, right? Risky, I know. But it had to be done. So you know who I am. Who are you?

You could have at least helped me with with those guys. They finally tracked me down... I thought I'd have more time. You've come about the broadcast, right? Risky, I know. But it had to be done. So you know who I am. Who are you?

Did you get the slave clothes yet? C'mon! Time is short! Alright! You got a disguise. Good. Good. We're ready to head out. I'll meet you up by the tunnel that leads to The Pitt. You go get whatever you'll need for the trip.

This is as far as I can go. It's up to you from here on out. If you dress up like a slave, you should be able to get past the gates without a problem. Once you're inside, find a slave named Midea. She'll be able to help you. Remember: your goal is to get access to Ashur and find the cure. After you have it, I'll contact you. This is as far as I can go. It's up to you from here on out. Don't expect to take anything you have in with you. They'll strip you clean, but I'll find a way to get your things back to you. Once you're inside, find a slave named Midea. She'll be able to help you. Remember: your goal is to get access to Ashur and find the cure. After you have it, I'll contact you.

Nice work, pal! When I saw those lights go down, I swear I heard the Trogs laughing. I think I speak for all of the ex-slaves here when I say good riddance to those bastards, may they rot in a glowing grave.

Ah, you finally made it. I've got everything ready and there are plenty of tests to run, so hurry up and put the brat... ... wait. Where's the cure? Did you lose it? Where is that little bastard?

Ah, you finally made it. I've got everything ready and there are plenty of tests to run, so hurry up and put the brat in the crib.

Looking sharp in that suit, pal! Glad I wasn't there when you pried it off old Ashur, though. Bet it smelled like a sack full of dog asses.

Now that Ashur's gone, there's gonna be some changes around here, believe me.

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Daily schedule
If the Free Labor quest is completed by siding with the slaves, Wernher generally wanders Downtown and can be seen making conversation with the locals. However, he can also wander outside the city limits and seems to get stuck around the Bridge and Trainyard.

Quests

 * Into the Pitt: Wernher address you and tells you about his predicament in the Pitt.
 * Free Labor: Ashur and Wernher are involved in a violent dispute concerning the Troglodyte Degeneration Contagion and each wants the other dead.

Other interactions

 * As you are about to leave with him to go to The Pitt for the first time, he will comment on any followers you have with you as he tells you they can't come with you:
 * Wernher will refer to Fawkes or Charon as "whatever he is."
 * If Butch is in your party, Wernher will comment that "some greaser" will only get in the way.
 * Sergeant RL-3 will be referred to by Wernher as a "bucket of bolts".
 * Having Clover with you will cause Wernher to comment that he can't have a "diseased whore" tagging along.
 * If Cross is with you, he will comment that a "do-gooder" like her might get in the way.
 * If Dogmeat is in your party, he will state that you can't take the "filthy mutt" with you as he'll get in the way.
 * Having Jericho as your companion will cause Wernher to state that you don't need a "burnt out old loser" tagging along.
 * If you kill Ashur during the Free Labor quest and start conversation with Wernher wearing Ashur's power armor, he might comment about it.
 * Wernher sarcastically refers to the player as "hero", "moneybags" or "joker" in several conversations, depending on the dialogue option the player chooses (offer to help, skip to the part about a reward or insult Wernher's combat skills) when they first speak with Wernher.

Appearances
Wernher appears only in the Fallout 3 add-on The Pitt.

Behind the scenes

 * Wernher may be a reference to S. D. "Snake" Plissken from John Carpenter's Escape from New York and Escape from L.A.

Bugs

 * Wernher may inexplicably become hostile to the player. If so, he cannot be killed. The console can be used to fix this glitch on the PC. Console users can wait outside his hideout for three full days to reset Wernher's AI, after which he will proceed normally. This may happen if you attack or kill a slave during the Free Labor quest.
 * When you first enter The Pitt, you are ambushed by Pitt raiders. When attacking them, Wernher may suddenly become hostile to you, and/or not to the raiders.