Theodore Collins

 is the industrious – and unscrupulous – entrepreneur who runs the Longneck Lukowski's Cannery in 2287.

Background
Collins is a man of vision and enterprising spirit, who has reactivated the old cannery in order to process raw meat delivered by hunters and traders into lasting potted meat that can last for long and tastes a lot better than old pre-War cans of food - or worse, improperly stored meat that's been dried out in the sun at best and left to rot at worst. His repairs took him a while, but once the cannery was up and running thanks to his fleet of rebuilt robots and intact production line, trading took off. Minor complications caused by molerat infestations and an explosion in one of the retorts used in the canning process delayed work, but demand just kept on rising.

As traders could not deliver enough unspoiled raw meat, Collins decided to supplement the meat supply rather than risk a fall in profits. He started adding molerat... And other meats to the cans, while using every trick he learned from a Marketing handbook to keep the traders coming back for more. Trader Rylee is about the only person immune to his wit and charm... <!--

// Encounter with Rylee on Rylee's page //

// Unsure what's going on with the following end lines. Could they be randomly used for the *one* time use? That doesn't make sense... // Theodore Collins: ''"Oh uh... Sorry you had to see that. Just some trade negotiations. Distributors. Always trying to talk their way into a bigger cut of the profit. I'm Theodore Collins and I run Longneck Lukowski's. Purveyor of the finest canned food in all the Commonwealth. Bet you work up quite an appetite traveling. Wouldn't you like to sate that hunger with a good can of Longneck Lukowski's?

Salesman: I'm Theodore Collins and I run Longneck Lukowski's. Purveyor of the finest canned food in all the Commonwealth. You buyin' something?

Salesman: I'm Theodore Collins and I run Longneck Lukowski's. Purveyor of the finest canned food in all the Commonwealth. Are you interested in buying some of Longneck Lukowski's delicious Canned Meat? Player Default: Sure.

Salesman: I'm Theodore Collins and I run Longneck Lukowski's. Purveyor of the finest canned food in all the Commonwealth. We've got a fresh batch of Longneck Lukowski's Canned Meat, just put out yesterday. You looking to buy?

Salesman: I'm Theodore Collins and I run Longneck Lukowski's. Purveyor of the finest canned food in all the Commonwealth. Bet you work up quite an appetite traveling. Wouldn't you like to sate that hunger with a good can of Longneck Lukowski's?

Salesman: I'm Theodore Collins and I run Longneck Lukowski's. Purveyor of the finest canned food in all the Commonwealth. Seven out of ten people prefer our Longneck Lukowski's Canned Meat over even fresh Brahmin. Looking to try it for your self?

Salesman: I'm Theodore Collins and I run Longneck Lukowski's. Purveyor of the finest canned food in all the Commonwealth. We buy old cans and the best meat the commonwealth has so we can offer the finest product on the market. Looking to take a few cans home with you?

The Sole Survivor: "What was that about people getting sick?" Theodore Collins: "Look, she was just angling for a better deal. A few people may have gotten sick, but I mean, a couple of contaminated cans doesn't mean it isn't still the best product."

// Missing prompt // The Sole Survivor: "What do you mean contaminated?" Theodore Collins: "There might have been some mole rats that got in to the machinery. Couple of cans probably just didn't get sealed right and spoiled. But I swear to you that I run a clean shop. If you went back there right now, you wouldn't see a single molerat near the machines. Except on the cutting table. But there's nothing wrong with molerat meat. We use a mix to give you the best of everything."

// Missing prompt // The Sole Survivor: "So I can have a look around?" Theodore Collins: "Boy, you are persistent, aren't you? Well, the customer is always right, I always say. You're welcome to have a look."

The Sole Survivor: "I might be able to take care of that mole rat problem for you." Theodore Collins: "Really? That would be great. Can't stand the little buggers myself. I'll even give you a little something for your trouble."

Theodore Collins: "You're welcome to have a look, but stay out of the old basement. It isn't safe down there."

I told you to stay out of the basement. Now that you know my little secret I'll just have to kill you. DN079_FightStartScene

Whoa whoa, look it doesn't have to be this way! Look, we can run this place together. You look the other way and I'll give you a cut of the profits.

So you can feed people Ghoul meat? Ghouls are no different than any other dumb animal. They're an untapped food source. What do you say? You help keep this quiet, I run the cannery. We both make a fortune.

// both dialogues can happen in the same game // So you can feed people Ghoul meat? Like I said, they're no different than Brahmin. What do you say? You help keep this quiet, I run the cannery. We both make a fortune.

Not a chance. Fine, screw you then.

Fine, but don't cross me again. Oh man. I thought you were going to kill me for sure. Here's your cut. I'll get this place cleaned up and I'll even give you a discount on the meat.

I'm listening. We go in on it together. I run the cannery, you bring me meat and cans and make sure nobody starts getting suspicious. I'll give you a discount on whatever you want to buy and a cut of the profits.

Player Default: Sure. Have a look. But if you bite it, you bought it.

Player Default: Sure. Tastes great in a stew, roasted, or even just straight out of the can.

Player Default: Sure. A great price for a great product.

Player Default: Not interested right now. We'll also buy any cans or meat you've got to sell for a good price.

Player Default: Not interested right now. Tell your friends. Longneck Lukowski's. It's the best.

// These prompts are wrong // Player Default: What was that about people getting sick? Yeah, fine. Just... stay out of my stuff.

Player Default: What was that about people getting sick? Oh uh... yeah. Here's your cut.

Player Default: What was that about people getting sick? Look, it hasn't been long enough. Come back in a few days.

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Quests

 * Mystery Meat: The player can discover just what Collins has been adding to his cans and confront him at the end.

Inventory
† When confronted at the conclusion of the quest Mystery Meat.

Appearances
appears only in Fallout 4.