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Confessor Cromwell
Fo3 Cromwell
Biography and appearance
RaceHuman, Caucasian
GenderMale
AffiliationThe Church of the Children of Atom
RoleConfessor
Religious leader
LocationMegaton
FamilyMaya (wife)
Dialogue FileCromwell's dialogue
Gameplay
Mentioned inFar Harbor
QuestsChurch Donations
Statistics
AlignmentGood
SPECIALStrength: 5
Perception: 4
Endurance: 4
Charisma: 7
Intelligence: 5
Agility: 4
Luck: 4
Derived StatsHit Points: 45
Tag SkillsMedicine: 49
Small Guns: 47
Speech: 53
Level5
Technical
Base ID00000a6fRef ID00003b48
ActorPeter Gil
 
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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!

— Confessor Cromwell, to the Children of Atom followers in Megaton.

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.[1]

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.

Interactions with the player character[]

Interactions overview[]

Icon severed ear
This character drops an ear when killed (Contract Killer).
GoodNatured
This character starts quests.

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.

Inventory[]

MadeMan
Icon armored vault suit
Apparel
Wasteland settler outfit
Assault carbine icon
Weapon
-
Icon briefcase
Carried items
Key - Church of Atom
Icon male severed head
Drops on death
empty

Notable quotes[]

  • "Behold! He's 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!"
  • "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!"
  • "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."

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.

References

  1. Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.66: "Confessor Cromwell
    Little is known about Cromwell's past: He arrived in his early 20s (he's now 44) and was granted permission to stay due to the blessing and high standing of his successorQuoted verbatim, error appeared in the original sourceIcon sic 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."
    (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
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