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Here at New Reno Arms, we have the latest personal protection devices needed to stop any yellow-bellied sonuvabitch dead in his tracks.
”Eldridge is the owner and proprietor of New Reno Arms in Fallout 2.
Background[]
A heavily armed man covered with grease,[2] Eldridge is the primary supplier of weapons and ammunition to the hard working denizens of New Reno. He is the proud owner of a large collection of armaments (which he admires whenever he has the opportunity and some free time). He deals with all families equally, ensuring that no one would have the incentive to cut him out of the picture.[3]
His only issue are the Salvatores, who receive their laser weapons from the Enclave.[3] Eldridge would definitely like to start dealing in those. His dream is getting a turbo plasma rifle,[4] although a laser pistol will suffice. Of course, he has the knowledge necessary to work with these weapons, or at least begin work.[5] He has studied pre-War technology extensively and knows how to identify power armor,[6] not to mention deal in rare tech, like the voice recognition module.[7]
His relationships are limited. He lives with three dogs, Packard, Buck and Missy,[8] and is known to have at least two children.[1] His back room bears NCR propaganda posters and a copy of their history holodisk, indicating he's a supporter in some capacity. However, despite that, he owns a slave, Algernon – whom he cares for dearly; an idiot savant who handles weapons upgrades.[9][10]
Interestingly, he hunts gangs on a weekly basis.[11] He is also one of the many businessmen to employ Jules as a greeter[12] – although he personally knows him to be a "lazy bastard."[13]
He – like so many in New Reno – is overjoyed to hear of the Enclave's destruction, citing them as a great example for the Second Amendment.[14] As well as property rights, citing how the last person that tried to get into his back room is buried in Golgotha.[15]
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
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This character is a merchant. | Sells: High end Small Guns and Big Guns. |
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This character can modify weapons. |
See below |
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This character is involved in quests. |
Quests[]
- Deliver a laser pistol to Eldridge.: Eldridge will pay for a Wattz 1000 laser pistol if the player mentions it in conversation.
- Fix the Vault 13 computer.: Eldridge sells the Vault-Tec Corporation voice recognition module.
Other interactions[]
- A separate stock is available to Made Men.[16]
- If Algernon is killed he will no longer be able to upgrade weapons.[10]
Upgrades[]
Eldridge uses Algernon to upgrade weapons:
| Base Weapon | Upgrade Type | Upgrade Effect | Cost |
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| Wattz Farmer's Best Friend model cattle prod | Increased electrical discharge | Increased damage | Variable |
| Desert Eagle .44 | Expanded magazine | +12 magazine capacity | Variable |
| .44 Magnum revolver | speed loader | Reload speed halved | Variable |
| Colt Rangemaster semi-automatic rifle, in .223 caliber | All-weather scope | Increased long-range accuracy | Variable |
| AK-112 Assault rifle | Expanded magazine | +76 magazine capacity | Variable |
| FN FAL | Low-light scope | Increased nighttime accuracy | Variable |
Inventory[]
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Combat leather jacket |
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14mm pistol + 6 14mm AP | |
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$ 72 | |
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empty |
Notable quotes[]
Behind the scenes[]
- His dialogue references Peter, Paul and Mary[6] and The Wizard of Oz.[14]
Appearances[]
Eldridge appears only in Fallout 2.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Throughout his dialogue he mentions his first born.
- ↑ Eldridge's character description: "{150}{}{You see a heavily armed man covered with grease. He is gazing at his weapon collection on the walls and smiling dreamily.}"
"{151}{}{You see Eldridge. He is gazing at his weapon collection and smiling dreamily.}"
(NcEldrid.msg) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Eldridge: "{223}{}{Wonder where the Salvatores get those laser weapons...}"
"{225}{}{Better get that new shipment of shotgun shells in for the Wrights...}"
"{226}{}{Hope the Mordinos got the gold to pay for their order...}"
(NcEldrid.msg) - ↑ Eldridge: "{222}{}{Hope no one gets a hold of a turbo plasma rifle before I do.}"
"{224}{}{Was dreaming of plasma weapons again last night...}"
(NcEldrid.msg) - ↑ The Chosen One: "{258}{}{Do the Salvatores buy their lightbringers here?}"
Eldridge: "{495}{}{(Blinks in surprise, then laughs.) Haw! No, no...those weapons are something else, ain't they? Sure would LIKE to get my hands on one, though...check out the range, power, fire rate...(Stares into distance, sighs.)}"
The Chosen One: "{496}{}{What if I offered to get you one?}"
Eldridge: "{505}{}{(Squints at you, as if deciding whether he can trust you.) I wouldn't say no...if you did it, quiet-like. I'd pay you for your trouble...(Frowns.)...assuming you didn't CAUSE any.}"
The Chosen One: "{506}{}{No trouble at all...I have one on me. Here you go.}"
Eldridge: "{520}{}{Well, piss on my back and tell me it's raining! }"
"{522}{}{(Gives you a bunch of chips, takes the pistol.) Damn...strange lookin' thing, innnit? (Examines barrel.) Hmmm...}"
The Chosen One: "{524}{}{Pleasure doing business with you, Eldridge. Enjoy.}"
(NcEldrid.msg) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 Eldridge: "{210}{}{Holeeee Peter Paul n' Mary. Power armor!}"
"{211}{}{Shooooo-eeee. ::Rubs eyes:: That Power Armor?!}"
"{212}{}{Somebody pinch me. Is that POWER ARMOR?!}"
"{213}{}{Tapdance on my grave and pee on my firstborn! Power Armor! In Reno!}"
"{214}{}{You selling that Power Armor, friend?!! Hey! Anybody home?!!}"
(NcEldrid.msg) - ↑ The Chosen One: "{255}{}{I don't know if you can help me...I'm looking for something special.}"
Eldridge: "{420}{}{Oh...we got us a discrimnatin' customer, eh? Well, at times, some prize pieces do make their way through town...take this, for example. (Holds up something...odd.) Genuine pre-war tech. Innit something?}"
The Chosen One: "{423}{}{Uh...it's "something," all right. Can I take a look?}"
The Chosen One: "{432}{}{(It's a complex circuit board. A memory chip is set into it, and a number of computer connections are on the side, including an input and output. Printed on the board is: 'Vault Tec voice recognition module.')}"
(NcEldrid.msg) - ↑ Eldridge: "{545}{}{You dogs shut the hell up, y'hear?}"
"{546}{}{Shut up, you yapping mutts!}"
"{547}{}{Creatures of the night... shut up!}"
"{548}{}{Packard! Buck! Missy! You all better shut up, or I'm gonna come in there!}"
"{549}{}{Damn dogs!}"
"{550}{}{One more WOOF outta you, and I'm coming in there!}"
(NcEldrid.msg) Note: All these lines are spoken after the shop closes at night. - ↑ Eldridge: "{242}{}{Welcome, traveler...Eldridge's the name. You in the market for some iron to fill that holster of yours?}"
The Chosen One: "{243}{}{Ernnnnh? Hole-sterrr?}"
Eldridge: "{301}{}{Uh…sure, sure. (Looks at you critically.) You remind me of my slave, Al. You want to see what we got in stock, friend?}"
(NcEldrid.msg) - ↑ 10.0 10.1 The Chosen One: "{283}{}{Can you modify or upgrade weapons?}"
Eldridge: "{330}{}{No, no...we used to be in the business of doing that, but...(Looks pained.)...well, there's been an accident...and we just don't do it no more. Anything else I can do for you?}"
(NcEldrid.msg) - ↑ Eldridge: "{233}{}{Can't wait to go huntin' gangs next week...}"
(NcEldrid.msg) - ↑ The Chosen One: "{496}{}{I'm looking to buy some heavy firepower.}"
Jules: "{1145}{}{You want weapons, you go see my man Eldridge on the West End. He got shit that'll kill people you ain't even MET yet. Tell him I sent you.}"
(NcJules.msg) - ↑ The Chosen One: "{257}{}{Jules told me to come here if I was looking for weapons.}"
Eldridge: "{310}{}{Jules sent you my way, huh? }"
"{311}{}{'Bout time that lazy bastard did his job... so what can I do you for, mister?}"
(NcEldrid.msg) - ↑ 14.0 14.1 Eldridge: "{200}{}{Congratulations, hero! You done good!}"
"{201}{}{::Fires his gun into the air, starts hooting and hollering:: Th' Enclave's DEAD! DEAD! DEAD! Yeeee-haw!}"
"{202}{}{::Ding-dong, the Enclave's dead, the Enclave's dead... ::}"
"{203}{}{Enclave's a good reason for every citizen to have the right ta bear arms.}"
"{204}{}{Next time, don't you go to th' Enclave without stopping by here first...I'll make sure you have all the firepower you NEED.}"
(NcJules.msg) - ↑ Eldridge: "{564}{}{Funny, last person who touched that door's buried on Golgotha. Don't touch it again.}"
(NcEldrid.msg) Note: This line is spoken when the player character goes for the door to the back room. - ↑ The Chosen One: "{256}{}{My boss... }"
"{5256}{}{...told me to stop by, and that you would "set me up."}"
Eldridge: "{530}{}{(Eldridge looks you up and down, and his tone becomes more respectful.) Sure, of course. Let me show you our special stock...at a discount, of course.}"
(NcEldrid.msg)