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Edmund Medford
Biography and appearance
RaceHuman
GenderMale
AffiliationNuka-Cola Corporation
RoleBeverageer and weapons researcher
LocationNuka-Cola bottling plant, weapons lab
Dialogue FileEdmund Medford's dialogue
Gameplay
Mentioned inNuka-World
Technical
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Edmund Medford was one of two top organic chemists that were a part of Nuka-Cola Corporation's world class team of organic chemists, the Beverageers.

Background[]

When John-Caleb Bradberton formed a partnership with General Braxton to develop chemical weapons, Lead Beverageer Meacham jumped at the opportunity. Rex Meacham and his team (Ruth Leavitt, Edmund Medford, Kevin Benell) were provided with a cutting edge laboratory built into the foundations of the Nuka-Cola bottling plant. Provided with a dedicated reactor and living quarters, it allowed the Beverageers to work around the clock. Work commenced immediately,[1] although it had numerous failures. Attempts to achieve thermogenesis using radioactive isotopes were challenged by unforeseen side effects on top of simple failure to remain stable.[2] Following experiences with toxic fumes, Beverageers finally found a way to achieve semi-stable isotopes with sample M6N5-UD.[3] Version 0.245 of Q4N7-UM was selected as the basis for further weapons development, as a form of high explosive nitroglycerin. Meacham named the substance Quantum, after the sample identification code, and presented his testing to Braxton and Bradberton. The first accepted it as the basis for the Nuka-Nuke, the latter as a new flavor, Quantum.[4][5]

Following these three weeks of constant work and laboratory experiments, the Beverageers were given vacation time, while Meacham pored over the data with the General and Bradberton. Project Cobalt was about to yield its first fruit. However, the purpose of the Project and its military applications did not sit well with the best organic chemist on the team, Ruth Leavitt. She repeatedly voiced her concerns to Meacham.[6] He was her mentor and idol, until he decided to have the Beverageers research weapons of mass destruction. To appease her, Meacham placed Dr Leavitt in charge of developing an isotope safe for human consumption. Eventually, she arrived at CE775, which would become the foundation Nuka-Cola Quantum.[7] Her work would result in a drink that would become the Corporation's next biggest seller, as indicated by the pilot program in Washington, D.C.[8] However, as the Beverageers continued to focus on Project Cobalt, Leavitt found it impossible to remain in Nuka-Cola's employ. She openly confronted Meacham in early October and declared that she would tender her resignation at the end of the month.[9] Bradberton was livid. When he learned of her intent, he was furious. By defying his and Meacham's will, Leavitt would wind up blacklisted in the industry. It was a loss for Project Cobalt as well, as Leavitt's expertise was second to none. Dr Edmund Medford was the only other organic chemist qualified enough to pick up the slack and he wasn't even remotely near her league. The other members of the team, particularly Kevin Bennell, considered her choice to be a selfish one in wartime. The eventual fate of Dr Leavitt also entrenched their loyalty.[10]

She continued to work at the Beverageer facility, although she refused to even lift a finger to aid Project Cobalt. The other Beverageers pleaded with her to change her mind. Meacham tried to intimidate her into staying, Bennell tried flattery and appeals to reason, while the meek Dr Medford merely supported his colleague. The arguments continued until October 23, 2077. As the nuclear attack on the United States began, the automated safety systems engaged and the Beverageer lab was locked down. All the Beverageers were trapped within the facility.[11] Isolation and the end of the world as they knew it started to take its toll on the research team. Within a couple of weeks, Dr Medford committed suicide, hanging himself in the dorms.[12] Outside, he was calm and collected. Inside, Meacham was falling apart, guilt eating away at his murder of a woman he secretly loved.[13]

Appearances[]

Edmund Medford is mentioned only in the Fallout 4 add-on Nuka World.

References

  1. Nuka-Cola bottling plant terminals; Beverageer's Terminal, Meacham RMNC-0987004: "Meacham RMNC-0987004
    John-Caleb really pulled out all the stops on this lab. When I requested our own dedicated reactor, I didn't think he would actually have one built. Aside from the security aspect, it's going to be convenient having a bunkhouse here to sleep after late nights.
    J.C. has really put a lot of faith in us and I can't wait till the others see the new laboratory. We'll likely be hiring Junior Beverageers to deal with the Bottling Plant while we focus on Project Cobalt. I can't wait finally stop dabbling with soft drinks and get to some important, world-changing work."
  2. Nuka-Cola bottling plant terminals; Beverageer's Terminal, Compound L3N2-TG: "Sample Designation: L3N2-TG
    Testing Notes:
    Isotope sample has failed to reach stability. Internal thermogenesis resulting in sublimation of toxic fumes. Had to clear the Hot Lab and run a full system cleanse.
    Disappointing.
    R.M."
  3. Nuka-Cola bottling plant terminals; Beverageer's Terminal, Sample Designation: M6N5-UD: "Sample Designation: M6N5-UD
    Testing Notes:
    Sample seems to have reached semi-stabg-00wu90jgwa-hkj0maw=ime0a-ghk mih9=-rsem0hi-0i=-0wamjopgwkjt3o2iqj00ghfjiejmgtew[j[0j9g';rwajm[gtew
     ::: SYSTEM ERROR :::
    File corruption detected."
  4. Nuka-Cola bottling plant terminals; Beverageer's Terminal, Compound Q4N7-UM - 0.245: "Sample Designation: Q4N7-UM - 0.245
    Testing Notes:
    Repeatable thermogenetic trigger has been achieved. Substance stays in liquid form after trigger, but will explode from a suitable impact. Works sort of like nitroglycerin, but safer and with a much stronger yield. Planning on showing this to Bradberton in the form of a "Nuka-Nuke" to present to Braxton. Decided to call the substance "Quantum."
    Ready to begin testing as a beverage as well.
    R.M."
  5. Nuka-Cola bottling plant terminals; Beverageer's Terminal, Meacham RMNC-0987115: "Meacham RMNC-0987115
    After getting the final okay on our data from General Braxton, we began the actual synthesis process. Based on our initial data, we went with a strontium-90 derivative. It was an immediate success. The weapons we applied the new, bluish payload material to was amplified well beyond our expectations. Ironically, with a slight tweak to the synthesis, we ended up with a totally stable and relatively safe additive that could give a drink a unique bluish glow. I don't know why I was thinking soft drinks at that point, I suppose there was a little bit of Beverageer left in me after all."
  6. Nuka-Cola bottling plant terminals; Beverageer's Terminal, Meacham RMNC-0987113
  7. Nuka-Cola bottling plant terminals; Beverageer's Terminal, Meacham RMNC-0987120: "Meacham RMNC-0987120
    As far as our new soft drink went, I decided to call it "Quantum." To keep Dr. Leavitt from quitting the team, I put her in charge of that project while Bennell and Medford continued working on Project Cobalt. We had the boys over at the laboratory in Washington D.C. lend us a hand with the live subject testing. Isotopes CE770 and CE772 were close, but caused all sorts of problems with the test subjects. But when we hit CE774, it was that eureka moment we were waiting for. No deaths, only a few mild cases of dizziness and other benign side-effects. A new flavor was born."
  8. Nuka-Cola bottling plant terminals; Beverageer's Terminal, Meacham RMNC-0987129: "Meacham RMNC-0987129
    I was supposed to meet with Bradberton today. Unfortunately, Peyton Huxley said he was sick, but he assured me that J.C. was absolutely over the moon about the progress on the weapons program and the "Quantum" soft drink. He said the test pilot program in Washington D.C. had gone through the roof, and this could be the company's biggest seller in years. In fact, they decided to call it Nuka-Cola Quantum, using the name I came up with! I don't think the day could have gone any better. It's too bad J.C. wasn't around to celebrate."
  9. Meacham recording AB27
  10. Meacham recording AB30
  11. Meacham recording AB35
  12. Meacham recording AB42
  13. Nuka-Cola bottling plant terminals; Beverageer's Terminal, Meacham RMNC-0987133: "Meacham RMNC-0987133
    Ruth is dead. I had to do it. I had no choice. She was going to compromise the entire lab. Until I know what's going on up there, until I know for certain that the bombs have fallen, I can't afford to open that door. Not under any circumstances. Ruth, I'm so sorry. I'll always remember you."
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