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Newton Oberly's dialogue
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NPCNewton Oberly
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Data FileFallout4.esm
Editor IDNewtonOberly
VoiceNPCMNewtonOberly
 
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Full dialogue table

CATEGORY TYPE SUBTYPE PROMPT DIALOGUE BEFORE RESPONSE TEXT DIALOGUE AFTER SCRIPT NOTES SCENE
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: It'll take some time, but I could learn to like it here. I'm so glad to hear you say so. and promise I'll work hard to make sure that you do. NewtonOberly: You should know that many of us consider it a great honor to have you here. DialogueInstituteNewtonFirstGreeting
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: The only place I want to call home was destroyed a long time ago. I'm truly sorry. This must all be terribly difficult for you. NewtonOberly: You should know that many of us consider it a great honor to have you here. DialogueInstituteNewtonFirstGreeting
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: I think it's a little too science-fiction for my taste. Of course, I understand. Nearly all of us were born here, but you come form a very different world. NewtonOberly: You should know that many of us consider it a great honor to have you here. DialogueInstituteNewtonFirstGreeting
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: What do you do here? I'm in charge of housing and provisions. DialogueInstituteNewtonFirstGreeting
Scene SceneDialogue Custom It's my mission to ensure that everyone lives a comfortable and productive life. NewtonOberly: You should know that many of us consider it a great honor to have you here. DialogueInstituteNewtonFirstGreeting
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: I'm so glad to hear you say so. and promise I'll work hard to make sure that you do. You should know that many of us consider it a great honor to have you here. DialogueInstituteNewtonFirstGreeting
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Greeting Welcome, welcome! It's so good to meet you. I truly hope you'll come to think of the Institute as your home. Player Default: It'll take some time, but I could learn to like it here. Very friendly, perhaps laying it on a bit thick DialogueInstituteNewtonFirstGreeting
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello Good to see you. Feeling well today? Sincere, friendly
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello I hope all your needs are being seen to. You just let me know if they're not. Sincere, friendly
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello People on the surface have got it pretty bad. Makes me thankful for being down here. Genuine compassion
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello When the lights go down and the stars come out, a man just forgets all his troubles. Wistful
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello Our newest synths are so lifelike, I keep mistaking them for real people. Impressed, amused
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous SharedInfo Newton: I gathered these items together for you. I think you'll find them useful. I'll see that the mess in Hydroponics is cleaned up. InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous SharedInfo I suppose I should also make the funeral arrangements. Sad InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous SharedInfo Well, there's much to do, so I'll get about it. In the meantime, I'm sure everyone will be relieved that this is over. InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: I'm just glad they listened to reason. Indeed. InstM03NewtonSceneEndGood
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: Keeping our food supply secure is your responsibility. This better not happen again. I'll make it my top priority. Confident InstM03NewtonSceneEndGood
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: I'm starting to get used to that. I apologize. I won't doubt you again. Apologetic / Apologetic InstM03NewtonSceneEndGood
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: What do you mean "you feared the worst?" I just didn't want to see anyone get hurt. Apologetic / Apologetic InstM03NewtonSceneEndGood
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: There's no need to drag this out. I believe they learned their lesson. Your compassion and understanding speak well of you. Companion: Cait interjects Relieved, satisfied / Relieved InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: They were prepared to let everyone starve to death. They have to die. I... I understand. I'll make the necessary arrangements, though it saddens me to do so. Newton: I'll see that the mess in Hydroponics is cleaned up. Sad / Sad InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: They were prepared to let everyone starve to death. They have to die. What?! Execute them? But that's not how we do things here. Surprised, aghast / Surprised InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Please, I beg you, choose something else. Anything. Player Default: There's no need to drag this out. I believe they learned their lesson. Pleading / Pleading InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: They were prepared to let everyone starve to death. They have to die. I'm sorry, but I won't do that. We're not savages. Firm rejection / Confident InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom I must insist that you choose another form of punishment. Player Default: There's no need to drag this out. I believe they learned their lesson. Firm, resolute / Confident InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: Put them on probation. Limit their access to quarters and non-working areas. That's more than fair. I'll see to it that everyone's notified. Companion: Cait interjects InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: Give them supplies and then throw them out. They're banned for life. I wish I could say that would be unfair, but there's no denying those men put all our lives at risk. InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom I'll see to those supplies. At least they'll have a fighting chance, which is perhaps more than they deserve. Companion: Cait interjects InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Newton: I'll take that holotape back. I also wanted to offer you something as a more personal expression of gratitude. Grateful / Grateful InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom I know that your work often takes you to the surface where supplies are scarce. Grateful / Grateful InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom I gathered these items together for you. I think you'll find them useful. Newton: I'll see that the mess in Hydroponics is cleaned up. Grateful / Grateful InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom There is one further matter to discuss. InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Obviously, some kind of disciplinary action must be taken here. The question of what form it takes is up to you. Player Default: There's no need to drag this out. I believe they learned their lesson. Broaching a difficult subject InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: The food supply is secure. I'd still call that a win. In the short-term, perhaps, but choosing violence always carries a cost. Newton: I'll see that the mess in Hydroponics is cleaned up. Lecturing / Neutral InstM03NewtonSceneEndBad
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: Stop whining and be grateful I got your food supply back. Yes, of course. Sorry if I seemed ungrateful. Newton: I'll see that the mess in Hydroponics is cleaned up. Apologetic / Apologetic InstM03NewtonSceneEndBad
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: The important thing is that we got the food supply back. You're right, of course. Relieved InstM03NewtonSceneEndBad
Scene SceneDialogue Custom When Higgs and Loken chose their path, they chose the consequences that go with it. Newton: I'll see that the mess in Hydroponics is cleaned up. Hint of sadness. / Sad InstM03NewtonSceneEndBad
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: What was I supposed to do, let everyone starve? I don't meant to preach. I simply wish that matters could have been resolved more peacefully. Newton: I'll see that the mess in Hydroponics is cleaned up. Apologetic / Apologetic InstM03NewtonSceneEndBad
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Here we are. Just give me a moment... Newton: There, it's unlocked. Tiinkering with something... almost rhetorical InstM03NewtonUnlocksTunnel
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Newton: Here we are. Just give me a moment... There, it's unlocked. InstM03NewtonUnlocksTunnel
Scene SceneDialogue Custom For goodness' sake, be reasonable! Frustrated... shouting through a door at someone / Irritated InstM03NewtonScene0Door
Scene SceneDialogue Custom I know you can hear me, now open this door! Newton: Oh, what's the use. Angry... shouting through a door at someone / Angry InstM03NewtonScene0Door
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Newton: I know you can hear me, now open this door! Oh, what's the use. Defeated, giving up / Tired InstM03NewtonScene0Door
Scene SceneDialogue Custom PlayerVoiceFemale01: What's going on? Doctor Higgs and Doctor Loken have decided to protest your appointment as Father's successor. Irritated, exasperated / Irritated InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom They've taken control of the BioScience security systems and cut off our food supply. Frustrated / Irritated InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: I'm sure they'll calm down in time. I know these men, and I can assure you they're completely serious. Player Default: Maybe I can reason with them. Serious, somber / Somber InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: They've lost their minds. No, they've lost faith. Player Default: Maybe I can reason with them. InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: Oh, great. Like I don't have enough problems. Well I'm sorry you've been inconvenienced, but solving personnel issues is part of an administrator's job. Player Default: Maybe I can reason with them. Stern / Stern InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: Have they made any demands? Not yet, but I expect they'll demand that you renounce all ties to the Institute. Player Default: Maybe I can reason with them. Concerned / Concerned InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: Maybe I can reason with them. I believe I can help with that. Newton: I can unlock the maintenance tunnel that leads to the BioScience observation room. InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: It's one thing to protest, but this is going way too far. Look, I can see that you're angry, but please, talk to them before resorting to more violent measures. Newton: I can unlock the maintenance tunnel that leads to the BioScience observation room. Pleading / Pleading InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Neutral Player Default: This isn't going to change anything. Well, perhaps if you could just talk to them, this could all be resolved peacefully. Hopeful InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Neutral In fact, I think I can help you with that. Newton: I can unlock the maintenance tunnel that leads to the BioScience observation room. Thinking aloud / Thinking InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: Is there a way I can communicate with them? As a matter of fact, there is. Newton: I can unlock the maintenance tunnel that leads to the BioScience observation room. InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: I believe I can help with that. I can unlock the maintenance tunnel that leads to the BioScience observation room. InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom From there, you should be able to communicate with Higgs and Loken. InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom If you can't reason with them, you can use this holotape to access the command functions on the observation room terminal. InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom That should give you some options. Just please, try to talk to them first. Use violence only as a last resort. Worried, urging restraint / Worried InstM03NewtonScene1Intro
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Player Default: Your compassion and understanding speak well of you. I'll take that holotape back. Newton: I also wanted to offer you something as a more personal expression of gratitude. Curt, professional InstM03NewtonBranchPunishment
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello Remember, they control the defense systems. Be careful
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello For what it's worth, I have every confidence in you. Higgs and Loken do not speak for all of us.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello I can understand why Higgs and Loken are frustrated. To not be consulted on a decision of that magnitude must feel like an insult.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello There's an opportunity here to demonstrate your ability to lead. I hope you'll make the most of it.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello In all my years, I've never seen anything like this. The sheer impertinence of it!
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello Doctor Higgs has always been one to complain. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised by this.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello It's damned selfish, that's what it is!
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello I begged them to stop this nonsense before you returned, but of course they wouldn't listen.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello I'm as frustrated right now as I've ever been. I just can't believe this.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Idle It's not too late to change your minds! Shouting through a closed door at someone
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Idle No good can come of this, Lawrence. You won't win! Shouting through a closed door at someone
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Idle This is just unbelievable. Muttering to yourself... Incredulous...
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Idle In all my years, I have never seen such nerve! Muttering to yourself... Incredulous...
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Greeting That was... unfortunate. We don't like violence here, and I fear your actions will have consequences. Player Default: The food supply is secure. I'd still call that a win. Stern / Stern InstM03NewtonSceneEndBad
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Greeting Bravo! I admit, I was fearing for the worst, but I can see that I underestimated you. Player Default: I'm just glad they listened to reason. Impressed, pleased / Impressed InstM03NewtonSceneEndGood
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous SharedInfo Yes, well, it seems we're at an impasse.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous SharedInfo Neutral I understand that they feel slighted, but it won't change anything.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous SharedInfo Your son will leave a lasting legacy here. He truly was a great man and a great leader. Sympathetic, supportive... the player's father was killed and you are euologzing him / Sad
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello I wasn't sure about you, not at first. Now I can see why Father chose you to lead us. A realization... you were wrong / Impressed
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello Your son will leave a lasting legacy here. He truly was a great man and a great leader. Sympathetic, supportive... the player's father was killed and you are euologzing him / Sad
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello I wasn't sure about you, not at first. Now I can see why Father chose you to lead us. A realization... you were wrong / Impressed
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello Your son will leave a lasting legacy here. He truly was a great man and a great leader. Sympathetic, supportive... the player's father was killed and you are euologzing him / Sad
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello I'm not going to miss everyone complaining about insufficient power levels. Amused, add a chuckle at the start / Amused
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello Things have changed for the better since you arrived. Looks like Father was right all along. Impressed / Impressed
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello For what it's worth, I think you're a fine choice to take Father's place. Friendly, enthusiastic / Friendly
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Hello I'm sure some of the others will question your appointment as our next director. Don't let it bother you. Friendly / Friendly
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Courser: You know the protocol, sir. Authorized personnel only. So, Doctor Ayo thinks he can hide in his office, does he? Irritated, accusing / Irritated InstituteSS5Scene
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Well, you can tell him that I intend to speak to Father about these unannounced security sweeps of yours. Irritated / Irritated InstituteSS5Scene
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Ransacking my quarters in the middle of the night is totally unacceptable. Courser: I'll pass along your message, doctor. Angry / Angry InstituteSS5Scene
Scene SceneDialogue Custom Courser: I'll pass along your message, doctor. See that you do. Irritated, forceful / Irritated InstituteSS5Scene
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