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Republic of Dave

Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition guide · Exploring the remote settlement

The Republic of Dave is an isolated community ruled by a self-proclaimed dictator named Dave in the far northeastern corner of the Capital Wasteland. You can observe or manipulate the settlement's local presidential election during the quest "You Gotta Shoot 'Em in the Head" and a minor local quest. Choosing how the election resolves impacts Dave's fate and who leads the settlement going forward.

Related quests: You Gotta Shoot 'Em in the Head

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Ol' Painless: Locked inside Dave's desk safe inside the Capitol Building

Items

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You Gotta Shoot 'Em in the Head Special Key: Carried by Dave

Secrets

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Rigging Dave's desk safe: You can access the unique hunting rifle Ol' Painless by pickpocketing Dave's safe key from him, or by manipulating the election so Dave loses, causing him to unlock the safe and leave the key behind.

Enemies

Brahmin

Domesticated pack animals within the settlement pens that turn hostile if attacked

Shops and people

Republic of Dave: Standard merchant wares, ammunition, and wasteland supplies traded with Dave or other residents

Tips

Speak to Dave and agree to act as an impartial election observer to gain access to the ballot box and tamper with the votes.
If Dave loses the election, he abandons the settlement and travels to Old Olney, where he will likely be killed by Deathclaws.

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