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RedEye is the unseen host of Raider Radio in Nuka-World in 2287.
Background
Little is known about RedEye's history before becoming affiliated with the Nuka-World raiders. Through his songs, he claims to have once been in a gang that respected him so much, they begged him not to leave before he departed to join up with Colter and the raider alliance sometime prior to their takeover of Nuka-Town USA in 2286. Allegedly, upon arrival, his bravado impressed the overboss enough that Colter immediately assigned him to set up and run a radio station for the raiders.[1] He also supposedly fell in love with a female raider he met at the Revere Beach station, and spent a long time with her terrorizing the Commonwealth until they later broke up after she robbed him of his possessions.[2]
His songs "The Legend of RedEye" and "The Legend of RedEye's Name" give conflicting accounts of how he obtained the nickname "RedEye." In the latter case, it was because he burst the blood vessels in his eyes after an alcoholic bender at the Combat Zone;[3] in the former case, it was because when he came to Nuka-World after hearing about Colter's plans for the takeover, the overboss noticed he had bloodshot eyes from a severe lack of sleep and gave him the name personally, thinking it made him look "really cool."[1]
In his role as the host and DJ for Raider Radio, RedEye delivers daily accounts of events going on around Nuka-World as well as playing original songs of his own. He also is known to accept notes given by his listeners and reads them on the air.[4]
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is involved in quests. | |
Other interactions
- RedEye will deliver a unique broadcast over Raider Radio if Open Season is advanced by attacking the Nuka-World raiders and turning all three gangs hostile, then switching to the radio station on the Pip-Boy.[5] After that, Raider Radio will remain silent for the rest of the game.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radstag hide outfit Athletic outfit or Undershirt & jeans or Flannel shirt and jeans |
Notes
- He is the first radio broadcaster in the Fallout games to sing his own songs.
- Over the radio, RedEye claims he has been combatting a rumor spreading around that his real name is Russell, though his response to this implies that he is embarrassed about it, in fact, being his real name.[6]
- If the Nuka-World questline is completed by siding with the raiders and occupying both Nuka-World and outposts in the Commonwealth, RedEye will repeat the same news stories (e.g. Safari Adventure was taken over for the Operators, World of Refreshment was taken over for the Pack, etc.) as well as addressing all three gangs even after one of them was wiped out.
- After completing Power Play, if one of the parks in Nuka-World was assigned to the raider gang that rebelled and was wiped out, RedEye will still announce the territory's initial takeover but will omit the name of the controlling gang.
Appearances
RedEye appears only in the Fallout 4 add-on Nuka-World.
Behind the scenes
The acoustic guitar music played on Raider Radio and performed by RedEye was written by audio director Mark Lampert, who also directed sessions for RedEye's voice actor, Andrew W.K. Lampert described this as a "favorite personal anecdote" from his work on Fallout 4.[Non-game 1]
Bugs
Sometimes, even after killing the raider gangs and finishing Open Season, RedEye will still be broadcasting news of the Sole Survivor's achievements for the raider gangs if they complete the quests for the various parks. He will stop broadcasting this news when the player character tunes into the radio for some time.[verified]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Legend of RedEye
- ↑ Baby, Quit Raidin' My Heart
- ↑ The Legend of RedEye's Name
- ↑ RedEye (heard on Raider Radio): "This here is Raider Radio - don't forget, if you've got something you want everyone to hear, you're probably wrong and whatever it is sucks. But if you insist, drop us a note and we'll read it on-air."
(Raider Radio broadcasts) - ↑ RedEye: "Well - in case you ain't heard, things have gone from 'bad' to 'totally screwed'! Our new Overboss turned on us, and has been wiping out Raiders left and right! The rest of you wanna try and fight [him/her], go right on ahead. Me? I'm getting the hell out of here! Consider this your official notice that 'Raider Radio' is off the damn air - FOREVER!"
(RedEye's dialogue) - ↑ RedEye: "General announcement: I don't know where this rumor started that my name is Russell, but... well, it's Redeye, okay? Just Redeye. Forget this Russell shit."
(RedEye's dialogue)
Non-game
