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Fallout 3 Hints

Search for clues about Zimmer's missing android.

  • 1 of 5: Zimmer said that the android had to seek out doctors and techies to help him disguise himself, so talk to such people to see if they can help you.
  • 2 of 5: Start by doing the easy "(Optional) Discover what Dr. Preston knows about the android" objective to get a relevant holotape.
  • 3 of 5: Then go see how many other doctors and techies in the wasteland have related holotapes that will give you clues.
  • 4 of 5: There are a bunch of them, but you only need two other clues, so it shouldn't be too hard to find them.
  • 5 of 5: In fact, you can find two more right here in Rivet City.