Xerxo

Elliot Manfield, now known as "Xerxo", is a ghoul living in Appalachia and a potential lite ally. Once a leading actor in the science-fiction film Invaders from Beyond Our Galaxy,Eden Meadows Cinemas terminal entries; terminal, Invaders from Beyond Our Galaxy the trauma of the Great War caused Manfield to lose his grasp on reality and retreat into a fantasy, believing himself to be an alien invader from the fictitious "Zebulon Empire."
Xerxo was unlockable upon reaching rank 50 of Zorbo's Revenge, and a plan for him was released with the Invaders from Beyond update.
==Background==
===Elliot Manfield===
Before the War, Elliot Manfield was a famous film actor set to star as "Blast Hannigan," the protagonist of Invaders from Beyond Our Galaxy, a science fiction film set to release in December 2077. He regards his past with disdain, remembering his pre-War self as selfish and arrogant. One particular memory is of a dinner with a woman named Mary, in which he ate significantly more than her then lied about losing his wallet, forcing her to pay for the entire meal.A Vault Dweller: "I don't know. Maybe you were an astronaut named Blast, and simply forgot."Xerxo: "Zebulonians do not forget. We have 38 brains, each one working independently to remember the time you didn't pay your fair share for dinner. "(Xerxo's dialogue) He was also disdainful of the script for Invaders from Beyond Our Galaxy and the quality of his co-stars' performances,A Vault Dweller: "I've never seen the movie myself."Xerxo: "Good. And trust me, it's not worth watching. The acting is atrocious."(Xerxo's dialogue) and repeatedly clashed with the writers over the name of his character, which he considered "stupid."A Vault Dweller: "The name Blast does sound familiar, but I can't place where."Xerxo: "I've never heard of it, and no one has ever referred to me as a verb of any kind. "(Xerxo's dialogue)
After the bombs fell, Manfield became a ghoul. At some point, the trauma of his transformation, the massive loss of life, and the collapse of society, combined with a descent into alcohol addiction,Xerxo: "If you need any help relaxing, I can show you an ancient Zebulonian meditation technique. It involves heavy drinking and vomiting out negative energies."(Xerxo's dialogue) caused him to retreat into the persona of "Xerxo," an alien invader based on the antagonists of Invaders from Beyond Our Galaxy.A Vault Dweller: "[Intelligence 4+] The name Elliot Manfield mean anything to you? You know, the actor that played Blast Hannigan in "Invaders from Beyond Our Galaxy"?"Xerxo: "Well, the other day, I did have something you Earthlings call, a "dream." I had switched my brain organs to sleep mode when I was suddenly bombarded by a strange visual. "(Xerxo's dialogue) Clad in his Blast Hannigan costume,A Vault Dweller: "Why does your suit say "Blast?""Xerxo: "It does not say "Blast." The symbols merely resemble your language, and it's confusing you. What appears to you as letters are in fact ancient Zebulonian runes that spell the name "Xerxo.""(Xerxo's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "The name on your suit says "Blast." Are you sure you aren't him?"Xerxo: "The Zebulonian runes on my suit spell "Xerxo". They're the same runes you'll find on my intergalactic pilot's license."(Xerxo's dialogue) Manfield began traveling the wasteland with his "spaceship" (a coin-operated kiddie ride).
Over the years, "Xerxo" developed a complex (and at times nonsensical) backstory and belief system for his new persona, while further slipping into denial about his true identity and origins. He was at times harassed by survivors for his bizarre behavior and status as a ghoul, as well as possible acts of thievery.A Vault Dweller: "Welcome to our planet, Xerxo."Xerxo: " "(Xerxo's dialogue) By 2103, he had made his way to Appalachia, and became an ally to the Vault Dwellers of Vault 76.
===”Xerxo”===
By the time of his arrival in Appalachia, the persona of "Xerxo" has almost completely supplanted Manfield's original identity, whose memories Xerxo regards as mere dreams. Per his claims, Xerxo is a Zebulonian space captain and military tactician,A Vault Dweller: "Have you heard of the film "Invaders from Beyond Our Galaxy?""Xerxo: "Do you think that just because I'm a space captain, brilliant military tactician, and devilishly handsome, that I am not also a student of history? I know all about that piece of Earthist propaganda."A Vault Dweller: "How is it propaganda?"Xerxo: "It depicts the Zebulon Empire as evil, the Neptunians as Earth slaves, and worst of all, Blast Hannigan as a hero."(Xerxo's dialogue) the son of "Xarlax," captain of the starship "Voxthaltha"Xerxo: "Greetings Earthling. I am Xerxo, son of Xarlax, captain of the starship Voxthaltha of the Zebulon Empire."(Xerxo's dialogue) of the Zebulonian fleet, which he describes as the most advanced in the universe.Xerxo: "There are 10,000 starships in the Zebulonian fleet, each one equipped with the latest in interstellar missile technology and a dozen private chefs."(Xerxo's dialogue)Xerxo: "The Zebulonians weren't the first to develop advanced probing technology, but we definitely are the ones who perfected it. We've got machines that can probe 100,000 organisms per second, and serve you ice cream when you're done."(Xerxo's dialogue) He claims to have multiple children with whom he communicates telepathically every day,Xerxo: "I have family on Zebulon. We communicate daily via telepathy. The long distance charges are out of this world, but it's certainly worth it."(Xerxo's dialogue) bemoaning that his mission on earth will make him miss various milestones in their life.Xerxo: "I'm going to miss a lot of my childrens' milestones. When they play their first Zorxball game. When they fire their first ray gun. Prom."(Xerxo's dialogue)
Xerxo also claims to be a renowned intergalactic realtor,Xerxo: "I'll have you know I've flipped no less than ten planets in the last year alone. I'm not just a starship captain, I'm a renowned intergalactic realtor."(Xerxo's dialogue) and that the Zebulon Empire is in fact a real estate empire.A Vault Dweller: "You're reselling our planet for profit? Didn't you say Zebulon was an empire?"Xerxo: ""(Xerxo's dialogue) According to him, the Empire has decided to conquer Earth on the advice of "Xanta," their "god of war," who on the 25th of "Dexember" creates a list of naughty and nice planets, with the former becoming targets for subjugation.A Vault Dweller: "[Charisma 4+] You're invading our planet? At least buy us dinner first."Xerxo: " When we see something we want, we form an exploratory committee on the 25th of Dexember, to summon the God of War, Xanta. Xanta then creates a list of planets that have been naughty, and nice. The naughty ones we invade. And your planet has been...so naughty."(Xerxo's dialogue)
Xerxo claims that he has been sent on a reconnaissance and appraisal missionA Vault Dweller: "Why have you come to Earth? Why not just invade?"Xerxo: "Before we begin the invasion and close escrow on your planet, some reconnaissance and an appraisal needs to be done. I am here studying your people, and perhaps, if the opportunity avails itself, mate with them."(Xerxo's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "All right, whatever. Just don't touch my things."Xerxo: " Anyway, there's still some paperwork I need to file for closing escrow on the planet, so if you need me, I'll be on my spaceship."(Xerxo's dialogue) to study, and if possible mate with, humans (particularly high-ranking government officialsA Vault Dweller: "I'm probably going to regret this. Fine, let's do this."Xerxo: "Well, as flattered as I am by the proposition, I'm only allowed to perform the ancient Zebulonian love dance with high ranking government officials. "(Xerxo's dialogue)) in order to extract military intelligence from them, in preparation for the main invasion force.A Vault Dweller: "Why would you need to mate with an Earthling?"Xerxo: " I've studied enough of your primitive spy cartridges to know of this fact."(Xerxo's dialogue) The thought of mating with humans is not appealing to him, seeing it as an obligation for the sake of the Empire.A Vault Dweller: "That's disgusting, Xerxo."Xerxo: "Do you think I take pleasure in this mission? I simply do what I must, for the sake of the Empire. If that means performing the ancient Zebulonian love dance with one of your high ranking diplomats, so be it."(Xerxo's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "What if the opportunity never presents itself?"Xerxo: "Then I will continue as I have. Studying, appraising, and reading your amazing romance literature. Just because I am not participating in your primitive mating rituals doesn't mean I shouldn't be well prepared for the scenario."(Xerxo's dialogue) He also claims to have met the "leader" of humanity, who he killed and devoured in accordance with Zebulonian customs.A Vault Dweller: "Nice to meet you. Shall I take you to our leader?"Xerxo: " Before digesting him in one of my 47 stomachs, I made sure to slather plenty of barbecue sauce on his forehead, just the way you humans like it. "(Xerxo's dialogue) In general, he regards this mission and humanity as a whole with disdain,A Vault Dweller: "Well, in any case, enjoy you stay."Xerxo: "I will do my best, but this is hardly a vacation. Once the Zebulon fleet arrives, you'll see."(Xerxo's dialogue) considering mankind to be a race of idiots who are ruining the Earth,Xerxo: "Doing an audit of an entire planet is incredibly hard. You never know when one of you might blow it up again."(Xerxo's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "I, for one, welcome our Zebulonian overlords."Xerxo: "Good. I'm glad you're able to see the forest for the trees, even though you burned half of them down."(Xerxo's dialogue)Xerxo: "Twenty days until retirement and I get tasked with flipping this shitshow of a planet. Can you believe my luck?"(Xerxo's dialogue) though he admits to enjoying some aspects of it,Xerxo: "Sometimes I look at your sunsets and think to myself, oh, this planet is going to look fabulous when it's furnished. I really should remember to factor that into the price."(Xerxo's dialogue)Xerxo: "There's eighty other planets I'd rather be on than this one. However, it still has its perks."(Xerxo's dialogue) particularly humanity’s alcohol,Xerxo: "What you call food on this planet is a disgrace. But the alcohol? Well, let's just say I'll be filing a Zebulonian copyright for all your drinks very soon."(Xerxo's dialogue)Xerxo: "What a day. I could use a xartini. Ooo...or better yet, Earth whiskey."(Xerxo's dialogue)Xerxo: "I'll have you know the moonshine on this planet is its only redeeming quality."(Xerxo's dialogue) and is willing to accept the planet's surrender rather than conquer it.A Vault Dweller: "I'm not even going to dignify that nonsense with a response."Xerxo: "There's no need for you to respond. At least, not unless you've been chosen as Supreme Leader, at which point I will need you to formally surrender."(Xerxo's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "Oh boy, this is going to be fun."Xerxo: " I am simply required by intergalactic law to read you the terms and conditions of your surrender. If not for that, we would not be having this conversation, because I would be drinking a xartini and you would be a pile of goo."(Xerxo's dialogue)
Xerxo believes that once his mission is complete and the Earth is conquered, the Zebulonians will “renovate” the planet and sell it to "the Martians" for twice the original cost,A Vault Dweller: "Why are you taking over our planet?"Xerxo: " Relax, Earthling. We don't plan on staying long. Your planet is what they call in the intergalactic market, a "fixer upper." We plan on cleaning it, renovating it, and then flipping it to the Martians at twice the cost."(Xerxo's dialogue) being paid in "Martian sand" which he claims is extremely valuable in the Andromeda Galaxy.A Vault Dweller: "Do the Martians even have that kind of capital?"Xerxo: "Oh yes. Martian sand is quite valuable in the Andromeda Galaxy. It is the source of the Empire's early wealth. They use our sand in hourglasses, you know. They say using Martian sand is more precise than an atomic clock. Of course, it's all just a scam. Anyone with 19 brains knows that time isn't real."(Xerxo's dialogue) He claims that the human race will be subject to harsh oppression, with "thinking" punishable by death, followed by being forced to watch a series of instructional videos while traversing the 1,757 levels of Zebulonian hell.A Vault Dweller: "I don't think you're any of the things you just said."Xerxo: "That was your first mistake. Thinking. But please rest assured, you won't have to think any longer, once we invade and subjugate your people. In fact, thinking will likely be made a crime punishable by death, followed of course by having to watch a series of instructional videos. Given that there are 1,757 stages of hell in the Zebulon afterlife, you will have ample time to watch these videos and reflect on your mistakes."(Xerxo's dialogue)
Beyond the scope of his "mission," Xerxo makes numerous comments and observations expositing on his imagined backstory, particularly the biology of the Zebulonian species and the culture and history of their Empire. These details range from bizarre to outright nonsensical, such as claiming that Zebulonians are telepathic and possess 47 stomachs,Xerxo: "When you have 47 stomachs, it's hard to tell which one has indigestion."(Xerxo's dialogue) 38 brains, at least 3 lungs (which can supposedly be "shed")Xerxo: "The air here is toxic to three of my lungs. Good thing I can shed them easily."(Xerxo's dialogue) and multiple backs.Xerxo: "Oy vey, one of my backs is killing me."(Xerxo's dialogue) He also claims that Earth has a marshmallow core and caramel-filled crust, makes an odd noise when it rotates, has "mole people living in the clouds," is an "intergalactic tax haven," and that its occupants smell strange.A Vault Dweller: "Have you discovered anything interesting about our planet?"Xerxo: "Besides the marshmallow center? Yes, a few things. But perhaps you can tell me more."Xerxo: "Besides the caramel-filled crust? Yes, a few things. But perhaps you can tell me more."Xerxo: "Besides the mole people living in the clouds? Yes, a few things. But perhaps you can tell me more."Xerxo: "Besides the odd noise it makes when it rotates? Yes, a few things. But perhaps you can tell me more."Xerxo: "Besides the fact that it's an intergalactic tax haven? Yes, a few things. But perhaps you can tell me more."Xerxo: "You mean, aside from the strange smells emanating from the occupants? Yes, a few things. But perhaps you can tell me more."(Xerxo's dialogue)
Many of these beliefs are rooted in distorted memories of pre-War cultureA Vault Dweller: "Thank you. I'll wear it with pride."Xerxo: "You should. It's only been given to a non-Zebulonian on two occasions. One to a Zambonian who stopped the Ice Insurrection on the Planet Hockeystick. And the second, to the Scorchbeast Queen that ravaged your planet and helped reduce the asking price. Now go on, before I get all misty-eyed."(Xerxo's dialogue) (such as equating Christmas and Santa Claus with "Xanta, god of war") and a conviction that works of science fiction are accounts of real events. He cites (often incorrectly) numerous works of fiction, such as The Unstoppables,The Unstoppables! comic, VISIT THE UX-RON GALAXY!Xerxo: "You know that comic about the Unstoppables visiting the Ux-Ron galaxy? Complete fabrication. They visited the Ux-Ray galaxy, and it wasn't the Unstoppables, it was the Immovables. Tell your historians to get it right next time."(Xerxo's dialogue) The Adventures of Captain Cosmos,A Vault Dweller: "Do you know about Dr. Zorbo and the Legendary Run?"Xerxo: "Of course! I know all about Dr. Zornhole and his infamous jog."A Vault Dweller: "Close enough."Xerxo: "Yes. Almost... too close."A Vault Dweller: "It's Dr. Zorbo, actually."Xerxo: "That's what I said."A Vault Dweller: "It's the Legendary Run."Xerxo: "You cannot correct me. I am a Zebulonian, and you are not. That makes me right, and you wrong."A Vault Dweller: "It wasn't a run, but a jog?"Xerxo: ""(Xerxo's dialogue) and most significantly Invaders from Beyond Our Galaxy as historical documents, though he regards the latter as "Earthist propaganda" based on the Zebulonian "liberation" of Neptune, which he describes as a colony of Uranus.A Vault Dweller: "What's the real story?"Xerxo: "Well for one, Blast Hannigan isn't a real name. It can't be. What kind of monster would name their child "Blast?" Only a Hollywood director could conceive of such cruelty. The rest is more or less true to reality, except we were liberators, and the colonists were from Uranus. They always are. Meanwhile, Earthlings had nothing to do with the incident, and yet they still plaster their names all over the credits. Typical."A Vault Dweller: "Blast Hannigan isn't a hero?"Xerxo: ""(Xerxo's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "How do you think they even knew about the war?"Xerxo: ""(Xerxo's dialogue)
Beyond this, Xerxo also has a tendency to assign fictional properties and undue significance to mundane objects, such as regarding a roll of toilet paper as a "Zebulonian Medal of Honor"A Vault Dweller: "Is there anything you want to discuss with me?"Xerxo: "Yes, Earthling. For allowing me to stay at your camp, I have decided to generously give you our most distinguished award: the Zebulonian Medal of Honor. Here."(Xerxo's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "Great, I'm always looking for more scrap."Xerxo: "What you do with the medal is your own business. Usually while sitting, with the door closed. But either way, it's an honor well deserved. Now go on, before I get all misty-eyed."(Xerxo's dialogue) made of "authentic Zebulonian eagle feathers."A Vault Dweller: "This is a roll of toilet paper."Xerxo: " Now go on, before I get all misty-eyed."(Xerxo's dialogue) Furthermore, he appears to consider ghouls like himself to be "fellow Zebulonians"Xerxo: "I've met a few people on this planet that I mistook for Zebulonians. But apparently they're something called "ghouls"."(Xerxo's dialogue) and has a fixation on the idea of aliens "probing" other species.Xerxo: "Every doctor in the Zebulon Empire learns to probe their first species by the age of ten. It's part of their rite of passage."(Xerxo's dialogue) On a darker note, he rationalizes his rampant alcohol abuse as an "ancient Zebulonian meditation technique" that expels "negative energies" as vomit.
==Interactions with the player character==
===Interactions overview===
===Other interactions===
* Xerxo sells a wide array of high tier weapons and ammunition, bulk ammunition supplies, scrap material, clothing, food, and a large assortment of alcohol and drugs. He is a proud capitalistA Vault Dweller: "No one can own the planet. You can't sell it."Xerxo: "What's the matter with you, are you some kind of communist? You Earthlings should know that everything can be bought and sold, even this conversation. I'm actually recording this on a holotape right now, and will be putting it up for auction this very evening. Hopefully you don't say anything idiotic and tank the value."(Xerxo's dialogue) and eager to hawk his "premium Zebulonian wares,"A Vault Dweller: "Let's see what you've got for sale."Xerxo: "The very best in Zebulonian technology."(Xerxo's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "Let's see what you've got for sale."Xerxo: "Premium Zebulonian wares, at premium prices."(Xerxo's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "Let's see what you've got for sale."Xerxo: "Everything you see here, as long as it's visible."(Xerxo's dialogue) but insists that all transactions are "classified."A Vault Dweller: "Let's see what you've got for sale."Xerxo: ""(Xerxo's dialogue) Despite his insistence that he only deals in “Xorbits” and that Earth currency is worthless,A Vault Dweller: "What if I bought the planet off you? I have the caps."Xerxo: "Don't make me laugh. Your currency is no good on the intergalactic market. We don't use inefficient, primitive methods of exchange like bottlecaps. All of our transactions are performed using ions, transferred via clouds of gas we exhale using specialized glands."(Xerxo's dialogue) he accepts bottlecaps like all other merchants.
* Xerxo will offer to teach allied players the "secrets of intergalactic space flight,"A Vault Dweller: "I'm in need of your services."Xerxo: "Normally I don't do this, but in exchange for letting me park my spaceship here, I'm willing to rewrite the rules. I know intergalactic parking fees can be exorbitant, so don't think I don't appreciate your gesture. "(Xerxo's dialogue) which he considers easier than walking, "like time travel."Xerxo: "Space travel isn't very difficult. Time travel, even easier. But this "walking" these Earthlings are so fond of? It's killing me!"(Xerxo's dialogue) In practice, this involves him shooting the player character in the face with his gamma gun,A Vault Dweller: "How will you help me understand space flight?"Xerxo: "Simple. By shooting you in the face."(Xerxo's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "Yeah, I'm going to need you to elaborate."A Vault Dweller: "I don't know if that's a good idea."Xerxo: " Perhaps I should explain further."(Xerxo's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "I'd like another ray gun shot."Xerxo: "Your memory's failing you Earthling. You've already got your gamma ray shot.""One burst of gamma rays, coming right up.""Then you'll get it. Right in the puddum.""Just remember to watch your landings.""Close your eyes and I'll count to three. One..."(Xerxo's dialogue) providing them with the temporary Zebulonian Flight buff. He describes the effect as "rewriting their particles" with that of a kangaroo and the DNA of an Olympic long-jump gold medalist.A Vault Dweller: "This oughta be good."Xerxo: "It's simple. The shot from my ray gun will rewrite your particles with that of a kangaroo and the DNA of an Olympic gold medalist in the long jump. The effects will be temporary, but should be felt almost immediately. Just try it, and you'll see."(Xerxo's dialogue)
==Inventory==
==Notes==
* Xerxo will express openness to the idea of engaging in intimacy with the player character regardless of gender, suggesting that Xerxo is bisexual.
* Xerxo believes that the most intelligent being on Earth is a mole miner.Xerxo: "Our studies show the most intelligent being on this planet is actually a Mole Miner. Yet they want me to bargain with humans instead."(Xerxo's dialogue)
* Xerxo is one of only three mentioned-only characters from Fallout 4 (and its add-ons) to appear in Fallout 76, the others being Shannon Rivers and Del Walsh.
==Notable quotes==
==Appearances==
Xerxo appears in Fallout 76, introduced in the Night of the Moth update. The pre-War Elliot Manfield was first mentioned in the Fallout 4 add-on Far Harbor.
==Behind the scenes==
In conversation with Xerxo, the player character can say "I, for one, welcome our new Zebulonian overlords." This is a reference to a quote from The Simpsons episode "Deep Space Homer," during which news broadcaster Kent Brockman, believing that giant alien ants are invading the earth, says that "I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords."
==Gallery==
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==See also==
* Xerxo's gamma ray gun
==References==
Category:Night of the Moth characters
Category:Far Harbor mentioned-only human characters
Category:Fallout 76 merchants
Category:Fallout 76 allies
Category:Pre-War actors
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