Split Jack

Split Jack is a mercenary/bandit leader in the Capital Wasteland, roughly two weeks after the activation of Project Purity in 2277/2278.
==Background==
Once an average wasteland raider, Split Jack cleaned up his act and began to combine his ruthless tendencies with a head for business. Now in charge of a group of bandits, he has come up with a plan for both theft and extortion of the Water Distribution Network. His plan is to attack the water caravans on route to both gather Aqua Pura and harass the network, then go to the network and get themselves hired as security for the increased attacks on the caravans.Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.98: "Split JackOnce a Raider, Jack cleaned up his act and began to marry his ruthless tendencies with a head for business. He has an eye (his only good one) for extortion, and is currently leading a group of Bandits as they attack, accrue, and then extort Aqua Pura from anyone they meet. He's mildly psychotic, but you'd have to be paying attention to notice."(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)The Lone Wanderer: "So what's the score?"Split Jack: " And after Rivet City's had enough, we offer our 'Wasteland Protection Services.' "(Split Jack's dialogue) He can be convinced of the futility of his endeavor, and will be embarrassed by it.The Lone Wanderer: ""Split Jack: " Guess I'll have to come up with another plan. Come on, boys. Not worth sticking around here. Let's go blow off some steam. Kill anything or anyone you like."(Split Jack's dialogue)Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.44: "BanditsLead by an informally chosen leader named Split Jack, Bandits are roving bands of mercenaries that prey on Water Caravans for sustenance and profit. Wastelanders, Talon Company Mercenaries, and even Raiders and Ghouls are welcome to join the group, as long as a few ground rules are adhered to. To separate themselves from the other scum prowling the Wasteland, Split Jack has instilled a policy of 'metal,' by which every Bandit must wear distinctive Metal Armor and appropriate Metal Helmet headgear. This allows other Bandits to recognize each other in the heat of battle, and victims know who to fear. This sense of foresight also extends to Split Jack's Cap-collecting schemes. He's brought in a new era of fiscal responsibility, with Bandits realizing they can make more money with the threat of continuous violence than by killing alone. This simple extortion is a relatively new idea in the Wasteland, as survivors previously tend to gather what they could, as quickly as possible. Split jack is also running what President Eden might call a 'Dueling Democracy,' with the power able to leave his hands at any moment if a challenger has the mettle (and Metal) to face him in one-on-one combat."(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide faction profiles)
Split Jack is recruiting bandits to this end, and does not mind if his underlings have invited recruits for him.The Lone Wanderer: "I came for the job. You still hiring guns?"Split Jack: ""(Split Jack's dialogue) He is mildly psychotic, though this is not always obvious, and justifiably paranoid. As his small band has no true loyalty to him.Bandit: " "Bandit: ""(Bandits' dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "Pass phrase? I don't know anything about a pass phrase."Split Jack: " "(Split Jack's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "I'm nobody you need to worry about."Split Jack: "/, I worry 'bout everybody. Can't trust no one. You know the pass phrase?"(Split Jack's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "I'm your worst nightmare!"Split Jack: ""(Split Jack's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "<Say nothing.>"Split Jack: ""(Split Jack's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "Open sesame?"Split Jack: ""(Split Jack's dialogue)Split Jack: ""(Split Jack's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "I have to go now."Split Jack: ""(Split Jack's dialogue)
He has established a simple power hierarchy among his crew, and the rules he has established for his bandits are simple. The toughest, those with the mettle, leads. In practice, his underlings do what he says when he says to.The Lone Wanderer: "Mirelurk stew."Split Jack: " "(Split Jack's dialogue) He has also established a protocol for those who wish to challenge his control of the gang. Duel to the death, using only agreed upon weapons while wearing the gang's uniform.The Lone Wanderer: "It's time for someone else to take charge. You and me. Right now. Time to die."Split Jack: ""The Lone Wanderer: "Knives."Split Jack: " "The Lone Wanderer: "Pipes."Split Jack: " "The Lone Wanderer: "Boards."Split Jack: " "The Lone Wanderer: "Guns."Split Jack: ""The Lone Wanderer: "Uh, never mind."Split Jack: ""(Split Jack's dialogue) Which at the moment is metal armor.Split Jack: ""(Split Jack's dialogue)
==Daily schedule==
Split Jack is always at Wilhelm's Wharf, leading his crew.
==Interactions with the player character==
===Interactions overview===
===Quests===
* Protecting the Water Way: Once Split Jack's name and location have been revealed, the Lone Wanderer can choose to either kill Jack's whole band or replace him by challenging him to a death duel with pre-defined weapons. Additionally, if one has a high enough Speech, they can persuade him to stop hijacking water caravans. However, if this option is chosen, he will then order his men to kill whoever or whatever they please. This usually involves Grandma Sparkle first.
==Inventory==
==Notes==
* Some may say "Split Jack has an eye for business," (his only good one) as the other is covered by an eyepatch. He considers those who do are mocking him, which he does not like.The Lone Wanderer: "Ummm... oh yeah, the pass phrase. It's 'Eye patch'!"Split Jack: ""(Split Jack's dialogue)
* Split Jack has a fondness for Grandma Sparkle's mirelurk stew. Should she be dead for whatever reason, he will raid her freezer for what is left of it.The Lone Wanderer: "I'm here to send you and your gang into retirement. Got any last words?"Split Jack: ""The Lone Wanderer: "I'm here to send you and your gang into retirement. Got any last words?"Split Jack: ""(Split Jack's dialogue) 
* Split Jack believes that Rivet City is in charge of the Water Distribution Network and that their person in charge, Officer Lepelletier can afford to, let alone have authorization to, pay mercenaries to protect the caravans.
==Notable quotes==
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==Appearances==
Split Jack appears only .
==References==
Non-game
Category:Broken Steel human characters
Category:Wilhelm's Wharf characters
Category:Fallout 3 raiders
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