Fallout: Who is Albert Cole?

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Albert Cole is a pre-made character from the first Fallout. Like the other two pre-made characters, he has a specific skillset that lends itself to a more diplomatic, dialogue-based playthrough. Despite being one of the earliest known Fallout characters, Albert Cole has recently gotten people talking, and it’s because of his revival in a recent artwork.

In Bethesda’s celebration of Fallout’s 25th anniversary, the company released a mural featuring some of the most notable characters in the series. And taking center stage was none other than Albert Cole, which got players asking if he is the canon Vault Dweller of Fallout 1.

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Albert Cole is one of the three available characters that players can choose from at the beginning of Fallout 1. The other two choices are Natalia Dubrovhsky and Max Stone. Natalia is most suited for stealthy gameplay, while Max is best for players who want to solve problems with combat. Meanwhile, Albert Cole is the charismatic option, having incredibly high Speech and Barter skills.

In the Fallout character selection menu, Albert is described as the charismatic leader of a minority group within Vault 13. He and his colleagues were seeking to live a life outside the metal walls of the vault. And it was Albert who often negotiated among different parties. When asked about his job, Albert says he’s somewhat of a lawyer – not because he has a legal background but probably because he’s capable of convincing people that he’s in the right.

However, seasoned players of Fallout 1 often dissuade newcomers from choosing Albert in their first playthrough. This is because of his Agility stat, which has four points. This poses a problem because a character’s