Fallout

The Brotherhood of Steel

The Vault Dweller was a member of this faction, which assisted him in defeating The Master's mutant army

Shady Sands

The capital of the New California Republic

The Enclave

This organization's founding members included the last American president

Mariposa Military Base

United States military facility used to house its secret FEV research; located in California

The Roman Empire

Using his knowledge of history and anthropology, Caesar modeled his Legion after this ancient society

Quantum

Variety of Nuka Cola that was released to the public on the morning of the Great War

Quartz

Variety of Nuka Cola unique to the American Southwest; glows white in color and gives the drinker low-light vision

Forced Evolutionary Virus (FEV)

Virus created by the US government, intended to create super soldiers; responsible for super mutants, centaurs, and many of the Wasteland's mutated creatures

Mirelurks

Wasteland creatures descended from mutated Chesapeake Bay horseshoe crabs; found throughout the Capital Wasteland

Deathclaws

Wasteland species created by the pre-war US government, intended to replace human soldiers; were later genetically refined by The Master to be even more ferocious

Deathclaws

Wasteland species derived from Jackson's Chameleon, with the added DNA of several other species

Vaults

While their official use was to shield citizens from atomic warfare, these dwellings were the site of secret experiments conducted by the US government

The Boomers

Xenophobic, explosives-loving faction living at Nellis Air Force Base

Grognak the Barbarian

Hubris Comics' most popular comic book, of which the Lone Wanderer was a childhood fan

RobCo

Pre-war robotics corporation that produced the Pip-Boy, Stealth Boy, Protectrons, and Securitrons, among other products

Canada

The US annexed this country in 2076

The Patriot's Cookbook

The US government banned this magazine and demanded that all issues be incinerated, though many continued to circulate

King

"Rex" is Latin for ___, which relates to his owner's name

Legate Lanius

"The Monster of the East"

The Enclave

A secretive political, scientific, and military organization descended directly from members of the pre-War US government; claims to be its legally-sanctioned continuation

1,000 people

A vault's population capacity

SPECIAL

Acronym for a character's 7 base attributes, some of which are perception, luck, and charisma

Exodus

After the bombs fell, Roger Maxson led survivors from the Mariposa Military Base to Lost Hills, where they founded the Brotherhood of Steel. This event is referred to as the ___

Caesar's Legion

Before reaching Freeside and living with the King, Rex was a war dog for this army

Denver, CO

Before the war, Rex lived in this city, now known as "Dog Town"

Caesar

Believes the apocalypse was a blessing from the god of war, Mars, to begin humanity anew. His followers believe he receives divine instruction from Mars himself

The Wasteland Survival Guide

Book written by Moira Brown with the help of the Lone Wanderer

Scribes

Brotherhood rank responsible for copying old technology and maintaining equipment, as well as writing and managing the Codex

Knights

Brotherhood rank that serves as soldiers of war; responsible for creating battlefield strategies and defending their comrades

Flagstaff, AZ

Caesar's Legion's capital city

Edward Sallow

Caesar's former name, before founding the Legion

Lanius

Caesar's second legate following the exile of Joshua Graham; considered more brutal than Caesar himself

The Grapes of Wrath

Cass' father named her "Rose of Sharon" after reading this pre-war novel

Whiskey

Cass' favorite type of alcohol

Rose of Sharon Cassidy

Cass' full name

Whiskey Rose

Cass' nickname, referring to her propensity for drinking (also the name of the companion perk she gives the Courier)

Joshua Graham/The Burned Man

Co-founded Caesar's Legion and served as its first legate; after the group's defeat at the First Battle of Hoover Dam, he was set on fire and tossed into the Grand Canyon

The Enclave

Considering nuclear war inevitable, this organization preserved the "important people" (high-ranking government officials) in safe houses such as the Poseidon oil rig, with the goal of continuing the US government after the apocalypse

Vault-Tec

Corporation contracted by the US government to create the vault system

Power armor

Developed by the American military in a bid to create "human tanks," or heavily protected foot soldiers

Quantum

East coast variety of Nuka Cola containing a mild radioactive strontium isotope, giving it a distinct blue glow

Caesar's Legion

Edward Sallow was a former NCR citizen and Followers of the Apocalypse member before founding this group

Dick Richardson

Enclave executive and self-proclaimed "President of the United States" during the events of Fallout 2

The New Plague/Blue Flu/Limit 115

Epidemic that killed over 200,000 Americans during the 21st century, prompting the first-ever national quarantine; was secretly a genetically engineered weapon

Aradesh

First president of the NCR and father of Tandi

Tandi

Founder and longest-serving president of the New California Republic

Nightstalkers

Genetic hybrids of rattlesnake and coyote DNA, created by the Big MT's Dr. Borous

Thirteen

In 1969, the United States divided into ___ commonwealths, each encompassing several states

Alaska

In 2066, China invaded this American state for its oil reserves, taking some of its territory; the area was reclaimed by the US in 2077

Cass

John Cassidy, a companion of the Chosen One in "Fallout 2," is the father of this "New Vegas" companion

The New California Republic

Large, democratic federation based in California, with holdings in Nevada, Oregon, Mexico (Baja) and along the Colorado River

Vulpes Inculta

Leader of Caesar's frumentarii and mastermind behind many of the Legion's intrigues, such as the decimation of Nipton

Mister Handy

Maintenance and construction robot; commonly used for household chores

Stealth Boys

Many Nightkins lose their minds from prolonged use of this device, which they find addictive

Poseidon Energy

Most powerful pre-war energy conglomerate; had ties to the Enclave and US government

261

Mr. House's age

Yao Guai

Mutated black bears that roam the Capital Wasteland

Lakelurks

Mutated snapping turtles found in the Mojave Wasteland, especially in aquatic areas such as Lake Mead

Cazadores

Mutated tarantula hawk wasps created by the Big MT's Dr. Borous, found throughout the Mojave Wasteland

The Glow/Great Glow

Nickname of the ruined West Tek Research Facility, where human subjects were exposed to FEV. Sustained a direct hit during the war, rendering it highly radioactive

The NCR

Organization born from the survivors of Vault 15

The NCR

Organization that emphasizes old-world values such as democracy, personal liberty, and the rule of law. Strives to restore the general order of the wasteland, the improvement and development of infrastructure and economic systems, and a basic common peace between the people

The Enclave

Organization that sought to "purify" the wasteland through the genocide of all mutated or irradiated humans

The Followers of the Apocalypse

Organization whose goal is to tend to the inhabitants of the wasteland, as well as to ensure that the horrors of the Great War are never to be repeated; serve as keepers of knowledge

The Brotherhood of Steel

Organization whose tenets include the veneration of technology and the eradication of Super Mutants

Jet

Pacer, the King's right-hand man, is secretly addicted to this chem

REPCONN

Pre-war company in Nevada that focused on rocket development; was purchased by RobCo in 2076

The Pan-Immunity Virion Project (PVP)

Project developed by West Tek to combat the New Plague and make the American army immune to Chinese bio weapons; the precursor to the FEV

The Chosen One

Protagonist of Fallout 2 and the Vault Dweller's direct descendant

The Brotherhood of Steel

Quasi-religious technological organization with roots in the pre-war US military and scientific community

Police dog

Rex's crime-fighting job before the war

The US Army

Roger Maxson was a member of this group before founding the Brotherhood

Toshiro Kago

Samurai abducted by Mothership Zeta in 1603, released from cryo-stasis by the Lone Wanderer in 2277

The Resource Wars

Series of international conflicts that preceded the Great War, caused largely by oil shortages; some of its events included the US annexation of Canada and the Chinese invasion of Anchorage

Arroyo

Settlement founded by the Vault Dweller; was the home of the Chosen One

Caesar's Legion

Slave army built through the defeat and capture of 87 tribes

Victory

Southwestern variety of Nuka Cola that glows red in color

World War II

The "Fallout" timeline diverges from our own following this war

Sunset Sarsaparilla

The "most popular beverage in the west"

Elvis Presley

The Kings model themselves after this classic musical artist, whom they assume was a messianic figure in pre-war times

Richard Moreau (later changed to Richard Grey)

The Master's real name

The United States

The New Plague, or Limit 115, was actually a bio weapon created by this country; it was acquired by Chinese spies who accidentally exposed it to air

The Chairmen, the Omertas, and the White Glove Society

The Strip's Three Families

The Master

The creator and leader of the super mutants; aimed to mutate all humans using the FEV, a plan he referred to as "The Unity"

Bottle caps

The currency of the wasteland

October 23, 2077

The day the bombs fell

Roger Maxson

The founder and first High Elder of the Brotherhood of Steel

Robert House

The founder of RobCo

Old Mormon Fort

The headquarters of the Followers of the Apolypse's Mojave branch

Paladins

The highest Brotherhood rank (aside from Elders), responsible for security and all outside activities

The Codex

The holy text of the Brotherhood of Steel; contains its definition and ideals, the order's history, and the biographies of its Elders, among other information

Vault 13

The home of the Vault Dweller, in Southern California

Lost Hills

The main headquarters of the Brotherhood of Steel, and the seat of its High Elder

Nuka Cola

The most popular soft drink in the world before the Great War

One For My Baby

The name of Boone's first companion quest

I Forgot to Remember to Forget

The name of Boone's second companion quest

Heartache by the Number

The name of Cass' companion quest

Nothin' But a Hound Dog

The name of Rex's companion quest

I Could Make You Care

The name of Veronica's companion quest

The Followers of the Apocalypse

The origins of this faction can be traced back to Dayglow, a settlement located in what was once San Diego

The Lone Wanderer

The player character of "Fallout 3"

The Vault Dweller

The player character of "Fallout"

The Courier

The player character of "Fallout: New Vegas"

China

The primary rival of the United States leading up to the Great War

Caesar

The self-proclaimed "Son of Mars"

Bull

The symbol of Caesar's Legion

Bear

The symbol of the NCR

Knight, Scribes, and Paladins

The three ranks within the Brotherhood of Steel

Rats and hats

The two things Rex dislikes (they rhyme)

Cat Eye

This chem gives the player night-vision

Rad-X

This chem increases the player's Rad Resistance

Jet

This chem raises AP by 15

Psycho

This chem raises attack damage by 25%

Rad-Away

This chem reduces the player's Rads

The Boomers

This faction was founded by survivors from Vault 34

The Followers of the Apocalypse

This faction's founder, Nicole, lost her parents to marauders as a child. As a result, she swore to build an organization to combat violence and suffering in the wasteland