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