Power Armor (Fallout)
Power Armor is armor that features in Fallout.
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History
Power Armor
Mechanized cavalry units provided with them would retain the mobility of a soldier moving on foot while giving them the ability to use heavy weapons with ease.
The most important achievement of this early stage of research was the development of a fusion cell. Crude but effective, the design was unveiled to the world in 2066.
However, the invasion quickly bogged down as the T-45's proved insufficient to overcome Chinese defenders equipped with new weapons like the Gauss rifle, and its aging design caused logistical issues, as the armor burned through energy cells at a rate that was alarming and unsustainable. Meanwhile the T-51 model power armor remained in development, with various production models being tested in combat conditions at Fort Strong in Massachusetts, in order to troubleshoot the design. Even this far into the development cycle, problems were still present, delaying deployment. For instance, the September 2075 iteration had the desired mobility and protection, but were far from stable, and soldiers tended to tip over on hard landings. Gyroscopic stabilizers and shock absorbers were subsequently added to address this issue.
Overview
The basic version of each power armor is designated with either model A or Mark I. Subsequent revisions and upgrades are distinguished using sequential letters: B, C, D, E, and F, or Mark II, III, IV, V, and VI. Each represents an incremental upgrade over the preceding model. Beyond general revisions, a large number of upgrades and custom internals has been developed for the various power armor units, to increase their flexibility and performance on the battlefield.
Known power armor models included:
- T-45 power armor :
- T-51 power armor :
- T-60 power armor :
- T-65 power armor :
- X-01 power armor :
- EXC-17 Excavator power armor :
Although the United States military remained the principal operator of power armor, select private corporations also had access to the technology. One of these, the Garrahan Mining Company, used West-Tek’s power armor technology to create a competitive powered mining suit, the Excavator power armor, in a bid to defeat its competitors and secure lucrative contracts for exploiting Appalachian natural resources.
Users
- Vault Dweller :
Notes
- Power Armor was created by Interplay Entertainment and Bethesda Softworks where it featured in the setting of the Fallout universe.
Alternate Versions
In other media
Television
- In Fallout, Power Armor appeared in the setting of the live-action television series.
Other
Appearances
- Fallout:
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