For an overview of Enclave power armor models in the Fallout series of games, see Enclave power armor. For an overview of various models of power armor in the Fallout series of games, see Power armor.

	Fallout 2 armor Advanced power armor
	Stats AC bonus 30 effects +4 Strength (up to 10) +60 Radiation resistance weight 45 pounds value $20,000 Resistances normal 55 DR 15 DT laser 90 DR 19 DT fire 70 DR 16 DT plasma 60 DR 15 DT electrical 60 DR 15 DT explosive 65 DR 20 DT EMP 500 DR 0 DT Technical prototype id 00000348

 

This advanced power armor is a piece of armor in Fallout 2.

BackgroundEdit

The armor was created by the Enclave's skilled team of engineers and scientists after the Great War, as a result of a research program initiated in 2198, part of a larger project to develop various technologies. In 2215 the first actually superior suit is manufactured, entering service in 2220. Various accidents/explosions/deaths involved in its creation are classified by order of the Enclave's President Dick Richardson for the sake of the morale of the Enclave's personnel.

It is composed of lightweight metal alloys, reinforced with ceramic castings at key stress points. The motion-assist servo-motors used in the armor appear to be high quality models as well, giving the wearer a +4 Strength bonus. The suit has an auto-gyro system to keep it upright and the knees can be locked in position, to prevent the wearer from falling over, if, for some reason, he loses consciousness on duty (e.g. takes a nap).^[1] Additionally, like the T-51b power armor, it includes a recycling system that can convert human waste into drinkable water, enhancing survival^[2] and an air conditioning system for comfort^[3]

It was issued primarily to Enclave troops operating on the United States mainland, with the Enclave insignia prominently displayed on the breastplate,^[4] while rank indicators were usually painted on the shoulders of the armor.^[5]

Later, the advanced power armor Mk II was introduced, and by 2277 it had become the standard-issue Enclave power armor used by all of that organization's military units.

During the events of Fallout: New Vegas, this type of armor is associated with the defeated Oil Rig branch of Enclave, and it is known as Remnants power armor.

Development TimelineEdit

1. 2198: The Enclave begins the first work since the Great War on the development of various new technologies, including power armor variations. None of these are much of an improvement over the original pre-Great War models of power armor, and some actually prove to be worse when used in actual combat.
2. 2215: Under Presidential Order, the Enclave's scientists and engineers begin to work on an upgraded version of power armor that exceeds the performance of the T-51b model. Many prototypes are developed and tested.
3. October 2220: Enclave scientists finally develop a reliable version of what they call advanced power armor. The prototype's capabilities (and the various accidents/explosions/deaths involved in its creation) are classified by order of the Enclave's President Dick Richardson for the sake of the morale of the Enclave's personnel.

LocationEdit

Navarro, in a locker in the subterranean-level.

NotesEdit

• When the advanced power armor is equipped on the player, the non-player characters in New Reno will react, usually with crude comments. Prostitutes make comical sexual comments regarding the armor.
• This armor works as a disguise when worn around Enclave members at the Oil Rig, causing them to be non-hostile to the Chosen One. It doesn't function as a disguise in random encounters, however.

GalleryEdit

Fallout 2Edit

Advanced power armor

Enclave soldiers in advanced power armor

Enclave soldiers in advanced power armor in front of a pre-War poster depicting the T-51b PA. In the reflection of the right lens, The Chosen One can be seen.

Concept art

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ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ Fallout 2 Official Strategies & Secrets, p. 215
2. ↑ NcWriChi.msg
3. ↑ J.E. Sawyer on Formspring
4. ↑ Ccgrdpa.msg
5. ↑ QCGRANIT.MSG