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Chryslus Motors was a pre-War automobile manufacturer.

Background[]

Chryslus was the most significant company to use fusion power to develop and sell commercial automobiles, primarily under the Corvega brand.[1] The corporation also dabbled in alternative propulsion: The Highwayman, relied on rechargeable on-board batteries instead of fusion.[2]

The first cars entered the market in 2070. Reassuringly big and American, they sold out within days despite the hefty price tag,[Non-game 1] Production was limited due to the ongoing conversion of civilian factories for military purposes.[Non-game 2][Non-game 3] with prices of up to $199,999.99 for a Corvega in 2077.[3] Chryslus remained a powerful company up to the Great War, and bankrolled various initiatives, including a Museum of Technology exhibit on the history of transportation, complete with a two-story replica of a modern fusion engine.[4]

Even post-War, Chryslus products have a reputation for being reliable and well-built, with minimal upkeep requirements.[2][5][6]

Virtually all Chryslus products are commonly found throughout the wastelands, many of them rendered inoperable by electromagnetic pulses that accompanied the nuclear detonations.[7][8]

Products[]

Model name Image Description
Sedan
A pristine sedan in Fallout 3
Another variant of a full size sedan, a true road cruiser with a massive body and a nuclear engine.
Blitz
Fo4 Corvega Blitz Iso
An economical and family friendly coupe, the Blitz was a variant of the Corvega line designed to combine good performance with low maintenance requirements, excellent fuel efficiency, and four seats.[9]
Highwayman
Highwayman
A stylish design with a tough and resilient frame. The car shares technology with the Chryslus Corvega with a fully analog system with no electronics and over 800 horsepower.
Cherry Bomb
FO76 Cherry Bomb
A single-seat design, based on the goal of breaking the sound barrier.

Corvega brand[]

Main article: Corvega

Corvega was the flagship brand of Chryslus Motors and one of the dominant forces on the automotive market after the resource crisis rendered combustion engines unmarketable.[Non-game 4] The price of an old model Corvega in 2077 was $199,999.99.[3] However, despite their popularity, coupes manufactured in 2077 had a tendency to leak coolant.[6]

Locations[]

The corporate headquarters of the company, the Chryslus Building, and Corvega factory were located in Washington, D.C. and an assembly plant is located in Boston.

Chryslus factories appear as locations in Fallout Shelter.

Slogans[]

  • "...for those who want more."
  • "Driving paradise."
  • "Nothing can stop a Highwayman."[2][5]
  • "Life is a race. Win!"[10]

Notes[]

Behind the scenes[]

  • Throughout Fallout 2, Chryslus is spelled "Chrysalis."
  • The company name is derived from Chrysler and General Motors, both American automobile manufacturers headquartered in Michigan.
  • The Cherry Bomb appears in Forza Motorsport 6, renamed as the "Chryslus Rocket 69." It is available for all Fallout 4 players. The new name of the car is a reference to a song of the same name "Rocket 69" which was released in 1954 and sung by Connie Allen. Rocket 69 is featured in Fallout 4 and is played on Diamond City Radio.
  • Concept art shows several products such as the Atomic V2, V6, V8, and VX engines.[Non-game 5][Non-game 6]
  • Real world promotional 1:18 scale models of the vehicles were produced by the Wand Company and sold on the Bethesda Gear Store.[Non-game 7][Non-game 8]
  • In promotional material, Chryslus is described as investing heavily in building a corporate culture that promoted loyalty, including celebrations of employment milestones. At two years, employees received a commemorative hard enamel pin, postcard and a replica Fusion Flea.[Non-game 9] At five, they received a commemorative replica of the Chryslus Pick-R-Up.[Non-game 10]

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Danse: "Corvega vehicles have small fusion engines under the hood, so watch where you shoot"
    (Danse's dialogue)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Chosen One: "{246}{}{Hey Smitty, I was wondering about that car you had for sale.}"
    Smitty: "{330}{}{Well, you see, I've got this car, a Chrysalis Motors Highwayman. She's a beaut, too. They used to say "Nothing can stop a Highwayman." Built tough, that's what they were.}"
    The Chosen One: "{331}{}{Yeah, so what's that got to do with me?}"
    Smitty: "{340}{}{Well, you see, I thought I needed a battery for the thing but all I really need is a fuel cell controller. Them things was always going bad on 'em.}"
    The Chosen One: "{341}{}{Well, I've got one of those}"
    Smitty: "{350}{}{That right? Here's the deal. You give me $2,000 and I'll sell you the car. Heck I'll even install the fuel cell controller for you. Should run good as new. I'll even charge it up with some extra micro fusion power cells I got.}"
    The Chosen One: "{351}{}{That sounds good to me. Here's the money and the part.}"
    (Smitty's dialogue)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Fallout intro
  4. Museum of Technology terminal entries; Museum Information, Transportation Exhibits
  5. 5.0 5.1 The Chosen One: "{244}{}{I was just wondering what you do here?}"
    Smitty: "{460}{}{Mostly I just keep watch over all this old junk. Only got one thing worth doodly-squat.}"
    The Chosen One: "{461}{}{What's that?}"
    Smitty: "{470}{}{Why, it's none other than this Chrysalis Motors Highwayman. They used ta say that "Nothing can stop a Highwayman." They shore built 'em tough, I'll say that for 'em.}"
    The Chosen One: "{471}{}{Wow, does it run?}"
    Smitty: "{480}{}{If'n it ran, do you think I'd still be in this shithole of a town?}"
    The Chosen One: "{481}{}{Uh, yes.}"
    Smitty: "{490}{}{Well, you're probably right. I got kinda settled in here.}"
    The Chosen One: "{491}{}{I see.}"
    (Smitty's dialogue)
  6. 6.0 6.1 Red Rocket truck stop terminal entries; Red Rocket Terminal, Monday, October 18
  7. Fallen Rock cave terminal entries; terminal, Year 2077.
  8. Year: 2077
  9. Curie: "I read that the Corvega Blitz is quite economical and family friendly. But, not so much any more."
    (Curie's dialogue) Note: This line is spoken at the entrance of the assembly line room in the Corvega assembly plant.
  10. Fallout 4 Cherry Bomb billboard
  11. The Funnies: "Money can't buy happiness.
    But it can buy a Chryslus Rocket 69..."

Non-game

  1. Fallout Bible 0
  2. Fallout Bible 0: "2070 The first of the Chryslus motors fusion-driven cars are developed. Reassuringly big and American, the limited models carry a hefty price tag but are sold out within days. Many Chryslus plants have long since been converted into making military ordinance."
  3. Bethblog Friday, September 19th, 2008 "The Real World meets Fallout: Power Armor and Nuclear Cars"
  4. Atom Red Rocket Collectron: "Got an old pre-Atomic clunker in the garage? No worries, Red Rocket still offers gas and diesel, at the lowest prices around."
    (Red Rocket Collectron's dialogue.txt)
  5. Chryslus Showroom interior 1
  6. Chryslus Showroom interior 2
  7. thewandcompany.com
  8. gear.bethesda.net
  9. Fusion Flea Die Cast Replica
  10. Pick-R-Up Fallout Pickup Truck Replica
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