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|factions =[[United States Armed Forces|U.S. Army]] (pre-War)<br />[[Talon Company]]<br />[[Brotherhood of Steel (Capital Wasteland)|Brotherhood of Steel]] {{icon|FO3BS|link=Broken Steel}}
 
|leaders =[[Jabsco|Commander Jabsco]]
 
|leaders =[[Jabsco|Commander Jabsco]]
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{{Quotation|This is what happens to [[Talon Company|people]] who fuck with the [[Brotherhood of Steel|Brotherhood]].|Unnamed Brotherhood of Steel soldier}}[[File:FO3BS BoSSoldier ThisIsWhatHappens.ogg|noicon|135px|center]]
   
 
'''Fort Bannister''' is a pre-War military installation in the [[Capital Wasteland]], north of [[Evergreen Mills]] and south of [[Jalbert Brothers waste disposal]].
 
'''Fort Bannister''' is a pre-War military installation in the [[Capital Wasteland]], north of [[Evergreen Mills]] and south of [[Jalbert Brothers waste disposal]].
   
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
When the [[Great War]] came in [[Timeline#2077|2077]], it was one of the highest profile targets in the area, suffering a number of direct nuclear hits, which obliterated much of its surface facilities, leaving a gaping crater and concrete ruins behind. The nuclear detonation did not destroy the bunker's underground installations, however, which was likely the main reason it was secured by [[Talon Company]] mercenaries and used as their primary base.
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When the [[Great War]] came in [[Timeline#2077|2077]], it was one of the highest profile targets in the area, suffering a number of direct nuclear hits that obliterated much of its surface facilities, leaving a gaping crater and concrete ruins behind. The nuclear detonation did not destroy the bunker's underground installations, however, which was likely the main reason it was secured by [[Talon Company]] mercenaries and used as their primary base.
   
An interesting thing to note is that missile silo doors reside within a ruined building. As the building has a roughly circular pattern of destruction, which centers on the silo doors, one can gather that the building itself collapsed when a missile plowed through it, most likely at the start of the Great War.
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Interestingly, its missile silo doors reside in a ruined building. As the building has a roughly circular pattern of destruction, which centers on the silo doors, one can gather that the building itself collapsed when a missile plowed through it, most likely at the start of the Great War.
   
 
==Layout==
 
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It is also possible to run into the Brotherhood Alpha Squad (just south of the fort), which will soon assault the fort, before freeing Jensen or even approaching the Fort. They can be convinced to assault the Fort before freeing Jensen, who will be freed at some point during the assault.
 
It is also possible to run into the Brotherhood Alpha Squad (just south of the fort), which will soon assault the fort, before freeing Jensen or even approaching the Fort. They can be convinced to assault the Fort before freeing Jensen, who will be freed at some point during the assault.
   
After [[The Waters of Life]] quest, an [[Enclave]] research outpost can be found near the [[Fort Bannister ground zero|large crater]], with a field research terminal containing their objective in the area (gathering samples). The camp is occupied by three [[Enclave soldier]]s, one [[Enclave officer]], and one [[Enclave scientist (Fallout 3)|Enclave scientist]]. There is also an Enclave turret. There are three [[Enclave crate]]s in one of which you can store gear (the crate at eye level, behind the computer terminal). In the crater there are eight [[Alien power cell (Fallout 3)|alien power cell]] cartridges underneath the over turned truck. There is a constant low level of [[radiation]] (+1/2).
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After [[The Waters of Life]] quest, an [[Enclave]] research outpost can be found near the [[Fort Bannister ground zero|large crater]], with a field research terminal containing their objective in the area (gathering samples). The camp is occupied by three [[Enclave soldier (Fallout 3)|Enclave soldier]]s, one [[Enclave officer]], and one [[Enclave scientist (Fallout 3)|Enclave scientist]]. There is also an [[Automated turret (Fallout 3)|Enclave turret]]. There are three [[Enclave crate]]s in one of which you can store gear (the crate at eye level, behind the computer terminal). In the crater there are eight [[Alien power cell (Fallout 3)|alien power cell]] cartridges underneath the over turned truck. There is a constant low level of [[radiation]] (+1/2).
   
 
==Notable loot==
 
==Notable loot==
 
'''Fort Bannister Main'''
 
'''Fort Bannister Main'''
 
{{Notable content
 
{{Notable content
| In an average locked room at the bottom of the concrete stairs, there is a copy of [[Big Book of Science (Fallout 3)|Big Book of Science]], a [[Fat Man (Fallout 3)|Fat Man]], and one [[Mini nuke (Fallout 3)|mini nuke]]. Just follow the metal steps up to the top, and continue through the doorway to the concrete stairs behind a locked (average) door.
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| In an average locked room at the bottom of the concrete stairs, there is a copy of [[Big Book of Science (Fallout 3)|''Big Book of Science'']], a [[Fat Man (Fallout 3)|Fat Man]], and one [[Mini nuke (Fallout 3)|mini nuke]]. From the southernmost (very easy locked) entrance to Fort Bannister Main, just follow the metal steps up to the top, continue through the doorway, to the left, down the concrete stairs and behind a locked (average) door.
 
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'''Fort Bannister Bunker'''
 
'''Fort Bannister Bunker'''
 
{{Notable content
 
{{Notable content
| A copy of [[Guns and Bullets (Fallout 3)|Guns and Bullets]] is found on top of a gun cabinet inside the easternmost room of the bunker area of Fort Bannister.
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| A copy of [[Guns and Bullets (Fallout 3)|''Guns and Bullets'']] is found on top of a gun cabinet inside the easternmost room of the bunker area of Fort Bannister. The bunker has a very hard lock or can be entered via the Commanding Officer's Quarters.
 
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'''Commanding Officer's Quarters'''
 
'''Commanding Officer's Quarters'''
 
{{Notable content
 
{{Notable content
| A copy of [[Nikola Tesla and You (Fallout 3)|Nikola Tesla and You]] can be found atop the lowermost covered walkway in the missile launch room, next to a ham radio and an ammunition box.
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| A copy of [[Nikola Tesla and You (Fallout 3)|''Nikola Tesla and You'']] can be found atop the lowermost covered walkway in the missile launch room, next to a ham radio and an ammunition box. The missile launch room is the first you enter after the sewer entrance from the outside.
 
| The unique [[Combat knife (Fallout 3)|combat knife]] called [[Occam's Razor]] and unique [[Combat armor (Fallout 3)|combat helmet]] called the [[Talon combat armor|Talon combat helmet]] are carried by the Talon Company leader, [[Jabsco|Commander Jabsco]], who is found in the southernmost room.
 
| The unique [[Combat knife (Fallout 3)|combat knife]] called [[Occam's Razor]] and unique [[Combat armor (Fallout 3)|combat helmet]] called the [[Talon combat armor|Talon combat helmet]] are carried by the Talon Company leader, [[Jabsco|Commander Jabsco]], who is found in the southernmost room.
 
| A [[Nuka-Cola Quantum (Fallout 3)|Nuka-Cola Quantum]] behind a footlocker under the stairs in the southern most room.
 
| A [[Nuka-Cola Quantum (Fallout 3)|Nuka-Cola Quantum]] behind a footlocker under the stairs in the southern most room.
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'''Outside Area'''
 
'''Outside Area'''
 
{{See|Fort Bannister ground zero#Notable_loot|t1=Notable loot at Fort Bannister ground zero}}
 
{{See|Fort Bannister ground zero#Notable_loot|t1=Notable loot at Fort Bannister ground zero}}
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==Notes==
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* The [[Frag mine (Fallout 3)|frag mine]]s surrounding the downed section of the chain-link gate on the Eastern entrance are not armed.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
Fort Bannister only appears in ''[[Fallout 3]]''.
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Fort Bannister appears only in ''[[Fallout 3]]''.
   
 
==Bugs==
 
==Bugs==
* {{Platforms|ps3|xbox360}} If the player kills everyone inside the fort while the Brotherhood are still hiding, there is a chance the Brotherhood will instead make the tents a base, rather than the fort. Even if you don't kill anyone at all inside the fort, they will still occupy the tents. Manage to keep everyone alive on the Brotherhood team, and they still leave the fort after the assault.
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* {{Platforms|ps3|xbox360}} If the player kills everyone inside the fort while the Brotherhood are still hiding, there is a chance the Brotherhood will instead make the tents a base, rather than the fort. Even if you don't kill anyone at all inside the fort, they will still occupy the tents. Manage to keep everyone alive on the Brotherhood team, and they still leave the fort after the assault. {{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|xbox360|pc}} Its also possible that if the player kills everyone inside the fort while the Brotherhood are still hiding, the Aqua Pura pack Brahmin and Paladin Jensen do not spawn, nor does the rest of Brotherhood Alpha Squad. Not even after completing all Broken Steel main quests. {{Verify|verified}}
   
 
==Gallery==
 
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Crater in the Enclave sector 762 East of Fort Bannister.jpg|Crater in the Enclave sector 762 East of Fort Bannister
 
Crater in the Enclave sector 762 East of Fort Bannister.jpg|Crater in the Enclave sector 762 East of Fort Bannister
 
Ft Bannister Main interior.jpg|Ft Bannister Main interior
 
Ft Bannister Main interior.jpg|Ft Bannister Main interior
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Ft Bannister Main interior guard.jpg|Ft Bannister Main interior guard
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Ft Bannister Main's Twin safes Talon security.jpg|Ft Bannister Main's Twin safes Talon security
 
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[[Category:United States Armed Forces locations]]
 
[[Category:Military and research facilities]]
 
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This is what happens to people who fuck with the Brotherhood.— Unnamed Brotherhood of Steel soldier

Fort Bannister is a pre-War military installation in the Capital Wasteland, north of Evergreen Mills and south of Jalbert Brothers waste disposal.

Background

When the Great War came in 2077, it was one of the highest profile targets in the area, suffering a number of direct nuclear hits that obliterated much of its surface facilities, leaving a gaping crater and concrete ruins behind. The nuclear detonation did not destroy the bunker's underground installations, however, which was likely the main reason it was secured by Talon Company mercenaries and used as their primary base.

Interestingly, its missile silo doors reside in a ruined building. As the building has a roughly circular pattern of destruction, which centers on the silo doors, one can gather that the building itself collapsed when a missile plowed through it, most likely at the start of the Great War.

Layout

The bunker itself is extensive and is accessible from the ammunition storage, a manhole inside a lone commander's Tent, a bunker entrance just above the Commander's Tent, and a metal door down some steps just to the right when entering Fort Bannister through the south gates.

The underground levels of the fort are crawling with hostile Talon Company mercs who are all very heavily armed. If your combat skills are high enough to clear the place out, the area contains a staggering amount of valuable hardware to scavenge. The mercenaries here have a wide range of armaments, including assault rifles, Chinese assault rifles, combat shotguns, laser rifles, flamers, missile launchers and 10mm SMGs.

In the commanding officer's quarters are Commander Jabsco, the leader of the company, a Mister Gutsy (though the Mister Gutsy model may be found in a dormant state, and likely activated once you attack Jabsco) and two automated turrets. However, the first of these turrets (the one upstairs) can be either deactivated or frenzied via a locked terminal just outside the commander's personal quarters. It should be noted that although the frenzied turret will track and attack Commander Jabsco, it rarely fires at him when he has a melee weapon armed.

The commander himself starts off with a missile launcher, but once he runs out of ammunition for that, he will either attack with his Occam's Razor, pull out his Chinese pistol, or rush downstairs and grab any weapon in the nearby safe. There is also a chance that once you attack the commander, more Talon Company mercs will spawn behind you. He will actually call out for assistance when the conditions for reinforcement have been met.

In Commander Jabsco's personal quarters there are four generators which will explode when shot or sufficiently damaged by explosives.

Broken Steel

With the Broken Steel add-on installed, you should find several Aqua Pura pack brahmin near the tents. When searching the tents, you should also find Brotherhood Paladin Jensen tied up. He tells you that the Brotherhood is tired of having their aqua pura stolen by Talon Company, and intends to get some payback - Jensen is the scout for the operation.

If you free him, he'll charge down into the fort, quickly getting himself killed by the awaiting turret and the missile-launching Talon Company merc. Soon there after, two to four more Brotherhood of Steel Knights and Paladins will run in after him. The Talon Company defenses will shortly prove too much for the Brotherhood, and most of them will likely die. Alternatively, it is also possible that the Knights will defeat the mercs and occupy Fort Bannister. It will become another BoS outpost soon after.

It is also possible to run into the Brotherhood Alpha Squad (just south of the fort), which will soon assault the fort, before freeing Jensen or even approaching the Fort. They can be convinced to assault the Fort before freeing Jensen, who will be freed at some point during the assault.

After The Waters of Life quest, an Enclave research outpost can be found near the large crater, with a field research terminal containing their objective in the area (gathering samples). The camp is occupied by three Enclave soldiers, one Enclave officer, and one Enclave scientist. There is also an Enclave turret. There are three Enclave crates in one of which you can store gear (the crate at eye level, behind the computer terminal). In the crater there are eight alien power cell cartridges underneath the over turned truck. There is a constant low level of radiation (+1/2).

Notable loot

Fort Bannister Main

  • In an average locked room at the bottom of the concrete stairs, there is a copy of Big Book of Science, a Fat Man, and one mini nuke. From the southernmost (very easy locked) entrance to Fort Bannister Main, just follow the metal steps up to the top, continue through the doorway, to the left, down the concrete stairs and behind a locked (average) door.

Fort Bannister Bunker

  • A copy of Guns and Bullets is found on top of a gun cabinet inside the easternmost room of the bunker area of Fort Bannister. The bunker has a very hard lock or can be entered via the Commanding Officer's Quarters.

Commanding Officer's Quarters

Outside Area

Notes

  • The frag mines surrounding the downed section of the chain-link gate on the Eastern entrance are not armed.

Appearances

Fort Bannister appears only in Fallout 3.

Bugs

  • Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 If the player kills everyone inside the fort while the Brotherhood are still hiding, there is a chance the Brotherhood will instead make the tents a base, rather than the fort. Even if you don't kill anyone at all inside the fort, they will still occupy the tents. Manage to keep everyone alive on the Brotherhood team, and they still leave the fort after the assault. [verified]
  • Xbox 360Xbox 360 Its also possible that if the player kills everyone inside the fort while the Brotherhood are still hiding, the Aqua Pura pack Brahmin and Paladin Jensen do not spawn, nor does the rest of Brotherhood Alpha Squad. Not even after completing all Broken Steel main quests. [verified]

Gallery