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FalloutSmall energy cell
Fallout 2Small energy cell
Fallout 3Energy cell
Fallout: New VegasEnergy cell
Energy cell, bulk
Energy cell, max charge
Energy cell, over charge
Energy cell, optimized Gun Runners' Arsenal
Fallout TacticsSmall energy cell
Fallout: BoSSmall energy cell
Heavy energy cell
Van BurenSmall energy cell

Energy cell, small energy cell, or simply small energy is an item of ammunition in Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout Tactics and Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel. It is a small, self-contained energy storage unit often associated with one-handed energy weapons and acts essentially as a very powerful battery or capacitor.

Variants[]

Small energy cell[]

CCELLS

A pair of red energy cylinders marked with a central white line. The cylinders sit on a rusty, rectangular metal box fitted with a red light and two arching braces. A total of 200 small energy cells can fully charge a Highwayman car.[1]

Energy cell[]

Energy Cell
Gameplay articles: Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas

A collection of three thin energy-storing cylinders, held together by an embossed metal enclosure. Each cylinder has a capacity of 1040.8 DC volts and has both positive and negative terminals. Produced by Wattz Electronics with a low shelf life,[2] the energy cells were slightly smaller than microfusion cells and were used for a variety of devices, from energy weapons to household appliances.

Energy cell, bulk[]

Energy Cell
Gameplay article: Fallout: New Vegas

A less potent, mass-produced version of the standard Wattz Electronics energy cell.

Energy cell, max charge[]

Energy Cell
Gameplay article: Fallout: New Vegas

A standard energy cell charged to maximum capacity, allowing for more powerful output while being more volatile.

Energy cell, over charge[]

Energy Cell
Gameplay article: Fallout: New Vegas

A more powerful, yet also more volatile, version of the standard energy cell.

Energy cell, optimized[]

Energy Cell
Gameplay article: Fallout: New Vegas

Added in the Gun Runners' Arsenal add-on, optimized energy cells have higher damage and armor penetration, as well as reduced weight in Hardcore mode. However, they do also cause slightly faster weapon deterioration.

Heavy energy[]

Ammunition. Heavy energy.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Fallout 2 gameplay
  2. The Courier: "Energy Cells have a high expenditure rate. Some extra reserve cells could offset that."
    Dr. Klein: "YES, I BELIEVE WATTZ ELECTRONICS TENDED TO MAKE THE BATTERY SHELF LIFE ON THE LOW END."
    (Dr. Klein's dialogue)
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