Any gamer familiar with the Fallout universe knows what power armor is. This type of armor is the most powerful in any part of this post-apocalyptic computer game. Moreover, even if you did not play any of the parts, but just saw the cover of the game, you already know what this type of armor looks like. It has the most impressive size and stands out against any other. Especially noteworthy is the helmet, which has long been associated with this series of games. However, not everyone knows that in fact power armor is not an isolated item. Not only is it assembled from several different elements, it also has a large number of varieties, both within the same game and between different episodes. So what kinds of this protective suit exist in this universe?
How it all started
The most popular and well-known power armor among players is the T-45d, which first appeared in the third part of the game, then migrated to New Vegas, and eventually ended up in the fourth part, which went on sale recently. This type of armor according to the plot of the game was invented in 2067 and did not immediately take its final form. Initially, it was supplied with a rather small battery, which was discharged incredibly quickly, which made the use of armor ineffective. Therefore, in the end, the battery was replaced by a nuclear microreactor. The servo drive installed in the armor allows the equipped soldier to carry much more equipment with him than usual, and has its own flip side - the fighter's movements become noticeably more constrained. It is also worth noting another drawback - many systems are located directly under the upper layer of armor, which makes them more vulnerable. As for the helmet, it is equipped with a large number of additional functions, such as a searchlight, a laser pointer, a gas mask and a device for negotiating. It is worth noting that the power armor of this model had a large number of various modifications that changed one or another of its components, but there is no point in considering all of them, since now you know all the necessary information about the main and original version.
First enhancements
However, this is an option that appeared only in the third part of the game. What happened to him in the Fallout universe? Power armor did not always look like it was mentioned above - for example, in the first parts of the game its place was taken by the more bulky T-51b model. Given the chronology of events in games, this model was developed later than the previous one, namely in 2076 - by that time the kit described above was completely outdated. The T-51b was seriously ahead of its predecessor in terms of mobility, since it had the latest system installed. She made the fighter stronger in the same way and allowed her to carry a lot of weapons and ammunition, but she did not constrain her movements. This time, the armor was immediately equipped with a microreactor, whose service life was a hundred years. The materials from which this armor was made provided protection against any type of damage, including laser attacks and radiation. In addition, the new armor systems have an additional casing that protects them from damage - much more reliable than in the previous version. The helmet has changed only externally - all the systems it has remained the same, only the air recirculation system has been added to them. The power armor of the 4 and 3 parts of the Fallout obviously cannot be compared to this masterpiece.
T-60 - defense progress
The question of where to find power armor always arises for gamers who play any part of Fallout. In various situations, the answers to it may be different, but if it comes to the T-60 model, then everything is pretty simple. The fact is that according to the plot you will quickly find this option of armor in the fourth part of the series. Its main difference from the previous two sets is increased convenience. On the back there is a special valve, when turning which the back of the suit opens, the fighter can go inside, after which the armor will close and be sealed. This, of course, is not the only difference between this model. It is also worth noting the special display that is present inside the helmet - it allows you to control the condition of the suit, all its systems, the environment, the body of the fighter, and so on. Actually, using this armor has become much more convenient, because you can constantly monitor how much ammunition you have left, track damage and much more.
X-01 - power standard
So, you learned about the most basic types of power armor that are found in the Fallout universe. However, there are many more varieties, and some of them deserve special attention. Since the last and most relevant part of the game is the fourth, we will talk about the sets that can be found there. And the first type worth mentioning is the X-01 power armor. This kit is the rarest in the whole game, but at the same time it is also the most powerful. The fact is that this armor is made of a special alloy that combines high strength and lightness. So the X-01 power armor is what players most often pay attention to when they are looking for a model for themselves in the world of the fourth episode of Fallout.
Raider Armor
If in the game Fallout 4 power armor X-01 is the best, then it is worth considering also the option of the most unsuccessful armor. It is immediately worth noting that this kit is not factory-installed - most likely, this is the work of raiders who found a damaged set of armor and restored it for their own use. A sample of the T-45d armor was found, so many of the characteristics of this kit are the same as the original. However, the most striking difference is the limited possibility of improvement - if the original kit has six slots for improvement, then this kit is only two. But it is worth noting that, even being the weakest version of power armor in the game, such a model still makes its carrier an extremely dangerous opponent.
T-51
If we were already talking about the T-51b model, then we can not help but recall the armor on the basis of which it was created. This kit is a prototype of this armor, but it differs in some respects - it is slightly less functional, suffers from a lack of mobility compared to the model that will replace it in 2076.
Improved Power Armor
This model of power armor is very different from all previous ones, because it was made much later. It began to be used only in 2198, so you can easily imagine how much it differed from all other versions. If we talk about in which games you can find this kit, then everything is pretty simple. Given the chronology of events, you can find sets of such armor either in the second part, or in the addition to the third, which is called New Vegas. Power armor of this type is no longer indicated by either the T series or the X series - in fact, the game does not report at all whether a particular series had this type of armor. In order to power these sets with energy, microreactors were used that remained on the old decommissioned sets of armor. Even taking into account their long-term use in the past, they still stored enough energy to supply new armor for a long time. In many ways, the improved kit was similar to the legendary T-51b, but there were plenty of differences. The manufacturing materials were completely changed, and the hydraulic control system gave way to electric-powered servomotors. Thus, in Fallout Vegas, power armor is already very different from how it looked (and functioned) before.
"Tesla"
Another type of armor from the distant future that can only be found in the New Vegas episode. It was made using drawings of the well-known scientist Nikola Tesla. Special resonant transformers are installed on it , which are better known to people as “Tesla coils” - it is with their help that this armor gets the opportunity to form energy shells for weapons much faster and much more silently. At the same time, the accuracy of shooting and the level of damage to the enemy are significantly increased.
"Gehenna"
This type of armor does not belong to the canonical one, as it is found only in the Broken Steel game, which is not an official part of the series, but only an addition to the third part of the game. However, it is still worth paying attention to it, because it was this armor that became quite popular even later, after 2277. Most likely, this model is also based on the T-51b, as they have the same technical specifications. However, at the same time, the helmet is greatly modified, and the armor immediately shows that it is designed for aggressive power actions. Its main advantage over the original version is the fact that it can be repaired using elements from other sets of the same armor, which could not be done with the T-51b.
NBS Armor
If the previous set of armor could still be attributed to the original series of games, since it was found in an add-on that is not as story-like as New Vegas, then in this case it’s worth saying right away that this set can intersect with the canon and in what then argue with him. This armor is used in the game Fallout Tactics, which largely contradicts the main plot of the games. This armor is a modification of the T-51b, more precisely, its commercial counterpart, which was used in the nineties in the Midwest. This is a limited edition, so the whole game has a certain number of sets. It is quite controversial, since it bypasses the original in some parameters, and is seriously inferior in others, for example, in energy supply, since it is not using a classic mass production microreactor, but a reactor of unknown origin.