Any gamer familiar with the Fallout universe knows what power armor is. This one is the most powerful in any part of this post-apocalyptic computer game. Moreover, even if you haven't played any of the parts, but just saw the cover of the game, you already know what it looks like this type armor. It has the most impressive size and stands out from any other. Particularly 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 a single 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 types of this protective suit exist in this universe?
Where it all began
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 the New Vegas add-on, and eventually ended up in the fourth part, which went on sale quite recently. According to the plot of the game, this type of armor was invented in 2067 and did not immediately take its final form. It was originally equipped with a fairly small battery, which drained incredibly quickly, rendering the armor ineffective. Therefore, the battery was eventually replaced with a nuclear microreactor. The servo drive installed in the armor allows the equipped fighter to carry much more equipment with him than usual, but it also has its downside - the fighter’s movements become noticeably more constrained. It is also worth noting another drawback - many systems are located directly under the top 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 target pointer, a gas mask and a device for no point, since now you know all the necessary information about the main and original version.
First improvements
However, this is an option that only appeared in the third part of the game. What happened before him in the Fallout universe? Power armor did not always look as described above - for example, in the first parts of the game its place was taken by the more bulky T-51b model. Considering the chronology of events in the 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model was developed later than the previous one, namely in 2076 - by that time the kit described above was completely outdated.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 was equipped with latest system. In the same way, it made the fighter stronger and allowed him to carry a lot of weapons and ammunition, but at the same time did not hinder his movements. This time the armor was immediately equipped with a microreactor, the service life of which was a hundred years. The materials from which this armor was made provided protection from 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 the previous version. The helmet has changed only externally - all its systems remain the same, only an air recirculation system has been added to them. The power armor of parts 4 and 3 of Fallout clearly cannot be compared with this masterpiece.
T-60 - defense progress
The question of where to find power armor always faces gamers who play any part of Fallout. In different situations, the answers to this may be different, but when it comes to the T-60 model, then everything is quite simple. The fact is that according to the plot, you will quickly find this armor option in the fourth part of the series. Its main difference from the previous two sets is increased convenience. There is a special valve on the back, when turned, the back of the suit opens, the fighter can go inside, after which the armor closes and seals. 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 monitor the status of the suit, all its systems, environment, the fighter’s body and so on. In fact, 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 - the standard of power
So, you have learned about the most basic types of power armor that are found in the Fallout universe. However, there are many more varieties of them, 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 kits that can be found there. And the first type worth mentioning is the X-01 power armor. This set is the rarest in the entire game, but 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 looking for a model for themselves in the world of Fallout Episode 4.
Raider armor
If the X-01 power armor is the best in Fallout 4, then it's also worth considering the worst armor option. It's worth noting right away that this set is not factory-made - most likely, this is the work of raiders who found a damaged armor set 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 lies in the limitation of the possibility of improvement - if the original kit has six slots for improvement, then this kit has only two. But it is worth noting that, even being the weakest version of power armor in the game, this model still makes its wearer an extremely dangerous opponent.
T-51
If we have already talked about the T-51b model, then we cannot help but recall the armor on the basis of which it was created. This set is a prototype of this armor, but at the same time 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 which games you can find this kit in, then everything is quite 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 designated as either the T-series or the X-series - in fact, the game does not state at all whether a given armor type had a specific series. In order to power these kits with energy, microreactors were used, which remained on old decommissioned armor kits. Even with their extensive use in the past, they still stored enough energy to supply new armor with life for a long time. In many ways, the improved kit was similar to the legendary T-51b, but there were plenty of differences. The materials used have been completely changed, and the hydraulic control system has given way to electrically assisted 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, which can only be found in the New Vegas episode. It was made using drawings by the well-known scientist Nikola Tesla. It is equipped with special ones that are better known to people as “Tesla coils” - it is with their help that this armor is able to form energy projectiles for weapons much faster and much more silently. At the same time, shooting accuracy and the level of damage inflicted on the enemy are significantly increased.
"Gehenna"
This type of armor is not canonical, since it is found only in the game Broken Steel, 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 this particular armor became quite popular even later, after 2277. Most likely, this model is also based on the T-51b, since specifications they have the same. However, the helmet is greatly modified, and the armor immediately shows that it was created for aggressive force 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-driven as New Vegas, then in this case it’s worth saying right away that this set may overlap with the canon and in some ways then contradict 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 there is a limited number of sets available throughout the entire game. It is quite controversial, since in some respects it outperforms the original, and in others it is seriously inferior - for example, in energy supply, since it is powered not by a classic mass-produced microreactor, but by a reactor of unknown origin.
The T-51b power armor was put into mass production before the Great War and was used by the US Army motorized infantry. Due to the highly complex design and innovative technical base of this type of protection, only scientifically sophisticated minds could use and successfully repair it. It is for this reason that power armor ( T-51b power armor) after the nuclear apocalypse was available only to the Enclave and certain parts of the Brotherhood of Steel.
The armor is powered by a back-mounted TX-28 micronuclear battery. The outer shell is made of composite steel, capable of withstanding impacts of more than 2500 Joules. To protect against electromagnetic radiation And laser weapon, the armor has a silver coating 10 nikron thick. It is worth saying that thanks to a well-thought-out energy supply, the suit can provide uninterrupted operation for 100 years. This masterpiece of engineering was created by a comrade beastus . Thank you for your hard work.
The T-51b paper power armor consists of all standard elements. This time we will not disassemble each individual part, we will only remind you that the sizes need to be carefully selected and the more measurements and adjustments there are, the better. Well, for the rest - good luck in selecting sizes and gluing.
Paper diagram of T-51b power armor -
We throw the same armor into the load, but from a different author ( PepMaster ). There is no helmet or boots in this archive. Which of the presented options to use is up to you.
By properly upgrading your power armor, you can make the passage much easier and stop being afraid of enemies.
Besides various types power armor, for example, T-45, T-45b, T-45d, raider power armor T-45DM, T-51, T-51b, as well as rare armor T-60, T-60a, T-60b, T- 60c, T-60d and the unique X-01 power armor, there are also various modifications for it, for example, X-01 Mk.II and X-01 Mk.VI differ in their characteristics by more than twice.
Power armor has a frame and six main modules - one for the torso, one for the head and four each for the limbs. The most important part, of course, is the nuclear charge module, which can be improved with modifications in order to waste less energy.
To carry out modifications, you need a separate machine - the “Armor Maintenance Station”, which can be found at the Red Rocket truck stop and in Sanctuary Hills. You need to place your power armor directly into the machine, and then open the interaction menu.
After that, you can look at the available modifications for each of the six pieces of power armor. Can be changed as main model, A, B, C, D, E, F:
The material from which it is made, for example, make it titanium or explosion-proof:
So install a modification, for example, a blood purifier or servos:
U different parts power armor - different modifications:
Modifications consume a lot various materials, so stock up on steel, lead, aluminum, fiber optics, glue, electronic circuits, and other materials.
Once again, we note that different pieces of power armor contain both the same and different modifications, which allows you to make one power armor for assault operations, another for moving around the Wasteland, and a third for exploring hard-to-reach places, for example, by placing jetpacks on it, as well as increasing protection from radiation:
However, to get these improvements, you will have to upgrade a whole range of perks, including perks from the Intelligence, Strength, and others.
You can also install modifications to the frame from different types of power armor, combining different options. You can get them not only by searching in the Wasteland, but also by completing tasks, as well as buying from merchants.
Where to find T-60 power armor in Fallout 4?
This is quite rare armor, which has higher parameters in terms of protection from damage, radiation and electricity. Now we will tell you where you can find it.
IN Fallout 4 there are only two factions that use this model - the Brotherhood of Steel and the Atom Cats, and you can either get it for free by completing a bunch of quests and winning the trust of the faction, steal it if you can, or also buy, for several tens of thousands of credits.
We won’t tell you how you can steal it, we’d better explain that getting it for free is quite simple - you need to join the Brotherhood by completing a number of story and side quests, then during initiation into the Knights of the Brotherhood, you will receive this armor as a gift on the airship Brotherhoods. You can also buy it there from Overseer Teagan.
“Atomic Cats” may well replace the Brotherhood; for this you also need to complete a number of quests for them, after which you will be allowed to visit the store, which is run by a character named Rhodey. If you are not interested in good relations with this gang, you can always rob them.
Parts for the T-60 power armor can be found in a place called Fiddler's Green Trailer Park. You will first have to hack the room under the characteristic sign in the nearby office building, you can do this either with your hands or through the terminal - this way you will get a key that opens trailer.
You need to find a yellow trailer with an orange line on the side, it is located north of the office. T-60 power armor will be inside, but you must be at least level 25, or better yet 30, otherwise you will receive T-51 armor.
Where to find X-01 power armor in Fallout 4?
This is a unique power armor in Fallout 4, so you will have to run after it - there is only one copy of it, and its component parts are scattered throughout the Wasteland. Only characters starting at level 35 can get it, and even level 40 would be better. This decision of the developers is justified by the fact that it has the best security parameters.
So, before you start searching in a certain place, make a save so that if you get the wrong spare part, you can come back later, being at a higher level. Keep in mind that the search is being conducted in places with high radiation, full of traps and enemies, so be well prepared.
The first copy of X-01 can be found in the location Installation K-213, located in the sea (southwest of the game world map). You can get there through a hatch in the Abandoned Shack, located on the western border (two cells higher on the map from the southwestern corner). There are a bunch of synthetics waiting for you there, so you'll have to kill them. The power armor is located on the bottom floor, behind the stairs. She is missing her left arm and right leg, but you can make them yourself.
The second copy of the X-01, an advanced version of the Mk.3, is located in a place called Custom House Tower, which is on the coast, east of Diamond City. You need to find a building called “Court 35”, go there and use the elevator - it will take you to the very top of the tower. There you will be attacked by a number of robots, having destroyed them you need to go into the room from which they came and press the red buttons - then the door leading to the armor will open.
Some pieces of power armor are in the National Guard Training Yard, they are located in the armory, which is located behind the main building. You will need the skill of a master burglar or a master hacker to get there; the terminal, by the way, is located in the barracks nearby. Once you get inside, beware of the traps - if they go off, a giant security robot will be waiting outside to pummel you.
There is a concrete guardhouse halfway down the road between Nordhagen Beach and Fort Strong. You'll easily find the armor inside - there's no security system at all, so you can just walk in and grab it. Another copy of the armor is located in the South Boston Military Checkpoint, which is in the southeast of Diamond City. Walk around the building until you see a cave. Inside it is the X-01 power armor of the first version. You will need expert-level hacking skills to open the terminal.
We remind you once again that this armor will only be available if you are at level 40 or higher.
