Enclave uniform

Enclave uniforms are attire used by the Enclave for cohesion and maintaining esprit de corps. The designs are either recycled from designs used by the United States Armed Forces or their developments, such as the scout armor used by Whitespring field operatives, evolving from military combat armor. This article does not include civilian attire, used by nominally non-military personnel, such as Enclave citizens or presidents. While uniforms are enough to pass as an Enclave member, during an alert, all members are expected to carry identification papers on their person at all times and show them upon request.Enclave guard: "{112}{}{Look, better get your id. These false alarms got everybody jumpy.}"(Ccguard.msg)Navarro base commander: "{117}{}{This base is on alert and I don’t recognize you. Show me your papers, soldier.}"The Chosen One: "{118}{}{What papers?}"Navarro base commander: "{122}{}{Wrong answer, maggot. You’re to carry your papers with you at all times. You should know that!}"The Chosen One: "{123}{}{Fuck you.}"(CCMANDR.MSG)Navarro quartermaster: "{127}{}{This base is on alert and I don't recognize you. Show me your papers, soldier.}"The Chosen One: "{130}{}{I don't have my papers with me. They're in my footlocker.}"Navarro quartermaster: "{132}{}{Wrong answer. You're to carry your papers with you at all times and you should know that!}"(ccqmstr.msg)
Fallout 76 features the Enclave in a significant capacity and defines the original look of the Enclave in the years following the Great War. Several additional uniforms were released through the Atomic Shop and are marked with the if they have not been featured elsewhere, due to the looser standards defining their inclusion.
==Clothing==
===Officer uniform===
Designed to make use of the Enclave's chosen color scheme, tan and black, there were two main types of uniforms used. 
The older variant of the Enclave officer uniform, is a two-piece garment. A double-breasted tunic with large hip pockets is worn with a khaki dress shirt and black tie, a utility belt, a pair of leather gloves and pants similar to the operative armor, with the legs tucked into a pair of leather boots. Enclave insignias are displayed on the sleeves, with two golden stars in each corner of the patch. Officers wear a peaked cap bearing the Enclave cap badge and black officer's laurels on a tan visor.Uniform design and appearance. The uniform remained in use as late as the 23rd century, used in portrait and identification shots.Fallout NPC Pack 2 - Enclave Remnants, Judah Kreger's portrait
The Enclave officer uniform used in the field in the 23rd centuryUsed by Enclave officers in Fallout 3 and Judah Kreger in Fallout: New Vegas. consists of two layers. The basic one is a black uniform, covered by a tan full-body outfit. The upper part has a prominent flap buttoned up on the side, with black gloves securely locked in place. The lower part of the uniform has no zipper and the pants are tucked in securely into black, knee-high boots with three side buckles each. The outfit is worn with a communication device over the right breast, a small pouch attached above the knee, a black utility belt and a black field cap with the Enclave device on the front.Outfit appearance in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. It can be put on backwards unintentionally.The Lone Wanderer: ""Williams: "I, uhh... You are? I mean, you would? Just make sure he knows I was real strict with you, okay? And that I didn't have my uniform on backwards this time."(Williams' dialogue)
===Colonel uniform===
Based on the pre-War LAS-009 general's overcoat,Anchorage quartermaster shipmentUS Army General outfit the Colonel uniform has a single-breasted coat worn over a base black uniform with a high collar and boasts large pockets on the thighs, two smaller pockets under the lapels, and the front can be closed with six buttons. A utility belt with two large metal clasps, a storage pouch and a pistol holster completes the design.Concept artOutfit appearance in Fallout 3.
===Operative underarmor===
Standard operative gear issued to Enclave field agents in Appalachia, designed for the forest and urban scout armors, the underarmor consists of two parts. The tunic is worn with a protective vest bearing the Enclave sigil on the abdomen, two belts and additional protectors over the sleeves, covering the leather gloves. The tunic extends over the pants, which have regulated, laced side, and zipper endings, typically worn with the flaps covering the sides of the black tactical boots. The uniform has two versions; forest underarmor is tan with brown highlights, while the urban variant is gray with black highlights.Outfit appearance in Fallout 76.
===Scientist uniform===
A white full-body uniform, sealed against the environment, with a gold plexiglass dome enclosing the head. Air is provided by a breathing apparatus and filter mounted on the rear.Outfit appearance in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
=== Signalman outfit===
Designed for Enclave communications and recon troops, to report enemy movements (e.g. communists),Atomic Shop description: "Always be ready to report communist troop movement with the Enclave Signalman Outfit!" the simple field uniform consists of a light green T-shirt, faded camouflage pants and a pistol belt with suspenders. The belt includes six carrying pouches, a galvanometer, a blasting machine (detonator)TM 9-1946, p. 104 and a wooden roll with a red signal cable. The uniform is worn with an olive green forage cap and optionally a communications headset.Outfit appearance in Fallout 76.
=== Intel officer uniform===
A modified version of the standard officer uniform, designed for Enclave intelligence officers,Atomic Shop description: "Gather secrets for the real American Government in this Enclave Intel Officer Outfit." replacing the tan fabric tunic with a black leather jacket. It is worn with a beige shirt and a black tie and brown pants, with a peaked cap in brown with a tan ribbon and black visor.Outfit appearance in Fallout 76.
==Lab coat==
A plain white lab coat with four clasps to keep the coat isolated from environmental conditions or contaminating the Enclave civilian clothing.Siggi Wilizig in Enclave civvy clothes
===Other uniforms===
In Fallout 2, Enclave members wear a number of uniforms described to be military, though reusing other sprites. These include:
* Lab coats,Enclave technician's character description: "{101}{}{You see an Enclave technician.}""{102}{}{You see someone wearing a lab coat. He appears confident and self-assured.}"(Ccatech.msg, Ccomp2.msg), and Cctech2.msg) with pocket protectors and a stash of pens.Enclave technician's character description: "{100}{}{You see a tech.}""{101}{}{You see a computer tech.}""{102}{}{You see someone wearing a lab coat complete with pocket protector and a stash of pens.}"(Ccomp1.msg)Enclave technician's character description: "{100}{}{You see a tech.}""{101}{}{You see an Enclave technician.}""{102}{}{You see someone wearing a lab coat with a pocket protector and lots of pens stuffed in it. He has that slightly confused look of someone new to a job.}"(Cctech1.msg) Members of the Chemical Corps and people like Tom Murray, head of the AEC, also wear lab coats.Tom Murray's character description: "{100}{}{You see a balding man in a lab coat.}""{101}{}{You see Tom Murray, the head of the Atomic Energy Commission.}""{102}{}{You see a very nervous old man in a pristine lab coat.}"(Tom Murray's dialogue)
* DutyEnclave technician's character description: "{100}{}{A soldier in a duty uniform.}""{101}{}{Some Pfc-Tech, grade X.}""{102}{}{He’s wearing a military uniform, but it’s clear this guy’s more a technician than a soldier.}"(Cctech.msg) uniforms,Enclave technician: "{100}{}{You see someone in a military uniform.}""{101}{}{You see someone in a military uniform.}""{102}{}{You see someone wearing a military uniform but they appear to be more a tech than a soldier.}"(Ccacon.msg) resembling leather armor, sometimes stained with grease. Usually worn by techs and mechanics.Kevin's character description: "{100}{}{You see a mechanic.}""{101}{}{You see Kevin, the mechanic.}""{102}{}{You see a man in a military uniform. Judging by the grease spots you think he is more of a mechanic than a soldier.}"(Kevin's dialogue)Quincy's character description: "{100}{}{You see a man in a military uniform.}""{101}{}{You see Quincy the mechanic.}""{102}{}{You see a man in a military uniform. Judging by the grease spots you think he is more of a mechanic than a soldier.}"(Quincy's dialogue) Uniforms can get downright filthy if not properly taken care of and replaced regularly.Raul's character description: "{100}{}{You see a mechanic.}""{101}{}{You see Raul, the mechanic.}""{102}{}{You see a man in a filthy military uniform. Judging by the grease spots you think he is more of a mechanic than a soldier, and a hard working one to boot.}"(Raul's dialogue)
* Vault jumpsuits, without a number, worn by Enclave citizens on the Enclave Oil Rig.Enclave citizen's character description: "{100}{}{You see a person in a vault suit.}""{101}{}{You see a citizen of the Enclave.}""{102}{}{You see a pale but healthy looking citizen.}"(QCGENCIT.MSG)
==Armor==
Enclave troops in the field may wear standard armor for protection. If issued combat armor, the breastplate usually displays the insignia of the Enclave.Commander's door guard's character description: "{100}{}{You see someone in combat armor.}""{101}{}{You see the commander’s door guard.}""{102}{}{You see someone in combat armor. There is an insignia on the breastplate that you are not familiar with.}"(Ccdrgrd.msg)Enclave soldier's character description: "{100}{}{You see a guard.}""{101}{}{You see a guard in combat armor.}""{102}{}{You see someone wearing combat armor. There is an insignia on the breastplate that you are unfamiliar with.}"(Ccgrdca.msg) Power armor is also painted with the faction's insignia.Arch Dornan's and Enclave gate guard's character description: "{100}{}{You see a guard. }""{101}{}{You see the gate guard.}""{102}{}{You see a guard wearing power armor of an unusual design. There is an insignia on the breastplate that you are unfamiliar with.}"(Arch Dornan's and Enclave gate guard's dialogue) As such, Enclave power armor constitutes a duty uniform for deployed troops.Enclave guard's character description: "{100}{}{You see a guard.}""{101}{}{You see a guard in power armor.}""{102}{}{You see someone wearing power armor of an unusual design. There is an insignia on the breastplate that you are unfamiliar with.}"(Ccggbak.msg)
===Scout armor===
 
A post-War design derived from combat armor, the scout armor is a lightweight, protective body armor set specifically created for Enclave covert operatives.Bethesda Twitter promotional cards 
The segmented, rounded armor includes a torso assembly with axial protectors screwed together, and additional segmented armor plates worn on the limbs, attached using leather straps. The utility belt includes six carry pouches and a protector for the nether regions. Rather than a helmet, the scout armor is designed to be worn with a mask, obscuring the wearer's features completely, while protecting them from airborne contaminants. The set is finished with several camouflage patterns, including a forest camo in shades of brown and green, urban camouflage using blue and gray, and solid black for covert ops.Outfit appearance in Fallout 76. 
It was utilized by the Enclave's covert forces until their demise in 2086.
==Behind the scenes==
* The design of the Enclave officer uniform went through several iterations when Adam Adamowicz was conceptualizing it. One of the earlier versions included a more mechanical, black look, with segmented armor and a hood for female officers. The final iteration used in the game featured an eagle with its wings spread out as a cap device, rather than the Enclave sigil. When the textures were updated, the inventory icon was unchanged.
* Colonel Autumn's uniform went through several iterations, with the final design being a refinement of what Adamowicz called "Colonel Autumn: Teutonic Version,"Concept art, writing partially obscured by the drawing on the left. as identified on the concept art. Some exploratory concepts included an all-black uniform evoking not merely German militarism, but the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany, with the peaked cap (featuring an eagle pin), goggles and pose almost perfectly matching a portrait photo of Erwin Rommel, one of the key Nazi generals.See here for comparison The final version simply updated the details and defined the colors: Black for the underarmor and tan for the overcoat. The coat's model was then reused in Operation: Anchorage, as General Chase's overcoat, and in Lonesome Road, as the US Army General outfit.
* The officer uniform included in Fallout 76 was conceptualized by Katya Chiu (then credited as Katya Gudkina), and went through multiple iterations, from a jumpsuit echoing Adamowicz's design and worn with a peaked cap, through a more formal look with a forage cap (and optional skirt for female officers), to a single-breasted tunic with various methods of buttoning-up. After settling on the design that closely resembled the final version, further variants were explored. Apart from the final, alternate versions included a double-breasted black overcoat and a much more ornate cavalry uniform with a flap buttoned on the side, breeches, cavalry boots, and a red aiguillette.
* The operative underarmor, also conceptualized by Katya Chiu, went through multiple iterations, from a full-body jumpsuit with goggles to a simple vest worn over a T-shirt and vest. The chosen version was the third variant of the armor.
* The signalman outfit is based on vintage uniforms and equipment, with a belt and suspenders loosely resembling the M1936 kit issued to U.S. World War II troops, while the gear worn on the belt includes a galvanometer, a 10-cap blasting machine and a roll of detonating cord, making it more consistent with demolition equipment than signal corps. The headset is also not a signalman's headset, but one very similar to the vintage David Clark H10-56 aviation headset with a microphone.
==Gallery==
Enclave officer CA1.jpg|Concept art by Adam Adamowicz, Fallout 3
Fo3_Enclave_Officer_Concept_Art_2.webp|Early concept exploration
Fo3_Col_Autumn%27s_Uniform_Concept_Art_1.webp|Early concepts for Colonel Autumn's uniform
Autumn_CA1.jpg|Final concepts for Colonel Autumn's uniform
FO76 Enclave Officer Concept.jpg|Officer uniform concept art by Katya Chiu, Fallout 76
FO76 Enclave Officer Concept 2.jpg|Early exploration of officer uniform variants
FO76 Enclave Underarmor Concept.jpg|Operative underarmor by Katya Chiu, Fallout 76
==References==
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