Visiontron

A Visiontron,Pre-release concept art also referred to as Tranquility lounger and simulation pod, is a large device allowing the user to experience virtual reality simulations in a controlled environment.
==Characteristics==
An oval pod, the Visiontron contains a single chair inside, with two high-resolution displays equipped with coils situated immediately in front of the user's face. The back and base of the chair contain all the hardware necessary to process the user's input into the simulation. The actual simulation runs through a processing center the Visiontron is connected to, such as a Think Machine 3600r mainframe, which is used in Vault 112.Citadel terminal entries; Vault-Tec terminal, Vault 112, Equipment Issuances
The programming used in the different models varies by the intended purpose of the simulation. For example, the civilian versions used in Vault 112 have their built-in security protocols enabled, which are supposed to prevent harm from coming to the user in effect of injury or death within the simulation,Lone Wanderer: "You'll just reset everything anyway. Who cares?"Dr. Stanislaus Braun: ""(Dr. Stanislaus Braun's dialogue) whereas the military version used to simulate the Battle of Anchorage had its safety protocols disabled, resulting in cardiac arrest for the occupant in case they die within the simulation.Lone Wanderer: "Simulation? Like... a computer simulation? Of what?"Protector McGraw:"It's the liberation of Anchorage, Alaska from Chinese Communists. It was a pretty significant event in American history, according to our Scribe. I won't lie to you. It's heavy combat -- safety protocols disengaged. That means you die in the sim... your body goes into massive cardiac arrest."(Protector McGraw's dialogue)
==Locations==
===Capital Wasteland===
Twelve loungers are on the main floor of the Vault 112, nine of which are inhabited by its former occupants, one by James, one being broken, and one reserved for the Lone Wanderer. Another lounger, which is occupied by Dr. Stanislaus Braun, is located in his office.
The loungers measure their occupant's vital signs,Vault 112 terminal entries; Vault 112 terminal and are equipped with stasis devices, allowing for user to be kept alive for prolongued periods of time. A Vault 112 jumpsuit is required to enter a lounger, which runs the Tranquility Lane simulation, a virtual reality designed by Dr. Braun.
A single, enclosed simulation pod is located in the Outcast outpost. It is running a recreation of the Battle of Anchorage, designed by Virtual Strategic Solutions, for the purposes of analyzing the operation and mining all possible data. These simulations were later substantially altered on orders from General Constantine Chase.Outcast outpost terminal entries; VSS research terminal, Latest Reports
===Mojave Wasteland===
The Hidden Valley bunker has four Visiontron virtual reality pods on Level 2, which run combat simulations based on old VR tapes salvaged by Head Scribe Taggart.Courier: "Did you make the training VR yourself?"Head Scribe Taggart: "Not far from it. When we reclaimed this bunker, I found a number of VR tapes. Most were corrupted, but a few programs still ran. Using those as my foundation, I was able to code the training VR, as well as other applications."(Head Scribe Taggart's dialogue) The were used by members of the Mojave Brotherhood of Steel to hone their skills in combat during the lockdown, without having to actually participate in it.Courier: "What's with all the computers?"Melissa Watkins: "It's our virtual reality training hall. We don't really go out all that often anymore, so this is how we stay sharp."(Melissa Watkin's dialogue)
Nellis Air Force Base contains three intact Visiontrons, which were used for pilots to be trained in virtual simulations of air combat against the Chinese Air Force, particularly Xian-85 fighters.Courier: "How has Nellis taught your people to fly?"Pete: "Once we restored power, we learned that some elaborate chairs we'd been sleeping in were actually virtual reality simulators. Before you ask, I'm afraid there's no way you can be allowed to use the simulators. They are for our use only. Sorry."(Pete's dialogue)
==Notes==
* The non-player characters inside the Tranquility loungers in Vault 112 all share the same character model, except for James and the Lone Wanderer.
* Though wearing a Vault 112 jumpsuit is required to enter the Tranquility lounger, James does not wear one while he is in the lounger.
* As the Lone Wanderer enters their own Tranquility lounger, Betty's face will briefly flash on the monitor before the simulation starts.
* The sound playing when a lounger opens is the same as for a vault door.
* Entering the lounger without telling one's companion to wait may result in them not being around upon exiting the simulation.
* The loungers used by the Brotherhood in Fallout: New Vegas are playing the same slideshow of black and white Tranquility Lane pictures as seen in Fallout 3.
==Appearances==
The Visiontron appears , its Operation: Anchorage add-on, and .
==Behind the scenes==
According to pre-release concept art,Oldboy.png the Tranquility Loungers in Vault 112 were hooked up to a Simtek 6000 supercomputer.
==Gallery==
Vault 112 TQ.jpeg|Circle of loungers in Vault 112
Fo3OA Virtual Pod.png|
FO3 TL lounger 1.jpg
FO3 TL lounger 2.jpg
FO3 TL lounger 3.jpg
FO3 TL lounger 4.jpg
FO3 TL lounger 5.jpg
FO3 TL lounger 6.jpg
VR pod open.png
Tranquility_Lounger_CA.jpg|Concept art by Adam Adamowicz
Tranquility_Lounger_CA1.jpg
Tranquility_Lounger_CA2.jpg
Tranquility_Lounger_CA3.jpg
Tranquility_Lounger_CA4.jpg
Fo3 Vault 112 lounger CA3.jpg
Fo3 Vault 112 lounger CA4.jpg
Fo3 Vault 112 lounger CA5.jpg
Fo3 Vault 112 lounger CA6.jpg
==References==
Category:Fallout 3 miscellaneous world objects
Category:Fallout: New Vegas miscellaneous world objects
Category:Vault-Tec technology
Category:Vault 112
ru:Шезлонг Трэнквилити
zh:Visiontron