Protectron

Protectrons are a model of robot which appears in Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and the Fallout TV series.
==Background==
One of the most widespread and popular models in RobCo Industries' catalogue, the Protectron was designed as an inexpensive work drone, capable of performing a wide variety of tasks from construction, through security, to office duties.Fallout 4 loading screens: "The RobCo Protectron was constructed for a multitude of civil service applications, from security to firefighting." Produced from at least 2063, it's a compact, bipedal work drone with a pair of manipulators and integrated lasers for self-defense.The Wastelad video game was first published in 2063 and features malfunctioning Protectrons as enemies The large dome contains the primary optic sensors (usually three) and the central processing unit that contains the robot's synthetic personality. For ease of maintenance, the Protectron is typically powered by a fission battery.The Courier: "The display case is empty. The gun's missing."Primm Slim: "Have you gone loco, pardner? I can see the gun with my own three photo sensors from where I'm standing right now. [You hear strange sounds coming from Primm Slim. He may be trying to read a corrupted file, but it would take more science knowledge to be sure.]"(Primm Slim's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "Any clue where I can find a Fission Battery?"Butcher: "When we passed the maintenance room, I spied a deactivated Protectron inside. Just wrench open its access panel, and you'll find it."(Butcher's dialogue) As it was not intended for combat, at least not as a direct combatant, the Protectron only has a thin alloyed shell meant to protect its internal components from the environment and damage that could be sustained in the course of its duties. However, the internal temperature of certain Protectrons can reach up to 1000 degrees for cooking foods, giving them extreme internal heat resistance.General's Steakhouse Protectron/Dialogue: "My internal temperature is 1000 degrees. The perfect temperature for broiling steaks." The head assembly is typically shielded by a semi-transparent or opaque dome from reinforced glass. Although various hardware modifications were introduced before the war to enhance its effectiveness.Protectron appearance across the series.Fallout: New Vegas loading screens: "The sturdy Protectron model of robot was created before the great war, and served as a security automaton in both the private and business sectors."
Apart from the standard body, RobCo also offered construction drones with a shielded, reinforced head, emergency light, and internal power tools like nailguns.Fallout 4 loading screens: "The construction model of Protectron was built to take damage. Some versions also come equipped with an internal nail gun, which they can utilize in combat." Firefighter models with an internal cryo gun for fire suppression and additional protection from fire and debris.Fallout 4 loading screens: "The firefighter model of Protectron is equipped with an internal cryo gun it can utilize in any combat situation." Medic units with built-in defibrillators andFallout 4 loading screens: "The medic model of Protectron was designed to use its hands as a defibrillator. In combat, it utilizes this ability as a painful shock attack." reinforced police models with tasers, stronger servomotors, and armored heads.Fallout 4 loading screens: "In combat, the police model of Protectron relies on strong melee attacks and a painful electric shock." Even factory models could be customized with a variety of software and synthetic personalities to enhance its performance. This ability to customize made it a popular choice for both the private and public sectors.Fallout: New Vegas loading screens: "The sturdy Protectron model of robot was created before the great war, and served as a security automaton in both the private and business sectors." These included the R04 V9 "Office Helper" personalityProtectron: "Loading Personality: RobCo R04 V9 "Office Helper"..."(Protectron's dialogue (Fallout 3)) with integrated office protocols and scheduling software,Protectron: "Running default office protocol...ERROR. Loading daily agenda...ERROR." et al"(Protectron's dialogue (Fallout 3)) RS3 V4.1.6 "Utility Helper"Protectron: "Loading Personality: RobCo RS3 V4.1.6 "Utility Helper"..."(Protectron's dialogue (Fallout 3)) with remote maintenance routine download capabilityProtectron: "Receiving Sewer Maintenance Routine. Please Hold. Link Terminated."(Protectron's dialogue (Fallout 3)) and pest extermination programs,Protectron: "Critter of unusual size detected. Running Program: Extermination."(Protectron's dialogue (Fallout 3)) and the RX2 V1.16.4 "Vault Helper",Protectron: "Loading Personality: RobCo RX2 V1.16.4 "Vault Helper"..."(Protectron's dialogue (Fallout 3)) with all the necessary Vault protocols.Protectron: "Remote start activated, loading Vault protocols. Please hold."(Protectron's dialogue (Fallout 3)) Protectrons usually came with a special pod, for storage, maintenance, and recharging,Protectron pod appearance and placement context. and the Standard Protectron Control Interface v2.40 installed on terminals connected to the pod and responsible for controlling Protectrons slaved to it.Protectron terminal
The introduction of the Protectron harmfully affected the situation of workers in the United States.Supply plant terminal entries; terminal, Private Entry #2 Although companies would deny that the introduction of robotic workers was meant to replace human workers,Supply plant terminal entries; terminal, Regarding New Protectrons the reality was that any company where Protectrons or other robots were introduced would soon see mass layoffs.Supply plant terminal entries; terminal, Private Entry #1 In one particular instance, a Pittsburgh steel mill decided to lay off all of its workersSupply plant terminal entries; terminal, Private Entry #3 citing budget cuts and the need to shut the plant down. When the workers started an occupation strike that turned violent,Supply plant terminal entries; terminal, Private Entry #4 the company simply allowed the new Protectron fleet to enter the facility and gun down the striking workers.Supply plant terminal entries; terminal, Private Entry #5Supply plant terminal entries; terminal, Private Entry #6
==Variants==
===Protectron===
In Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 4, Protectrons are the second-weakest robot variant encountered, with only eyebots having less firepower. They do not pose much of a threat due to their weaker weaponry and slow speed. They are equipped with dual hand-lasers as well as a head-laser so that if one weapon is disabled, the Protectron can still function in battle. They are not as common in Fallout: New Vegas as they are in Fallout 3; they are in every metro station in the latter, whereas in Fallout: New Vegas, they are mostly found patrolling a few office buildings and the Securitron vault.
===Factory Protectron===
A terminal inside Sunset Sarsaparilla headquarters in Fallout: New Vegas mentions robots being shipped to the factory to replace the human workers.Sunset Sarsaparilla headquarters terminal entries; Shipping terminal, Check message In Fallout 3, a few examples of these Protectrons can be found inside the Mill in The Pitt, although they are already deactivated.
===Metro Protectron===
Metro Protectrons are a model of Protectron found in Washington, D.C.'s metro stations that will ask for a passing person's metro ticket when activated, which will be removed from the inventory. Without a ticket, the Protectron will attack.
===Nuka-Cola security===
Nuka-Cola security Protectrons are found in the Nuka-Cola plant. They have the Nuka-Cola Corporation logo on them as well as red coloring around their head and hands. A deactivated one is found in Fallout: New Vegas, in the Lucky 38 penthouse.
===Outcast Protectron===
Outcast Protectrons are Protectrons reprogrammed by the Brotherhood Outcasts. They are found patrolling with Outcast patrols or outside of their bases.
===Factory Protectron (The Pitt)===
These factory Protectrons are found in the Pitt steelyard and were being used as a replacement for human labor within the steel mills. They are heavy-duty industrial robots, featuring a reinforced "head" part, a protective cage on the back, and distinctive yellow coloring.
===Shipping worker===
Shipping workers are Protectrons found in the Sunset Sarsaparilla headquarters. There are only two of them, and they can be found on the bottom floor of the factory with the bottle cap press machine.
===Sunset Sarsaparilla security===
Sunset Sarsaparilla security Protectrons are a slightly tougher variant of the standard Protectron. There are still three functioning which can be found patrolling inside the Sunset Sarsaparilla headquarters. Their function was to protect the factory against possible threats. Several disabled models can also be found within the factory and scavenged for parts.
===Protectron Mark series===
The Protectron Mark series was an attempt by scientists in Big MT to improve on the base model of Protectron built by RobCo. These Protectrons come in six versions, Marks I-VI. Mark I is on par with the Protectrons found in the Sunset Sarsaparilla headquarters, while the other marks are scaled on increasing durability based on the player character's level. However, the firepower on each Mark series is the same.
==Named Protectrons==
==Behind the scenes==
The Art of Fallout 3 states that during development, Emil Pagliarulo's input on every robot was to "make it more like Robby the Robot." The protectron's original design went through many iterations before artists settled on a design that has "the vintage character of Robby" and that "captures the quintessential 1950's robot character more than any other."The Art of Fallout 3, Robots p. 45: "Emil's input on every robot was "make it more like Robby the Robot!" and this was the mind-set we had in approaching the various mechanical creatures in the world. The Protectron is an original design that went through many iterations before settling on something that does have the vintage character of Robby, and we think he captures the quintessential 1950's robot character more than any other."
==Gallery==
FO76 Legendary Perk Thin Skinned Art.png| A Protectron, as shown on the unimplemented Thin Skinned perk card
WL_Malfunctioning_Protectron.png|A malfunctioning Protectron, as seen in Wastelad
FO4 Sunshine T 2.jpg|On a sign in Sunshine Tidings co-op
Fallout Magic Steel Overseer.png|Magic: The Gathering card
Fallout Magic Steel Overseer Extended Art.png|Extended Art
==Video==
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==References==
Category:Robots and computers
Category:RobCo Industries technology
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