Naval Research Institute

The Naval Research Institute was a scientific community in the Capital Wasteland, dating back to before the Great War.
==Background==
Stationed a short walk south of Rivet City, they decided to head to the nearby beached aircraft carrier and set up a new facility there, under the escort of Horace Pinkerton. On April 15, 2239, this move was completed, and the Research Institute founded Rivet City.The Lone Wanderer: "Setting the record straight is exactly my goal."Horace Pinkerton: " We were looking for new lab-space, and this bucket of bolts just happened to have a well-preserved science bay on it. (Horace Pinkerton's dialogue)
==Appearances==
The Naval Research Institute is mentioned only in Fallout 3.
==Behind the scenes==
The Naval Research Institute is likely a reference to the United States Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C.
==References==
Category:Fallout 3 mentioned-only associations
Category:Pre-War associations