Advanced power armor

Advanced power armor is a series of power armor models developed and produced by the Enclave after the Great War. Originally introduced in Fallout 2 as a new model of power armor, many other power armor types that could technically be qualified as advanced power armor were introduced, such as the Hellfire in Fallout 3, T-60 power armor in Fallout 4, and T-65 power armor in Fallout 76. In the context of this article, advanced means specifically Enclave models introduced after the Great War (with the exception of the X-01).
==Background==
The development of the first suit of advanced power armor, designated X-01, began shortly before the Great War. It served as the baseline for the post-War remnants of the United States military, who developed it into a power armor tailored for the wasteland.Fallout 4 loading screens: "The X-01 series of Power Armor was specially engineered and employed by remnants of the U.S. military after the Great War, and offers increased protection over the older, pre-war models."X-01 Mk IV power armor: "Advanced post-war power armor, for a post-apocalyptic world." It represented a radical, new approach to designing powered armor, eschewing traditional armor design philosophies, but was never deployed in larger quantities until the 23rd century.
According to the Fallout Bible, work on the model was restarted by the Enclave in 2198, although it was not until 2215 that the research efforts began in earnest under a presidential mandate, with the first production model created in 2220.
The X-01 advanced powered infantry combat armor is designed for a single human operator, provided with the comfort and protection of a next-generation suit of armor. While the T-51 power armor relied on a lightweight poly-laminate composite shell for protection, the advanced model uses lightweight metal alloys as a basis, reinforced with ceramic castings at key points. The resulting space savings allowed for reducing the armor's profile without compromising protection. Classic power armor pauldrons were retired in favor of a hump that encloses the operator's head, significantly reducing the chance of enemy fire damaging the vital areas surrounding the head. Perhaps the most noticeable change was a completely new helmet assembly. The unusual, insect-like design features a pair of polarized eyepieces in place of the usual vision slit, providing superior battlefield awareness. Its angled surfaces also help maximize the chance of outright deflecting projectiles and incoming fire.Fallout 2 item description: "{34800}{}{Advanced Power Armor}{34801}{}{This powered armor is composed of lightweight metal alloys, reinforced with ceramic castings at key points. The motion-assist servo-motors appear to be high quality models as well.}"(PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2))Fallout Bible 0: "2198 Enclave works on various new technologies, including Power Armor variations. None of these are much of an improvement over the conventional old school Power Armor, and some are actually worse.2215 Under Presidential Order, Enclave scientists begin to work on an upgraded version of Power Armor. Many prototypes are developed and tested.2220 October Enclave scientists develop a reliable version of the Mark II Power Armor. The prototype results (and accidents... and explosions... and deaths) are classified by order of the President Richardson for the sake of morale."
The basic hydraulics system and servo-motors that provide the operator with enhanced strength are also high-quality models, with improved performance as opposed to the original T-51b. Additional features include an auto-gyro and the ability to lock them in position, allowing the suit to be stored upright (or the operator to take a nap while on guard duty),Fallout 2 Official Strategies & Secrets p.215: Tip"To make time pass more quickly, just access your Pip-Boy, set the alarm, and rest for six hours. The Sarge won't mind if you take a little snooze. Besides, inside your Power Armor, no one can tell that your eyes are closed. Just make sure you power up the auto-gyro and lock the suit's knees in position before you catch any Zs." an air conditioning system for comfort,Josh Sawyer on Formspring (archived):Anonymous: "Is Advanced Power Armor air-conditioned?"JESawyer: "Remnants Armor has a built in ventilation/cooling system." a radio headset,Enclave soldier: "{151}{}{Awright, who's smacking gum into the headset?}"(Enclave soldier's dialogue) and a urine-recycling system carried over from the T-51b, allowing the operator to survive for weeks without water.Wright child: "{191}{}{How do you go pee-pee in that thing?}"The Chosen One: "{459}{}{Heh-heh. Actually, I just urinate in the armor, and it recycles everything. Isn't that interesting? Do you know what 'recycling' means, little one?}"(Wright children's dialogue)
The combination of superior protection, mobility, and strength gave the Enclave a considerable advantage over wastelanders. The Enclave's insignia was proudly worn on the breastplates of armors,Enclave soldier's character description: "{102}{}{You see someone wearing power armor of an unusual design. There is an insignia on the breastplate that you are unfamiliar with.}"(Enclave soldier's dialogue) while rank indicators were typically placed on the arms of the suit.Granite's character description: "{102}{}{You see a trooper with sergeant's chevrons on his shoulder.}"(Granite's dialogue) However, while it was considerably powerful, it was not invincible. The Enclave's confidence in its technological superiority allowed the Chosen One to infiltrate Control Station Enclave without a problem thanks to the assumption that only Enclave troops would wear these suits. More importantly, the garrison at Navarro was defeated by the New California Republic Army, effectively destroying the Enclave's presence in New California.The Courier: "What happened to the oil rig and Navarro?"Judah Kreger: "Internal sabotage took down the oil rig - never did get the full story. The NCR took out Navarro, saying we posed a threat to the region."(Judah Kreger's dialogue)
Despite their defeat at Control Station Enclave, the Enclave remnants would rally on the East Coast, at Raven Rock and Adams Air Force Base,Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.41: "The EnclaveIn the recent past, the Enclave—the remains of the United States government—were evacuated to an oil rig off the coast of California. Little is known about what happened to these forces, although the country has a new commander-in-chief: President John Henry Eden. However, recent reports and chatter have pinpointed the resurgence of the Enclave, with their base centered on a secure underground facility known as Raven Rock. Initial contact was made there 35 years ago.During this time, the new President Eden has been slowly rebuilding his resources, thanks in part to the technology already available at the Raven Rock military base. Vertibirds, weapons, and robots were easy to construct, but human followers were more difficult to find. The answer was to rely on Colonel Autumn, who controls the Enclave soldier forces, as well as creating a propaganda-spewing series of Eyebots sent to roam the Wasteland, spreading hope. Eden could spout his pro-government rhetoric, and promise a return of the pre-war America of legend: a land of white picket fences, baseball, apple pie, and good, old-fashioned American global supremacy.President Eden's secretive plan all along has been to rule over an America of the 'pure,' free from any mutation. He has learned of a ridiculously ambitious experiment known as Project Purity, and knew the time to strike had come: His Enclave forces would 'reclaim' the Jefferson Memorial. By controlling the purified water, Eden would control the Capital Wasteland, and the rest of the country eventually. What better way to administer modified F.E.V.- which kills anyone infected with any form of mutation-than through the water supply?"(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide faction profiles) restarting the development of the advanced power armor family, with the Mark II serving as the basis for developing superior models.
==Models==
===X-01 power armor===
===Advanced power armor Mark I===
Developed by the Enclave in 2220, the advanced power armor Mark I is the first true production run of the advanced power armor family. Initially designated Mark II Powered Combat Armor,Arch Dornan: "{123}{sgnt9}{Welcome to Camp Navarro. So, you're the new replacement... You are out of uniform, soldier! Where is your power armor?}"The Chosen One: "{125}{}{The base didn't issue me any. They said it would be issued here.}"The Chosen One: "{126}{}{Uh... I wasn't issued any armor.}"Arch Dornan: "{128}{sgnt10}{Don't have any? You expect me to believe that, maggot? The truth is you lost an expensive piece of army-issue equipment. That suit is going to come out of your pay, and you will remain in this mans army until you are five hundred and ten years old, which is the number of years it will take for you to pay for a Mark II Powered Combat Armor you have lost! Report to the armory and have a new suit issued to you, then report back to me, private! Dismissed!}"The Chosen One: "{130}{}{Yes, Sergeant!}"(Arch Dornan's dialogue) the advanced power armor Mark I is also the first model of power armor designed, produced and deployed after the end of the Great War. This armor was developed off of the pre-War designed X-01 power armor, overcoming the flaws of its predecessor. The advanced power armor Mark I was the standard service armor of Enclave soldiers by 2241. By 2246, the advanced power armor Mark I was being phased out by the superior advanced power armor Mark II. Despite this, the Mark I remained as the Enclave's standard issue power armor until after the sacking of Navarro.Remnants power armor in Fallout: New Vegas is the X-01 derived model. Although eventually surviving Enclave remnants like Arcade Gannon were forced to go into hiding, lest their armor result in their arrest.Arcade Gannon's ending 7: "Though Arcade was crushed by the Legion's victory at Hoover Dam, he was not among NCR's casualties. During the NCR's retreat from the Mojave Wasteland, he helped defend NCR citizens and refugees on their way to Mojave Outpost. Unfortunately, a NCR ranger identified his father's armor as Enclave property. He was arrested, tried as a war criminal, and imprisoned indefinitely" 
By 2281, the only remaining users of these suits were the Enclave remnants, and the suits took on the name of Remnants power armor. Despite advancing age and lacking maintenance, the Mark I continued to be one of the most effective models of power armor on the battlefield, and any who saw them were reminded why people once feared the sight of Enclave Vertibirds in the sky.Remnants ending 2: "After their bold arrival at Hoover Dam, the Remnants disappeared as quickly as they came. Legends of their power spread throughout the southwest, a reminder of why people once feared the sight of vertibirds in the sky."
===Advanced power armor Mark I (Tesla variant)===
Originally issued to officers at Navarro,The Courier: "Thanks, I guess."Arcade Gannon: " Good luck at Hoover Dam. I'll uh... be going now, I guess."(Arcade Gannon's dialogue) this version of the regular Mark I is fitted with Tesla attraction coils for added defense. The coils generate a low-intensity power field around the armor, helping disperse energy attacks and deflect melee attacks, improving the defense capabilities of an already impressive suit of armor.
* Gannon family Tesla armor - A unique variant of Tesla armor that is also the only attainable version in Fallout: New Vegas.
===Advanced power armor Mark II===
The advanced power armor Mark II initially represented a significant upgrade over the older Mark I. It was composed entirely of lightweight ceramic composites, providing even more protection than the regular advanced power armor.Fallout 2 item description: "{34900}{}{Adv. Power Armor MKII}{34901}{}{This powered armor appears to be composed of entirely of lightweight ceramic composites rather than the usual combination of metal and ceramic plates. It seems as though it should give even more protection than the standard Advanced Power Armor.}"(PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2)) The suit was originally available in limited quantities. Following the destruction of the oil rig and the flight to the Capital Wasteland, the Enclave designated a variant of the Mark II as its official service uniform and manufactured it en masse once it gained access to Raven Rock and Adams Air Force Base. The new Enclave power armor would eventually displace the older Mark I suits entirely, with the Enclave justifying the change by claiming it offered superior protection to the Mark I.Citadel terminal entries; Citadel information terminals and Citadel lab terminals, Enclave Tactical Assessment
===Advanced power armor Mark II (Tesla variant)===
A heavily modified suit of standard Mark II armor used a long time ago by the Enclave,The Lone Wanderer: "This Tesla Armor might be of interest to you."Henry Casdin: "You'd better believe it. I haven't seen a suit like this in a long time."(Henry Casdin's dialogue) the most noticeable difference is the Tesla device rigged to the suit, with five attraction coils mounted on rounded shoulders. The armor is used by field specialists to take down large or armored enemies, boosting the energy damage output of their weapons through the attraction Tesla coils, channeled into both laser and plasma weaponry to produce devastating results.Enclave Tesla Set: "The Enclave often field mission specialists sporting advanced power armor variants. The Tesla variant power armor offers improved energy damage output routed through the attraction coils mounted on its shoulders. This can then be channelled into their weaponry to devastating effect.Tesla soldiers are therefore deployed to take down large, heavily armored enemies with overcharged plasma and searing bolts of laser fire. They are the spear tip in any engagement, ready to slice the heart out of any resistance Enclave forces may face."
===Hellfire armor===
A prototype version was developed and produced by the Enclave within a few years following the Great War. In October 2080, one of the prototype suits was sent to Vault 51 at the order of ZAX 1.3c, impersonating Stanislaus Braun through his writing style.Vault 51 terminal entries; terminal, Re: Hellfire Prototype Requisition Request The armor's development was not completed until 2277, at the Enclave's facility at Adams Air Force Base, after reallocating resources from other projects into the Hellfire project.Whitley: " No, sir. Yes, sir. I understand, sir. I'll tell the team to start disassembling the ED series prototypes right away. "ED-E: "<Sad beeping>"Whitley: "Hmm... didn't Dr. Grant say she'd upgraded your navigational systems? I think I have an idea.... How'd you like to be just like RALPHIE?"(Whitley's dialogue)
===Advanced power armor===
An unimplemented armor type, planned for inclusion in the Corporate Vault.
==Gallery==
===Fallout 2===
APA.jpg|Advanced power armor
FO2 Intro APA.jpg|Enclave soldiers in advanced power armor
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Italian APA Render.png|Render from an Italian Fallout 2 preview
F2 concept2.jpg|Concept art
===Fallout 3===
EnclaveSoldier 4 APAMKII 2277.jpg
EnclaveSoldier 5 APAMKII 2277.jpg
Enclave power armor.png|Enclave power armor
FO3 Tesla Power Armor.png|Tesla power armor
===Fallout: New Vegas===
RemnantsPowerArmorIngame.png
RemnantsPowerArmor.png|Remnants power armor
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RemnantsTeslaArmor.png|Tesla power armor Mk I
FNVCE Enclave adv PA.png|Remnants power armor concept art, Fallout: New Vegas Official Game Guide; Behind the Bright Lights & Big City
FNV Collect Edition 23.jpg|Tesla power armor concept art, Fallout: New Vegas Official Game Guide; Behind the Bright Lights & Big City
===Fallout 4===
FO4 X-01 loading screen.jpg|X-01 loading screen
Fo4 X-01 power armor CA PVC model.png
X01 legendary.png|X-01 torso
FO4 NW Quantum X-01.png|Quantum X-01
Fallout 4 X01 Helmet.png|X-01 helmet
Fo4 Power Armor X01.png|X-01 Fallout
FO4 NW QuantumX01 front.png|Creation Club
FO4 X01 Institute.png|Creation Club
Institute X01 paintjob code.png
FO4 Shark X01.jpg|Creation Club
FO4 Pink X01.jpg|Creation Club
X01 legendary.png|X-01 torso
X01 white Institute paint.jpg
FO4CC X-02 power armor.png|X-02 power armor (Creation Club)
FO4CC Hellfire power armor.png|Hellfire power armor (Creation Club)
===Fallout 76===
FO76 X01 Power Armor.jpg|X-01 Fallout 76
FO76 X-01 power armor.png|X-01 power armor
FO76 X-01 prototype paint.png|X-01 prototype
HFPPA.png|Hellfire power armor (unused)
Babylon skin powerarmor paint hellfire l.webp|Hellfire prototype (Atomic Shop)
Atx f1 skin powerarmor paint hellfire variant l.webp|Hellfire v2 prototype (Atomic Shop)
Atx f1 skin powerarmor paint hellfire bluedemon l.webp|Hellfire Blue Demon power armor (Atomic Shop)
Atx skin powerarmor paint hellfire regulator l.webp|Hellfire Regulator power armor (Atomic Shop)
Atx skin powerarmor paint enclave l.webp|Enclave power armor (Atomic Shop)
===Fallout Shelter===
FoS X-01 helmet.png|Helmet
FoS X-01 Mk IV power armor.png|Torso
A male vault dweller wearing the X-01 Mk IV power armor.png|X-01 on a male
A female vault dweller wearing the X-01 Mk IV power armor.png|X-01 on a female
==References==
Non-game
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