Vault 108

Vault 108 is a Vault-Tec Vault located in the Capital Wasteland in 2277. It is located south of Canterbury Commons and northeast of the Corvega factory.
==Background==
Construction on the Vault began in March 2061, and was cut short in December 2069 due to a work stoppage.Citadel terminal entries; Vault-Tec terminal, Vault 108 It was built to accommodate 475 residents for a total of 38 years. The premise of the experiment revolved around intentionally leaving all standard positions unfilled, to be assigned personally by the overseer. This was with the exception of three named roles, including Zachary K. Jameson as chief of staff, Jerec Maddix as chief of security and Nathan Auragen as morale officer.Citadel terminal entries; Vault-Tec terminal, Vault 108 Personnel Assignments 
In addition, the primary power supply was intentionally set to fail in 20 years, just shy of half of the Vault's intended active time span. The backup power supply, Steam Whistle mini geo-thermal, would not be sufficient to power the entirety of the Vault, a fact the scientists were aware of. In addition, the Vault would be outfitted with three times the normal amount of defensive weaponry and lack standard entertainment.
For the overseer role, scientists chose Brody Jones who according to the pre-assignment medical tests, had a genetic disposition for a rare type of cancer. They estimated this would cause his death in a little over three years after the project's start date. The scientists noted that, "these two events should combine to allow a proper catalyst that allows this project to continue as planned."
Scientists within the Vault furthermore engaged in a series of cloning experiments. A holotape found in the cloning lab describes their efforts to clone a man repetitively. It outlined the process, in that every time the man, Gary, was cloned, he immediately became hostile to non-clones, with each one becoming more violent. After the 53rd was no different, the staff began to wonder what to do with all of the clones, as the Vault's observation rooms were becoming full.
Shortly thereafter, Gary 54 exhibited the same increased aggression, this time injuring Doctor Peterson during an examination.Cloning log The entry also states that they will be destroying some of the clones, to make room for "many more tests." When the Lone Wanderer discovers the location, only Gary clones and creatures remain alive inside.
==Layout==
The Vault is in an advanced state of disrepair, with water leaks, rust, and collapsed sections. The door is found ajar by the Lone Wanderer upon arrival. There are three main sections one can explore, including the entrance, living quarters, and cloning lab. The living quarters and cloning lab are inhabited by a dozen clones named Gary, all of which are hostile. Most clones are unarmed, with the exception of Gary 1, 25, and 32, who have knives or lead pipes. All clones may pick up and utilize weapons that are present in the area. 
The reactor area is inaccessible, due to a blockage of debris in the reactor entrance, located in the cafeteria. The overseer's office is also inaccessible, and features a different window than other Vaults in the region, as it is rectangular shaped. The entrance area is occupied by a colony of mole rats.
==Notable loot==
===Entrance and living quarters===
Entrance section
* A Stealth Boy is between two terminals in the northwest corner of the room with the door to the living quarters.
* A Nuka-Cola Quantum is on a stepladder hidden behind some shipping crates in the narrow room east of the door to the cloning labs.
* A Tumblers Today is under the same stepladder as the Nuka-Cola Quantum. If the book is knocked loose, the stepladder's collision may block it from being taken.
Living quarters
* A Pugilism Illustrated is in the living quarters, on the counter in the cafeteria in the northernmost room on the local map.
===Cloning lab===
* The Charisma bobblehead is located on a table in the observation room (located in the center of the map), which looks into the main operating room. The bobblehead can be found on a table beside a microscope.
* In the same room as the bobblehead, there is a copy of Lying, Congressional Style.
* Cloning log holotape is found in the room with a locked safe, near a skeleton on the floor next to an examination table.
==Notes==
* Radscorpions, deathclaws, and sentry bots are sometimes located outside the Vault's entrance at higher levels when fast traveling. If the Waters of Life quest is complete, an Enclave camp is established nearby. With Broken Steel, super mutant overlords may also appear.
* This location is the only Vault in the Capital Wasteland without a working terminal.
* No trace of the additional armory stock mentioned in the Citadel terminal can be found upon arrival.
* In the living quarters dining area, there are three radroaches: a normal-sized one, one that is slightly smaller (the same size as the ones kept by Gallo) and one smaller still, making it the smallest found in the game.
==Appearances==
Vault 108 appears only 
==Bugs==
 When using a railway rifle, Gary's head may come off and float in mid-air with the spike through his face. 
==Gallery==
Vault 108 vault door.png|Vault 108 blast door stuck open
Vault 108 entrance.jpg|Airlock/decontamination area
Fo3 Vault 108 LQ Entrance.png|Entrance to the living quarters
Vault 108 living quarters.jpg|Upper atrium level
Fo3 Vault 108 Cafeteria.png|Cafeteria
Vault 108 cloning lab.jpg|Cloning lab
V108 Charisma bobblehead.jpg|The Charisma bobblehead on a table in the cloning lab
FO3 Tumblers Today Bug.png|Tumblers Today
FO3 PI Vault 108.jpg|Pugilism Illustrated
FO3 LCS Vault 108.jpg|Lying, Congressional Style
Fo3 NC Quantum Vault 108.jpg|Nuka-Cola Quantum
Fo3 Stealth Boy Vault 108.jpg|Stealth Boy
FO3 Vault 108 door.jpg|Vault 108 blast door (can only be seen with noclip)
FNV Vault 108 gear door.png|Vault 108 blast door model 
==References==
 
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