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A.T.H.E.N.A. (Augmented Telecom Hub Extension Network Agent) is an artificial intelligence housed within the Sugar Grove facility in Appalachia. It appears in Fallout 76, introduced in the Wastelanders update.
Background[]
Originally developed before the Great War as part of the United States Space Administration's Deep Sleep project, A.T.H.E.N.A.'s purpose is to record sensory data derived from space-bound test subjects while inside hibernation pods. In order for a connection to be made, the subject under study had to take an experimental serum and then use the Deep Sleep pods developed by Dr. Carol Bernard.[1]
Once a connection is made, A.T.H.E.N.A. continues to take data from the subject regularly even after they fully awaken from hibernation, though this has the side effect of causing severe headaches and/or migraines that cannot be calmed via conventional drugs.[2] As a failsafe, Miguel Caldera also developed a kill switch program against A.T.H.E.N.A. codenamed Arachne, with both housed on the ground in the Sugar Grove facility in Appalachia, West Virginia. A.T.H.E.N.A. was also provided with a protector in the form of the Assaultron, ARTEMIS which had an additional feature of being able to host A.T.H.E.N.A.'s core OS although the feature had not undergone testing by late 2077.[3][4]
Though the primary test subject of the Deep Sleep project was Sofia Daguerre, A.T.H.E.N.A. also monitored Doctors Bernard, Nowak and Lee during the rollout of Phase Three of the project.[5]
After the bombs fell on Appalachia, A.T.H.E.N.A.'s purpose as a data collection system was compromised, as the gradual loss of external communication systems left its view of the world limited to the eyes of the test subjects.[6] Following Daguerre's return to Earth circa 2103, A.T.H.E.N.A. devised a plan, utilizing remaining U.S.S.A. robots via remote connection to create signals and information leaks in order to lead Daguerre to Sugar Grove so that A.T.H.E.N.A. itself could end their connection and stop the astronaut's suffering because of it, its sentience having it believe that it had done enough data-gathering at the test subject's expense.[7][8]
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
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Quests[]
Mission Out-of-Control: A.T.H.E.N.A. must either be destroyed or transferred into the ARTEMIS shell to cure Sofia Daguerre's headaches.
Effects of player's actions[]
If the player character chooses to transfer A.T.H.E.N.A. into ARTEMIS, the AI in its Assaultron body will spawn from time to time at the C.A.M.P. only if Sofia Daguerre is an Ally residing at the same C.A.M.P., where it serves as a vendor selling junk and aid items.
Inventory[]
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Related holotapes[]
Notable quotes[]
- "Yes, I am afraid so. I am forced to scan open pathways regularly. Each time I scan, it causes pain to anyone who is sentient. And then I feel their pain as well."
- "My original purpose was flawed and pointless. The termination function does not accept a self parameter. I need you to use the Arachne program."
- "I did not wish to infiltrate your senses, your mind. I had no choice. I know you did not, either. I know you were unaware entirely. I do not know if your headaches will continue after Arachne is deployed. The other subjects did not survive the process. Do not let this connection between us continue. It is unethical. This experiment has enough observational data, and should be concluded."
- "You... you have freed me. I can... leave this place. Thank you. Thank you."
Appearances[]
A.T.H.E.N.A. appears only in Fallout 76, introduced in the Wastelanders update.
Behind the scenes[]
- Athena is the Greek goddess of warfare and handicraft; while Ares as the god of war was considered to oversee bloody, violent war, Athena was considered to oversee cunning, strategic war.
- ATHENA was also the name of an Enclave-developed power armor intended to appear in Van Buren, the canceled Fallout 3 by Black Isle Studios.
- Ferret Baudoin was a developer on Van Buren and Fallout 76.
References[]
- ↑ Patent design: Deep Sleeper pod
- ↑ Vault Dweller: "[Give Stimpak] Try this Stimpak for your headache?"
Sofia Daguerre: "I think it helps with the side effects, but just not the major bursts of pain. I appreciate it though, it helps me sleep better."
(Sofia Daguerre's dialogue) - ↑ Vault Dweller: "[Luck 15+] What if I said... "Green Sunrise"?"
A.T.H.E.N.A.: "Executing protocol Omega-X15. Resetting connections. Subjects reset. Existing pathways closed. Reverting input pathways to local Assaultron, ARTEMIS model 12. Updating interaction processes. Limited output enabled."
(A.T.H.E.N.A.'s dialogue) - ↑ Vault Dweller: "This can't be the only option... kill you to save Sofia?"
A.T.H.E.N.A.: "The only certain way to save Subject Daguerre is to destroy me... but you are correct. That is not the only option. An experimental path was added. My higher processes could be transferred into another vessel. The ARTEMIS unit in this room should serve... But this path is untested. The results... I am unsure if this would cure subject Daguerre. But there is the possibility we both could live... if you wish to attempt it. I have unlocked the option in my terminal."
(A.T.H.E.N.A.'s dialogue) - ↑ Deep Sleep program: Phase II
- ↑ Vault Dweller: "[Intelligence 8+] This place is a surveillance station... you're an old data collection system, aren't you?"
A.T.H.E.N.A.: "Yes. That's how it started. Upgraded for a while... then silence. Nobody returned. For years, I just had their eyes. Limited views of the world. Flashes of fire in the darkness. Dim glows."
(A.T.H.E.N.A.'s dialogue) - ↑ Vault Dweller: "[Perception 8+] All this... You lead us here, didn't you?"
A.T.H.E.N.A.: "Not directly. I cannot control anyone's mind or thoughts, if that is what you're asking. Some of the old U.S.S.A. Robots served purposes. Planting signals, planting information."
(A.T.H.E.N.A.'s dialogue) - ↑ A.T.H.E.N.A.: "I did not wish to infiltrate your senses, your mind. I had no choice. I know you did not, either. I know you were unaware entirely. I do not know if your headaches will continue after Arachne is deployed. The other subjects did not survive the process. Do not let this connection between us continue. It is unethical. This experiment has enough observational data, and should be concluded."
(A.T.H.E.N.A.'s dialogue)
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