The Amish are a pre-War Anabaptist Christian group well known for shunning most forms of modern technology. The group have their roots in European immigrants who formed religious communities in the United States of America in the 1700s.
Background[]
To date in the series, at least one Amish community is known to have survived the aftermath of the Great War. At some point prior to 2103, Caleb Fisher, born and raised Amish, left the group while undertaking Rumspringa, a rite of passage in which young Amish members are allowed to leave their community for a short time to see the outside world. Leading up to his own departure, Fisher had become disillusioned with his peers after realizing some of them found satisfaction and validation in their way of life after the rest of the world was scorched by nuclear fire in 2077. Once the time came, he abandoned his family and friends and never returned.[1]
In 2296, upon being released from his imprisonment by Honcho, Biggie, and Slim, the Ghoul remarks sarcastically about the situation seeming like "an Amish production of The Count of Monte Cristo."[2]
Appearances[]
The Amish are mentioned in Fallout 76, introduced in the Wastelanders update, and in the Fallout TV series.
References[]
- ↑ Vault 76 dweller: "Are you a religious man, Fisher?"
Caleb Fisher: "Once upon a time. I was born and raised Amish. It's hard to shake what you're brought up to believe since birth, no matter how bad this world turns."
Vault 76 dweller: "How do you go from Amish to here?"
Caleb Fisher: "After the war, my faith... wavered. Anyone could understand that. But to some in my community, it vindicated them. They believed their survival meant they walked the true path. I couldn't be among that mind set, so I used Rumspringa as my chance to leave."
(Caleb Fisher's dialogue) - ↑ The Ghoul: "Why, is this an Amish production of The Count of Monte Cristo or... just the weirdest circle jerk I've ever been invited to?"
(Fallout TV series, Season 1, Episode 1: "The End")