The Bureau of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, Firearms and Lasers[2] (BADTFL) was a specialized federal law enforcement and regulatory agency of the United States of America.
Background[]
The bureau was primarily responsible for keeping illegal weapons and substances off the streets, with several well-known cases, such as a high-profile illegal firearm bust and the dismantling of a major criminal organization, led by Boston's Eddie Winter. It was also responsible for issuing special permits for the civilian use of combat armor,[Non-game 1] enforcing firearm and laser license requirements,[3][4] and preventing unlicensed distribution.[5]
However, the agency was not without corruption. Duchess, an Appalachian drug kingpin, was able to utilize her contacts within the agency to deal with Gerald Whitehead, a corrupt police officer attempting to force her out of the region.[1] It was also involved in various illegal activities that Agent Curtis Wilson discovered, originally sent to the same region to investigate the Free States for the BADTFL. He was prevented from quitting the BADTFL and investigating the matter further by the Great War.[6]
Members[]
- Unnamed chief
- Sergeant Dave Mallory
- Willison
- Gibbs
- Agent Godwin
- Agent Mitchell
- Agent Curtis Wilson (formerly)
Appearances[]
The BADTFL is mentioned in Fallout 4, Fallout 76, the Vault Dweller's Survival Guide and Fallout Shelter Online.
Behind the scenes[]
- The Bureau of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, Firearms and Lasers is a play on the real-world Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, combining the responsibilities of the BATF and DEA, the Drug Enforcement Administration (explicitly identified in the Visit with Officer Whitehead script notes as "the Fallout equivalent of the DEA").
- According to a Vault13.net interview with Chris Taylor, 10mm was the standard ammunition caliber of the BADTFL while the military was primarily concerned with energy weapons.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Visit with Officer Whitehead
- ↑ Boston Bugle building terminal entries; Boston Bugle article terminal, Article 1
- ↑ BADTFL regional office terminal entries; terminal, Prisoner 2AA6701
- ↑ BADTFL regional office terminal entries; terminal, Prisoner 4CA8712
- ↑ BADTFL regional office terminal entries; terminal, Prisoner 7DD3668
- ↑ Investigator's cabin terminal entries; Personal note
Non-game
- ↑ Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p.5-17: "Combat Armor is advanced personal armor for the 22nd century police officer or military grunt. This is about the best armor a Vault Dweller is likely to see in their lifetime. Combat Armor is highly effective against most types of damage, is light weight (for it’s protective value), and is, unfortunately, not available without a special permit. Interested parties should contact the BADTFL office near them."