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| − | |products =[[Corvega]]<br>[[Highwayman |
+ | |products =[[Chryslus Corvega|Chryslus Corvega]]<br />[[Highwayman]]<br />[[Chryslus Cherry Bomb|Cherry Bomb]]<br />[[Fusion Flea Supreme|Fusion Flea]]<br />[[Pick-R-Up]]<br />[[Nuka-Cola truck (vehicle)|Nuka-Cola delivery truck]] |
|headquarters =[[Chryslus Building]], [[Washington, D.C.]] |
|headquarters =[[Chryslus Building]], [[Washington, D.C.]] |
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| − | |locations =[[Corvega factory |
+ | |locations =[[Corvega factory]]<br />[[Corvega assembly plant]]<br />[[Chryslus Dealership]] |
| − | |country =[[United States]] |
+ | |country =[[United States of America]] |
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+ | }}{{Games|FO1|FO2|FO3|FNV|FO4|FO76|FOS}} |
| + | {{Quotation|...for those who want more.|[[Fallout intro]]}} |
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| − | '''Chryslus Corporation'''<ref>[[Museum of Technology terminal entries]]</ref> (also known as '''Chryslus Motors''') was an automobile manufacturer, creator of the venerable [[Corvega]] and [[Highwayman]] lines of vehicles. As one of the few companies, it managed to successfully release models powered from rechargeable batteries, rather than conventional fuels. Their premier line was the aforementioned Corvega, selling for $199,999 in 2077. |
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| + | '''Chryslus Motors'''<ref>Sometimes spelled Chrysalis, incorrectly</ref> was a pre-[[Great War|War]] automobile manufacturer. |
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| − | Their [[Chryslus Building|offices]] were located in [[Washington, D.C.]], along with their primary [[Corvega factory]]. A large [[Corvega assembly plant]] is located in [[Lexington]] in what is now [[the Commonwealth]]. |
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| + | ==Background== |
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| + | Before the War, Chryslus was one of the few companies that harnessed the fledgling fusion power to create commercially viable personal transportation vehicles. Relying on rechargeable batteries or on-board fission reactors, their primary product lines were the [[Chryslus Corvega|Corvega]] and [[Highwayman]], offering similar performance. The first cars entered the market in 2070. Reassuringly big and American, they sold out within days despite the hefty price tag. Production was limited due to the ongoing conversion of civilian factories for military purposes.<ref>''[[Fallout Bible 0#Timeline repair: Second strike|Fallout Bible 0]]'': "2070 ''The first of the Chryslus motors fusion-driven cars are developed. Reassuringly big and American, the limited models carry a hefty price tag but are sold out within days. Many Chryslus plants have long since been converted into making military ordinance."''</ref> In terms of price, a Corvega sold for [[Pre-War money|$199,999.99]] per unit in 2077.<ref>[[Fallout intro|''Fallout'' intro]]</ref> |
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| + | Chryslus's core technology, the V8 diesel-[[Nuclear fusion|fusion]] engine, was used widely in its vehicles, from Corvegas to the heavy duty [[Pick-R-Up]] and [[Nuka-Cola truck (vehicle)|Nuka-Cola delivery trucks]]. |
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| + | ==Corporate operations== |
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| + | The corporate headquarters of the company, the Chryslus building, was located in Washington, D.C. along with a primary Corvega factory in the vicinity of the federal district. Chryslus invested heavily into building a corporate culture that promoted loyalty, including celebrations of employment milestones: |
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| + | * At two years, employees received a commemorative hard enamel pin, postcard and a replica [[Fusion Flea Supreme]].<ref>[https://gear.bethesda.net/products/fusion-flea-die-cast-replica Fusion Flea Die Cast Replica]</ref> |
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| + | * At five, they received a commemorative replica of the Chryslus [[Pick-R-Up]].<ref>[https://gear.bethesda.net/products/pick-r-up-fallout-pickup-truck Pick-R-Up Fallout Pickup Truck Replica]</ref> |
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==Models== |
==Models== |
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| − | '''Original Corvega''' |
+ | '''[[Corvega Coupe|Original Corvega]]''' |
* Two-door sports coupe |
* Two-door sports coupe |
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| − | * 800 |
+ | * 800-horsepower engine, 0 to 60 MPH in 0.5 seconds |
* Analog system, as opposed to electronic parts used in later models |
* Analog system, as opposed to electronic parts used in later models |
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* First known model of Corvega manufactured |
* First known model of Corvega manufactured |
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| − | '''[[Highwayman|Chryslus Highwayman]] |
+ | '''[[Highwayman|Chryslus Highwayman]]''' |
| − | * Four |
+ | * Four-door sedan |
| − | * Electric engine powered by [[microfusion cell]]s and [[Small energy cell (Fallout)|small energy |
+ | * Electric engine powered by [[microfusion cell]]s and [[Small energy cell (Fallout)|small energy cells]] |
| − | * Seen in ''[[Fallout 2]]'' and ''[[Fallout New Vegas]]''. In ''Fallout 2'' a working Highwayman can be used by the [[Chosen One]]. |
+ | * Seen in ''[[Fallout 2]]'' and ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]''. In ''Fallout 2'', a working Highwayman can be used by the [[Chosen One]]. |
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| − | '''Corvega Atomic |
+ | '''[[Corvega Atomic V-8]]''' |
* Corvega two-door coupe model |
* Corvega two-door coupe model |
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* Nuclear engine |
* Nuclear engine |
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'''Unnamed Four-Door''' |
'''Unnamed Four-Door''' |
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* Unnamed sedan model |
* Unnamed sedan model |
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| − | * Nuclear engine |
+ | * Nuclear engine<ref>[http://www.bethblog.com/2008/09/19/the-real-world-meets-fallout-power-armor-and-nuclear-cars Bethlog]</ref> |
* Popular in the areas pertaining to ''Fallout 3'' and ''Fallout: New Vegas'' |
* Popular in the areas pertaining to ''Fallout 3'' and ''Fallout: New Vegas'' |
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* Nuclear engine |
* Nuclear engine |
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* Seen in Driving Paradise billboards in ''Fallout 3'' |
* Seen in Driving Paradise billboards in ''Fallout 3'' |
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| − | * Featured in the Fallout 4 announcement trailer during a pre-war cutscene |
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* Two-door sports coupe |
* Two-door sports coupe |
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* Nuclear engine |
* Nuclear engine |
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| − | * Seen in ''[[Fallout 4]]'' |
+ | * Seen in ''[[Fallout 4]]'' and ''[[Fallout 76]]'' |
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| − | ==Possible models== |
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| − | '''[[Highway patrol car]]''' |
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| − | * Two-door police coupe |
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| − | * Supercharged engine (possibly nuclear) |
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| − | * Seen in ''Fallout New Vegas'' |
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| + | ==Slogans== |
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| + | * ''"...for those who want more."'' |
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| + | * ''"Driving paradise."'' |
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| + | * ''"Clean, quiet, and efficient. That's the Corvega way."''<ref>[[Atomic Shop/C.A.M.P. #Machinery|Atomic Shop]] Corvega paint descriptions</ref> |
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| + | * ''"Nothing can stop a Highwayman."''<ref name="Smit330">[[Smitty (Den)|Smitty]]: ''"{330}{}{Well, you see, I've got this car, a Chrysalis Motors Highwayman. She's a beaut, too. They used to say "Nothing can stop a Highwayman." Built tough, that's what they were.}"''<br />''"{470}{}{Why, it's none other than this Chrysalis Motors Highwayman. They used ta say that "Nothing can stop a Highwayman." They shore built 'em tough, I'll say that for 'em.}"''<br />([[DcSmitty.msg]])</ref> |
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| + | * ''"Life is a race. Win!"''<ref>[[:File:Fo4 Cherry Bomb Billboard.png|Fo4 Cherry Bomb Billboard.png]]</ref> |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | * An advertisement for a Chryslus Corvega appears in the intro movie of ''[[Fallout]]''. The car advertised is priced at "only" $200,000 |
+ | * An advertisement for a Chryslus Corvega appears in the intro movie of ''[[Fallout]]''. The car advertised is priced at "only" $200,000. |
* The Chryslus building and Corvega factory both appear in ''Fallout 3''. |
* The Chryslus building and Corvega factory both appear in ''Fallout 3''. |
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| − | * There are two types of derelict Corvega automobiles in ''Fallout 3'' and ''Fallout: New Vegas'' |
+ | * There are two types of derelict Corvega automobiles in ''Fallout 3'' and ''Fallout: New Vegas'': the Atomic V8 (two seats) and the unnamed four-seat variant. |
| − | * There are two more Corvega automobiles the first Corvega from the [[Fallout intro|''Fallout'' intro]], and the other Corvega from the ''Fallout 3'' billboard. |
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* A [[wrecked Highwayman]] appears in ''Fallout: New Vegas'' near [[Novac]] with a few energy cells in the trunk. |
* A [[wrecked Highwayman]] appears in ''Fallout: New Vegas'' near [[Novac]] with a few energy cells in the trunk. |
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* A Chryslus car is named in the [[Randall Clark terminal entries]]. |
* A Chryslus car is named in the [[Randall Clark terminal entries]]. |
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| − | * Chryslus vehicles appear in ''Fallout 4''. |
+ | * Chryslus vehicles appear in ''Fallout 4'' and ''Fallout 76''. |
| + | * Chryslus factories appear as [[Fallout Shelter locations|locations]] in ''[[Fallout Shelter]]''. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | * The company name is |
+ | * The company name is derived from [[Wikipedia:Chrysler|Chrysler]] and [[Wikipedia:General Motors|General Motors]], both American automobile manufacturers headquartered in Michigan. |
| − | * The Cherry Bomb appears in ''Forza Motorsport 6'', |
+ | * The Cherry Bomb appears in ''Forza Motorsport 6'', renamed as the "Chryslus Rocket 69." It is available for all ''Fallout 4'' players. The new name of the car is a reference to a song of the same name "Rocket 69" which was released in 1954 and sung by Connie Allen. Rocket 69 is featured in ''Fallout 4'' and is played on Diamond City Radio. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | FM Chryslus Dealership Night.png|A [[Chryslus Dealership|Chryslus dealership]] at night |
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| + | FM Chryslus Dealership Dusk.png|A Chryslus dealership at dusk |
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| + | </gallery> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 16:44, 30 April 2020
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This page is about the company. For the location in Fallout 3, see Chryslus Building. |
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“...for those who want more.”— Fallout intro
Chryslus Motors[1] was a pre-War automobile manufacturer.
Background
Before the War, Chryslus was one of the few companies that harnessed the fledgling fusion power to create commercially viable personal transportation vehicles. Relying on rechargeable batteries or on-board fission reactors, their primary product lines were the Corvega and Highwayman, offering similar performance. The first cars entered the market in 2070. Reassuringly big and American, they sold out within days despite the hefty price tag. Production was limited due to the ongoing conversion of civilian factories for military purposes.[2] In terms of price, a Corvega sold for $199,999.99 per unit in 2077.[3]
Chryslus's core technology, the V8 diesel-fusion engine, was used widely in its vehicles, from Corvegas to the heavy duty Pick-R-Up and Nuka-Cola delivery trucks.
Corporate operations
The corporate headquarters of the company, the Chryslus building, was located in Washington, D.C. along with a primary Corvega factory in the vicinity of the federal district. Chryslus invested heavily into building a corporate culture that promoted loyalty, including celebrations of employment milestones:
- At two years, employees received a commemorative hard enamel pin, postcard and a replica Fusion Flea Supreme.[4]
- At five, they received a commemorative replica of the Chryslus Pick-R-Up.[5]
Models
- Two-door sports coupe
- 800-horsepower engine, 0 to 60 MPH in 0.5 seconds
- Analog system, as opposed to electronic parts used in later models
- First known model of Corvega manufactured
- Four-door sedan
- Electric engine powered by microfusion cells and small energy cells
- Seen in Fallout 2 and Fallout: New Vegas. In Fallout 2, a working Highwayman can be used by the Chosen One.
- Corvega two-door coupe model
- Nuclear engine
- Seen in Atomic V8 billboard, and popular in the areas pertaining to Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas
Unnamed Four-Door
- Unnamed sedan model
- Nuclear engine[6]
- Popular in the areas pertaining to Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas
Bubble-Top
- Unnamed two-door coupe with a hemispherical dome over the passenger cabin
- Nuclear engine
- Seen in Driving Paradise billboards in Fallout 3
- Two-door sports coupe
- Nuclear engine
- Seen in Fallout 4 and Fallout 76
Slogans
- "...for those who want more."
- "Driving paradise."
- "Clean, quiet, and efficient. That's the Corvega way."[7]
- "Nothing can stop a Highwayman."[8]
- "Life is a race. Win!"[9]
Appearances
- An advertisement for a Chryslus Corvega appears in the intro movie of Fallout. The car advertised is priced at "only" $200,000.
- The Chryslus building and Corvega factory both appear in Fallout 3.
- There are two types of derelict Corvega automobiles in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas: the Atomic V8 (two seats) and the unnamed four-seat variant.
- A wrecked Highwayman appears in Fallout: New Vegas near Novac with a few energy cells in the trunk.
- A Chryslus car is named in the Randall Clark terminal entries.
- Chryslus vehicles appear in Fallout 4 and Fallout 76.
- Chryslus factories appear as locations in Fallout Shelter.
Behind the scenes
- The company name is derived from Chrysler and General Motors, both American automobile manufacturers headquartered in Michigan.
- The Cherry Bomb appears in Forza Motorsport 6, renamed as the "Chryslus Rocket 69." It is available for all Fallout 4 players. The new name of the car is a reference to a song of the same name "Rocket 69" which was released in 1954 and sung by Connie Allen. Rocket 69 is featured in Fallout 4 and is played on Diamond City Radio.
Gallery
A Chryslus dealership at night
A Chryslus dealership at dusk
References
- ↑ Sometimes spelled Chrysalis, incorrectly
- ↑ Fallout Bible 0: "2070 The first of the Chryslus motors fusion-driven cars are developed. Reassuringly big and American, the limited models carry a hefty price tag but are sold out within days. Many Chryslus plants have long since been converted into making military ordinance."
- ↑ Fallout intro
- ↑ Fusion Flea Die Cast Replica
- ↑ Pick-R-Up Fallout Pickup Truck Replica
- ↑ Bethlog
- ↑ Atomic Shop Corvega paint descriptions
- ↑ Smitty: "{330}{}{Well, you see, I've got this car, a Chrysalis Motors Highwayman. She's a beaut, too. They used to say "Nothing can stop a Highwayman." Built tough, that's what they were.}"
"{470}{}{Why, it's none other than this Chrysalis Motors Highwayman. They used ta say that "Nothing can stop a Highwayman." They shore built 'em tough, I'll say that for 'em.}"
(DcSmitty.msg) - ↑ Fo4 Cherry Bomb Billboard.png
