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For an overview of Cram in the Fallout series of games, see Cram. |
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Cram is a food item found in Fallout: New Vegas.
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Background
Cram is processed meat from before the War,[Non-canon 1] found in blue tin boxes. They were useful rations during World War II, and many NCR troops can be seen with Cram as rations in Fallout: New Vegas.
Characteristics
Cram restores 5 Hit Points but also gives a small amount of radiation in the form of 3 rads. In addition, it is used in the recipes for caravan lunch and fire ant fricassée.
Survival skill effect
| Skill | Effect | Hardcore effect |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | +1 Hit Point for 5s | -60 Starvation |
| 20 | +1 Hit Point for 5s | -70 Starvation |
| 30 | +1 Hit Point for 5s | -80 Starvation |
| 40 | +1 Hit Point for 5s | -90 Starvation |
| 50 | +2 Hit Point for 5s | -100 Starvation |
| 60 | +2 Hit Point for 5s | -110 Starvation |
| 70 | +2 Hit Point for 5s | -120 Starvation |
| 80 | +2 Hit Point for 5s | -130 Starvation |
| 90 | +2 Hit Point for 5s | -140 Starvation |
| 100 | +3 Hit Point for 5s | -150 Starvation |
- Note: Radiation is not affected by Survival skill level.
Variants
Locations
- Cram can be found inside various houses and buildings throughout the Mojave Wasteland, both placed in the world as well as inside containers such as refrigerators.
- Multiple vendors sell Cram, including traveling merchants.
- There are four boxes inside the Vault 21 canteen.
Notes
- Even though this food item is depicted as being packaged in a box, there is a weapon that implies there are other Cram products sold in cans. In Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, Cram is later depicted as being packaged in cans.
- A male Courier can inform Dr. 8 on the creation of a martial aid using Cram. The Courier elaborates that they usually find a can of Cram, apply duct tape to the lid and are "good to go".[1]
Behind the scenes
Cram's presentation is a parody of Spam, down to the same style of packaging and font. In Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, it was shown to come in a cardboard box, instead of Spam's signature tin can. In Fallout 4, its container was changed to a tin can full of the meat substance with a pull tab to open the container, further likening it to its real-world counterpart.
Bugs
When you hotkey Cram, it shows up as the Guns sign. [verified]
References
- ↑ The Courier: "Usually, I can find some Cram lying around. Put some duct tape around the lid, good to go."
Dr. 8: "@@[=$+<_*]@@? @@[$((((..%]@@. @@[$$]@@! {AUDIO: "That's not a bad idea! Thanks!"}"
(NVDLC03Doctor8.txt)
Non-canon
- ↑ Fallout: The Roleplaying Game Rulebook p.153: "A tin of processed meat produced in vast quantities pre-War to address food shortages and serve as a meat ration for soldiers. The tin, with an easy-open pull tab, helps keep the contents preserved for long periods, making Cram more useful for survivalists and those scavenging for food"
