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This is an overview article, listing content appearing in multiple Fallout media. For information specific to a given game or TV series, consult the table below. |
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Metal armor is the term used for a variety of armor sets that have commonly consisted of metallic components, either forged or cobbled together from scrap, in the Fallout series.
Characteristics[]
Befitting the name, what is considered "metal" armor often presents as any sort of protective gear that is primarily metallic-based (as opposed to leather armor or wood armor). This can take the form of professionally forged metals or slapdash scrap material that has been cobbled and/or welded together as makeshift but functional armor.
While primarily metal-based, suits of power armor are much more advanced with internal mechanical systems and functions, placing them in a completely separate category from simpler metal armor.
Variants[]
Note: Many of the names given below are completely conjectural and intended to distinguish between media appearances due to the simpler name "metal armor" being used across multiple media.
Coarse metal armor[]
A basic suit of metal armor made of crudely polished metal plates.
Coarse metal armor Mk II[]
An improvement over the previous coarse black set, consisting of properply polished metal plates finely crafted into a suit of armor.
Black metal armor[]
A makeshift set of metal armor created from a variety of scrap pieces placed over an undersuit of black leather armor. The associated helmet appears as a closed-faced, armor-plated motorcycle helmet.
Gamma shield armor[]
Heavy armor outfitted to shield against Gamma Radiation through the use of lead lining. Its appearance is unchanged from the black metal armor.
Lightweight black metal armor[]
A variant of black metal armor scaled down for long traveling periods. The lightweight metal armor has the advantage of improved weight and higher resistance while providing the same level of protection.
Black metal armor, reinforced[]
An improved variant of the black metal armor, adding extra layers of metal and spiked accents in several places. The associated helmet retains the regular variant's style while adding an extra metal plate the front and two metal horns on the sides of the head.
Plate-weld metal armor[]
An armor set composed of rusted metal plating discolored from wear and time, welded together as makeshift ballistic protection. Comes in light, sturdy, and heavy variants, each with increasing amounts of welded-on parts. Modifications include fresh paint, enamelware, muted coloring for low-light traversal, refinement with alloy material, and a complete surface polish.
Midwestern Brotherhood metal armor[]
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A suit of metal armor designed after the Great War by the Midwestern Brotherhood of Steel. Unlike other conventional metal armor, it has no spikes on the shoulder, bears the symbol of the Brotherhood on the right shoulder and is created from crudely polished metal.
Midwestern Brotherhood metal armor Mk II[]
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An improved version of the previous one also designed by the Midwestern Brotherhood of Steel. Like its earlier version, it also has no spikes on his shoulder, a symbol of the Brotherhood in the left pectoral and created with several layers of fine polished metal for better protection.
Tesla armor[]
An armor suit outfitted with an array of Tesla coils to enhance its resistances and protect the wearer by dispersing a large percentage of directed energy attacks.
Midwestern Brotherhood Tesla armor[]
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A unique variant created by the Midwestern Brotherhood of Steel, based on the pre-War model, with the main difference being its Tesla Attraction Coils are not in the form of protruding rods, like in the earlier variant.
Vault-Tec Tesla armor[]
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A special suit of metal armor developed by the Vault-Tec Corporation and emblazoned with its insignia, covering the entire body like a power armor. There are two Tesla coils on the shoulders that disperse a large percentage of directed energy attacks.
Samurai armor[]
Feudal-era Japanese armor made with overlapping metal plates. Originally belongs to Toshiro Kago who was captured and cryogenically frozen by the Zetan crew of Mothership Zeta.
Plating mutant armor[]
Crude armor that uses straps of leather and metal bands to form a sparse but effective protective layer on the bodies of super mutants.
Spiked mutant armor[]
A heavier variant worn by super mutants, using lightweight plastic straps and metal encased in leather panels.
Gecko-backed metal armor[]
A further improved variant of the black metal armor, incorporating the tanned, toughened hides of various species of gecko to augment its resistances. Its appearance is unchanged from the regular black metal armor set.
Gecko-backed metal armor, reinforced[]
A further improved variant of the reinforced black metal armor, incorporating the tanned, toughened hides of various species of gecko to augment its resistances. Its appearance is unchanged from the regular reinforced black metal armor set.
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