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==Background==
 
==Background==
{{transcludesection|Nuka-Cola|background}} There is a [[Nuka-Cola plant]] in the Washington, D.C Area.
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{{transcludesection|Nuka-Cola|background}} There is a [[Nuka-Cola plant]] in the Washington, D.C Area.
   
 
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==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
Nuka-Cola was the most common form of drink in ''[[Fallout 3]]'', however in ''Fallout: New Vegas'', it is far less common compared to [[Sunset Sarsaparilla]]. Sunset Sarsaparilla is somewhat more useful because it does not contain any radiation.
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Nuka-Cola was the most common form of drink in ''[[Fallout 3]]''; however, in ''Fallout: New Vegas'', it is far less common compared to [[Sunset Sarsaparilla]]. Sunset Sarsaparilla is somewhat more useful because it does not contain any radiation.
   
While playing Hardcore mode, Nuka-Cola will dehydrate the Courier as well as giving him/her some energy to fend off sleep deprivation, which is notable as soda dehydration is a myth in real life. The drink will still heal you as well. When not playing Hardcore mode, Nuka-Cola provides +2 (25s) HP, +3 Rads, & 1 [[Bottle cap (Fallout: New Vegas)|bottle cap]].
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While playing Hardcore mode, Nuka-Cola will give the drinker some energy to fend off sleep deprivation, at the cost of dehydrating them. The drink will still heal as well. When not playing Hardcore mode, Nuka-Cola provides +2 (25s) HP, +3 Rads, & 1 [[Bottle cap (Fallout: New Vegas)|bottle cap]].
 
===Survival Skill effect===
 
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|attribute1 =Hit Point
 
|base effect1 =+2
 
|duration1 =25s
 
|hc attribute1 =Dehydration
 
|hc base effect1 =+10
 
|hc attribute2 =Sleep
 
|hc base effect2 =-15
 
|note attribute1 =Radiation
 
|note skill =Survival
 
}}
 
   
 
===Crafting===
 
===Crafting===
With the ''[[Honest Hearts]]'' [[Fallout: New Vegas add-ons|add-on]] installed, the player has access to a [[Fallout: New Vegas crafting|recipe]] which enables the creation of a home-brewed version of the drink.
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With the ''[[Honest Hearts]]'' [[Fallout: New Vegas add-ons|add-on]] installed, the Courier has access to a [[Fallout: New Vegas crafting|recipe]] which enables the creation of a home-brewed version of the drink. Nuka-Cola is also used when crafting [[Super stimpak (Fallout: New Vegas)|super stimpaks]].
   
 
'''Creation requirements'''
 
'''Creation requirements'''
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|skill =[[Survival]]
 
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|level =30
|material1 =[[barrel cactus fruit]]
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|material2 =[[Bottle cap (Fallout: New Vegas)|bottle cap]]
 
|material2 =[[Bottle cap (Fallout: New Vegas)|bottle cap]]
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|material4 =[[Nevada agave fruit]]
 
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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
* [[Ice cold Nuka-Cola (Fallout: New Vegas)|Ice cold Nuka-Cola]]
 
* [[Ice cold Nuka-Cola (Fallout: New Vegas)|Ice cold Nuka-Cola]]
* [[Nuka-Cola Quartz]]
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* [[Nuka-Cola Quartz (Fallout: New Vegas)|Nuka-Cola Quartz]]
* [[Nuka-Cola Victory]]
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* [[Nuka-Cola Victory (Fallout: New Vegas)|Nuka-Cola Victory]]
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* [[Rum & Nuka]]
* {{icon|FNVLR|link=Lonesome Road (add-on)}} [[Nuka-Cola Quantum (Fallout: New Vegas)|Nuka-Cola Quantum]]
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* [[Nuka-Cola Quantum (Fallout: New Vegas)|Nuka-Cola Quantum]] {{Icon|FNVLR|link=Lonesome Road (add-on)}}
   
 
==Locations==
 
==Locations==
* A couple of Nuka-Colas can be found scattered around the [[Lucky 38 presidential suite]].
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* Five Nuka-Colas can be found on tables in the [[Lucky 38 presidential suite]].
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* 14 can be found in the [[Lucky 38 Casino]], found on shelves in the two bars as well as one in the cashier's office.
 
* [[Michelle Kerr]] at the [[188 trading post]] often has up to 10 Nuka-Colas in stock at any given time.
 
* [[Michelle Kerr]] at the [[188 trading post]] often has up to 10 Nuka-Colas in stock at any given time.
 
* Various vending machines around the Mojave dispense Nuka-Cola.
 
* Various vending machines around the Mojave dispense Nuka-Cola.
* Up to 5 at a time may be sold by the street vendor outside of the [[Las Vegas Boulevard Station]] on [[The Strip]].
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* Up to 5 at a time may be sold by the street vendor outside of the [[Las Vegas Boulevard station]] on [[New Vegas Strip|The Strip]].
* {{icon|FNVHH|link=Honest Hearts}} 5 can be found in the General Store in Zion.
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* {{Icon|FNVHH|link=Honest Hearts}} 5 can be found in the [[Zion General Store]].
 
* Also sold by:
 
* Also sold by:
** [[Klamath Bob]] at [[Klamath Bob's liquor store]] in [[Westside]]
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** [[Klamath Bob]] at [[Klamath Bob's liquor store]] in [[Westside]].
** [[Lacey]] in the [[Mojave Outpost barracks]] at the [[Mojave outpost]]
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** [[Lacey (Fallout: New Vegas)|Lacey]] in the [[Mojave Outpost barracks]] at the [[Mojave Outpost]].
** [[Boomer chef]]s in the [[Mess Hall & Munitions Storage]] (by [[Nellis hangars]]) at [[Nellis Air Force Base]]
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** [[Boomer chef]]s in the [[mess hall & munitions storage]] (by [[Nellis hangars]]) at [[Nellis Air Force Base]].
** [[James Garret]] & [[Francine Garret]] at the [[Atomic Wrangler casino]] in [[Freeside]]
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** [[James Garret]] & [[Francine Garret]] at the [[Atomic Wrangler casino]] in [[Freeside]].
** [[Calamity]] at the [[Jacobstown lodge]] in [[Jacobstown]]
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** [[Calamity]] at the [[Jacobstown lodge]] in [[Jacobstown]].
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* You keep the bottle cap after drinking the soda.
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* A bottle cap is included after drinking the soda.
* [[Festus (Fallout: New Vegas)|Festus]] incorrectly states that before the invention of [[Sunset Sarsaparilla]], the only thing people could drink is Nuka Cola. Nuka Cola was invented much after Sunset Sarsaparilla (as indicated by the establishment of Sunset Sarsaparilla in front of its HQ in Las Vegas).
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* [[Festus (Fallout: New Vegas)|Festus]] incorrectly states that before the invention of [[Sunset Sarsaparilla]], the only thing people could drink is Nuka-Cola. Nuka-Cola was invented well after Sunset Sarsaparilla (as indicated by the establishment of Sunset Sarsaparilla in front of its HQ in Las Vegas).
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* Even though the ingredients required to make Home-brewed Nuka-Cola (barrel cactus fruit, Nevada agave fruit, empty soda bottle) do not themselves contain radiation, the drink thereby created is indistinguishable from found Nuka-Cola and still provides two rads.
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* Nuka-Cola, like Sunset Sarsaparilla, is not affected by [[Survival]] skill.
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* Nuka-Cola, along with Sunset Sarsaparilla, does not count towards the [[Desert Survivalist]] achievement/trophy.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
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Nuka-Cola is a consumable item in Fallout: New Vegas.

Background

Main article: Nuka-Cola

Nuka-Cola entered the beverage market in 2044, with the invention of the soft drink by John-Caleb Bradberton after two years of experimentation. Though strictly unhealthy (containing 120% of the recommended daily allowance of sugar), it took the United States market by storm and within a year it could be purchased nationwide. Its popularity rapidly increased and within several years it was the most popular beverage across the globe.[1][2]

The unique taste of Nuka-Cola is the result of a combination of seventeen fruit essences, balanced to enhance the classic cola flavor.[3][4] The balance is precarious and minute adjustments can affect it severely. Such was the case when the freshly launched Nuka-Cola was reformulated in response to the Great Passion Fruit Famine of 2044 and consumers noticed the change in flavor.[5]

Nuka-Cola contains excessive amounts of caffeine and 120% of the recommended daily value of sugar, making it decisively unhealthy for extended consumption.[6] To counter the negative image, it was marketed as being fortified with vitamins, minerals and "health tonics."[7] Intensive consumption can cause Nuka-Cola addiction, which can lead to splitting headaches if Nuka-Cola isn't consumed on a regular basis.[8] There is a Nuka-Cola plant in the Washington, D.C Area.

The unique taste of Nuka-Cola is the result of a combination of seventeen fruit essences, balanced to enhance the classic cola flavor.[3][9] The balance is precarious and minute adjustments can affect it severely. Such was the case when the freshly launched Nuka-Cola was reformulated in response to the Great Passion Fruit Famine of 2044 and consumers noticed the change in flavor.[5]

Nuka-Cola contains excessive amounts of caffeine and 120% of the recommended daily value of sugar, making it decisively unhealthy for extended consumption.[6] To counter the negative image, it was marketed as being fortified with vitamins, minerals and "health tonics."[10] Intensive consumption can cause Nuka-Cola addiction, which can lead to splitting headaches if Nuka-Cola isn't consumed on a regular basis.[11]

Characteristics

Nuka-Cola was the most common form of drink in Fallout 3; however, in Fallout: New Vegas, it is far less common compared to Sunset Sarsaparilla. Sunset Sarsaparilla is somewhat more useful because it does not contain any radiation.

While playing Hardcore mode, Nuka-Cola will give the drinker some energy to fend off sleep deprivation, at the cost of dehydrating them. The drink will still heal as well. When not playing Hardcore mode, Nuka-Cola provides +2 (25s) HP, +3 Rads, & 1 bottle cap.

Crafting

With the Honest Hearts add-on installed, the Courier has access to a recipe which enables the creation of a home-brewed version of the drink. Nuka-Cola is also used when crafting super stimpaks.

Creation requirements

Materials:Requirements:Produces:
Range
Honest Hearts add-on
Level
Home-brewed Nuka-Cola (1)

Variants

Locations

Notes

  • A bottle cap is included after drinking the soda.
  • Festus incorrectly states that before the invention of Sunset Sarsaparilla, the only thing people could drink is Nuka-Cola. Nuka-Cola was invented well after Sunset Sarsaparilla (as indicated by the establishment of Sunset Sarsaparilla in front of its HQ in Las Vegas).
  • Even though the ingredients required to make Home-brewed Nuka-Cola (barrel cactus fruit, Nevada agave fruit, empty soda bottle) do not themselves contain radiation, the drink thereby created is indistinguishable from found Nuka-Cola and still provides two rads.
  • Nuka-Cola, like Sunset Sarsaparilla, is not affected by Survival skill.
  • Nuka-Cola, along with Sunset Sarsaparilla, does not count towards the Desert Survivalist achievement/trophy.

Behind the scenes

  • During the 2008 E3 as a promotional item, people were given a real drinkable version of Nuka-Cola. It greatly resembles the 1950s look of the Coca-Cola brand bottles.
  • From 2015 to 2016, a real limited-production version of Nuka-Cola Quantum could be purchased online and in Target stores worldwide.[Non-game 1]
  • Its logos, bottle designs, market crash, and even its name are heavily based on The Coca-Cola Company.
  • The name of the Nuka-Cola creator, John-Caleb Bradberton, is an amalgamation of the inventors of Coca-Cola (John Pemberton) and Pepsi-Cola (Caleb Bradham).

References

  1. Fallout 4 loading screens: "Amateur chemist John-Caleb Bradberton discovered the formula for Nuka-Cola in 2044. Within a year, Nuka-Cola could be purchased across the entire United States."
  2. Sierra Petrovita: "When Nuka-Cola was invented by John-Caleb Bradberton in 2044, it quickly became the world's most popular soft drink. The wonder drink soon drew a dedicated following which prompted the Nuka-Cola Corporation to release many promotional items like these. By 2067, a Nuka-Cola machine such as this rare pristine model could be found on almost every street in America. Even in today's crazy world, Nuka-Cola is still the number one choice of refreshment among Armageddon's survivors."
    (Sierra Petrovita's dialogue)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Nuka-World loading screens: "Nuka-Cola's award-winning taste is derived from a secret combination of seventeen fruit essences which are balanced to enhance, but not overwhelm, that classic cola flavor."
  4. Nuka-Cola formula
  5. 5.0 5.1 The Lone Wanderer: "The taste... I could never get used to it."
    Sierra Petrovita: "No no no! You're mistaken! The flavor is the essence of seventeen different fruits mixed in just the right proportion to give the beverage that delicious taste. In fact, in the Great Passion Fruit Famine of 2044, people actually noticed the taste difference when the flavor was changed!"
    (Sierra Petrovita's dialogue)
  6. 6.0 6.1 World of Refreshment tour: "Welcome to the Nuka-Cola World of Refreshment, now featuring a river of Nuka-Cola Quantum! Nuka-Cola Quantum: Twice the calories, twice the carbohydrates, twice the caffeine, and twice the taste! And just look at that amazing, patented blue glow! So sit back and enjoy the ride as we take you through the Nuka-Cola World of Refreshment!
    Nuka-Cola began its journey in the year 2042 when our founder, John-Caleb Bradberton, was a budding chemist. He dreamt of a delicious soft drink that would provide energy, focus and 120% of the recommended daily value of sugar!
    It took almost two years to perfect the formula, but in late 2044, Mr. Bradberton was finally successful and Nuka-Cola was born! It quickly surpassed other, lesser beverages to become America's number-one favorite soft drink. Not one to rest on his laurels, Mr. Bradberton and his team of talented "Beverageers" continued to create new and exciting formulas.
    Out west, they enjoy regional favorites such as the classy Nuka-Cola Quartz and refreshingly patriotic Nuka-Cola Victory. Or, for those that prefer a timeless root-based beverage, they pick up a delicious Nuka-Cola Wild!
    While out here on the east coast, folks delight in the refreshment of an ice-cold Nuka-Grape, Nuka-Orange, or Nuka-Cherry. And be on the lookout for our special pre-release shipments of Nuka-Cola Quantum coming soon to your favorite grocer or restaurant!
    Hey Mom and Dad, are you ready for a night out on the town? Then pick up an ice-cold Nuka-Cola Dark and experience the most thirst-quenching way to unwind. Nuka-Cola Dark: that refreshingly familiar Nuka-Cola taste with a light alcoholic twist. 35% alcohol by volume. Do not consume Nuka-Cola Dark if you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant. Do not operate motor vehicles or heavy machinery for at least 8 hours after drinking.
    But this isn't just a ride, it's one of several operational factories actively producing Nuka-Cola. Here in the mixing area, we combine just a hint of 17 select fruit flavors to produce that unique Nuka-Cola taste.
    Here in the bottling chamber, we carefully pour each delicious liquid into our new, space-age rocket bottles! Each bottle is carbonated and then sealed with one of our signature bottle caps.
    And now for a special surprise, this is where we produce the newest member of our family, Nuka-Cola Quantum! That blue glow isn't just for show, folks! Quantum contains a top-secret additive to give you a "nuclear" boost of energy!
    On behalf of all of us at Nuka-World, we hope you've enjoyed the ride and learning more about Nuka-Cola!"
    (World of Refreshment announcer's dialogue)
  7. The Lone Wanderer: "Never mind. I think you've had enough sugar for one day."
    Zip: "But Nuka-Cola's fortified with vitaminerals and health tonics! It even says so on the label! That means it's healthy for me!"
    (Zip's dialogue)
  8. Dugan: "{116}{}{It is the stuff of life . . . Well actually, if I don't drink it on an hourly basis I get a splitting headache.}"
    (DUGAN.MSG)
  9. Nuka-Cola formula
  10. The Lone Wanderer: "Never mind. I think you've had enough sugar for one day."
    Zip: "But Nuka-Cola's fortified with vitaminerals and health tonics! It even says so on the label! That means it's healthy for me!"
    (Zip's dialogue)
  11. Dugan: "{116}{}{It is the stuff of life . . . Well actually, if I don't drink it on an hourly basis I get a splitting headache.}"
    (DUGAN.MSG)


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