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Nuka-Cola Quantum is a consumable in Fallout 76.
Background[]
Nuka-Cola Quantum was created in October 2076 by the Beverageer Division at Nuka-World. It was a byproduct of Project Cobalt, which began in 2076 when the Nuka-Cola Corporation engaged in weapons research under U.S. military sponsorship.[1][2] The team found that a strontium-90 isotope derivative, originally developed for military ordnance, created a bright blue glow that worked well as a food additive when adjusted for consumption. The lead Beverageer, Rex Meacham, gave the new drink formula its distinctive name.[3][4]
Live testing of the drink, codenamed "Sea Lion," occurred at other regional facilities. Experimentation with other isotopes showed that none worked as effectively or as safely as strontium-90.[5] Initial testing with the drink led to significant health problems and even deaths among taste testers, but waivers allowed the company to avoid litigation and adjustments created a final product with only mild side effects.[6][7]
Quantum ultimately passed inspections supervised by the "Food and Drug Association"[8] and was marketed in the fourth quarter of 2077 as a new flavor of Nuka-Cola with "Twice the calories, twice the carbohydrates, twice the caffeine, and twice the taste!"[9][10][11] The flavor itself was modified via an 18th ingredient: pomegranate fruit flavoring.[12] However, Quantum's appearance and the added isotope were controversial, and the public was divided on the drink.[13] It was released as part of a limited test run, and only the Nuka-Cola plant in Washington, D.C. produced it at a commercial scale before the Great War.[14] Nuka-Cola Quantum was officially released to the public at the same time as the Great War,[15] and so the soda is incredibly rare in the wasteland, with many bottles found in trucks that were shipping the product.
The Washington, D.C. area was the first test market for Quantum, with special "pre-release" shipments delivered to certain grocers and restaurants.[16] The drink can also be found in the Commonwealth and Appalachia, the latter because the Whitespring Resort also received early-release shipments, which are sold by the Nuka-Cola vendor Bubbles.[17]
Characteristics[]
A clear bottle with glowing blue liquid inside (achieved through the use of the radioactive isotope Strontium-90). Upon consumption, it restores 200 Hit Points as well as 100 Action Points but confers 10 points of Radiation.
Locations[]
- Kanawha Nuka-Cola plant - One near the back of the factory floor behind a level 1 locked door. A second one on a table next to nuclear material on the lower level: head left from entrance down main hall and into the hole in the floor, can be seen from above. A third can be found in a caged room with a level 2 locked door next to a generator.
- Mount Blair - In the cafeteria area.
- The Whitespring Resort - Purchased from Bubbles.
- New River Gorge Bridge - Western side, on the lower level.
- The Whitespring Resort - May spawn at the western entrance, on a balcony with two skeletons having a picnic.
- Monorail elevator - May spawn in the second-story maintenance wing on the western side.
- R&G Processing Services - May spawn in the staff room in the lower factory.
- Overseer's home - May spawn on the shelf above the toilet.
- Nuka-Cola Collectron station - 5% chance to generate one every 7 minutes and 12 seconds.
- Nuka-Cola Quantum Collectron station - 14.244% chance to generate one every 7 minutes and 12 seconds.
- Nuka-Cola mystery machine - 3.3% chance to dispense one when interacted with, costs 15 caps, restocks every 5 minutes.
- Can be found randomly in Nuka-Cola vending machines.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Nuka-Cola plant terminal entries; research terminal, Company Announcement
- ↑ Bradberton's office terminal entries; Bradberton's Project terminal, Project Cobalt
- ↑ World of Refreshment terminal entries; Beverageer's terminal, Meacham RMNC-0987115
- ↑ World of Refreshment terminal entries; Beverageer's terminal, Meacham RMNC-0987129
- ↑ Kanawha Nuka-Cola plant terminal entries; Current Project Status, Sea Lion
- ↑ Nuka-Cola plant terminal entries; research terminal, Quantum Progress Report 0067
- ↑ Bradberton's office terminal entries; Bradberton's terminal, Outgoing Mail JCB800NWC
- ↑ Lone Wanderer:"Glowing pee? That sounds like dangerous stuff!"
Sierra Petrovita: "Oh no! Not at all! Nuka-Cola Quantum was made under the supervision of the Food and Drug Association. They would NEVER let harmful products end up in stores!"
(Sierra Petrovita's dialogue) - ↑ 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!"
(World of Refreshment announcer's dialogue) - ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "What do you know about Nuka-Cola Quantum?"
Milo: "This product is the pinnacle of taste sensation. Seventeen fruit flavors and that signature cola taste blend to form the perfect refreshing soft drink. With its new Strontium additive, its got that unique kick to keep you on your toes."
(Milo's dialogue) - ↑ The Lone Wanderer:"Quantum? Never heard of it before."
Sierra Petrovita: "Well, right before the bombs fell, the good folks at Nuka-Cola developed what they hoped was an improvement on the original formula. Calling it Nuka-Cola Quantum, it was said to have 'Twice the calories, twice the carbohydrates, twice the caffeine and twice the taste!'"
(Sierra Petrovita's dialogue) - ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "That stuff sounds absolutely revolting."
Sierra Petrovita: "On the contrary! The secret ingredient was an eighteenth fruit flavor which added just a hint of pomegranate. Top that with a specially engineered isotope to boost the energy output and you have the perfect refresher for a hot summer day!"
(Sierra Petrovita's dialogue) - ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "So, what went wrong?"
Sierra Petrovita: "Well, the flavor certainly wasn't the issue. The public was just split on the unique feature of the Quantum's appearance. You see, to make it stand out on store shelves and to give it that extra kick, the formula called for a mild isotope. The effect was a drink that not only boosted your energy, but also glowed with a bright blue light!"
(Sierra Petrovita's dialogue) - ↑ Lone Wanderer:"What do you know about the Nuka-Cola Bottling Facility?"
Sierra Petrovita: "Well, the D.C. Facility was like their main factory just before the bombs fell. All the research they did was performed there. It was the only facility to ever produce Quantum. They were in a test market mode, and they would have expanded production if the drink caught on. Too bad they didn't, otherwise Quantum would be as plentiful as regular Nuka-Cola."
(Sierra Petrovita's dialogue) - ↑ Nuka-World loading screens: With its unique flavor and distinct bluish glow, Nuka-Cola Quantum was poised to dominate the soft drink market. Unfortunately, it was released to the public on October 23, 2077, the same day that the bombs fell.
- ↑ Quantum distribution details
- ↑ Bubbles: "Exclusive to The Whitespring: Early-release bottles of the newest cola sensation: Nuka-Cola Quantum!"