Poster

A poster is a piece of printed paper used for broadcasting a visual message. It is designed to be displayed on a wall or other vertical surface with adhesive or other means of securing it in place.

Posters are intended to be eyecatching, but also to convey information. They are often used to advertise a product or service, or by political parties and protestors as a form of propaganda. They are usually pasted on walls, but some are placed in designated advertising frames in locations such as metro stations, some of which are backlit.

Fallout and Fallout 2Edit

The Vault of the FutureEdit

Buy War BondsEdit

Ripper!Edit

Ripper! was a pre-War movie directed by Tim Cain, starring Leon Boyarsky and Jason Anderson. Posters are held up in front of the Rippers' hangout and the deathclaw warehouse in Fallout and the Golden Globes Studio in Fallout 2.

The tagline reads, "If I don't get a bonus soon, I'm going to blow up the administration building with extreme prejudice." The character on the poster, presumably the killer, would appear to be a young girl.

Tokyo DecadenceEdit

Tokyo Decadence was a pre-War movie. Posters are held up in New Reno in Fallout 2.

Fallout 3Edit

Most of the posters seen in Fallout 3 are advertisements, and are seen pasted onto walls in the game world as decal textures. They are also seen in the projector slide-show menus and loading screens. Most of the posters found in the game world were put up before the Great War and have survived, albeit torn and weathered.

U.S. propagandaEdit

Propaganda issued by the United States meant for recruitment, buying war bonds, and warning about a nuclear attack.

U.S. Army recruitmentEdit

This poster shows a soldier in T-45d power armor helping up Uncle Sam in front of a billowing US flag, with the caption; "Lend a hand, for Uncle Sam: Enlist Today!" These posters do not depict the U.S. flag's stars in a circle, contradicting canon.

Courage Today, Victory TomorrowEdit

This poster shows a US soldier clad in power armor standing triumphantly atop a pile of dead red Chinese soldiers, and planting the US flag. It is accompanied by the caption; "Courage Today, Victory Tomorrow."

War BondsEdit

"Support our troops! Buy war bonds today!" this poster reads. It shows Lady Liberty pointing at the reader. War bonds were presumably a method the US armed forces used to acquire additional revenue from civilians.

Civil Defense AdministrationEdit

"Where will YOU be when the holocaust comes?" asks a fireman, pointing at the viewer in an Uncle Sam fashion with one hand, holding a shovel in the other. In the background, there is a post-apocalyptic urban wasteland and a mushroom cloud. This poster was designed and published by the Civil Defense Administration.

Children's "Duck and Cover" educationEdit

A less frequently encountered poster, this one was created by the Civil Defense Administration to educate pre-War children about what to do when the nuclear apocalypse came, in a lighter fashion. It shows Bert the Turtle looking surprised by a stereotypical round, black bomb with a lit fuse in the top, exclaiming; "Oh my! DANGER!" He then hides inside his shell as the bomb detonates in a comic book style explosion, therefore protecting him from the blast. It has the caption; "Kids, learn to find shelter."

Stop The Red Menace...Edit

Fo3 Red Menace — Clean version. concept art

A pre-War propaganda poster depicting the "Red Menace," a devilish looking communist, picking up hard-working Americans and presumably killing them. The poster is intended to enlist recruits for stopping the Red Menace.

Enclave propagandaEdit

Propaganda from the Enclave.

Chinese propagandaEdit

Propaganda from the People's Republic of China

Long live the People's Liberation Army!Edit

A Chinese propaganda poster featuring the Gauss rifle. "中国人民解放军万岁" translates to "Long live the People's Liberation Army!"

Chinese soldierEdit

A Chinese propaganda poster. "中国人民解放军万岁" translates to "Long live the People's Liberation Army!"

Vault-TecEdit

Posters created by the Vault-Tec company to promote the sale of vaults. Also, posters for Vault-Tec employees and services were made and established in-game throughout various Vault-Tec owned buildings.

We'll Be ThereEdit

This pre-War poster depicts a cut-away of the Earth with part of a vault shown underground and a family with a picnic above. Vault Boy is looking down on the scene triumphantly, with the words; 'We'll Be There!' at the top. Three copies of this poster can often be found hastily plastered over the top of each other. The illustration in this poster comes from a real-word Bethesda Softworks expo poster from E3 2006.

Vault-Tec FamilyEdit

This framed, pristine condition, poster appears in the Lone Wanderer's room at Vault 101.

It's never too late to apply for a place in a Vault-Tec VaultEdit

Another piece from Vault-Tec's marketing division, It is titled; "Sign up at your local Vault shelter today!" and "It's never too late!". It shows Vault Boy holding up a form with 'Vault Shelter' written on it. A landscape orientation version of this poster exists as a billboard.

There won't really be a nuclear war - right?Edit

VaultTechTherewontreallybeanuclearwarright

This poster from Vault-Tec gives a morbid statement about the chances of a worldwide nuclear war, and that "the Earth may be destined to die, but you don't have to!" by purchasing a place in a vault. Similar to the other Vault-Tec poster, this poster shows a happy family walking over a cutaway drawing of the earth, with a vault below, and Vault Boy giving his famous wink and thumbs up, next to the slogan; "So imagine life in a Vault-Tec vault. Not just a future. A brighter future... underground."

Vault SecureEdit

This poster shows a cutaway view of a vault within a mountain. In addition to its in-game appearances, the poster appears as part of the box art from the Fallout 3 GOTY Edition.

Children are the FutureEdit

In yellow text on a blue background, the poster reads, "Children Are The Future/Good Citizens Raising Good Citizens." This poster is found in various vault locations, including in the Lone Wanderer's apartment in Vault 101.

Hard Work is Happy WorkEdit

This poster stating that "Hard Work is Happy Work" is found in many vaults to encourage residents to be more productive when working by being happy. However, during Trouble on the Homefront, the words Hard and Happy are crossed out and instead reads Work is Work.

Thank You, Overseer!Edit

This poster is also seen in vaults, to show the vault residents' appreciation for all the overseer has done for them. However, this is not the case when the Lone Wanderer returns to Vault 101 during Trouble on the Homefront. Rather than "Thank You, Overseer!", "Thank" has been crossed out and replaced with "Fuck" instead.

Be Aware Safety Always!Edit

The Vault-Tec Safety Sign is a sign that advocates for safety in Vault-Tec facilities. On a white background, the red lettering on a black diamond reads: "Be Aware Always". A yellow Vault-Tec Symbol is below the word "Always".

Vault-Tec supplied these signs to the Vaults prior to the Great War of 2077.

EntertainmentEdit

The Adventures of Captain CosmosEdit

This poster advertises the pre-War science fiction TV show, The Adventures of Captain Cosmos, and displays the show's protagonist, Captain Cosmos posing with a blaster pistol wearing a skin-tight spacesuit and a classic goldfish bowl helmet. Co-star Jangles the Moon Monkey sits on his shoulder, clad in similar attire. The show was aired every Thursday at 8 PM.

Capital Wasteland AdvertisementsEdit

GNREdit

A GNR ad telling readers of the D.C. area that Galaxy News Radio broadcasts weather, sports, news, and traffic. It also reminds readers that Mornings with Marie airs on the station every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Museum of TechnologyEdit

This poster advertises main attractions at the Museum of Technology, the vault demonstration, the Virgo II Lunar Lander, and the planetarium, but not the Gigantomax theatre. In Fallout: New Vegas, they are found in the weather monitoring station, Mobius' house in Higgs Village, Bruce Isaac's room in Novac's Dino Dee-lite Motel, and on the stairwells on the way to the Sunstone Tower roof. A large number can also be found inside of the Hoover Dam power plants.

Bowling AlleyEdit

An advert for a bowling alley, depicting a family out for a night there.

Nuka BreakEdit

A Nuka-Cola ad depicting a woman drinking some Nuka-Cola while on a break from working on an atomic bomb. Poster created by Adam Adamowicz

Sugar BombsEdit

This poster advertises the pre-War breakfast cereal, Sugar Bombs, and the fact that a free Captain Cosmos decoder ring came with every box.

Giddyup, Buttercup!Edit

Giddyup Buttercup was a pre-War robot toy marketed towards girls. It emulated, with questionable proficiency, the behavior of a real horse. The ad declares the toy to be "Every girl's fantasy, Now a reality" for "Only $16,000."

Super-Duper Mart: From Groceries to Electronics...Edit

This poster shows one male and two female customers pushing shopping carts in the Super-Duper Mart, some in-game brands are shown in the carts including Salisbury Steak and Abraxo cleaner. It reads; "From groceries to electronics, gardening supplies to home decor, Super-Duper Mart has it all!" followed by details of a weekly offer - in this case Salisbury Steak.

Super-Duper Mart: Now Hiring All Positions!Edit

This poster details the positions available at the Super-Duper Mart.

Chryslus Motors: CorvegaEdit

Ad for the 2 Door Bubble Top Corvega. Poster created by Adam Adamowicz. In-game implementation of the art shows the engine designation of the car type and the slogan removed.

Chryslus Motors: Corvega Atomic V-8Edit

Ad for the new Atomic V-8 line of Corvegas. Poster created by Adam Adamowicz.

D.C. Area Hospital JobsEdit

Usually found in hospitals, it depicts a nurse holding up a crutch and a plate with a slice of watermelon and a bottle of pills on it. The caption reads: "You don't need a Howitzer to be a Hero!" followed by a paragraph stressing the importance of obscure hospital jobs in saving lives. It lists example positions such as:

"Candy Striper"
"Puppeteer"
"Interminable Blood Donor"
"Bedpan Unsullification Technician"

DCTAEdit

This poster captioned "DC's fastest highway...is underground," advertises the DC Metro system and its special monthly ticket. It shows a metro route in the shape of a metro train, inside which a white train is traveling. Above it are some cars.

The middle text reads "See a ticket agent today for our special monthly ticket, and save!" and the bottom line reads "Ride the metro today, and avoid the city's growing pollution and congestion. Our extensive lines will get you anywhere you want to go, with half the holdups."

Freddy Fear's House of ScaresEdit

This poster advertises the pre-War emporium by the name of Freddy Fear's House of Scares, "for all your Halloween needs!" It shows illustrations of five children wearing Halloween costumes, a boy wearing pretend US power armor, a girl wearing a stripey top and an orange skirt with a black poodle on it, a girl dressed as Lady Liberty, a boy wearing a vampire costume and a boy dressed as a red Chinese soldier. The date designated for the costume contest is the same day as the Great War.

Radiation KingEdit

This poster is larger than all the other posters and is usually mounted high on the wall. It advertises the audio-visual equipment company Radiation King and shows the company's mascot - who else - the Radiation King holding up a radio and a television set with rays of radiation behind him. He is standing atop the Radiation King logo. In Fallout: New Vegas, one can be found in Bruce Isaac's room in Novac's Dino Dee-lite Motel.

Abraxo Cleaner For All Your Cleaning NeedsEdit

"Abraxo cleaner for all your cleaning needs" the poster reads. It depicts a Mister Handy robot (unusually outfitted with two pincer hands) in a kitchen, holding up a box of Abraxo cleaner and a scrubbing brush.

MiscellaneousEdit

Eye TestEdit

The Eye Test, or eye chart, is a type of medical equipment used for testing visual acuity. Identified as a Snellen chart, the chart is printed onto a sheet of paper. This chart has nine lines of block letters, with each line, the number of letters increases, and the height of the letters decreases. This poster is found mainly in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.

Point Lookout: Ruzka the Wonder BearEdit

This poster of Ruzka the Wonder Bear advertises the circus attraction throughout Point Lookout.

Point Lookout: Wanted: Wan YangEdit

This wanted poster for the Spy Wan Yang can be found posted throughout Point Lookout. Activating it will start the quest The Velvet Curtain.

Fallout: New VegasEdit

In addition to those also seen in Fallout 3, several new posters are found in Fallout: New Vegas. The unique purpose of New Vegas before the war and its geographical location on the West Coast results in a variety of new poster examples.

U.S. propagandaEdit

A collection of pre-War propaganda billboards seen throughout Ashton and Hopeville.

On Solid GroundEdit

Depicting the ICBMs housed underneath Ashton and Hopeville.

Our ChildrenEdit

Depicting several children at play with the background of a nuclear power plant a three cooling silos.

America's Bright FutureEdit

Depicting the 14-star flag swaying in the wind at dawn.

NCR propagandaEdit

A common variety of poster in the Mojave Wasteland are those of the New California Republic. Some of the posters are based on American and British propaganda posters from World War II.

Careless Talk Costs LivesEdit

Featuring an NCR trooper, and above the trooper it reads: "What I know-I keep to myself" and below it reads "CARELESS TALK COSTS LIVES," a reference to the "careless talk costs lives" propaganda featured in Britain during World War II.

Do Not Eat Irradiated FoodEdit

A warning to NCR troopers about eating irradiated food.

He fights for your FREEDOM!Edit

This propaganda poster is advertising the New California Republic Rangers. A reference to a series of propaganda posters from World War II, depicting soldiers in a near-identical manner.

The Legion Awaits at the Gates of HellEdit

This poster shows a picture of Legate Lanius with silhouettes of many other Legion members behind him and the profile of an NCR soldier at the bottom. It reads: "The Legion awaits at the gates of Hell... and the NCR is gonna send 'em IN!"

Loaded?Edit

This propaganda poster is meant to scare NCR troopers about any STDs they might get from the prostitutes of New Vegas. It is based on real world posters from World War II.

Women of the NCREdit

A poster with a female NCR trooper saying, "Every one of YOU who serves is a SLAP! across Caesar's face! "TAN HIS HIDE, LADIES!" This propaganda references the sexist policies of Caesar's Legion.

You are His Bitch!Edit

An NCR poster showing a frumentarius over a green background with the text "When you steal NCR equipment, tools, and personal property... YOU are his BITCH!"

You Bring Democracy to This LandEdit

A simple brown flyer with the text "NCR Trooper... YOU bring DEMOCRACY to this land."

EntertainmentEdit

RALPHIE the Robot's Incredible Odyssey!Edit

Ali-DinEdit

Ad for magician & entertainer Ali-Din.

MaxisEdit

Ad for magician & entertainer Maxis, supported by Madame Lolita.

WilfredEdit

Advert for magician & entertainer Harry Wilfred.

Danny ParkerEdit

Ad for musician Danny Parker, with Paul Clooney.

Joey BaxterEdit

Ad for musician Joey Baxter.

Dean DominoEdit

Ad for singer and entertainer Dean Domino.

Love Sets Sail!Edit

Love Sets Sail! movie poster.

CasinosEdit

Sierra Madre: Begin AgainEdit

An advertisement for the Sierra Madre Casino, a location in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Dead Money. It features the actress Vera Keyes. Found in the Executive suites and the Tampico.

Sierra MadreEdit

Atomic Wrangler: The West's Finest Watering Hole!Edit

Ad for the Atomic Wrangler casino.

Ultra Luxe: The best Of Everything All in one PlaceEdit

Ad for the Ultra-Luxe casino.

The Tops: Come Let Loose and get crazy!Edit

Ad for The Tops casino.

Gomorrah: Holster your WeaponEdit

Gomorrah: BrimstoneEdit

Lucky 38: WelcomeEdit

Lucky 38: Win Big!Edit

Lucky 38: Take her for a spin!Edit

Mojave Wasteland AdvertisementsEdit

Sunset Sarsaparilla Posters: Build Mass with Sass!Edit

A man in a red and white striped suit lifting a barbell with little effort while drinking Sunset Sarsaparilla. The text reads "Build Mass With SASS - Sunset Sarsaparilla." "Sass" is an abbreviation of the pronunciation of the word "sarsaparilla" (from Spanish) in English; the first "r" and the second "a" are omitted, and the "rr" and "ll" are pronounced as if there was only one of each.

A Fresh Delight!Edit

A girl with braids about to drink from a bottle. The text reads "A Fresh Delight - Sunset Sarsaparilla."

Freshen Up!Edit

A man and woman wearing bathing suits and holding a Sunset Sarsaparilla bottle. The text reads "Freshen Up With Sunset Sarsaparilla."

Sunset Sarsaparilla: The Most Popular Beverage in the West!Edit

A large billboard of a cowboy drinking a bottle of Sunset Sarsaparilla. It reads: "The most popular Beverage in the West!" and beneath the logo is "Made with pure cane sugar."

Poseidon Energy: Dawn Of A Golden AgeEdit

A large Poseidon Energy logo in the center, the words "HELIOS One" as seen on the HELIOS One complex itself above the logo and the text "The Dawn Of A Golden Age" under the logo.

Poseidon Energy: Begin Your Odyssey With UsEdit

A Poseidon Energy ad showing the Greek god Poseidon blowing into the sails of a Greek galley. These are references to the other uses of code names from Ancient Greek mythology such as HELIOS and Archimedes. Also by saying "Odyssey" it refers to Odysseus from the Greek myth Odyssey.

Poseidon Energy: Ruler of the Tides of Innovation!Edit

A Poseidon Energy ad starting with the text "Ruler of the Tides of Innovation!" with Poseidon below on a mountain top holding his trident. Below is in a light blue box is the company logo and name.

REPCONN: Blast Off to the Future!Edit

This advertisement also lists the museum's operating hours, which are still maintained by security robots 200 years later. The player character, like any pre-War attendee, may only tour the museum between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The billboard also mentions a gift shop, a reference to the rocket souvenirs, with their radioactive contents.

REPCONN: Hold up, Rocketeers!Edit

The poster further reads: Looking for a tour? Blast up Highway 95 to REPCONN HQ in lovely Henderson! It can also be seen as a billboard on the road west of Novac.

Silver RushEdit

Ad for the Silver Rush, formerly a casino, now the Van Graffs' energy weapon shop.

Rita's CafeEdit

Ad for the Rita's Cafe.

Fancy Lads AdvertEdit

Ad for Fancy Lads Snack Cakes.

Cosmic knifeEdit

Ad for the cosmic knife.

Nellis Air Force Base: KEEPING AMERICA SAFE!Edit

FNV Nellis AFB poster Keeping America Safe

The poster for Nellis Air Force Base shows a typical 50s American family standing hand in hand on a field with five airplanes coming overhead.

Hoover Dam: Powering and ProtectingEdit

Hoover Dam: Visit Hoover Dam TodayEdit

Big Ranch Nevada State LottoEdit

An ad for Big Ranch Nevada State Lotto.

SafetyEdit

REPCONN: Only You Can Prevent CORPORATE ESPIONAGEEdit

This REPCONN poster shows the silhouette of a man wearing a raincoat with the collar up and a hat groping towards the files in a drawer of a filing cabinet. This poster reflects messages found on terminals at the REPCONN test site about who one should or should not tell what they were working on at REPCONN.

REPCONN:: SECURITY Is Your DutyEdit

This REPCONN poster shows the silhouette of a walking man with a hat and a suitcase while the background shows two wide-open eyes again. It presents the same message as the "corporate espionage" poster.

REPCONN:: Wear Your badge! IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!Edit

This REPCONN poster shows a man in a black suit wearing a tie with his hands up and a terrified look on his face while a sentry bot is closing on him from behind.

REPCONN: YOU! Employees Are Our Greatest AssetEdit

This REPCONN poster shows three REPCONN employees behind each other, all facing the same direction.

Spotted a Commie Devil?Edit

LocationsEdit

Bitter Springs: NCR Camp RegulationsEdit

This poster outlines the NCR rules and regulations at the Bitter Springs refugee camp, including a sundown curfew, where one should go to the bathroom, no mixing of personal and camp supplies, how to claim property of kin, that triage decision appeals are no longer accepted, and a prohibition of firearms use.

Hoover Dam: BlueprintEdit

Vault 11: I hate NateEdit

The original poster meant for Nathan Stone in the overseer election.

Vault 11: I hate KateEdit

The modified version of the "I Hate Nate" poster now meant for his wife Katherine Stone.

Vault 11: Elect HaleyEdit

This poster is pushing for Donna Haley to be elected for overseer by pointing out the "wrongs" she did.

Vault 11: Don't vote GloverEdit

A poster meant to sway voters in not voting for Henry Glover.

Vault 11: Vote StoneEdit

A poster urging vault residents to vote for Nathan Stone and not Donna Haley, stating that any rumors against her are false.

Vault 11: Vote for Stone!Edit

A poster urging Vault Dwellers to vote for Nathan Stone and not Henry Glover because he's done nothing wrong.

Vault 11: Play for the winning team!Edit

This poster encourages Vault Dwellers to enlist with the Justice Bloc of Vault 11. It depicts a baseball player on the front with the tag "Play for the Winning Team!"

Vault 11: here's a new sheriff in townEdit

This poster encourages Vault Dwellers to enlist with the Human Dignity Bloc of Vault 11. It depicts a Sheriff winking with his two hands both pointing with the tag There's A New Sheriff in Town and he's LOOKING for DEPUTIES!

Zion National Park 1Edit

Zion National Park 2Edit

Zion National Park 3Edit

Fallout 4Edit

U.S. propagandaEdit

Posters aimed at drumming up support for America and the war effort or fear of communism.

Be Vigilant: Communism is Coming!Edit

This poster depicts a spider with a skull on its back, representing communism.

Beware the Red Death!Edit

This poster appears as several Chinese nuclear missiles with skulls on the warhead, supposedly attacking the U.S.

Communism is at Your Door!Edit

Their War Machine is Mobilizing: Let's Prepare Ours!Edit

This poster depicts Chinese warmachines and airplanes, representing the mobilization of arms and encouraging Americans to prepare their own war machine.

Enlist!Edit

This poster depicts U.S. Army soldiers in T-60 power armor, encouraging Americans to enlist. The flag in the poster has an incorrect number of stars in the canton and they're not aligned properly.