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Rad-X is a chem in Fallout Tactics.
Background[]
A potent anti-radiation oral[1] chem that bolsters the user's natural radiation resistance. Taking an ampoule[2] prior to exposure is recommended, as it can greatly reduce irradiation, particularly when combined with advanced radiation suits.[3][4] The medicine is potent enough to make even the worst radioactive hotspots like The Glow survivable.[5] Unlike most other chems, Rad-X is addiction-free and has no side effects, making it perfectly safe to use. Furthermore, the duration can be stacked if multiple doses are taken at once.[6]
Before the war, Rad-X was recommended by nine out of ten doctors as a daily dosage for Americans in order to prevent ill effects seen in individuals with "frailer constitution."[7] After the Great War, it is an universally sought-after chem due to its protective qualities, both by wastelanders[8] and people in sheltered environments, like the Enclave's oil rig and its perennially failing nuclear reactor.[9] Apart from counteracting nuclear fallout, Rad-X is also used for temporarily suppressing mutations,[10] protecting against contaminated water,[11] and filtering irradiated supplies to make them safe for use.[12]
Rad-X can be readily manufactured and is a major export good in places like Vault City.[13] However, it can also be created in smaller quantities with common ingredients and some scientific knowledge, even by non-specialists,[14] or diluted with purified water to make more doses of lesser strength.[15] New anti-radiation drugs are also being developed that would surpass Rad-X's exceptional protective qualities. Examples include Free States' RadShield[16] and the Brotherhood's X-111 compound.[17]
Characteristics[]
It is an anti-radiation chem to be taken before exposure (unlike RadAway, which removes the effects of radiation after a person gets irradiated).
Despite described as having no harmful effects, in Fallout Tactics it is possible to overdose if taken too quickly or alongside other chems, depending on Endurance.
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References[]
- ↑ Darrel: "{210}{}{Here take some Rad-X. (Darrel gives you some pills)}
{211}{}{Swallow these like this. (Darrel motions taking the pills and rubs his tummy). Mmmmm yummm.}
{212}{}{Wait, wait, Not yet! (Darrel stops you from taking the pills) Wait until you get to the Glow.}"
(DARREL.MSG) - ↑ Ingram: "I have two Rad-X ampoules, but I don't think its going to be enough."
(BoSProctorIngram.txt) - ↑ Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p.5-18: "Rad-X is a preventive medication. Take Rad-X before exposure to radiation, and the total amount of radiation you receive will be reduced. Rad-X bolsters your bodies own Radiation Resistance. The stronger you are to start with, the more effective Rad-X will be."
- ↑ Fallout Official Survival Guide p.124: "Rad-X: A radiation prophylactic. Use this drug before you enter a radioactive area, and the total amount of radiation you receive will be reduced. Rad-X increases your body's natural Radiation Resistance."
- ↑ Darrel: "{168}{}{Well? To start it's a good 10 days travel to the Southeast from here. And then there's the radiation. There's a reason none of us have ever gone to the "Ancient Order". If you don't have Rad-X you'll be cooked before you even know what hit you.}"
(DARREL.MSG) - ↑ PRO ITEM.MSG: "{10900}{}{Rad-X}
{10901}{}{Anti-radiation chems to be taken before exposure. No known side effects.}" - ↑ Pirate Radio/Advertisements: Rad-X
- ↑ Solomon: "Everyone here buys from me. Sometimes security needs a little Psycho, or an engineer needs some Mentats. And heck, Rad-X is plain universal."
(Solomon.txt) - ↑ Enclave citizen: "{117}{}{Better find some Rad-X, again.}
{118}{}{That thing's always breaking down.}
{119}{}{I feel sunburnt.}
{120}{}{Is it getting hotter in here?}"
(QCGENCIT.MSG) - ↑ Fallout 76 mutations
- ↑ Nick Valentine: "I wouldn't drink any of that without a dose of Rad-X first."
(CompanionNickValentine.txt) - ↑ Courier: "These supplies are irradiated, but if we filter them with Rad-X they'll be safe."
Cpt. Gilles: "[SUCCEEDED] We do have some spare Rad-X in the supply tent. That might work. Thank you."
(VBSCaptainGilles.txt) - ↑ Vault City travel log
- ↑ Nuka-World on Tour terminal entries; Manager's terminal, Ingredients Request
- ↑ Diluted Rad-X
- ↑ An Organic Solution
- ↑ Senior Scribe Neriah: "I'm on the cusp of discovering how these creatures bodies have adapted to the radiation that's infiltrated their habitats. If I can crack the code, I can equip our troops with a protective compound far superior to Rad-X."
(BoSScribeNeriah.txt)
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