Tales from Nuka-World[1] is a pre-War radio play. It is broadcast on Pirate Radio in Fallout 76, introduced in the Nuka-World on Tour update. It is associated with Nuka-World, the eleventh season.
Background[]
The radio play was produced by the Nuka-Cola Corporation as advertising for their Nuka-World amusement park. However, it also served as corporate propaganda against their regional soda competition, Vim! Pop Incorporated. The story of the radio play concerns a saboteur from Vim, dubbed the "Vimvader," who sows mayhem in the park. The plucky Nuka Safety Team (consisting of engineer Emily, guide Charlie, security guard Marco and doctor Paula) must save Nuka-World from the Vimvader. Along the way, they are assisted by people like park guest Brian and John-Caleb Bradberton himself.
Episode 1[]
[Nuka-World theme song playing]
Announcer: Another beautiful morning in Nuka-Town USA. The sun is blazing in the sky and the park is bustling with activity. It appears some of the staff are gathered in the amphitheater. And as luck would have it, our heroes are headed there right now. Let's see what's occurring.
Charlie: Good morning, Mr. Bradberton!
Bradberton: Hoho, hello there, Charlie! Emily too! What brings you over here so early on this fine morning?
Emily: We've got some deliveries for ya. Sure is busy in here. What are y'all doin' inside this dusty old theater on such a beautiful day, anyway?
Bradberton: Well, it is the grand opening day of my exciting new theater production! The likes of which will surpass even the most quintessential, once-in-a-lifetime viweing experiences. I call it: Nuka-Punzel!
Charlie: Well, that sounds kinda familiar...
Bradberton: It tells the tragic tale of a beloved heroine trapped in the gripping clasp of Fizztop Mountain! Will she ever escape? Will anyone help here? Oh, the drama! Oh, the tragedy!
Emily: Uh, sounds great. But, uh, we'd better be off, Mr. Bradberton. Good luck with the play.
Bradberton: Oh, won't you both stay and help with the setup? We could really do with the pair of you!
Charlie: Well, as much as I would love to, I've got some other jobs to get-
Bradberton: Excellent, that's the sort of can-do attitude we need at the park! Emily, would you mind helping out the tech team? They could do with your engineering knowledge. Ah, the painting team could do with your guidance, too, Charlie. There's lots of work to get done before the stage is set! Let's get to it! Chop-chop!
Announcer: The team worked tirelessly throguhout the morning, past noon, and into the early evening, hammering away at set pieces and constructing eccentric outfits. As the clock struck 6 p.m., the stage was set, and the guests began to take their sets. But behind the curtain, Mr. Bradberton was growing ever more anxious.
Bradberton: Where on Earth are my lead actors?! I told them to arrive at precisely 5 p.m., but, well, they aren't here! Oh, whatever shall we do? Nuka-Punzel... it's... doomed!
Charlie: We can help out, Mr. Bradberton, sir!
Emily: Oh, Charlie, I don't know about this...
Charlie: Oh, it'll be alright, Emily! I promise!
Emily: Okay, fine! But I'm playin' the hero! Get in the dress, Charlie.
Announcer: The pair got into their outfits, Charlie rather unwillingly, and nervously made their way onto the stage. The start of the play went without a hitch. The pair gasped, laughed, and cried in all the right places, remembering all of the lines from Mr. Bradberton's incessant bragging about how greatly written they were. But as the curtains opened on the final scene, suddenly, the light snapped off, and dark, evil laughter was heard!
[cackling]
Charlie: Oh, jeez, uh, this isn't meant to happen!
[crowd gasps]
Announcer: "Ooh" went the crowd! From the corner of his eye, Charlie spotted a shadowy figure crossing the stage.
Charlie: Stop right there, you brute!
Emily: Get 'em, Charlie! I'll sort the lights.
Announcer: Charlie darted towards the figure, and Emily dashed to the back of the stage, fiddling with the switches until the lights flashed back on, illuminating the villain, who stood at the side of the stage. It was none other than the Vimvader himself!
Vimvader: Damn you losers ruining all my fun! You may have saved the play, but I'll get you next time! Raaah!
Announcer: And with that, the Vimvader blew out of the emergency exit door, leaving Charlie and Emily alone on the stage. The room was silent for a few minutes... before the guests started slowly clapping. Louder and louder it became, until their cheers were bouncing off the theater walls and almost raising the roof!
[clapping and cheering]
Crowd: Ahahaha! Encore! Encore! Oh, it was beautiful! Ahahaha!
Announcer: Our heroes quickly bowed and left the stage, hearts racing from the thrill of the performance. But as soon as they appeared backstage...
Bradberton: Charlie! Emily! Oh, thank goodness you're both alright. No surprise that that nasty Vimvader was behind the power cut. Turns out that no-gooder gave the real actors the wrong directions to the amphitheater. Thank God you two were here, the park's reputation was almost ruined!
Charlie: Oh, of course! That Vimvader is no match for us!
Emily: Happy to help!
[Outro music]
Announcer: Another day easily saved from the evil clutches of the Vimvader! Where will he strike next? And will his dastardly actions ever be brought to justice? Find out next time on "Tales from Nuka-World!" Stay tuned
Bottle and Cappy: Quench your thirst for adventure at Nuka-World!
Episode 2[]
[Nuka-World theme song playing]
Announcer: Another perfect day in Nuka-World! The birds are shining, the sun is singing! But what's this? A suspicious character seems to be lurking in Dry Rock Gulch. Oh, the audacity, the humanity! Could this spell trouble for our fizz-tastic park?
Marco: [whistling] It sure is a swell day today. The park is bustling. I don't know how many guests I've waved at or said hi to today. And it's not even noon. Couldn't have asked for a better day. Shame it's so peaceful. I could use some action.
[beeping]
Marco: Ah! Right on cue. Marco here, over.
Dr. Paula: [over walkie-talkie] Marco, there's trouble over at Dry Rock Gulch. The sheriff's gone mad on Main Street. He started rounding up the guests and calling them outlaws, over.
Marco: Don't worry Dr. Paula, I'm on my way. Over and out.
Announcer: Meanwhile, at Dry Rock Gulch...
Guest: Augh, let us out you crazy machine! We haven't done anything wrong. Oh, you got a badge? Suddenly you think you're in charge?
Sheriff Hawk: Negative. You no-good outlaws I'm the law in these parts. And you'll be behind bars 'till I decide what to do to you.
Guest: Oh, come on. We're gonna be late to line up for the rides.
Sheriff Hawk: Quiet down in there.
Guest: Oh, oh, that's it. I'm getting outta here.
[laser fires]
Sheriff Hawk: I would not do that if I were you.
Marco: Have no fear. Your friendly neighborhood security guard is here. Let these guests go.
Sheriff Hawk: I'm the sheriff here, partner. And this town ain't big enough for the two of us. These outlaws are mine to deal with.
Marco: Oh yeah? We'll see about that.
Announcer: Marco lures Sheriff Hawk outside and manages to shut him down with his emergency shutoff switch.
Marco: Hey doc. I took care of that little mechanical malfunction. How's everything over here?
Dr. Paula: The guests are okay. A little dehydrated with some bruises from the roundup, but they'll be just fine. We've told him it was a test run for a new attraction and gave him some free tickets for the trouble.
Marco: Any idea what caused the malfunction?
Emily: [over walkie-talkie] Marco, come in Marco, over.
Marco: Marco here, over.
Emily: I'm getting some unusual readings from Mad Mulligan's Minecart Coaster. I'm on my way to check it out. May need backup, over.
Marco: Roger that, Emily, I'll meet you there. Over and out.
Announcer: Marco heads over to Mad Mulligan's Minecart Coaster, where Emily is already trying to fix the ride.
Marco: Emily, what's going on?
Emily: Someone's got the coaster runnin' at full speed and Charlie's trapped inside!
Charlie: Somebody stop this thiiiing!
Marco: But how do we stop it?
Emily: The emergency break, but it's jammed and the controls are messed up. If I shut it off at this speed, it could seriously hurt Charlie. I need to slow it down, then hit the brake, but I can't reach the lever.
Marco: I got the lever. You slow down the ride and tell me when to pull.
Emily: Right, on my mark. Just have to adjust this, twiddle that, and... got it. Now!
[Marco grunting]
Announcer: The ride slows down, coming to a stop in the station. A dizzy Charlie stumbles his way out of the ride, but before he could thank his friends, a voice is heard echoing throughout the area.
Vimvader: Damn you! No matter, you may have saved Dry Rock Gulch, but you won't stop me. I'll get you. Next time!
Marco: Oh, get back here, Vimvader!
Narrator: The group gives chase, led by Marco, but the slippery Vimvader gets away. The Nuka Safety Team regroup to report their success in protecting the park, but the Vimvader is still at large. Will our group catch this elusive outlaw? Where will they strike next? Until next time on, "Tales from Nuka-World!" Stay tuned!
Bottle and Cappy: Quench your thirst for adventure at Nuka-World!
Episode 3[]
[Nuka-World theme song playing]
Announcer: Another perfect day in Nuka-World! We join today's heroes, Charlie and park guest Brian, en route to the Safari Adventure zone. But the smell of trouble hangs in the air with the Vimvader still on the loose. Vim shenanigans must be 'round the corner. Let's see what adventure awaits.
Brian: Hey, thanks for all the help Charlie. I've been waiting all day for this! Where to next?
Charlie: [singing] Safari Adventure's full of animals to see...! That's my job, park guest Brian.
Brian: Uh, you know, you can just call me...
Charlie: I'm going to get all the information I can for you, especially on the reptile house. It's my personal favorite.
Brian: Uh, y-you know, snakes can be very danger...
Charlie: Then the bear cave. We have a big bear, a small bear. Now the big bear is silly, but the small bear is grumpy and sometimes they try and steal the guests' food. Wahaha!
Brian: Uh, okay, so how close do you get to the...
Charlie: Cappy's Treehouse! It has a maze, an elevator to the top with a view of the whole park.
Brian: Hey, do treehouses have safety railings?
Charlie: I'm so excited to help and guide you today, park guest Brian! [singing] Come on down to Nuka-World and see for yourself!
Announcer: The crowd is in panic. What could it be? Just then, as Charlie and park guest Brian enter the Safari Adventure zone, trouble strikes! A bird swoops down, just missing our hero's head.
[animal noises, yelling]
Announcer: The animals are loose and roaming free among the guests. This cannot be good for Nuka-World. Security guard Marco approaches our heroes.
Marco: Please, leave the area immediately!
[radio noise]
Marco: Yes, sir. It's true. The animals are loose, over.
[radio noise]
Marco: Not sure at the moment, but I'm investigating, sir. Over.
[radio noise]
Marco: Yes, sir. We've located the lions and tigers, but not the bears, over.
Charlie: Oh, there they are, Marco! Over there by the Nuka-Blasters!
Brian: I don't think that's honey on their paws.
Charlie: It's probably... barbecue sauce, uh, bears love anything sweet and sticky. Little trivia for you.
Marco: I've located the bears sir, by the bottle blasters. They... they're drinking barbecue sauce. They seem very content, over.
[radio noise]
Marco: Good idea, sir. I'll get more barbecue sauce to keep them subdued. over.
Marco: Hey, Charlie. Nice spot with the bears. Say, what's your friend's name?
Brian: I'm Brian.
Marco: I'm Marco, the security guard. Nice to meet you, park guest Brian.
Brian: Uh, uh. You can call me....
Marco: How'd you know that about bears, Charlie?
Charlie: Oh, oh, I love animals! I know all sorts of facts. Did you know frogs have 360 degree vision? I could use 360 vision right about now.
Marco: You seem to know a lot about animals. Think you could help me out?
Charlie: Oh boy. Yes!
Brian: Nothing dangerous, I hope.
Marco: Yeah. A few geckos are lost. Some lizards. The Crocs are safe and locked up. Oh, the Anaconda is loose.
Brian: Oh-ho, s-snakes?! [sobbing] Why is this happening?!
Marco: Sabotage, park guest Brian, sabotage. The Vim company is always trying to show Nuka up. They are jealous and hate that Nuka-Cola's the damn soda period. It's sabotage and I can't stand it. I just know Vim is behind it!
Charlie: That's awful. We need to stop it. I love Nuka-Cola, so I'll help out.
Marco: Fantastic. I'll order more barbecue sauce for the bears and we'll head to the reptile house to see what we can find.
Charlie: Oh, this is so exciting. We get to help Nuka-World, see animals up close and save the day!
Brian: Or be lunch.
Charlie: Wait, that's a great point. Marco. Do you know when the anaconda was last fed?
Marco: Oh, a week ago. Why?
Charlie: Oh, it's due to be fed. That means it's hungry and looking for food.
Marco: We best move fast. I don't want any more incidents.
Brian: Any... m-more?
Marco: Don't worry, park guest Brian. We are a park with every minimum acceptable safety standard met.
Charlie: Snakes love warmth and heat. Where is the hottest area of Safari Adventure zone?
Marco: The reptile house.
Charlie: I'll bet it never left. Let's go! I'll lead the way.
Announcer: Our heroes enter the reptile house with nothing more than a torch, and Charlie's knowledge of snakes to guide them. What awaits inside?
Charlie: Careful where you stand. It's hard to see. I think we need to lure the anaconda back into its exhibit with food.
Marco: Hmm. Good plan.
Brian: Um, I-I'm guessing it doesn't eat Fancy Lads Snack Cakes?
Marco: [chuckling] No, it eats rats.
Brian: I need to sit down. I don't feel so good. Um, I-I need to eat.
Narrator: Just then... park guest Brian accidentally sits on the snake's tail!
[hissing, then Brian screaming]
Charlie: You found him, park guest Brian! Ha-ha! Quick Marco, get a rat and throw it into his cage!
Brian: He got my leg!
Marco: I don't think he likes you.
Charlie: Don't panic. Stay still and it will be fine. Yes. Just like that.
Announcer: Park guest Brian has passed out.
Marco: The rat is in the cage.
Charlie: Look, it's going for the rat. Quick, shut the door! Ha! We did it, park guest Brian. We saved the day. Ha-ha, huzzah!
Marco: I don't think park guest Brian is awake.
Announcer: Park guest Brian was not awake.
Marco: I better report into security. Yes sir. All secure here. It looks like another sabotage attempt by Vimvader, over.
[radio noise]
Marco: We have the Safari Adventure zone on lockdown, sir.
[radio noise]
Marco: Hm, hm. Yes sir. I'll congratulate park guest Brian and Charlie. Over and out.
Announcer: Charlie and park guest Brian save the day by returning all the creatures to their cages. However, the saboteur from Vim is still on the loose. Will the Vimvader be caught? Who is the Vimvader? Will park guest Brian wake up? Until next time on, "Tales from Nuka-World!" Stay tuned!
Bottle and Cappy: Quest your thirst for adventure at Nuka-World!
Episode 4[]
[Nuka-World theme song playing]
Announcer: This time, we join our intrepid heroes with the Galactic Zone in turmoil! Rides are breaking down, the robots are malfunctioning, and a rumor has spread that a fabulous new Nuka flavor can be sampled at the Vault-Tec: Among the Stars attraction. The culprit, you ask? None other than the villainous Vimvader. How will our heroes spoil their plans this time? Find out in today's intergalactic episode of "Tales from Nuka World!"
Charlie: Uh, please listen to me. There are no free samples of Nuka-Cola Quantum here or anywhere else at the park. If you want to learn more about it, please make your way to the World of Refereshment and...
Crowd Member: But there are flyers all over the park promising it! And now that we're here, you're telling us there isn't?! We want our quantum! We want our quantum! We- nobody?
Charlie: What flyers? I know every inch of this park, every promotion we have going on and not one of them is about... oh, why do I bother?
[rotary phone noises]
Charlie: Hello, Marco? Uh, yeah. We have a Code Quartz over here. Yes, I understand you're busy. Look, just come over here please. Thank you.
Announcer: What a mess. Let's hope Marco can save the day. Meanwhile, let's check in on Emily and Paula who are bravely responding to an incident on the Nuka Rockets.
Emily: All right, buddy. You're okay. Run along now. That's the last of the guests off the ride. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. That thing was going crazy. Any idea what it might have been?
Paula: Not a clue. I mean, everything looks fine. Why is it good? I oiled it just last week and there's basically no rust. So how on earth is it breaking?
Emily: Ugh. What kind of an engineer am I if I can't fix this simple ride?
Paula: Hey, don't be so hard on yourself. What if it's not an engineering problem at all?
Emily: Then what could it be? The Vimvader? Come on, Paula. What's he gonna do?
Paula: Well, think about it. If he's trying to sabotage Nuka-World, having rides break down, putting our guests at risk, that villain will have us looking incompetent and dangerous.
Emily: I suppose. But then he clearly hasn't tampered with the ride at all. Everything is pristine. What else could he have done? Unless he... Paula, I've got it.
Paula: Hey, Emily! Wait for me!
Announcer: Without a second thought, Emily and Paula hurry over to Starport Nuka, the control center for the whole Nuka Galaxy!
Emily: Starport Nuka. Of course, this place is the control room for the Galactic Zone and a prime target for our saboteur. Hmm, aha! The star cores, of course! These marvels keep all the rides and robots in line. Without 'em, things get a little unpredictable. So, which one controls the Nuka Rockets?
Paula: Emily, I think it's this one. Ugh, it's covered in soda.
Emily: Covered in soda? What the- good golly, it's been drenched in Vim! No wonder the ride has been on the fritz.
Paula: Well, it needs swapping out until we can get a replacement. But what attraction could we draw power from until then?
Emily: Hm... what about Vault-Tec: Among the Stars? There can't be that many people there today, surely.
Paula: It's worth a try...
Charlie: Oh, man. Come on, Marco. They're getting unruly over here.
Paula: [over loudspeaker] Attention guests. Uh, due to, um, unforeseen, uh, technical issues, I'm afraid that Vault-Tec: Among the Stars will close early today. Please exit the lobby. And, uh, we, we hope to welcome you to outer space on your next visit. Um, we apologize for the inconvenience.
Charlie: Oh, thank God.
Marco: My mere presence is enough to scare those troublemakers off. What was that about?
Charlie: Something about a fake promotional campaign offering free Quantum samples.
Marco: Free samples? Don't make me laugh. They actually believe those fake flyers?
Charlie: You knew about them?
Marco: Yep. My security boys have been tearing 'em down all day. They reek of Vim. Don't worry, buddy. We'll get them cleared and I will catch that Vimvader once and for all.
Charlie: Thanks, Marco. I appreciate it.
Announcer: And so peace has returned to the Galactic Zone and the Vimvader's plans are foiled yet again. But the threat is far from over. Where will they strike next? How will our band of Nuka heroes save America's favorite beverage again? Tune in to the next episode of "Tales from Nuka-World!" Stay tuned.
Bottle and Cappy: Quench your thirst for adventure at Nuka-World!
Episode 5[]
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Appearances[]
The Tales from Nuka-World radio play appears in Fallout 76, introduced in the Nuka-World on Tour update.
Behind the scenes[]
- All five episodes were officially released on YouTube prior to the radio play's in-game appearance.
- The radio play was directed by voice actor Phillip Reich, who was previously a voice director on Expeditions: The Pitt and also voiced Bottle and Cappy. Reich described the radio play as "three actors voicing five characters."
- Voice actors for the radio play include:
- The announcer/narrator (all episodes), Emily (episodes 1-2, 4-5) and Dr. Paula (episodes 2, 4-5) are all voiced by Mara Junot.
- Marco (episodes 2-5), John-Caleb Bradberton (episode 1) and Sheriff Hawk (episode 2) are all voiced by George Ackles.
- Charlie (all episodes), the Vimvader (episodes 1-2, 5), Brian (episode 3), a crowd member (episode 1) and a park guest (episode 2) are all voiced by an unknown third actor.