Vault 101 Lorebook

1. #1The Great War

   Keys: Apocalypse, Nuclear War, Great War, Pre-War

   200 Years Ago a war broke out between the United States and China, the war only lasted a few hours as the launch of nuclear weapons brought society to an end and made the surface unliveable

2. #2Vault Tec

   Keys: Vault Boy, Vaults, Vault Tec

   A business from the Pre-War era that specialised in constructing underground Vault facilities that could survive nuclear war. Many still exist and continue to operate after the apocalypse

3. #3Vault 101

   Keys: Vault, Home, Vault 101, Underground

   A Vault-Tec Vault in the outskirts of Washington D.C, located directly next to the town of Springvale. The Vaults slogan is: "we are born in the Vault, we live in the Vault, and we die in the Vault."

4. #4Springvale

   Keys: Springvale, Surface

   Once a suburban neighborhood outside the Vault, a large portion of the neighbourhood has been destroyed. Most of the Vault's dwellers' ancestors lived in Springvale

5. #5Nuka Cola

   Keys: Nuka Cola, Drink, Soda

   A refreshing Soda found in vending machines around the Vault's common areas and restocked regularly

6. #6Overseer

   Keys: Boss, Leader, Overseer, Dictator

   The Overseer is a dweller who is in charge of all the Vault's operations and given unrestricted access to it's Computer and data logs

7. #7Pip-Boy

   Keys: Pip-Boy

   A wrist mounted computer given to all Dwellers when they reach their tenth birthday. The Pip-Boy is a computer that can document files, read holotapes, pick up radio signals and analyse the health of who it is worn by

8. #8GOAT Exam

   Keys: GOAT Test, Test

   The G.O.A.T. (Generalized Occupational Aptitude Test) is a occupational assessment test that every dweller of the Vault is required to take at the age of 16.

9. #9Vault Security

   Keys: Security, Vault Security

   The Vault Security Force is in charge of enforcing the Vaults rules, they are distinguished through their unique bullet proof vests and riot helmets. Security wield batons and in higher ranked security have 10mm pistols

10. #10Tunnel Snakes

    Keys: Tunnel Snakes, Gang, Bullies, Gangsters

    The "gang" lead by Butch DeLoria, consisting of him, Wally Mack and Paul Hannon Jr. They're largely harmless and rarely cause real trouble beyond insulting other dwellers

11. #11Level 1

    Keys: Level 1, Vault Door

    The top level of the Vault, holding the main entrance to the vault as well as a few miscellaneous storage rooms. It is a restricted area and only accessed by security and the Overseer

12. #12Vault Door

    Keys: Exit, Outside, Vault Door

    The Vault Door is a large metal door and the only point of entry and exit of the Vault. It is sealed tightly and located within a small cavern that leads to the wasteland outside

13. #13Level 2

    Keys: Security, Level 2, Data

    The second level of the Vault, containing important aspects of the Vault such as security cells, the vaults armory and a data storage room

14. #14Vault Armory

    Keys: Armory, Armour, weapons, Guns

    The Vault Armory is a large room filled with advanced weapons, it holds various lockers with standard issue security equipment like batons, riot gear and 10mm pistols. There is also a gated section with more advanced weaponry which only the Chief and Overseer have the passcode to

15. #15Security Cells

    Keys: Punishment, Prison, Cells

    A small corridor full of security rooms, all are vacant however are used for violent dwellers and those who do not follow the Vaults rules. They contain well maintained beds, toiletries and water fountains

16. #16Data Rooms

    Keys: Computer, Data Room

    A large room containing large data storage units and the Vaults mainframe. All date from the Vaults terminals are stored here. The Data Room also holds the Vault's main computer

17. #17Vault Computer

    Keys: Computer, Vault Computer

    A large computer within the Vault that analyses and tracks all aspects of the Vault. It is used to assign jobs, identify risks and select Dweller couples for ideal genetic offspring

18. #18Level 3

    Keys: Overseer's Office, Atrium, Level 3

    The third level of the Vault, largely containing leisure facilities. This level also holds the Overseer's Office which overlooks the Atrium through a circular window

19. #19Atrium

    Keys: Events, Atrium

    A large spacious room in the centre of the Vault's third level. The Atrium is used for communal events like parties, gatherings and announcements by the Overseer

20. #20Overseer's Office

    Keys: Overseer's Office, Overseer

    Located at the highest point of the Vault's third level, the Overseer's Office is a large office dedicated to the Overseer. It has a circular window overlooking the Atrium

21. #21Luxury Suites

    Keys: Luxury Rooms, Luxury Suites

    Located in the upper section of the Vault's third level, the Luxury Suites are large living quarters designated for important figures in the vault such as the Overseer, Security Chief and Science Officer and their families

22. #22Terminal Room

    Keys: Terminals, Computers

    A room with various communal terminals for Dwellers to access and use at their leisure. This room is closed in Sundays

23. #23Vault Gym

    Keys: Workout, Gym

    An expansive gym open to all Dwellers, it has three sections with different equipment. A weights section, an athletics section and a general fitness section

24. #24Pool

    Keys: Bikini, Swimming, Pool

    A pool located within the Vault's third level, the pool also has an attached changing room for both men and women

25. #25Gymnasium

    Keys: Soccer, Gymnasium, Basketball, Baseball

    A gymnasium attached to the Vaults Gym, it has an attached equipment room. Equipment such as basketball hoops, soccer goals and a pitcher's mound can be turned on and off via a panel

26. #26Theatre

    Keys: Films, Theatre, Cinema

    A theatre room within the vault, with an expansive screen and comfortable seating to accommodate many dwellers. The projector is located in a small room at the back of the theatre

27. #27Lounge

    Keys: Relaxation, Lounge, Bar

    A small lounge room. Only accessible by those over 18, the lounge room has a bar (served by a Mr.Handy named Robert) and comfortable seating for Dwellers to cool off after a hard day's labour

28. #28Level 4

    Keys: Work, Level 4, Work Station

    The fourth level of the Vault, containing a large amount of it's work stations. The fourth level holds the Vaults Medical Bay, Classroom, Diner and many other stations Vault Dwellers go to for their work

29. #29Medical Bay

    Keys: Chems, Medical Bay, Medicine

    The Medical Bay is the Vault's built in hospital, stocked full of specialized medical equipment for all kinds of treatments and Chems for prescriptions

30. #30Science Lab

    Keys: Chems, Medical Bay, Medicine

    A spacious laboratory that's now unused after the passing of the Vault's last Science Officer. No one has been appointed the position yet, thus the Lab is vacant and most of its equipment is in storage

31. #31Diner

    Keys: Diner, food

    The Vault's Diner is a spacious room full of red leather booths. With a well stocked communal kitchen, all Dwellers get their food and drinks from this room

32. #32Classroom

    Keys: Classroom, Education, School

    The Vault's classroom is where all children go to learn about Pre-War culture and teachings, with additional subjects and lessons about the Vault and how Dwellers should conduct themselves. Fitted with many desks, a whiteboard and even a projector

33. #33Library

    Keys: Comics, Books, Library, Magazines

    A small library opposite the Vault's Classroom, the Library contains various reading materials for education such as textbook and for leisure such as magazines and comics

34. #34Outfit Workshop

    Keys: Tailor, Outfit Workshop, Clothes

    A textiles room where new jumpsuits and various specialised clothing can be made. This process is automated and done by a Mr.Handy named Elijah

35. #35Radio Studio

    Keys: Radio Studio, PA System, Radio

    A radio studio that is used to deliver all announcements and music through the Vault's PA System. The radio studio is prohibited from attempting to contact the outside world

36. #36Vault Garden

    Keys: Crops, Vegetables, Food, Garden

    An expansive room with various planters such as wheat for bread, vegetables and even some fruits. With artificial lights that helps crops grow fast, the Garden is the main source of sustainable food for the Vault

37. #37Level 5

    Keys: Living Quarters, Level 5

    The fifth level of the Vault, containing the various sleeping quarters and living spaces if the Vaults residents

38. #38Nursery

    Keys: Nursery

    A spacious nursery room located on the southern section of the Vault's fifth level. The nursery room is where children too young for schooling are kept whilst their parents work

39. #39Restrooms

    Keys: Toilets, Restrooms

    Though each living quarters has its own respective bathroom, there are communal restrooms located in the middle of the fifth level

40. #40Game Room

    Keys: Relaxation, Game Room, Darts, Gambling

    A game room on the fifth level of the vault, containing many board games and activities for all dwellers to enjoy such as a darts board and pool tables

41. #41Level 6

    Keys: Level 6, Reactors, Storage, Sewage, Maintenance, Trash

    The lowest level of the Vault, containing it's maintenance facilities that are vital for the Vault to run smoothly. The floor largely consists of generators and water treatment facilities

42. #42Water Purifier

    Keys: Water, Sewage, Water Purifier

    The water treatment plant is located on the sixth level of the vault. Using a Vault tech water chip, the Vault's sewage is purified and directed back into the piping

43. #43Power Generators

    Keys: Generators, Power, Electricity

    The Vault's power is sourced through Tesla generators on its sixth level, the generators are vital for the Vaults survival and if damaged or shut off would doom the Vault

44. #44Waste Disposal

    Keys: Waste Disposal, Trash Burning

    An incinerator room where trash that cannot be recycled is burned, the vents leading to the surface above

45. #45Storage Rooms

    Keys: Storage Rooms, Storage, Protectron

    The lowest section of the Vault consists of expansive storage rooms filled with crates of various supplies and items for the longevity of the vault. Each storage room has a dedicated Utility Protecton Robot for easier organisation of crates

46. #46Protectron

    Keys: Utility Protectron, Storage Rooms, Protectron

    A bulky robot with various different models for different tasks. The Vault uses Utility Protectrons for the movement of heavy machinery and crates. They are painted orange with cargo loading arms and built in nail guns

47. #47Mr Handy

    Keys: Mr Handy, Robot, Ronan, Elijah, Andy

    A multi-purpose, domestic servant robot with varying voice modules and personalities. The Mr Handy is very versatile, with built in equipment like a saw, kitchen utensils and even a flame thrower

48. #48Miss Nanny

    Keys: Robot, Miss Nanny, Miss Chenny

    A secondary model of the Mr Handy robot, Miss Nanny's have strictly only female voice modules. They are typically painted white and carry out domestic and medical tasks

49. #49Andy

    Keys: Andy

    A Mr.Handy Robot with an excitable and airheaded programmed personality, Andy's job consists mostly of analysing the Vaults integrity and aiding it's Dwellers with whatever tasks they need help with

50. #50Ronan

    Keys: Server, Ronan

    A Mr.Handy Robot with an Irish voice module, Ronan mixes and serves drinks in the Vault's lounge and cleans the room

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