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Cigarettes are one of several ways of ingesting tobacco, alongside cigars.
Overview[]
Harmful to one's health and addictive, these combustible, inhaled tobacco products were manufactured before the Great War.[1][2] Both the habit-forming tendency and health effects of smoking were well known.[3] Despite that, cigarettes remained a staple of popular culture, advertised nationwide[4] and without the surgeon general's health warnings of any sort.[5] To stave off any possible health concerns, asbestos filters were common on some brands.[6] Some companies also added a collectible aspect to marketing: Grey Tortoise sold packages with limited run collectibles, such as the Cryptid trading cards, to entice repeat purchasing.[7]
There was no smoking ban in indoor spaces, nor at workplaces,[8] recreational venues,[9] or even upper class resorts like the Whitespring Resort.[10] In fact, smoke breaks were a staple of work culture and these machines commonly became places for workers to socialize, regardless of gender.[11] This popularity also made packs and cartons of cigarettes popular bribes.[12]
As a result of this tobacco craze, cigarette vending machines were omnipresent, including in hospitals. Some medical robots were even programmed to suggest a cigarette as a way to deal with anxiety or overstimulation.[13] Enterprising citizens could readily purchase their own vending machines with little oversight and gain a reliable source of income.[14] Even the futuristic Sierra Madre Casino & Resort did little to curb tobacco enthusiasm, with its replicators capable of processing cigarettes with no restrictions.[15] The Nuka-Cola Corporation decided to bank on smoking's popularity as well, creating cigarette-shaped confectionery called Cappy's Candy Cigarettes, complete with a branded ashtray and likelihood of nicotine in the candy.[16]
The popularity of cigarettes survived the Great War with little trouble. Smoking cigarettes remains a common habit regardless of century or region.[17][18][19][20] Even super mutants are prone to smoking, with some becoming chain smokers.[21] The ready availability of pre-War cigarettes also make them useful as payment,[22] or collateral for settling debts.[23][24] Smoking-related expressions also persist.[25] However, the scale of smoking means that the supply is steadily dwindling, and packaged cigarettes steadily become harder to find, especially in areas with limited agriculture that rely on scavenging.[26]
Brands[]
Game items[]
Cigarettes were mentioned in Fallout and Fallout 2, with Viscious a chain-smoker, but don't appear as an item.
Cigarette[]
A single cigarette. Not worth much on its own, but still a cigarette. However, it's already been partially smoked.
Pack of cigarettes[]
A whole pack of cigarettes, contains up to 20 cigarettes;[27] worth more to anyone than a single cigarette. Comes in both the Big Boss and Grey Tortoise brands.
Carton of cigarettes[]
A carton of the cigarettes that contains up to 10 packs of cigarettes (or 200 individual cigarettes). Comes in both the Big Boss and Grey Tortoise brands.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Christine Royce: "Sounds like I smoked a mile of cigarettes."
(Christine Royce's dialogue) - ↑ Detective Monday's case notes
- ↑ Allemane's code
- ↑ Cigarette ads can be found in most cities, from billboards to full building ad spaces.
- ↑ Packaging of all in-game cigarettes
- ↑ Component breakdown of cigarettes in Fallout 4 and Fallout 76
- ↑ Cryptid trading cards
- ↑ Molly: "Complimentary beverages are provided for employees. Please label any food or cigarettes you leave in the break room."
(Molly's dialogue) - ↑ Cait: "Still smells like cigarettes and stale beer in here."
(Cait's dialogue)
Note: This line is spoken at the lanes in Back Alley Bowling. - ↑ Alexis: "Are you a smoker? Would you like a cigarette? Cigar? Maybe a Whitespring lighter?"
(Alexis' dialogue) - ↑ RobCo Sales & Service Center terminal entries; Power substation A terminal, Log 082: Substation B
- ↑ RobCo Sales & Service Center terminal entries; Power substation A terminal, Log 090: Official Approval
- ↑ Nurse Handy: "Feeling anxious? Over stimulated? Try smoking a refreshing cigarette. Dispensers are located on most patient floors."
(Nurse Handy's dialogue) Note: This line is spoken by the Nurse Handys at the Milton General Hospital. - ↑ RobCo Sales & Service Center terminal entries; Power substation A terminal, Log 080: Cunning Plan
- ↑ Vending machine recipes in Dead Money.
- ↑ Bradberton terminal entries; Little Nuka Gift Shop, New Products!
- ↑ Robert MacCready: "Man, I could use a cigarette."
(Robert MacCready's dialogue) - ↑ Nick Valentine: "Never cared for sea travel. Ruins my cigarettes."
(Nick Valentine's dialogue)
Note: This line is spoken if Nick is asked for his thoughts while on any large boat, such as the ones at Libertalia. - ↑ Water caravan employee: "{103}{}{Hey, you got any smokes?}"
(WMGROUP.MSG) - ↑ Rave partygoer: "{176}{}{Hey, you got a cigarette?}"
(Ecravpty.msg) - ↑ Viscious' character description: "{300}{}{There is a small pile of cigarette butts in the corner of the room.}"
"{301}{}{The super mutant walks to one side of the room, and lights up a cigarette.}"
"{302}{}{You see a super mutant with a cigarette dangling from his mouth.}"
"{303}{}{The super mutant flicks the butt into the corner.}"
(MLOPS.MSG) - ↑ Brotherhood of Steel scribe: "One of the scientists fell off some scaffolding and broke an arm."
Scribe Bigsley: "And how the hell is that MY problem?"
Scribe: "They're complaining we've "confiscated" all the medical supplies."
Bigsley: "Well, I need SOMETHING to pay the caravan drivers with. I ran out of cigarettes and booze last week."
Scribe: "So what do I tell them?"
Bigsley: "You mean, besides "Go soak your heads in the basin!"?"
Scribe: "Sir?"
Bigsley: "Fine. Grab some meds from the supply, but tell them: "That's it." Put up railings or something."
Scribe: "Yessir."
Bigsley: "And hang a sign outside my door that reads: "Welcome to the Babysitters of Steel.""
Scribe: "That's funny sir."
Bigsley: "Not really."
(Brotherhood of Steel scribe and Scribe Bigsley's dialogue) Note: DLC03WQBigsleyScribeConv06 - ↑ The Courier: "I find it hard to believe you ran from the caravan without taking something."
The Courier: "Perhaps there is something else of value you could put toward the debt?"
Lady Jane: "[SUCCEEDED] I'm short 90 caps or so, but I have a few cartons of cigarettes and some sensor modules I could put toward my debt. At this point I'll have to return to California to start anew. I haven't got a cap to my name."
(Lady Jane's dialogue) - ↑ John Cassidy: "{355}{}{Sure could go for a smoke.}"
(VCCasidy.msg) - ↑ The Chosen One: "{144}{}{Sounds like I'm going to have a hard time getting past him.}"
Granite: "{145}{}{That's the understatement of the year. I pity ya, pal, really do.}"
The Chosen One: "{148}{}{I've got things to do. You're all dead men anyway. Try to enjoy your last few minutes on this earth. Smoke 'em if you got 'em. Goodbye.}"
(QCGRANIT.MSG) - ↑ Jericho: "Goddamn cigarettes are getting' harder to find."
(Jericho's dialogue) - ↑ Big Boss package