National Electric,[Non-game 1] abbreviated to N.E. in game, was a pre-War company that manufactured holograms in collaboration with Big MT.
Background[]
Before the Great War, Frederick Sinclair wanted to go further in holographic research, using the holograms as a means of defense. Big MT was already in development of such a technology in their Z-38 lightwave dynamics research lab. A researcher on the project doubted the feasibility of using the holograms for combat, citing the costs to turn the holograms into anything beyond walking cameras and greeters, as well as the necessity of N.E. signing off on such an idea.[1]
Despite Big MT's concerns, National Electric went through with the project and helped to finance, develop, as well as install the technology. By the time of their deployment, the holograms had the capabilities to serve as greeters, vendors, security, and even performers for the Sierra Madre.[2][Non-game 2]
Big Mountain would also create a hologram of Vera Keyes on Sinclair's wishes, a time-consuming process due to Sinclair's demands that it look "just right." This hologram was later used alongside the others in the Sierra Madre, serving as its greeter and the face of the casino itself.[3]
Appearances[]
National Electric is mentioned in the Fallout: New Vegas add-ons Dead Money and Old World Blues, and their products appear in Dead Money.
References[]
- ↑ Z-38 lightwave dynamics research terminal entries; terminal, Requisition Order
- ↑ Villa clinic terminal entries; Clinic security terminal, Hologram: Threat Detection 2.6"If security holograms detect unauthorized guests or detect criminal action, they will display a warning "caution" color to the target.If you believe they ever display this color in error, immediately move away from the hologram's field of view until they resume their normal protocol. If the behavior persists, they will enter engagement mode, turn red, and attempt to subdue targets with their discharge beams. Note: As requested in the service contract, N.E. has installed EBE systems in all Sierra Madre security hologram emitters."
- ↑ Z-38 lightwave dynamics research terminal entries; terminal, Vera Keyes: Hologram Progress Report
Non-game
- ↑ Chris Avellone's correspondence with Tagaziel#Random lobotomite mills about and bothers with QUESTIONS
- ↑ Chris Avellone in correspondence with Tagaziel: "N.E. is supposed to stand for "National Electric" a company that was helping to finance/develop the technology."
