Sexuality

Sexuality is defined as one's sexual orientation, activity, and capacity for accompanying feelings, thoughts, attractions, and behaviors toward others.

It is a theme in the Fallout series that has also been embedded into gameplay mechanics; Fallout 2 is considered one of the earliest video games to allow same-sex marriage, and began the introduction of non-heterosexual characters into the series. Fallout: New Vegas has sleeping partners as well as the perks Cherchez La Femme and Confirmed Bachelor.

Additionally, Fallout: New Vegas expanded on sexuality with the introduction of the first known non-binary characters in the series, Doctor Dala. Fallout 76 would also later add both Burke and Orlando. For a detailed breakdown and history of LGBT representation in the series, please see this article.

Background[]

The New California Republic prohibits persecution and discrimination on the basis of sexuality, but some service members, such as Major Knight, still attempt to hide their orientation in order to avoid any potential scrutiny from peers.^{[1][Non-game 1]} Other NCR service members speak about their sexuality freely, such as Dr. Alex Richards at Camp Forlorn Hope, who will express to a male Courier that he is "always a sucker for a pretty face" or exclaim that "the room just got a little bit hotter" when the Courier approaches.^[2] Corporal Betsy will boldly express her interest, imagining out loud a female Courier and herself "at Gomorrah, rolled up in those silk sheets" and mentions she has leave coming up, and to let her know if they will be around.^[3]

Other institutions, such as the Brotherhood of Steel, are more pragmatic concerning sexuality as a whole, focused on procreation.^[4] In the Eastern division of the Brotherhood, physical relationships are regulated by way of prohibiting fraternization with local individuals.^[5][6][7] Members of Caesar's Legion have the same expectations, but their society does not offer the same free will. Legionaries must meet child count quotas but even if so, still choose to be discreet with partners, lest they face consequences including death.^[8][9] In case of suspicion, legionaries may try to dispose of evidence by murdering their partners.^[9] Sexual norms in the Legion are a source of speculation among wastelanders.^[10][11]

Indifference is also a common attitude, with prostitution and escorts employed more prevalently than outlawed, and robots such as Fisto utilized for the purpose.^[12][13][14] Valued employees of the Bishops can expect to have their orientation accommodated without prejudice by the family head.^[15] New Vegas' ruling force, Mr. House, mirrors the sentiment of the Bishops, stating that he cares little for what people do in their private time, focusing only on how they can contribute to his goals of technological and economic prosperity.^[16] Some living in Vaults likewise prioritize genetic diversity in terms of procreation.^[17]

Characters[]

LGBTQIA+[]

Note: This list excludes some characters due to categorization. See Romanceable companions and "No gender required" under Other relationships.

Fallout 2

• Miria and Davin, children of Grisham, are both bisexual.
• Leslie Anne Bishop is bisexual.
• Francis may be gay or bisexual.

Fallout 3

• Carol, a ghoul in a relationship with Greta.
• Greta, a ghoul in a relationship with Carol.
• Anthony Ling, a gay proprietor living at Tenpenny Tower.
• Flak and Shrapnel, a same-sex couple with a stall at Rivet City.

Fallout: New Vegas

• Veronica Santangelo, former girlfriend of Christine Royce.
• Arcade Gannon, can be recruited with Confirmed Bachelor.
• Rose of Sharon Cassidy, mentions not caring who she shares a bed with when drunk^[18]
• Alex Richards, flirts with a male Courier with the Confirmed Bachelor perk.
• Corporal Betsy, flirts with a female Courier.
• Jimmy, had a relationship with a male centurion in Caesar's Legion.
• Major Knight, discretely responds to a male Courier's advances.
• Manny Vargas, responds positively to a male Courier flirting with him.
• Elaine, mentioned in a letter as missing Angela's kisses.
• Angela, see above.
• Dobson O'Gill, was in a love triangle with Alan Dalton and Jenny DeSoto.
• Alan Dalton, was in a love triangle with Dobson O'Gill and Jenny DeSoto.
• Christine Royce, former girlfriend of Veronica Santangelo.
• Doctor Dala, the first known non-binary character in the series.

Fallout 4

• Mel, exclusively flirts with a male Sole Survivor.
• Deb, wife of Kay (Creation Kit only, not alluded to in-game, though they share a residence).
• Kay, wife of Deb (Creation Kit only, not alluded to in-game, though they share a residence).
• Duff, in a relationship with Professor Scara.
• Professor Scara, in a relationship with Duff.
• Miranda Song, was in a relationship with a woman who left her.
• Andre Michaud, husband of John.
• John, husband of Andre Michaud.
• Keith McKinney, confesses to being in love with Ezra Parker.
• Lily Bell, partner of Mary Jane.
• Mary Jane, partner of Lily Bell.

Fallout 76

• Miguel Caldera, boyfriend of Garry Wilkins.
• Garry Wilkins, boyfriend of Miguel Caldera.
• Freddie Lang, girlfriend of Lucie.
• Lucie, girlfriend of Freddie Lang.
• Kelly, was attracted to Anya.
• Deborah Timmerman, partner of Shelley van Lowe.
• Shelley van Lowe, partner of Deborah Timmerman.
• Catherine, ex-partner of the Settler wanderer.
• Settler wanderer, mentions having both female and male ex-partners.
• Gnash, mentions having a preference for "bad boys".
• Johnny Weston, mentions to the player character that he does not mind "shacking up" with them, regardless of gender.
• Burke, the second known non-binary character in the series.
• Katherine Swan, mentions having an ex-girlfriend.
• Xerxo, expresses openness to intimacy with the player character, regardless of gender.^[19]
• Orlando, identifies as non-binary.
• Longing refugee, mentions having an imprisoned wife.
• Pete Myers, shown to be questioning his sexuality.^[20]

Van Buren

	The following is based on Van Buren design documents and is not canon.

• Dorris, her sexuality is deliberately vague, but she is rumoured to prefer women.
• Mary-Joe, a bisexual trog.
• Trisha, presumably bisexual, uses sex with both males and females to further her interests.

	End of information based on Van Buren design documents

Romanceable companions[]

Some companions and allies in Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 respectively can be romanced via the affinity gameplay mechanic, regardless of the player character's gender.

Other relationships[]

Player characters can also engage in physical relationships with other characters outside of the affinity mechanic, listed below.

Specific gender required

No gender required

Rating[]

In Fallout 2, any sexual act is tied to an unique sex rating mechanic, determined by primary statistics and optional perks, traits, and reputation titles such as Sex Appeal, Kama Sutra Master, Sexpert, and Gigolo. A calculation of the player character's current stats takes place every time they have sex.

${\displaystyle \frac{(CH * 50 + EN * 25 + AG * 13 + ST * 12)}{100}+(\star)\ge{9}}$

The formula named "obj_sex_rating" in the game files produces a number 1 through 15, the numbers rounding up and down. The higher the number, the more favorable the outcome. Ratings include great (9) required for porn star or gigolo reputation title, good (7), normal (5), bad (3), and horrible (2). The star is the formula is for sex perks, the following of which grant these bonuses to the formula check, including +2 with Kama Sutra Master, +2 if a Sexpert, and +1 with Sex Appeal.

Appearances[]

Themes of sexuality appear in Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, Fallout 76 and Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel.

Behind the scenes[]

Fallout: New Vegas game director Joshua Sawyer came up with the idea of creating perks for various sexualities, including Confirmed Bachelor and Cherchez La Femme.^{[Non-game 2]}

See also[]

• Prostitution

References[]

Non-game