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The winterized T-51b armor is a unique set of power armor in the Fallout 3 add-on Operation: Anchorage.
Background[]
Formally designated Powered Infantry Armor Model T-51, it was created by West Tek under contract from the United States government, and represented the company's single largest contract.[1] Following a ten year development cycle, the T-51 finally entered service in June 2076, after final testing at Fort Strong.[2] The newly equipped units proved incredibly effective against People's Liberation Army forces,[Non-game 1] and were instrumental to the success of Battle of Anchorage, commonly thought to be the series' debut on the battlefield.[3][4] In particular, their use minimized casualties sustained by the military in the attack.[5] It remains prized after the Great War for its protective qualities.[3]
The suits deployed to Anchorage specifically had to be adapted for operating in the frigid temperatures.[6] Even with that, however, the Chinese-made pulse field still proved deadly against them.
Characteristics[]
Unlike the regular T-51b power armor found in Fort Constantine, the winterized version lacks rust, features a snow-camouflaged paint job with US livery, and has a 45 damage resistance rating as opposed to the regular version's 50.
Locations[]
- Non-player character versions can be seen being worn by the armored infantry that appear in the Anchorage Reclamation simulation.
- A single set serves as the final reward residing in the armory at the Outcast outpost, available upon completing the simulation.
Notes[]
- One does not need to have Power Armor Training before entering the simulation as once the quest is finished and the armory opened to access the armor, the perk is automatically granted.
- The picture of the helmet when in the inventory is just the picture used for the armor instead of one of the actual helmets.
- The wearable suits of winterized T-51b differ visually from the ones inside the simulation stored in racks at the U.S. Army field headquarters.
- The wearable armor has black gloves and a slightly darker color.
- The wearable armor has a decal of the 13-star U.S. flag on its back, while the racked armor's decal has the old 50-star U.S. flag.
Behind the scenes[]
The winterized T-51b power armor was created by character artist Jonah Lobe.[Non-game 2]
Bugs[]
The version given after completing the Anchorage Reclamation simulation is the "sim" version, rather than the intended "wasteland" version. Among other issues, the "sim" version has abnormally high health—close to 10 million hit points—and as a result, will likely never become noticeably damaged. The armor can only be repaired by merchants. [verified]- Taking this armor while doing the quest You Gotta Shoot 'Em in the Head (helmet excluded) will confuse the game into thinking you picked up the T-51b power armor from Fort Constantine and will complete the mission. This also rewards with the achievement or trophy respectively. Mr. Crowley will no longer speak to you after getting the armor, other than the remark about stealing what was rightfully his. One way to avoid this is to keep the winterized version in storage (e.g. in the locker in the Megaton house or Tenpenny Tower suite) while completing the quest, or hand over the keys and beat Crowley to the armor. [verified]
- The power helmet can be worn with multiple head items at once, like hats or bandanas. [verified]
- Sometimes, when equipping the power armor (the helmet has not been confirmed) the power armor will appear invisible, leaving only the arms visible, but it will still have the 45 DR of the suit. Un-equipping and then re-equipping the power armor can fix this. [verified]
- When the power helmet is equipped and Chinese stealth armor is worn, your body may become entirely invisible and your helmet will look like it is floating yet you can still move and fight. To fix this take off the helmet and your character will be fixed. [verified]
Gallery[]
A US soldier wearing power armor and a mechanic repairing a T-51b suit
The US soldiers wearing the armor during the battle of Anchorage (zoomed in)
The winterized T-51b power armor from the Outcast outpost
Old flag as seen on the back of a racked T-51b
New flag as seen on the back of a worn T-51b
DIV 5128417 USA ARMY marking on the chest of the armor
Winterized T-51b helmet
Texture file
References[]
- ↑ The Vault Dweller: "{207}{}{Base Information}"
ZAX 1.2: "{211}{}{West Tech Research Facility: Founded in 2002 as a private contractor for the United States government, the company initially consisted of two divisions--the Advanced Weapons Research and the Biomedical Sciences divisions.}
{241}{}{ In 2069, West Tech was the single largest contractor for the United States government; its largest contract being Powered Infantry Armor Model T-51b. }"
(ZAX 1.2's dialogue) - ↑ Fort Strong terminal entries; General Brock's terminal, General Brock's Report - June 2076
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fallout 4 loading screens: "The T-51 series of Power Armor was the pinnacle of mechanized protection before the Great War. First introduced in the Battle of Anchorage, it is highly valued today for its increased protective capabilities."
- ↑ Capitol Post terminal entries; Capital Post Top Stories -- January 11, 2077
- ↑ Constantine Chase: "How's our boys in the suits doing?"
Thomas Morgan: "The T-51b units are at 95 percent readiness level. We've had a bit of trouble adapting them to the cold."
Constantine Chase: "What are we looking at for losses if we pull this off?"
Thomas Morgan: "I'd say about 20 percent, sir. But that number significantly decreases if we can get the tin cans in there."
Constantine Chase: "Any word from Washington on my latest request?"
Thomas Morgan: "Sorry sir, they said the technicians are still dragging their heels a bit on the fusion power plant issues."
Constantine Chase: "Well you tell them that if they want their viable liberation contingency ready in case Operation: Anchorage fails, they need to get off their asses!"
(Constantine Chase and Thomas Morgan's dialogue) - ↑ Constantine Chase: "How's our boys in the suits doing?"
Thomas Morgan: "The T-51b units are at 95 percent readiness level. We've had a bit of trouble adapting them to the cold."
Constantine Chase: "Well, tell those men they need to be ready. As soon as the Pulse Field is down, we need them cocked, locked and ready to rock."
(Constantine Chase and Thomas Morgan's dialogue)
Non-game
- ↑ Fallout Bible 0 timeline: "2076 June Power Armor prototype completed, resulting in the Power Armor players find in Fallout 1. This is the pinnacle of Power Armor technology before the Great War. Many of these units are sent to China, and they begin to carve a swath through the Chinese forces. The Chinese resources are strained to the breaking point, and the supply lines from the nations China has annexed begin to break down."
- ↑ JonahLobe on Reddit: "Not sure, but I made the winterized T-51b for F3!"
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