For an overview of T-45d power armor in the Fallout series of games, see T-45d power armor. For an overview of various models of power armor in the Fallout series of games, see power armor. |
Brotherhood T-45d power armor is a piece of armor in Fallout: New Vegas.
Background
Created by West Tek,[1][2] the T-45 powered combat infantry armor was the first design of its kind pressed into service during the Sino-American War,[1] first deployed in 2067 on the Alaskan Front to counter the Chinese offensive. As the development of power armor by West Tek began only in August 2065, the T-45 lacked the mobility of future versions, but the ability to wield heavy ordnance and excellent protection proved to change the nature of modern warfare.[2] China immediately rushed to create its own version to counter the T-45, but lagged behind. The T-45 was effectively a stop-gap model utilizing existing technologies and manufacturing techniques. This temporary solution would eventually become the mainstay of American power armor units, especially as subsequent upgrades reduced the impact of the mobility problems that plagued the early production runs.[3][Non-game 1]
The ability to operate crew-served weapons and heavy ordnance alone is one of the key advantages offered by the T-45d power armor. Although the T-45d (and indeed, no power armor to date) had built-in weapons, the operator could use any kind of weapon that could be fired by an infantryman.[Non-game 1] Protection came in second. The use of steel plating offered a considerable advantage against most small arms and used existing technologies and materials, allowing the U.S. to quickly manufacture and deploy T-45d suits.[4] However, the armor had its limits and as the war with China dragged on, it became insufficient in both the ability to deploy firepower and protect the operator. However, as the T-51 power armor model did not arrive until 2076, the T-45d became the workhorse of the American military and a test-bed for related technologies.[Non-game 1]
The original prototypes survived to 2077 and were slated to become literal museum pieces at the Museum of Technology on the National Mall in 2078.[5] Harold Frost, one of the T-45's original designers, would later go on to design the Excavator power armor for the Garrahan Mining Company.[6]
Following the Great War, the T-45d power armor became a rare sight and a powerful asset for anyone who can procure such a suit. The principal operator of the armor is the Brotherhood of Steel and its offshoot chapters, with the largest known numbers being utilized by the rogue Lyons' Brotherhood of Steel and the loyalist Outcasts in the Capital Wasteland.
Characteristics
Design
Gameplay attributes
Brotherhood T-45d power armor provides a damage threshold of 22 as well as a bonus of 10% to Radiation Resistance, +2 to Strength and a -2 penalty to Agility. It is not quite as protective as T-51b power armor or its variants, nor is it as protective as Remnants power armor, but it still provides protection superior to every other form of non-powered armor in the game.
As the name indicates, Brotherhood T-45d power armor is the Brotherhood of Steel-specific variant of the T-45d power armor. In addition to its other properties, the armor serves as a disguise, allowing the Courier to appear as a member of the Brotherhood of Steel. It is otherwise identical to the standard T-45d power armor.
Locations
- Dead Wind Cavern - this armor can be obtained near the legendary deathclaw. There is a dead Brotherhood of Steel member in a corner, clad in Brotherhood T-45d power armor. This is also the same area where the unique weapon Mercy is located.
- If the player convinces the Brotherhood of Steel to assist the New California Republic in the battle for Hoover Dam, two Brotherhood Paladins wearing Brotherhood T-45d power armor will be present during the quest Eureka!
Bugs
- Brotherhood of Steel Paladins rarely wear Brotherhood T-45d power armor. This is because a key list, which indicates it is meant to hold Brotherhood T-45d power armor, is instead composed of Brotherhood T-51b power armor. This also results in armored Brotherhood members occasionally wearing T-51b armor with T-45d power helmets.
- New Vegas Nexus. This fix is also included as part of the Community Bugfix Compilation. A third-party bugfix for this issue can be found here:
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fallout 4 loading screens: "The T-45 series was the first version of Power Armor ever employed on the battlefield by the U.S. military. Many suits remain active in the Wasteland today, and provide their wearers with substantial protection."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fallout 76 loading screens: "Built by defense contractor West Tek, the T-45 series of Power Armor was the first to be successfully deployed on the battlefield. Its introduction changed the nature of modern warfare."
- ↑ Fallout Shelter T-45d power armor item description: "Deployed pre-War against Chinese tanks. That's right – tanks."
- ↑ Armor appearance in the games.
- ↑ Museum of Technology terminals; research lead's terminal, Log Entry 20760307
- ↑ Garrahan Mining Headquarters terminal entries; project manager's terminal, Personal Logs
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