How old is the Vault Dweller?
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The Vault Dweller‘s age can be set at the start of Fallout, but only between 16 and 35, however, their canonical age is 20, according to Fallout Bible 0 and an interview with Tim Cain. The Vault Dweller was born in 2141, and was raised by the community and robotic caretakers, leading an unremarkable life in Vault 13.
Understanding the Vault Dweller’s Age
To understand the Vault Dweller’s age, it’s essential to consider the Fallout universe’s timeline and the events that occurred in Vault 13.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vault Dweller’s Background
- When was the Vault Dweller born? The Vault Dweller was born in 2141.
- How long were the vault dwellers in Vault 76? They stayed in the vault for 25 years, so the youngest pre-war people when they left the vault would be at least 50.
- How old is the Lone Wanderer when they leave the vault? The Lone Wanderer was 19 at the time of Fallout 3.
Vault-Tec and the Fallout Universe
- How old is Vault-Tec? Vault-Tec was formed sometime before 2031 and has a long history of corruption and mismanagement.
- Why was Vault-Tec so evil? Vault-Tec aren’t necessarily evil, just twisted in the way they hid the vaults as experiments and didn’t tell anyone.
- What is the purpose of Vault-Tec? Vault-Tec was commissioned by the U.S government to build vaults deep underground in the event of a nuclear apocalypse.
Relationships and Characters
- Is Amata in love with the Lone Wanderer? Amata is romantically interested in the Lone Wanderer, and the player can also play along with this, causing the two characters to act as best/ romantic friends.
- How old is the Lone Wanderer in Fallout 3? The Lone Wanderer has a confirmed birth date of July 13, 2258, and was 19 at the time of Fallout 3.
- Who is the oldest being in Fallout? The “oldest” character would be Toshiro Kago, since he was abducted in Mothership Zeta.
Game Mechanics and Storyline
- Do vault dwellers get old? The inhabitants will stay forever until they die in a fight, with the exception that they can die in a fight.
- Is the Vault Dweller canonically male? The canon Dweller was male, as established by Fallout 2.
- Who is the main villain in Fallout? The Master is the original Fallout’s main antagonist, obsessed with creating the “master” race.
Game Ratings and Recommendations
- Is Fallout 3 ok for a 12-year-old? This is a great game for kids 14 and older, as it allows them to make choices and see the consequences of their actions.
- What happens if you say no to Vault-Tec? This will trigger a visit from the Vault-Tec representative, and your spouse will convince you to sign the paperwork just to get the process over with.
- What is the saddest vault in Fallout? Of all the cruel experiments that Vault-Tec executed on unsuspecting victims, the one taking place at Vault 11 has to be the worst, as the inhabitants were instructed to select one of their own as a human sacrifice each year.