What happened in Vault 101?
What happened in Vault 101 is a complex and intriguing story that revolves around the Lone Wanderer, the protagonist of Fallout 3, and the events that unfolded within the vault. The original purpose of Vault 101 was to stay closed indefinitely, in order to study the role of the overseer when a vault never opened, with the limited genetic material eventually resulting in inbreeding had no “new blood” ever entered.
Introduction to Vault 101
The story of Vault 101 is deeply connected to the Lone Wanderer, who was not born in the vault but was allowed in after their mother died during childbirth, and their father, James, became the vault’s new doctor. This unique circumstance sets the stage for the events that would eventually lead to the Lone Wanderer‘s departure from Vault 101 and their journey into the Capital Wasteland.
The Role of the Overseer
The overseer, Alphonse Almodovar, played a crucial role in Vault 101, as his daughter Amata was the Lone Wanderer‘s childhood friend and the only other child in the vault. The overseer‘s actions and decisions significantly impacted the lives of those within Vault 101, including the Lone Wanderer and Amata.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What was the original purpose of Vault 101?
The original purpose of Vault 101 was to stay closed indefinitely, in order to study the role of the overseer when a vault never opened.
2. How did the Lone Wanderer get into Vault 101?
The Lone Wanderer was allowed into Vault 101 after their mother died during childbirth, and their father, James, became the vault’s new doctor.
3. Can Amata leave Vault 101?
There’s no way to get Amata to leave the vault with you, but you can see her in a chance random encounter where she may die if you don’t defend her.
4. Do I have to leave Vault 101 forever?
You can re-enter Vault 101 for a quest, but after the quest ends, you have to leave Vault 101 forever.
5. What happens when the vault is full?
Once you have filled up the Vault to its maximum capacity, no more rewards can be added to it, and a check mark will appear on the Vault icon.
6. Does Amata love the Lone Wanderer?
Amata and the Lone Wanderer act as good friends, but Amata obviously has deep affection for the Lone Wanderer.
7. What happens to Amata?
Toward the end of the quest, it turns out that Amata was captured and is interrogated by her father and Officer Mack.
8. Does Amata forgive you?
Amata pretty much never likes you after the incident with the Tunnel Snakes, even if you do right by her every chance you get.
9. What was Vault 101’s purpose?
The original and underlying purpose of the Vault 101 vault experiment was to stay closed indefinitely, in order to study the role of the overseer when a vault never opened.
10. Why did the Lone Wanderer’s dad leave Vault 101?
The Lone Wanderer‘s dad, James, left Vault 101 because he hacked the Overseer‘s computer and found something about the GECK and was convinced it was just what he needed to make Project Purity work.
11. Who is the overseer’s daughter in Vault 101?
Amata Almodovar is the overseer‘s daughter in Vault 101 and the Lone Wanderer‘s childhood friend.
12. Where is Amata in Vault 101?
Amata never leaves the Vault, but there is a random encounter where you find her in trouble with some guys, and you can either let her die or save her.
13. Can you ever return to Vault 101?
The only way to get back into Vault 101 is anytime after the Water of Life quest to be in the general area of Vault 101 and your Pip-boy will pick up a distress signal from Amata in 101.
14. Can Amata be saved?
You can rescue Amata without the Overseer jumping into the fight, and you can even talk to him afterwards to listen to his explanation for trying to have you killed and instituting martial law.
15. What happened to the Lone Wanderer after Fallout 3?
By 2297, the Lone Wanderer had disappeared from the Capital Wasteland, and their fate was unknown, with many of their actions having gone down as local legend.