Who Wiped Out the Enclave?

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The Enclave was wiped out by a combination of forces, including the New California Republic (NCR) and the Brotherhood of Steel (BoS), who destroyed their main base and outposts, while those who fled east were eliminated by the BoS and Liberty Prime. The Enclave’s demise was a result of their weakened state after the destruction of their Poseidon Oil Rig and Navarro military base, which were crucial to their operations and control in the region.

Understanding the Enclave’s Demise

Background

The Enclave was a powerful and technologically advanced faction in the Fallout universe, known for their power armor and advanced weaponry. However, their downfall was inevitable due to their aggressive expansion and hostile takeover of various territories, which led to conflicts with other factions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What was the Enclave’s main goal? The Enclave’s primary objective was to reclaim America and establish themselves as the dominant authority, believing it was rightfully theirs.
2. Who destroyed the Enclave’s oil rig? The Chosen One, aided by Marcus and others, destroyed the Poseidon Oil Rig by overloading its primary reactor, causing a megaton-sized thermonuclear explosion.
3. Why didn’t the Enclave nuke the Citadel? The Enclave wanted to end the war without using nuclear weapons if possible, and considered the Citadel (the Pentagon) their property, as it was a US government building.
4. Are the Enclave the bad guys? Yes, the Enclave is considered the main antagonist in Fallout 2, known for their evil actions, such as capturing Vault 13 residents and the protagonist’s home village, Arroyo.
5. Why did the Enclave wipe out Vault 13? The Enclave officially claimed it was because the residents were resisting capture, but it is likely they wanted to demonstrate their power and show force.
6. Why isn’t the Enclave in Fallout 4? The Enclave is not in Fallout 4 because they were destroyed by the NCR and BoS, and including them would be redundant.
7. Why can’t you play as the Enclave? You cannot join the Enclave because they do not allow new recruits, and you are either born into the Enclave or considered an enemy.
8. Does the Enclave hate ghouls? Yes, the Enclave hates ghouls and Super Mutants, and will kill them to achieve their goals.
9. Did the Enclave create Deathclaws? The Enclave had a research project to develop intelligent Deathclaws for combat, but some escaped and developed their own culture.
10. Is the Brotherhood the Enclave? No, the Brotherhood of Steel and the Enclave are distinct factions with different goals and ideologies, despite similarities in their power armor and technology.
11. Did the Enclave start the Great War? No, the Enclave did not start the Great War, but rather emerged as a shadow government after the war, seeking to reclaim America.
12. Is there a Vault 1 in Fallout? Yes, Vault 1 is a Fallout shelter developed by Vault-Tec, located in the Great Midwest Commonwealth, but its purpose is unknown.
13. Why is Vault 13 not in Fallout 2? Vault 13 can be found in Fallout 2 by completing specific quests or talking to certain characters, such as Saltbeef Bob or Doc Jubilee.
14. Can you join the Enclave in any Fallout game? Yes, you can join the Enclave in Fallout 76 by finding the Whitespring Access Card and completing the Bunker Buster and One of Us quests.
15. Is the Enclave stronger than the Brotherhood of Steel? The Enclave had superior power armor and advanced technology, including Sentry robots and Vertibirds, making them a formidable force, but ultimately, their downfall was due to their own actions and the combined efforts of other factions.