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The video explores the impact and legacy of "Fallout Tactics" within the broader Fallout series. Initially deemed non-canon by Todd Howard, later statements by Emile Paul Arulo affirmed that elements of the game were indeed acknowledged as canon. The Brotherhood of Steel's history, particularly their airships' crash and subsequent exploits in the Midwest, serves as a focal point. The narrative outlines their battles, including engagements with super mutants and the formidable Calculator. "Fallout Tactics" has influenced design elements, character archetypes, and in-game factions in later titles, such as "Fallout 3," "Fallout 4," "Nuka World," and "Fallout 76." Key depictions include power armor design, the evolution of radroaches, and the presence of tech-obsessed factions. Creative locations like "carhenge" and enemies like the Gatorclaws in "Nuka World" are among the game's lasting contributions. Additionally, the game's aesthetics and storylines have been expanded through role-playing game adaptations and Wasteland Warfare expansions, maintaining its influence despite its niche status among fans.
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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around the status of “Fallout Tactics” as canon within the Fallout series. Initially, it was reported that Todd Howard did not consider it canon, but Emile Paul Arulo later confirmed that elements from the game are acknowledged as canon. The narrative highlights references and inspirations from “Fallout Tactics” in subsequent Bethesda games. Specific examples include mentions in “Fallout 3” by characters like Scribe Rothchild and Scribe Jameson about the Midwest Brotherhood, and in-game dialogues that allude to events and characters from “Fallout Tactics.” The segment also notes inconsistencies regarding the Brotherhood’s history and details a conversation in “Fallout 4” about the crash of the Midwest Brotherhood Zeppelin.
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In this part of the video, the discussion centers around the history and fate of the Brotherhood of Steel airships, specifically their less advanced versions from the west coast and their crash landing in the Midwest. The transcript highlights the destruction of these airships in a storm, with remaining wreckage referenced in the Fallout games. It also talks about how the concept art from these games is visually striking and somewhat bizarre, featuring unlikely aircraft configurations. The Midwest Brotherhood of Steel’s engagements, including battles against super mutants, raider defenses, and a significant confrontation with the calculators’ forces, are detailed. Additionally, the segment mentions the self-sufficiency of Junction City post-events of Fallout Tactics and touches on the semi-canonical nature of some game story elements. The role-playing game and Wasteland Warfare expansion reinforce and build upon these storylines.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses how elements from “Fallout Tactics” have influenced later games in the Fallout series and established continuity within the franchise. They draw parallels between various Brotherhood journeys and conflicts, highlight design influences from the Tactics game on later power armor, and mention similar factions and characters that appear in subsequent titles. Notable points include the Cult of Plutonius in “Tactics” being akin to the Children of Atom in “Fallout 3,” the introduction of giant insects known first as cockroaches before being termed radroaches, and the antagonist supercomputer, the Calculator, as a precursor to Fallout 3’s John Henry Eden. Additionally, the video references iconic encounters and locations like “carhenge,” which appeared conceptually in Tactics but was realized in Fallout 4.
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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around the various ways Fallout Tactics has influenced subsequent entries in the Fallout series. Key points include the introduction of tech-obsessed Raider factions similar to the Brotherhood of Steel and the Automatron DLC’s Rust Devils. Tactics proposed mutant crocodiles, an idea that evolved into the Gatorclaw enemy in Nuka World, and inspired homages in Fallout 76 like the Goss minigun. The Brotherhood of Steel Armory in later games is based on Tactics’ design, and its art assets are praised as some of the best from the Interplay era. The segment underscores how Bethesda continues to draw inspiration from Tactics despite its relative obscurity among fans.