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“I used to believe the Enclave was here to protect the ideals this country was founded on. Now I realise

that it couldn't be further from the truth.”— Devil's terminal

The Black Devil is a mentioned only character in the Fallout 4 Creation Club creation X-02 Power Armor.

Background[edit]

Born into the Enclave, the man who would go on to be known as the Black Devil graduated from the academy and rose quickly through the ranks of the army. He was promoted to an officer within an elite special forces unit known as the Devil's Hand, armored in prototype suits of X-02 Power Armor.^[1] During his time in service, his squad killed numerous individuals they viewed as "unpure" to further the Enclave's goals while listening to patriotic music.^[2] For these actions, the officer earned decorations and became distinguished. Yet despite these accomplishments, he became disillusioned with the Enclave, and disgusted by his actions. He lamented the lives he had taken to further the Enclave's goals, including infants and children. Eventually, he came to the conclusion that he would defect from The Enclave for good.^[3]

His opportunity would come in 2277 following the Destruction of Raven Rock and the death of President John Henry Eden. Taking his armor, the officer traveled to The Commonwealth, knowing that maybe one day the Enclave would come for him to reclaim the prototype.^[4]

While scavenging, they came across a holotape for a local radio station show on a pre-War communist fighting superhero known as The Black Devil. Feeling a connection between himself and the "devil" in the show, he decided to emulate the character, taking on the name of the superhero using radio signals and eyebots to locate and aid settlers who were in need of help.^[5]

Eventually, they grew too old to continue as "The Black Devil" and sealed the armor and weapons within the bunker. They left a note behind within the bunker telling anyone who stumbles upon it to deactivate the radio signals, as the songs on them bring back old memories of their time in the Enclave.^[6]

A unit of Enclave Remnants were sent to kill the The Black Devil and retrieve the X-02 power armor. The Enclave Remnants could not locate the rogue soldier, but they eventually discovered the location of the X-02 power armor as well as the Black Devil's underground hideout.

Inventory[edit]

Apparel	Other items
X-02 power armor (Creation Club)	-

Appearances[edit]

The Black Devil is mentioned-only in Fallout 4.

↑ "I was once a military officer. A patriot who wore the uniform with pride. I finished with honors at the academy, rose quickly through the ranks, and joined an elite troop of soldiers known as the Devil's Hand. As a special forces unit, we were given access to new prototypes, the crown jewel of which was the X-02 power armor."
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)
↑ "I need to shut off the radio. For my own sake. Back when I was with the Devil's Hand, we used to play them while in the throes of battle. When I became the Black Devil, the music put my mind where it needed to be. But now, too many of the wrong memories get triggered by the melody. "
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)
↑ "With it, we cleansed the Wasteland of mutants, ferals, and the unpure. We found old technology and discovered unchartered land. We did it all with ruthless efficiency. For that I was decorated. Distinguished. And yet, I felt more disillusioned than anything. We mock the outsiders for being unclean, but after each mission I was the one who always felt dirty. Everything was done to maximize Enclave resources and strategic positions, with no consideration for those who paid the cost of our labors. Some were children. Others barely born. But if you asked me why I defected, it wasn't one thing. There was no crying child, no singular event that made me turn. My belief in what we were doing simply eroded over time, like a callous slowly peeling off the skin. I used to believe the Enclave was here to protect the ideals this country was founded on. Now I realize that couldn't be further from the truth. And so eventually, I left the Enclave for good. "
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)
↑ "At first, I wasn't sure if they'd come after me. The suit was valuable property, one of only a handful of modern X-02 prototypes, but the colonels were facing issues on a number of fronts. As it turns out, President Eden's death provided an ample distraction for my defection. Maybe there'd come a time when the rent would be due, but for now, I was left to roam the Commonwealth by myself."
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)
↑ "One day while scavenging, I came across an old holotape for a locally syndicated radio program. The show was terrible, and was rightfully canceled after a few episodes. The devil was a caricature, with horns and a pitchfork and multiple catchphrases. But the name of the character drew me in. He was a devil, just like me, but somehow he didn't let that define him. They turned him into a real patriot. Before I knew it I started emulating some of his backstory. I found a bunker under an old police ration site with plenty of resources. I started listening to distress signals on the radio and helping out settlers. In the radio program, the Black Devil could hear the songs of America from thousands of miles away. I can't do that, but what I can do is set up a radio signal to transmit the old Enclave songs I have on holotape, and hijack a few eyebots to monitor settlements remotely. Some of the settlers have picked up on the cues and started playing the music when they need help. I've limited the station to broadcast only a handful of songs at the moment. I have eight in total, but I'd rather not play them all. Some of them open up old wounds. "
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)
↑ "I need to shut off the radio. For my own sake. Back when I was with the Devil's Hand, we used to play them while in the throes of battle. When I became the Black Devil, the music put my mind where it needed to be. But now, too many of the wrong memories get triggered by the melody. Besides, with my health being what it is, I can't be the Devil anymore. So I've decided to leave the suit here in hopes someone will take up the mantle in my stead. To whoever is reading this now, I only ask one favor. To get through the door, you turned the radio back on. All I'm asking is for you to shut it back off, but this time for good. The console has a kill switch that will short circuit the radio signal. Triggering that should also disable the electronic lock on the safe, just in case you need a reward to make it worth your while. I'm asking you this favor because I might still be out there, living as a common civilian. And if I should pass by a radio, I'd rather not hear that music ever again. "
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)

[1] "I was once a military officer. A patriot who wore the uniform with pride. I finished with honors at the academy, rose quickly through the ranks, and joined an elite troop of soldiers known as the Devil's Hand. As a special forces unit, we were given access to new prototypes, the crown jewel of which was the X-02 power armor."
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)

[2] "I need to shut off the radio. For my own sake. Back when I was with the Devil's Hand, we used to play them while in the throes of battle. When I became the Black Devil, the music put my mind where it needed to be. But now, too many of the wrong memories get triggered by the melody. "
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)

[3] "With it, we cleansed the Wasteland of mutants, ferals, and the unpure. We found old technology and discovered unchartered land. We did it all with ruthless efficiency. For that I was decorated. Distinguished. And yet, I felt more disillusioned than anything. We mock the outsiders for being unclean, but after each mission I was the one who always felt dirty. Everything was done to maximize Enclave resources and strategic positions, with no consideration for those who paid the cost of our labors. Some were children. Others barely born. But if you asked me why I defected, it wasn't one thing. There was no crying child, no singular event that made me turn. My belief in what we were doing simply eroded over time, like a callous slowly peeling off the skin. I used to believe the Enclave was here to protect the ideals this country was founded on. Now I realize that couldn't be further from the truth. And so eventually, I left the Enclave for good. "
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)

[4] "At first, I wasn't sure if they'd come after me. The suit was valuable property, one of only a handful of modern X-02 prototypes, but the colonels were facing issues on a number of fronts. As it turns out, President Eden's death provided an ample distraction for my defection. Maybe there'd come a time when the rent would be due, but for now, I was left to roam the Commonwealth by myself."
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)

[5] "One day while scavenging, I came across an old holotape for a locally syndicated radio program. The show was terrible, and was rightfully canceled after a few episodes. The devil was a caricature, with horns and a pitchfork and multiple catchphrases. But the name of the character drew me in. He was a devil, just like me, but somehow he didn't let that define him. They turned him into a real patriot. Before I knew it I started emulating some of his backstory. I found a bunker under an old police ration site with plenty of resources. I started listening to distress signals on the radio and helping out settlers. In the radio program, the Black Devil could hear the songs of America from thousands of miles away. I can't do that, but what I can do is set up a radio signal to transmit the old Enclave songs I have on holotape, and hijack a few eyebots to monitor settlements remotely. Some of the settlers have picked up on the cues and started playing the music when they need help. I've limited the station to broadcast only a handful of songs at the moment. I have eight in total, but I'd rather not play them all. Some of them open up old wounds. "
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)

[6] "I need to shut off the radio. For my own sake. Back when I was with the Devil's Hand, we used to play them while in the throes of battle. When I became the Black Devil, the music put my mind where it needed to be. But now, too many of the wrong memories get triggered by the melody. Besides, with my health being what it is, I can't be the Devil anymore. So I've decided to leave the suit here in hopes someone will take up the mantle in my stead. To whoever is reading this now, I only ask one favor. To get through the door, you turned the radio back on. All I'm asking is for you to shut it back off, but this time for good. The console has a kill switch that will short circuit the radio signal. Triggering that should also disable the electronic lock on the safe, just in case you need a reward to make it worth your while. I'm asking you this favor because I might still be out there, living as a common civilian. And if I should pass by a radio, I'd rather not hear that music ever again. "
(Mass Pike Tunnel Terminal Entries)

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