Great Britain, also referred to as England and the United Kingdom, is a pre-War country.
Background[edit]
In 1776, the Battles of Lexington and Concord started the American Revolutionary War, fought between the British Army and 13 North American colonies.[1] The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775, marking the first major military confrontation of the Revolutionary War, and a British victory.[2] When the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress, the ruler of Great Britain was King George III.[1] The Button Gwinnett Protectron mentions the "tyranny of King George the Third of Great Britain."[3]
The Museum of Freedom featured a guided American Revolution exhibit tour that mentions London, and Abraham Washington mentions England when describing the history of the Declaration of Independence.[4][5] The Freedom Trail Tour Bot mentions the thousands of troops camped in the Boston Common area prior to 1775.[6] A plaque at Wixon's Shovel Museum mentions the British Shovel Fighters of the Revolutionary War, known for "their pristine ditches and the uncanny ability to deflect rifle shot."[7] The United Kingdom was the first country to build a major railway system.[8]
The flag of Great Britain seen on the chassis of Whitechapel Charlie. Another flag variant is seen in the Museum of Freedom Flag Mural depicting its appearance during the Revolutionary War. Members of the original Minutemen fought the British Army, referring to them as "Redcoats."
Revolutionary War[edit]
The nation was founded by thirteen colonies of Great Britain located along the Atlantic coast of North America.[9][10] Disagreements between colonists and King George the Third's policies on issues such as taxation led to the armed occupation of the colonies by the British Army.[11][12][13] The colonists pushed back, culminating in events such as the Boston Tea Party and Boston Massacre, where in 1770, five colonists died inciting rage against the British occupation.[12][14][15]
In 1775, British soldiers marched on the cities of Lexington and Concord to disarm the colonists and arrest members of their leadership.[13][16][17] Departing from Boston Common, the two forces opened fire near the Old North Bridge.[18][19] This started the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the subsequent Revolutionary War.[20][21] The first major military confrontation of the war took place on Breed's Hill, known as the Battle of Bunker Hill.[2] The battle took place on June 17, 1775, ending in a British victory.[2]
The colonists ultimately defeated British forces, resulting in the first successful colonial war of independence.[10][22] The leadership of the newly independent nation proclaimed their regional entities as states.[10] A group of 56 delegates from these states joined together as the Second Continental Congress, authoring the Declaration of Independence, issuing it on July 4, 1776.[11][23] A federal convention adopted a legislative document known as the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787 and its ratification the following year made the states part of a single republic.[10]
Mentions[edit]
| Game | Mention |
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| Fallout |
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| Fallout Tactics | |
| Fallout 3 |
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| Point Lookout |
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| Fallout Shelter |
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| Fallout 4 |
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| Fallout 76 |
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Locations[edit]
Appearances[edit]
The United Kingdom, England, or Britain are mentioned in Fallout 3, Fallout Tactics, Fallout 4, Fallout Shelter, and Fallout 76.
Behind the Scenes[edit]
- In a Fallout 3 afterthoughts feature, Emil Pagliarulo mentions Allistair Tenpenny, in that he traveled to the Capital Wasteland from Great Britain in order to seek his fortune. Pagliarulo stated that by mentioning small details about the state of the rest of the world, characters like Tenpenny can "serve as a catalyst" for players' imaginations.[Dev 1] Tenpenny is also described as an Englishman in the Fallout 3 Official Game Guide.[Pub 2]
- A real world image of London appears in the Fallout intro.
- In Fallout 2, in Sacred head of the Vault Dweller special encounter, Stonehenge is mentioned, a real world ancient ring of standing stones in England.
- The Brain Tank recites a line from a musical number from the real-world H.M.S. Pinafore, a British comic opera.[33]
- In Fallout 3, Mr. Brotch mentions the Battle of Hastings, which was a real world conflict fought in England.[34]
- A copy of the Magna Carta can be found in the National Archives, which was a real world document signed in England.
Gallery[edit]
Museum of Freedom mural
Whitechapel Charlie
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Archives Guess And Win!
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bunker Hill Plaque
- ↑ Lone Wanderer: "Why would you do all that over a scrap of paper?"
Button Gwinnett (robot): "This is no mere scrap of paper, sir/madam. This is the doctrine laid down by my fellow members of the Second Continental Congress. It absolves us of the tyranny of King George the Third of Great Britain. It is perhaps the greatest symbol of this free nation."
(Button Gwinnett's dialogue) - ↑ Lone Wanderer: "What's the history behind the document?"
Abraham Washington: "On July the 4th in 1776, a group calling themselves the Second Judgmental Congress got together at Fort McHarry in Maryland. After a ceremony which ended with Paul Revere singing the famous battle hymn known as the National Anthem, the document was signed. From there, it was sent to England by plane presumably and presented to King George himself. Thus began the Evolutionary War."
(Abraham Washington's dialogue) - ↑ Museum of Freedom intercom: "Let's send these crates back to London, boys!"
- ↑ Voice via Tour Bot: "Let us go back hundreds of years. It is the year 1775. For seven years, thousands of British soldiers have camped on this very soil in their orderly rows of tents. Led by General Thomas Gage, they seek to quell the growing tide of Revolution."
(Tour Bot dialogue) - ↑ Wixon's Shovel Museum plaque: "British Shovel Fighters were some of the most feared and deadly warriors of the Revolutionary War. They were known for their pristine ditches and the uncanny ability to deflect rifle shot."
- ↑ Pioneer Scout Camp Terminal Entries; RAIL ENTHUSIAST EXAM
- ↑ National Archives Terminal Entries; Question Two
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Museum Kiosk: "The nation was founded by thirteen colonies of Great Britain located along the Atlantic seaboard. Proclaiming themselves "states," they issued the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The rebellious states defeated Britain in the American Revolutionary War, the first successful colonial war of independence. A federal convention adopted the current United States Constitution on September 17, 1787; its ratification the following year made the states part of a single republic. The Bill of Rights, comprising ten constitutional amendments, was ratified in 1791."
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Lone Wanderer: "Why would you do all that over a scrap of paper?"
Button Gwinnett (robot): "This is no mere scrap of paper, sir|madam. This is the doctrine laid down by my fellow members of the Second Continental Congress. It absolves us of the tyranny of King George the Third of Great Britain. It is perhaps the greatest symbol of this free nation."
(Button Gwinnett (robot)'s dialogue) - ↑ 12.0 12.1 Boston Placards: "Faneuil Hall: Donated to the city of Boston in 1742 by French merchant Peter Faneuil, Faneuil Hall was a commercial hub in colonial Massachusetts. It played a notable role in the American Revolution. Protests against the British Sugar and Stamp Acts that began here led to the doctrine of "no taxation without representation." Later meetings were held here which culminated in the Boston Tea Party. Many of the Founding Fathers met here or gave speeches here (notably Samuel Adams) leading to the building's nickname, "The Cradle of Liberty.""
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Voice via Tour Bot: "Let us go back hundreds of years. It is the year 1775. For seven years, thousands of British soldiers have camped on this very soil in their orderly rows of tents. Led by General Thomas Gage, they seek to quell the growing tide of Revolution."
(Tour Bot dialogue) - ↑ Boston Placards: "Old State House: Built in 1713, the Old State House is the oldest public building in Boston. During the years before the Revolutionary War, this building was a hotbed for the ideas and ideals that would result in revolution. It was here that John Adams said, "the child Independence was born." In 1770, right outside its doors, the Boston Massacre took place where five American colonists died inciting rage against the British occupation. The Old State House was the seat of Massachusetts government until the New State House was constructed in 1798.""
- ↑ Boston Placards: "Granary Burying Grounds: The Granary Burying Grounds were established in 1660 - making it the oldest surviving burial ground in Boston. Many famous Revolutionary War heroes were buried here including: John Hancock, Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and the victims of the Boston Massacre. In 2031, after the tragic death of Emilia Butler, the city council voted unanimously to have her remains interred here.""
- ↑ Voice via Tour Bot: "The officers are assembled, General Gage."
Gage's voice via Tour Bot: "Take care that the soldiers do not plunder the inhabitants, or hurt private property. But we can and must defang them."
(Tour Bot dialogue) - ↑ Boston Placards: "Paul Revere House: Built in 1680, this wooden building is the oldest structure in all of Boston. In 1770 this home was bought by famed patriot Paul Revere. Paul Revere dwelled here with his family (including his 16 children) until 1800. Paul Revere was living here when he made his famous midnight ride to Lexington and Concord to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that Redcoats were en route to arrest them and seize the militia weaponry.""
- ↑ Boston Placards: "Old North Church: Built in 1723, the Old North Church is the oldest standing church in Boston. Its 191 foot tall steeple also makes it the tallest church in Boston. On the night of April 18th 1775, Lieutenant Colonel Smith marched with 700 British soldiers to Concord on a mission to disarm the rebels. Using a plan devised by Paul Revere, Robert Newman climbed to the top of this church and lit two lanterns to alert patriots that the Redcoats were coming up the Charles River. Thus inspiring Longfellow's famous verse, "One if by land, two if by sea." The battles of Lexington and Concord that followed would start the American Revolution.""
- ↑ Preston Garvey: "Well I'll be damned. It's the monument to the original Minutemen. I knew that was somewhere around Concord. That means this right here must be the Old North Bridge. Where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. I'd call that the best omen I've seen since we left Quincy."
Sturges: "I don't know what you're talking about, boss, but I'm glad you're happy about it."
(Preston Garvey and Sturges' dialogue) - ↑ Boston Placards: "Boston Common: Established in 1634, Boston Common started as a communal grazing ground for cattle until it was made a public park (the oldest in the country). In the year before the Revolutionary War, a thousand Redcoats camped on the Common. The Redcoat brigades that marched on Lexington and Concord departed this very ground.""
- ↑ Voice via Tour Bot: "So near midnight, Colonel Smith marched with 700 Redcoats to face brave American patriots in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. And thus the Revolutionary War began. Continue on the trail to walk through more of our great city's history."
(Tour Bot dialogue) - ↑ Fallout 4 loading screens: "The Concord Museum of Freedom was a popular tourist destination before the war, and featured historical exhibits ranging from the American Revolution, all the way up to the Battle of Anchorage."
- ↑ National Archives Terminal Entries; Question Four and Six
- ↑ Fallout Tactics text file: "Name_CORE_rec_tr02 = Sharon/desc_CORE_rec_tr02= Her mother can trace their bloodline all the way back to Essex England, or so she says. Sharon spends a lot of time working on her hair. Her vanity can be a distraction, but Sharon handles guns well enough to keep her out of trouble."
- ↑ Fallout Tactics text file: "Name_CORE_rec_tr02 = Martin /desc_CORE_rec_tr02= One of Martins ancestors used to run a software company in England, until it sank. Martin himself has inherited his ancestor's uncanny driving abilities, and when out of the car is very good at spotting and disarming traps."
- ↑ "The 9mm Sten gun was developed by the British during WW2 as a cheap alternative to the more expensive Thompson SMG offered by the U.S. The Sten proved to be extremely reliable and, due to its fairly loose tolerances, could perform in poor conditions much more reliably than ostensibly better weapons."
Fallout Tactics weapon description - ↑ "This British adaptation of a Czech design was adopted as the standard light machine gun of British and Commonwealth forces in 1938. The .303 Cal Bren was among the most liked and respected weapons available to the British in WW2, due to its exceptional ruggedness, accuracy and simplicity, and remained in service with British forces for almost 50 years."
Fallout Tactics weapon description - ↑ Fallout 3 loading screen: "Tenpenny Tower is the brainchild of Allistair Tenpenny, a British refugee who came to the Capital Wasteland seeking his fortune."
- ↑ Point Lookout loading screens: "The Ark & Dove Cathedral is named for two English settler ships which landed near Point Lookout in 1634, leading to Maryland's founding."
- ↑ Pioneer Scout Camp Terminal Entries; Rail Enthusiast
- ↑ Johnny Weston: "When the bombs dropped, I was living in New York. Or maybe, Boston. Or coulda been Detroit, or LA. Maybe even England."
(Johnny Weston's dialogue) - ↑ Vault Dweller: "How you liking this side of the pond?"
Theodore: "Not that different from England. Same rain, same ground. Well just about."
(Theodore's dialogue) - ↑ Brain Tank: "A British tar is a soaring soul, as free as a mountain bird..."
(Brain Tank's dialogue) - ↑ Mr. Brotch: "No, Mister DeLoria, that is not correct. The Battle of Hastings was 1066. 2077 was the end of the world. Tell me. Are you really that stupid?"
(Edwin Brotch's dialogue)
- ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide/Wasteland Census p. 86: "Mister Buckingham is Vera's best friend, a Mister Handy robot with the disposition of a British butler. Mister Buckingham is stationed in the hotel 24/7 and minds things while Vera is away."
- ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 60: "Allistair Tenpenny an 80-year-old Englishman turned American entrepreneur, the man who discovered the tower saw it as an opportunity to provide residents with a standard of living enjoyed by the affluent in the days before the nuclear Armageddon. A rich eccentric who's bored with life and looking for new challenges, he enjoys sniping at wasteland creatures, ghouls, and the occasional visitor from his suite atop Tenpenny Tower."