Weapons Overview An Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) is a mechanism used in or caused by weaponry.
Background[edit]
An electromagnetic pulse is used to disable or destroy turrets, robots, and other electronic security systems.[1] Prototype weapons such as the Pulse Rifle Prototype were developed before the war, and research was conducted on EMP weapons at locations such as Sugar Grove as part of Project PULSAR.[1][2] EMP Traps were also developed, utilized on doors or containers. Research on the Robo-Scorpion indicated that the creature required improved EMP shielding for the next prototype, due to damage caused by a sonic emitter.[3]
During the Great War, students at the University Credit Union stated that an EMP knocked out the power for a few minutes.[4] Scientists in the Cambridge Polymer Labs experienced the same, stating that an EMP had "blown out all the external communications."[5] Staff Sergeant Michael Daly's vertibird crashed due to "EMP following nuclear detonation."[6]
Notes[edit]
During the quest Power to the People, while pedaling on a Power Cycle, Clem manages to create an EMP burst that breaks Vault 88.[7]
Appearances[edit]
An Electromagnetic Pulse or EMP is mentioned in Fallout Tactics, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76.
See Also[edit]
- Pulse Weapons - a category of weapons that use electromagnetic pulses to deal extra damage to robots and Power Armor users.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sugar Grove terminal entries; EX-72 "PULSAR" - EMP Weapons Development
- ↑ Items.txt: name_pulseRifleA = {Pulse Rifle Prototype}
desc_pulseRifleA = {This is the prototype for a modified electromagnetic pulse weapon. Min ST: 3.} - ↑ Forbidden Zone Dome Terminal Entries; X-42 Giant Robo-Scorpion Test Log
- ↑ University Credit Union Terminal Entries; What is going on?
- ↑ Cambridge Polymer Labs Terminal Entries; Director's terminal, It was a warning
- ↑ Log - SSG Michael Daly
- ↑ Overseer Barstow: Fascinating. The Power Cycle appears to have generated an EMP/Clem: "Oh man I'm sorry, I broke your Vault!"