The Pan-Immunity Virion is a virus created by West Tek.
Background[edit]
To counteract biological weapons, the United States government began the Pan-Immunity Virion Project in 2073.[1] The project aimed to alter uninfected DNA so that it was no longer susceptible to standard viral infection.[1][2] Initial development of the virus took place at West Tech Research Facility near San Diego.[Pub 1][3]
In March 2075, the virion was renamed FEV and Major Barnett ordered experiments focused on the quad-helix structure of the virus, which resulted in the subjects' immunity to infection and radiation exceeding expectations.[4] Chloroplasts were not affected by the virus and Barnett canceled all future experiments concerning plant cells.[4]
Throughout the rest of 2075 and 2076, the team experimented on flatworms, insects, mice, rabbits, raccoons, dogs, and chimpanzees.[5][6] Side effects of abnormal growth rate and increased brain activity were noted in all subjects.[7][8][9] The tests on dogs resulted in increased aggression without intelligence increase.[7] The chimpanzee subjects were subjected to radiological and chemical agents in an attempt to create cancers, but these tests were unsuccessful.[10][11]
The project also extended to the Greenhouse Initiative, a project designed to facilitate and control the production of genetically-modified foods to combat global hunger, but disbanded to focus on mutagen research.[2][12]
Appearances[edit]
The Pan-Immunity Virion is mentioned in Fallout and Fallout 76.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 FEV research
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Return to Appalachia
- ↑ Vault Dweller: "{190}{}{Where did the Followers start?}"
Nicole: "{193}{Nic_30}{Far to the south, near the Great Glow. The times were hard, but we managed to survive. We realized then the Great War must never happen again.}"
(Nicole's dialogue) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 FEV Experiment Disk; Log Date March 21, 2075
- ↑ FEV Experiment Disk; Log Date May 9, 2075
- ↑ FEV Experiment Disk; Log Date June 30, 2075
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 FEV Experiment Disk; Log Date May 13, 2076
- ↑ FEV Experiment Disk; Log Date January 12, 2076
- ↑ FEV Experiment Disk; Log Date November 9, 2075
- ↑ FEV Experiment Disk; Log Date October 4, 2076
- ↑ Huntersville memories
- ↑ West Tek research center terminal entries; Greenhouse control terminal, RE: Greenhouse Initiative
- ↑ Fallout Official Survival Guide p. 84: "The Followers of the Apocalypse: A small group of peace-lovers from San Diego. They are enemies of the Children of the Cathedral, and may provide help and information to the player."