'Fallout' Cast Answer Fallout's Most Googled Questions | WIRED

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12 min, 35 sec

The cast of Fallout answers various fan Googled questions about the Fallout universe, providing insights into the game's lore and their TV show adaptation.

Summary

  • The cast discusses details about the Fallout universe, including in-game events like the dropping of the bombs, Vaults, and the concept of ghouls.
  • They delve into the world-building aspects of the Fallout series, such as the size of Vaults and the aesthetic of the 50s influencing the game's design.
  • The actors introduce their characters in the Fallout TV show and explain how the show fits within the game's canonical universe.
  • Questions regarding the lore, such as the existence of horses, internet, and reproduction of ghouls, are addressed with varying degrees of seriousness and humor.
  • The actors also touch upon how the show's storyline is an original creation set within the framework of the Fallout games' world.

Chapter 1

Introduction to the Fallout Q&A Session

0:00 - 20 sec

The cast of the Fallout series introduces themselves for a Q&A session about the most Googled questions regarding the Fallout universe.

The cast of the Fallout series introduces themselves for a Q&A session about the most Googled questions regarding the Fallout universe.

  • The cast members are surprised to learn that Fallout cannot be played online.
  • They introduce themselves as the cast of Fallout and express readiness to answer the internet's most Googled questions.

Chapter 2

Bomb Drop Date and Number of Vaults

0:25 - 32 sec

The cast answers questions about the historical timeline of Fallout and the number of Vaults within the game.

The cast answers questions about the historical timeline of Fallout and the number of Vaults within the game.

  • The cast accurately states that the bombs dropped in the year 2077.
  • There is some confusion over the number of Vaults, with guesses ranging from 33 to 122, highlighting the actors' unfamiliarity with some game details.

Chapter 3

Fallout TV Show and Its Canon

0:58 - 24 sec

The actors discuss the canonical status of the Fallout TV show within the Fallout universe.

The actors discuss the canonical status of the Fallout TV show within the Fallout universe.

  • The TV show is confirmed to be a canonical story within the Fallout universe, though not directly based on any specific game.
  • It's considered an independent narrative that fits into the larger world of Fallout.

Chapter 4

Real-Life Vault Size and Population

1:22 - 34 sec

Speculations arise about the realistic size and population capacity of a Vault in the Fallout universe.

Speculations arise about the realistic size and population capacity of a Vault in the Fallout universe.

  • The cast estimates that a real-life Vault-Tec Vault could house 300 to 400 people and compares its size to an Amazon warehouse, around 50,000 to 100,000 square feet.

Chapter 5

Moral Ambiguity and Cast Introduction

1:56 - 35 sec

The actors reflect on the moral ambiguity in Fallout and introduce their characters in the TV show.

The actors reflect on the moral ambiguity in Fallout and introduce their characters in the TV show.

  • They talk about the blurred line between heroes and villains in the Fallout universe.
  • The actors introduce themselves and their characters: Maximus, Lucy, and a ghoul.

Chapter 6

Character Motivations and Ghoul Immortality

2:31 - 32 sec

The cast explores character motivations and the concept of ghoul immortality in the series.

The cast explores character motivations and the concept of ghoul immortality in the series.

  • Lucy's reasons for leaving the Vault are hinted at, involving a mission outside.
  • The actors debate whether ghouls are immortal, acknowledging their long lifespans but agreeing that they can die.

Chapter 7

Mr. Handy and Brotherhood of Steel

3:04 - 42 sec

The actors answer questions about Mr. Handy and the Brotherhood of Steel's role in the Fallout universe.

The actors answer questions about Mr. Handy and the Brotherhood of Steel's role in the Fallout universe.

  • They identify Mr. Handy as a robot and one of the first characters players meet in Fallout 4.
  • Maximus' association with the Brotherhood of Steel is confirmed.

Chapter 8

Wasteland Setting and Dog Companions

3:46 - 41 sec

The cast speaks on the setting of the Fallout series and the role of dog companions.

The cast speaks on the setting of the Fallout series and the role of dog companions.

  • The Wasteland is acknowledged as a significant part of the Fallout universe, with the TV show's first season set in Los Angeles.
  • Dogmeat from the games is compared to a character named CX404 in the TV show.

Chapter 9

Fallout TV Show's Setting and Dangerous Creatures

4:27 - 1 min, 0 sec

Discussion about the setting of the Fallout TV show and the most dangerous creatures in the Fallout universe.

Discussion about the setting of the Fallout TV show and the most dangerous creatures in the Fallout universe.

  • The show is confirmed to take place in California.
  • The actors joke about themselves being the most dangerous creatures, but also mention the formidable deathclaw.

Chapter 10

Ghoul Reproduction and Game Basis for the Show

5:27 - 38 sec

The cast humorously addresses questions about ghoul reproduction and the relationship between the show and the games.

The cast humorously addresses questions about ghoul reproduction and the relationship between the show and the games.

  • The possibility of ghoul reproduction is left unanswered, with a humorous take on the matter.
  • The show is not based on any specific Fallout game but is an original story set in the world of all the games.

Chapter 11

Ghouls and the Fallout Aesthetic

6:04 - 38 sec

The actors discuss the nature of ghouls and the unique aesthetic of the Fallout series.

The actors discuss the nature of ghouls and the unique aesthetic of the Fallout series.

  • The G in Fallout is identified as one of the characters played by the cast members.
  • The 50s aesthetic of Fallout is explained as a result of microprocessors never being invented, leading to a retro-futuristic look.

Chapter 12

Female Ghouls and Horses in Fallout

6:42 - 42 sec

Questions about the existence of female ghouls and horses in the Fallout universe are pondered by the cast.

Questions about the existence of female ghouls and horses in the Fallout universe are pondered by the cast.

  • Female ghouls are confirmed to exist in the Fallout universe.
  • The existence of horses is debated, with no conclusive answer given.

Chapter 13

Power Armor and Fallout Creatures

7:24 - 1 min, 0 sec

The cast discusses the iconic power armor and various creatures found within the Fallout series.

The cast discusses the iconic power armor and various creatures found within the Fallout series.

  • The T60 power armor suit is highlighted as a main model in the show.
  • The cast talks about mutated creatures like goas, which are large, radiated catfish-like beings.

Chapter 14

Becoming a Ghoul and Bethesda's Involvement

8:24 - 1 min, 46 sec

The actors joke about the process of becoming a ghoul and confirm Bethesda's involvement in the Fallout TV show.

The actors joke about the process of becoming a ghoul and confirm Bethesda's involvement in the Fallout TV show.

  • The process is humorously attributed to having a great agent, but also mentioned is the element of radiation exposure in the game world.
  • Bethesda is very much involved in the show's creation, with Todd Howard and Jonah Nolan having initiated the project.

Chapter 15

Brotherhood of Steel's Morality and Ghoul Transformation

10:11 - 2 min, 22 sec

The actors ponder the morality of the Brotherhood of Steel and the potential for ghouls to turn feral.

The actors ponder the morality of the Brotherhood of Steel and the potential for ghouls to turn feral.

  • The Brotherhood of Steel is discussed in terms of their belief in their own righteousness.
  • The possibility of ghouls turning feral is confirmed, with the actors noting that it's a dangerous and undesirable transformation.

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