The World Of Fallout Explained

Fallout Show's Apocalypse & History image via Prime Video As heavily showcased in the games, the foundation of Fallout stemmed from a nuclear apocalypse that wiped out much of the world. The show remains focused on the United States, which was decimated over 200 years before the events of the main story. While there were survivors, a segment of the population still resides in the Wasteland, dealing with the ongoing effects of dangerous radiation.

In addition to the apocalyptic history, it's also important to take a look at who exactly is responsible for the disastrous events, something that comes as a shocking reveal by the end of Fallout season 1. The timeline of events gets a lot of attention throughout the show, even causing some confusion in regards to what's known from the games. Still, Fallout effectively dives deeper into the history of nuclear attacks and what transpired following the destruction. Fallout's Apocalypse Explained: What Happened To The US & Vault-Tec's Role Fallout Show Timeline: When It Takes Place Compared To The Games Fallout's Apocalypse Origin Confirms A Long-Running Video Game Fan Theory

Fallout Show's Vault Details Custom image by Debanjana Chowdhury The Vaults themselves are one of the most crucial aspects of the Fallout universe. Having been created by Vault-Tec, the locations were built all over the US to give a portion of the public a chance to survive nuclear threats. When the threats came true, those who paid for their placement in Vaults were given refuge and a new community to live in. Vault Dwellers aren't just the names given to those who live in Vaults, they are also the playable character at the focus of several Fallout games.

In the Fallout TV show, the most prominent Vault Dweller at the center of the story is Lucy, a young woman who willingly leaves the confines of her Vault to chase after a mystery involving her family. Having grown up in Vault 33, Lucy has certainly learned a lot about the Wasteland, but she doesn't have much first-hand experience with that environment. However, aside from her own Vault, a few other Vaults come into focus in season 1, including some surprises they contain. How Many Vaults Exist In Fallout