Fallout Lorecast - The Fallout Video Game & TV Lore Podcast The Great War - Fallout Lorecast EP 1
Jan 9, 2019
Explore the alternate timeline and resource wars of the Fallout universe. Learn about the events leading up to the Great War, including oil desperation and China's invasion of Alaska. The host reflects on the podcast's evolution and invites listeners to engage with the community and join live episodes.
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Join The Conversation Actively
- Engage with the Fallout community to deepen your understanding and contribute corrections.
- Send tweets, emails, or join Discord to share research and be featured on future episodes.
The Great War Defined The World
- The Great War (2077) is the defining event that reshaped Fallout's world and themes.
- It compressed global collapse into two hours, leaving survivors to rebuild amid constant human conflict.
Energy Scarcity Fueled The Collapse
- Resource depletion (especially oil) and reliance on nuclear power drove geopolitical collapse.
- Nations doubled down on fission and fusion tech, making energy the central cause of conflict.