Small energy cell

Small energy cells, or simply energy cells are small, self-contained energy storage units primarily used to power machines, such as vehicles and Energy Weapons in Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout Tactics, Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel, and Van Buren.

Small energy cell


It is a small, self-contained energy storage unit often associated with one-handed Energy Weapons and acts essentially as a very powerful battery or capacitor. It was also used to power vehicles, like the Highwayman and the Boudicca-78/S motorcycle. 

Energy cell


Produced by Wattz Electronics with a low shelf life, energy cells were used for many things such as energy weapons and regular household appliances. It is a small, self-contained energy storage unit often associated with one-handed energy weapons; a single cell contains three batteries, each with a capacity of 1040.8 volts of direct current. 

Energy cell, bulk


Bulk energy cells are cheaper than the regular variant, but not as potent. The decreased voltage causes weapons to degrade more slowly while using this ammunition, but damage is reduced accordingly and there is no armor-piercing effect.

Energy cell, max charge


This is the most powerful of the energy cell variants. Max charge cells increase damage output to 1.5 times normal and have an armor piercing effect of -10 DT, but the increase in voltage release causes weapons to degrade 2.5 times as fast.

Energy cell, over charge


This ammunition is more powerful than standard energy cells. The increased voltage stored in the cells increases the damage output of weapons by 1.25 and has a -5 DT effect on enemies, but degrades weapons 1.5 times faster than normal.

Energy cell, optimized


Added in the Gun Runners' Arsenal add-on, this sub-type causes 30% more damage, penetrates armor more effectively, and weighs less than the standard energy cell. The only drawback is a slight increase in weapon degradation. It requires Vigilant Recycler and can only be crafted at a workbench. This type of cell is slightly superior to overcharged cells.

Small energy
A similar energy cell to those found elsewhere, this SEC is used to power a few weapons, notably homemade laser weapons.