Forum:Do you think FEV affected the Vault Dweller in any way?

It's just a theory, but perhaps the Vault Dweller was somewhat affected by FEV, despite not serving the Master. It's not entirely implausible is it, especially considering the trace amounts of FEV in the air was probably high in places like Mariposa? Could this have contributed to his being able to defeat the mutant army, however passively by enhancing his skills and abilities? Perhaps this explains why he lived so long after leaving Arroyo, despite being aged, presumably 55-80 by the time of BOS (also presuming that the encounter happened or at the very least he was in the area at the time). Perhaps the slight exposure to FEV changed him, not so far as to become a full on mutant, but to enhance his durability and increase his life expectantcy, two traits the FEV is known to give. Who knows, maybe FEV made the VD into the super-soldier the scientists at Mariposa hoped for? Just a thought considering I don't see a 60 year old man being able to freely wander the wastes and survive, perhaps even thrive.

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Your assumption that an unmodified 60 year old couldn't freely wander the wastes and thrive is at best uninformed and at its worst an example of ageism. (Are you old enough to buy this game without your mommy?)DarthOrc 22:46, July 9, 2011 (UTC)DarthOrc


 * My ex PE teacher is 68. He runs 10 miles every day. He's probably in better shape than you. Agreed, Darth. Hugs Scar: "Say 'ello to my little friend!" 22:47, July 9, 2011 (UTC)

Ok, apart from the uneeded trolling (thank you for the dick comment, and I'm sure you're laughing from behind your computer screen, good job talking smack over the internet), let me make my point. It's not ageism, as it's not completely implausible that he could survive. Either way, no matter what, time takes its toll, and age does catch up with you. However, Darth, despite you jumping on the first mistake I make, you completely miss the point. My theory is that during his adventures, the VD could have been exposed to FEV in some way, but not so much as to become a super mutant. Thus, his longevity, durability, and lifespan would be increased, but not to super mutant levels i.e. he can continue to live and adventure decades past his prime, and probably much longer than the PE teacher mentioned.96.235.17.108 22:57, July 9, 2011 (UTC)

I thought I remember some sort of dialogue with the master or perhaps with another mutant character that talked about how the FEV could only mutate "prime" humans who had not been exposed to radiation in the wasteland. That's why they were so hell bent on collecting vault survivors. I think it was when you get taken before the Lou that he says something like that. Although, they do then say they are going to dip you anyway, but then again, the Vault Dweller is still a young man (or woman) at that point. After living in the wastes for the next several decades, he would certainly have been exposed to the ambient radiation by then. In any event, there seems to be a lot of inconsistency with the effects of FEV in the Fallout series. We do know for sure that he isn't rendered sterile as he has a grandchild: the Chosen One. Zac hemker 00:06, July 10, 2011 (UTC)


 * If you want more information about that, see the Human page ;). Itachou [~talk~] 00:08, July 10, 2011 (UTC)