Duraframe is an Enclave-developed technology that was used in the construction of the Duraframe Eyebot series, as well as Enclave Hellfire armor.
Background[]
Utilized in the reinforcement of combat model Eyebots at Adams Air Force Base by Dr. Whitley sometime around 2275,[1][2] the development of the project was then hastened by Dr. Grant, a senior researcher on the project, at the behest of Colonel Augustus Autumn, who thought the project wasn't advancing fast enough.[3] After the confrontation, Dr. Grant's involvement made it so the assets were transferred to the development of Hellfire armor despite protest from Dr. Whitley.[4] Whitley then recorded an audio log, downloaded his research into Poseidon Energy and their Mojave area projects, along with the sum of Duraframe research, and sent Enclave Duraframe Subject E, the prototype and final functional model in the Duraframe Eyebot series, on a journey to Navarro.[5]
By 2281, ED-E was struck down by a .308 round,[6] with only his Duraframe reinforcement preventing him from permanent destruction,[7] though it did destroy some parts and send him offline. Should it be "awakened", it has the potential to allow the Mojave Brotherhood of Steel to create their own army of Duraframe Eyebots.[8]
Characteristics[]
While it is unknown what exactly Duraframe is, be it an engineering process, a mere model name, or a specialized alloy or material similar to Saturnite, it was utilized in the reinforcement of combat model Eyebots, the construction of Hellfire power armor, and can be reproduced by factions like the Brotherhood of Steel in enough amounts to produce small armies. It also can be re-applied to Eyebots if they sustain enough damage, giving them a fresh look.[9][10]
Gallery[]
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ED-E, an "unmodified" Duraframe Eyebot. -
ED-E with the Armor upgrade. -
Hellfire Power Armor, another project Duraframe was utilized in.
References
- ↑ Whitley: "Subject E: Diagnosis complete. Begin Recording. My name is Whitley. I'm a researcher at Adams Air Force base. Until recently I was in charge of the Duraframe reinforcement project for the combat model Eyebots. Eyebot Duraframe Subject E is both the prototype, and the last functional model in this test group. I was prepared to make several significant upgrades to the machines. However, as the project was canceled and all Duraframe assets are being diverted to Hellfire Armor, I am sending this model to the Navarro outpost. If you are listening to this log from one of our Enclave Outposts in Chicago, give this unit whatever repairs it needs so it can continue to Navarro."
(ED-E's dialogue) - ↑ Meet the Companions
- ↑ ED-E: "<Distressed beeping>"
Whitley: "Dr. Grant? What the hell do you think you're doing?"
Grant: "Ah, Whitley, there you are. Orders from Colonel Autumn - he feels the Eyebot Duraframe project isn't advancing quickly enough. I'm to-"
Whitley: "You didn't even disengage his damage-avoidance protocols! You're hurting him!"
Grant: "Don't be ridiculous, it's just a machine. See here, I've already increased the navigation system's efficiency by 65%."
Whitley: "Get the hell out of here!"
Grant: "Fine, Whitley, it's your lab. At least until I tell the Colonel about this."
(Grant's and Whitley's dialogue) - ↑ Whitley: "All due respect sir, I think you're making a mistake. We're close to a breakthrough with the Duraframe Eyebots, I can feel it! Yes, sir. Yes sir, I understand that we need the Duraframe assets for Hellfire armor, but-No, sir. Yes, sir. I understand, sir. I'll tell the team to start disassembling the ED series prototypes right away. ED-E, you little rascal. Were you eavesdropping again? I think those videos you watch are a bad influence on you. How much of that did you hear?"
ED-E: <Sad beeping>
Whitley: "Hmm... didn't Dr. Grant say she'd upgraded your navigational systems? I think I have an idea.... How'd you like to be just like RALPHIE?"
(Whitley's dialogue) - ↑ Whitley: "Download Complete. Begin Recording. Navarro outpost scientists, I am glad that ED-E has reached you. You will find several databanks of information on this machine. Please handle this information with the utmost care as it represents the sum total of the results of my research on the Duraframe Eyebots. There are also several databanks with information on my research into Poseidon Energy and some projects they were working on in the Mojave area."
(ED-E's dialogue) - ↑ The Courier: "That was a .308 round. Probably hand-loaded - that would have destroyed most robots your size."
ED-E: "[SUCCEEDED] <Pleased beeping>|{NPCRobotEdETriumphant} }}"
(ED-E's dialogue (Lonesome Road)) - ↑ Arcade Gannon: "Wow. That thing is definitely carrying around a bunch of Enclave intel. Adams is on the eastern seaboard of the country. Which means this little "Duraframe" sucker somehow managed to survive for over two thousand miles. Certainly lives up to its model name."
(Arcade Gannon's dialogue) - ↑ ED-E possible ending slide: "With its logs cleared and its systems upgraded ED-E remained a vigilant and constant companion to The Courier. The Brotherhood used the information recovered from ED-E to create a small army of Duraframe eyebots."
- ↑ The Courier: "I've heard some information from its logs, sounds like it is carrying some Enclave data."
Lorenzo: "Really? What kind of logs? What kind of data does he have on it?"
The Courier: "The logs spoke about Enclave Duraframe research and Poseidon Energy research."
Lorenzo: "Did... did you say Poseidon Energy? I've been researching some Poseidon projects here. Do you think you could leave your robot with me for a few days? I have some materials that I can use to upgrade his armor while he's here."
(Lorenzo's dialogue) - ↑ ED-E Brotherhood armor upgrade.