Fallout shelter

Fallout Shelter (Scott Peters, 1961) In the beginning of the cold war, it seems that some Americans had a sense of confidence about the war, as can be seen in this excerpt from the song; “I’m not scared/I’m prepared/I’ll be spared” (Peters.) Many people purchased fallout shelters as a means of defense against the possible nuclear war they thought Russia would start, they were designed to protect people from nuclear fallout and have enough supplies in them to typically last a few weeks. While the song is meant to be humorous and confident, it’s clear that people were still afraid if they had even bought a fallout shelter in the first place. “Let the missiles fly from nation to nation/But it’s party time in my radiation station” (Peters.) While…

II, as new homes and buildings were constructed, builders were adding bomb shelters to their structures. Occupants would then keep these bomb shelters or bunkers stocked in case of Nazi attacks. Advancing to the 1960’s and 1970’s, survivalist intentions changed due to differing circumstances. Preppers of this period were mainly hippies working to elude government entities they felt were betraying them in support of the New World Order. Later, intentions shifted to prepping for Y2K and what many…

Underground is, and has been, the preferred way to stay safe from aerial bombs, radioactive fallout, from chemical attacks and even from certain biological contaminates. Underground bunkers however, are not perfect and they are not for everyone. Are They Suitable For Long Term Survival? Today's underground shelters, as they are called, are not your granddad's bomb shelter that was popular during the cold war era. Even though the bomb shelters constructed during the 1950's and placed in the…

modern times, media outlets popularized the concept of the fallout shelter. The appeal to these structures lies in their absurdity; some think only the insane would spend the time, money, and effort to hide underground and (possibly) survive a nuclear attack. Yet, the public’s fascination with these shelters has increased over the years. Video games, such as those in the Fallout franchise, attract players by the millions who wish to experience how living in a shelter and navigating life would…

She is a very entertaining person, who can keep people captivated for hours with her anecdotes. She also enjoys journaling, and she could keep a detailed account of our six weeks in the shelter. It could be like Anne Frank’s diary, and we could all become famous! Nevertheless, I could retell the story anyways without needing her. While she would be an interesting and amusing person for the bunch, I just don’t think she brings anything vital to the table. I’m counting her out in my list of people…

During the Cold War, the Marshall Islands served as a nuclear testing ground; sixty seven nuclear bombs were detonated by the United States government (17). On the 1st of March 1954 a hydrogen bomb, called Bravo was dropped on the Bikini Atoll (11). The bomb was dropped regardless of weather forecasts that predicted winds which would blow the radioactive fallout over much of the surrounding islands and the island’s inhabitants. The consequences that followed the explosion left the indigenous…

Although the destruction of the bomb is over the effects are still there in nuclear fallout. In the case of Castle Bravo over 90 million metric tons of coral reef and sea floor were ejected. A large amount of it was pulled up into the mushroom cloud becoming radioactive and creating fallout. Small amounts of radioactive dust or particles are harmless but many billions of these particles can cause radiation sickness and even death. As the mushroom cloud gets higher the winds get stronger and…

The increase in cancer risks and cases can be attributed to the contamination of the food supply, water, and soil as a result of nuclear testing in the southwestern United States. Iron County, Nevada was one of the first exposed to radiation. Sheep and farmers were among those affected by nuclear testing and fallout. Eighteen to twenty thousand sheep were exposed to fallout from the 1953 test resulting in a one-million-dollar loss for farmers. Five years later citizens in Utah, Nevada, and…

For paper number two I’ve decided to go with the reputation mechanic in Fallout New Vegas. So what is the reputation mechanic? The reputation in Fallout New Vegas is a measurement of how the different factions in the game world or Mojave Wasteland perceive your character. It is affected by positive and negative actions that affect the faction in question, such as completing quests or killing members, of that faction. Reputation is separated into two categories: Fame and Infamy. Fame is positive…

Typical, you wait years for a Fallout game and all of a sudden two of them comes along. Fallout: New Vegas is the latest installment of the franchise and follows hot on the heels of the 2008 love it or hate it Fallout 3. Much, much more than an expansion yet not really a sequel, New Vegas adds a few interesting elements to the series most notably some of the team behind the original games. This alone should be reason for longtime fans to rejoice. Black Isle Studios the original masterminds…