Fallout 3/Factions

This page describes a list of non-hostile factions that you will encounter in the game. While you can enter into conflict with them, they are a significant portion of the plot in one system or another. For hostile factions (and other entities that regularly attack the player), see Enemies.

The Enclave
The Enclave is a group of the descendants of the high-ranking US governmant officials that claims to be the true democracy of America. Their radio has messages from their elected president about the various major factions within the Capitol wasteland and his claim of the title of the head of state. You will eventually cross paths with them half-way through the main quest, and they will treat you as hostile.

As with the Brotherhood of Steel, the Enclave vies for power; however, they are extremely ruthless in their attempts to grab power with no regard for the safety of others. They have access to flying ships and advanced technology, and are stronger than the Brotherhood of Steel.


 * An Enclave Eyebot normally hovers around, playing the pre-recorded messages from President John Henry Eden. It is lightly armored but can use a laser weapon in self-defense.
 * An Enclave Soldier is equipped with power armor, and normally uses a plasma or laser rifle.
 * An Enclave Officer is simply a uniformed individual with limited protection. However, they are equipped with plasma pistols.

Brotherhood of Steel
The Brotherhood of Steel acts as a main military force, similar to the regulators. They provide assistance to the good fight, and provide some assistance to their allies (such as the Galaxy News Radio).

Brotherhood Outcasts
The Brotherhood Outcasts are former members of the Brotherhood of Steel, expelled for being "too harsh" in executing orders. They have an outpost at Fort Independence.

The family
The family is a cannibalistic group located near Arefu, lead by a person who believes their normal cannibalistic nature causes them to be barbaric savages. The family created a set of five laws to ritualize and control their tendencies.

Church of Atom
The church of Atom worships the bomb located in Megaton.

Hunters
Not a faction per se, but they collect meat from animals from around the wasteland.