The Enclave appears throughout theFalloutseries and acts as the enemy in a majority of the games. The Enclave are always foundclad in their power armor, patrolling the wastelands of America. TheEnclave is notoriously evil, killing off mutated inhabitants of the wastes and using their power to take territory by force.
The Enclave is featured as the main antagonist ofFallout 3,fighting againstthe Brotherhood of Steelfor control of the former capital. During this game, the player is able to learn more about the mysterious organization and their past. Throughout the series, though, a little more of this organization’s past will be revealed.
Updated July 13, 2025, by Ritwik Mitra:ModernFallout fans may not be aware of the Enclave and its monstrous nature. The members of this group consider themselves superior to everyone else, molding the image of post-war America as they see fit with no regard for innocent humans. The ending of theFallout TVseries shows how heinous this group is. Following the finale, it’s easy to see why more fans want to know about the Enclave before the second season of this critically acclaimed show is finally released.
13They Were Slated To Appear In A Canceled Game
Fallout: Van Buren Featured This Faction In A Prominent Role
Before Black Isle Studios was forced to shut down, plans were in motion for a thirdFalloutgame calledFallout: Van Buren.This title would move things in a fresh and engaging direction. It’s a shame that players never got to enjoy this game, even ifFallout 3was a great entry that brought more eyes toward the series.
There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes information onVan Burenthat fans can dig up, including the fact that the Enclave would have played a major role as an antagonist. It would have been a treat to see the Enclave presented with such impeccable writing, but these plans evaporated before seeing the light of day.
12Fallout 3 Gave This Faction A Logo
A Great Visual Indicator Of What The Enclave Is About
Fallout 3, like the previous games in the series, places the Enclave in a major role as a protagonist once again. In fact, it makes the faction more visually distinct than any other game in the series.
The famous Enclave logo of an E surrounded by stars was concocted forFallout 3, which is pretty impressive for obvious reasons.Fallout 3may not be the role-playing masterpiece a lot of fans wanted, but the mainstream nature of this title meant that more people found out about the Enclave through this game than any other title before it.
11The Enclave Is Added To Fallout 4 In The Next-Gen Update
A Nice Treat For Returning Fans
Fallout 4’s next-gen update has been lambasted for not changing much and for breaking a lot of mods on PC. The uproar surrounding this patch is justified, but the shoddy technical work of this update has taken away a lot of attention from the good things this update brings to the table. One of those positive things is a new side quest focusing on the Enclave.
Echoes of the Past is a fun quest that uncovers another conspiracy concocted by the Enclave, even if it may be a minor one. Still, it lets players engage with this legendary faction, which is more than welcome for fans of the TV show who want to see how villainous this faction was firsthand.
10They Can Mind-Control Deathclaws
Enclave Handlers Use Mind-Control Devices To Turn These Monsters Into Their Pets
The player can come across Enclave camps inFallout 3that are full of deathclaws. Something to notice, though, is that the deathclaw has a device on its head. This is being used to control the creature and have it fight for the Enclave.
Working with the Brotherhood of Steel will allow the player to take control of these deathclaws and use them as a temporary companion. Players who find these with Enclave can damage the deathclaw’s head, making them attack their Enclave handlers.
9They Consider Wastelanders Impure
Even Miniscule Levels Of Radiation Are Unwanted
When it comes to the citizens of the wastelands, the Enclave considers them to be impure. This includes humans who have not turned into super mutants or ghouls. In fact, the Enclave considered wasteland humans to be on the same level as the others.
Despite this, the Enclave will use the wastelanders as conscripted soldiers or slaves. When it comes down to it, the Enclave thinks these humans should be killed off to make way for a clean America.
8The Enclave Is Behind Vault Experiments
The Entire Reason Behind The Twisted Existence Of The Vaults
The experiments in the vaults are the workings of thePre-War Enclave. The Enclave did this to test subjects under unique circumstances, such as 1 man and 999 women to Vault 69 and releasing the inhabitants after 10 years in Vault 8. This means the Enclave had control over the vaults after the Great War.
While a lot of the vaults fell apart and were found abandoned, a few are still intact and working as they should. These include Vault 81 and Vault 8, which are still inhabited and full of healthy citizens.
7The Player Can Join The Enclave
Fallout 76 Lets Players Fulfill This Fantasy
InFallout 76,the player is able to join the Enclave. After exiting Vault 76, the player will be guided to join the army, where the player can gain access to the Whitespring Bunker. After entering and speaking to MODUS, the player can follow the steps to become a member of the Enclave.
The player’s entrance to the Enclave doesn’t end there. Through another quest, the player can become an officer. By completing this, the player will gain the rank of general, becoming a high-ranking member of the organization.
6They Might Have Outposts In Chicago
A Recording On ED-E Adds Weight To This Theory
The Enclave most likely has outposts in Chicago, as suggested by a recording found on the companion ED-E. The player can listen and hear a scientist mention how ED-E is being sent to the Enclave outposts located in Chicago.
This would be interesting, asFallout: Tacticstakes place around the area of Chicago. There could have been a few Brother of Steel and Enclave battles that ensued if the player entered the city.
5ED-E Was Once Enclave
The Eyebot Was Used By This Faction At One Point
Speaking of ED-E, the companion was once used by the Enclave. The eyebot left Adams Air Force Base in Maryland and floated its way to the Mojave Wasteland. Hints of the Capital Wasteland can be found, as stickers for Roosevelt Academy can be found on ED-E.
As a companion, the player can figure out more about the robot’s past as they travel together. Discovering the eye boy’s past comes with benefits, such as better armor or weapons for ED-E.
4Enclave Remnants Inhabit The Mojave Wasteland
They Can Be Asked To Aid The Player In The Final Battle
Old members of the Enclave can be found in the Mojave Wasteland. These soldiers were at Navarro when it was attacked, but managed to get away. Their roles vary, some of the members were vertibird pilots, officers, or scientists. Escaping being hunted down, they hid around New Vegas.
The player can convince the Enclave remnants to fight for either the New California Republic or Caesar’s Legion during the Battle of Hoover Dam. When seen at the dam, they will be donning the uniform of their old lives.
