The nuclear event that created the radioactive wasteland on Earth and drove people into Vault-Tec vaults underground happened in 2077, which is when the “Fallout” show began. For those wondering how the year is 2077 but everyone looks like they’re living in the 1950s, “Fallout” is set in an alternate retro-future where microprocessors were never invented. That’s why TVs and electronics look the way they do, but the cars – while styled like the ‘50s – are electric.
Why did the bombs drop in the first place? It happened as a result of a global war.
2142
The Town of Shady Sands Founded.
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The New California Republic (NCR) was established.
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Shady Sands is recognised as the capital of NCR.
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NCR becomes the largest economic superpower in California`
2277
Shady Sands was destroyed by bombs.
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Lucy leaves the Vault - this is the year the present day on the show is set in.
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