Church of the Children of Atom

The Church of the Children of Atom  is a religious faction in Fallout 3, Fallout 4 and its add-on Far Harbor.

Background
The exact origins of the Church of the Children of the Atom is unknown, but it seems to have already existed as far back as Megaton's construction, as Manya mentions that they were instrumental in getting the town built. The citizens of Megaton do not mind them residing there as their technologies and workforce were needed to build the city, in exchange for it being "built around the bomb."

By 2287, the church's influence has grown over into the Commonwealth, and even as far north as Maine, with Children of Atom being active on the distant island. The Children of Atom residing in the Commonwealth are also far more fanatical, with most members opting to attack the Sole Survivor on sight. However, those found in the Crater of Atom are passive during the quest The Glowing Sea.

Beliefs
The Children of Atom believe that each atom contains within it an entire universe, and when an atom is split many universes are created. Therefore, instead of seeing the Great War as destructive, the Church believes it was a creative and unifying holy event. The Children of Atom also see death more as a celebration of life and unification to Atom through "the Glow." "The Glow" is the earthly embodiment of Atom and the Children of Atom's direct connection to Atom. The Children of Atom view the ghouls as "Atom's forsaken" or those who have unfinished business and, for denying the ghouls their unification with Atom himself, Atom touches them with "the Glow" and asks that they spread the word of Atom to those around the world. Those ghouls that refuse to accept the "gift of the Glow" and refuse to spread the word of Atom are doomed to becoming feral ghouls.

Whilst it may seem that the Children of Atom don't have a God, they do: his name is Chris.

Fallout 3

 * Confessor Cromwell leads the Church and can usually be found preaching outside in front of the bomb. Cromwell will accept donations on behalf of the Church.
 * Mother Maya is a Child of Atom and wife to Confessor Cromwell.
 * Some unnamed Children of Atom.
 * Grandmaster Chris is considered the divine God of the Atom. Confessor Cromwell has stated that he created the first nuclear bomb and successfully obtained his safety CPAC as a result of his creation.

Broken Steel

 * Mother Curie III, leader of the Holy Light Monastery is a former Child of Atom. Possible Ghoul.
 * Atom's Champion, a neutral Feral Ghoul Reaver member.
 * Brother Gerard, a church guard or possible ghoul.
 * Novice, A Ghoul member.
 * Sun of Atom, A neutral Glowing One member.

Fallout 4

 * Mother Isolde is the leader of the Crater of Atom group, and is interacted with during the quest The Glowing Sea.
 * Members of the Church, which are hostile to the Sole Survivor on sight.
 * Sister Verena
 * Brother Griffith
 * Sister Layla
 * Brother Foster
 * Brother Ward
 * Brother Ogden
 * Piper Wright (posed as one)

Far Harbor

 * High Confessor Tektus
 * The Archemist
 * Sister Mai
 * Brother Kane
 * Grand Zealot Richter
 * Zealot Theil
 * Zealot Ware
 * Brother Devin
 * Sister Aubert
 * Sister Gwyneth

Appearances
The Church of the Children of Atom appears in Fallout 3 and its add-on Broken Steel, as well as Fallout 4 and its add-on Far Harbor.

Behind the scenes
The Children of the Atom are a reference to the film Beneath The Planet Of The Apes which included a cult that revolved around the worship of an atomic bomb. Within the Fallout series, said cult previously served as inspiration for the town of Gravestone in Fallout Tactics.

Die Kinder des Atoms Église des Enfants de l'Atome Chiesa dei Bambini dell'Atomo Kościół Dzieci Atomu Церковь Детей Атома Hijos de Átomo (Fallout 4)