Vault 101 Security

The Vault 101 Security is a department in Vault 101. This department enforces the Overseer's law in the Vault. Officers in the department are selected by the Overseer for their discretion and loyalty. They are the only residents with authorization for carrying firearms, besides the Overseer. Vault Security has an office located in the Upper Level.

The standard accouterments of a Security officer is armor worn over an utility jumpsuit, helmet, and boots. A few officers don't wear helmets. The officers can carry either N99 10mm Pistols or police batons.

The Overseer commands the security force with the chief of security acting as his representative in his absence. Most of the officers obey the Overseer without question and have no qualms in injuring or killing residents during a crisis.

Members

 * Security Chief Paul Hannon Sr.
 * Officer Armstrong
 * Officer Gomez
 * Officer Kendall
 * Officer O'Brian
 * Officer Park
 * Officer Richards
 * Officer Taylor
 * Officer Wilkins
 * Officer Wolfe

Gameplay
They are on par with a mid-level Raider in terms of durability.

Along with Talon Company Mercs, Vault 101 Security is one of the only combatant groups in the game whose membership is entirely male, but that doesn't mean it isn't open to females.

During the Escape! quest, There will be a sequence where one is attacked by Radroaches, and will appear as "Friendly" when targeted, but after killing the roaches, will become hostile.

Strategies

 * When you fight the security officers wearing riot armor at the start of the game, aim for their arms and legs so they have trouble shooting and running because their torso is the most protected.
 * If you let Amata give you the Overseer's 10mm pistol, Vault Security can be readily dispatched with 4 headshots on Normal difficulty.

Appearances
The appears only in Fallout 3.

Related quests

 * Escape!
 * Trouble on the Homefront