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A.T.H.E.N.A. (Augmented Telecom Hub Extension Network Agent) is an AI in Appalachia.

Background
Developed as part of the U.S.S.A. Deep Sleep project, A.T.H.E.N.A.'s purpose is to record sensory data from those inside hibernation pods. In order for a connection to be made, the subject under study had to take an experimental serum and then use the Deep Sleep pods developed by Dr. Carol Bernard. Once the connection is made, it continues to take data from the subject regularly even after the subject awakes from hibernation, causing massive headaches that cannot be calmed via conventional drugs.

Though the primary test subject of the project is Sofia Daguerre, A.T.H.E.N.A. also monitored Doctors Bernard, Nowak and Lee during phase three of the project. After the Great War, A.T.H.E.N.A.'s purpose as a data collection system was compromised, as its view of the world became limited to the eyes of the test subjects.

By the time Daguerre crashed to Earth, A.T.H.E.N.A. began utilizing U.S.S.A. robots to plant signals and information to lead Daguerre and one of the Vault 76 dwellers to her. Due to the AI's coding, it will continue to take data readings until either its kill switch is activated or it is transferred to a nearby Assaultron.

Quests
Mission Out-of-Control: A.T.H.E.N.A. must either be destroyed or have its AI transferred to stop Sofia Daguerre's headaches.

Effects of player actions
If the Vault Dweller saves A.T.H.E.N.A. in the quest, she will spawn from time to time in their camp. Sofia Daguerre will need to be an Ally in the camp for A.T.H.E.N.A. to visit.

Appearances
A.T.H.E.N.A. appears