Phoenix (implant)

Phoenix is a defensive implant developed by Poseidon Energy.

Fallout 2 Phoenix implants
The Chosen One can get these implants as special perks from doctors in Vault City, Redding or San Francisco. It is not known how Vault City or the Shi gained access to this project, but it seems they were able to bring it to the implementation phase.

Phoenix Armor Implants
See also: Phoenix Armor Implants
 * Requirements:
 * The Chosen One can get this perk once he/she learns about implants at the Vault City medical computer.
 * Combat armor set
 * $10,000 (discount to $8000 with Charisma 6 or Barter 75%)
 * 3 days
 * Benefit: +5% to Damage Resistance against plasma, laser and fire weapons.
 * Note: necessary for Phoenix Assault Enhancement.

Phoenix Assault Enhancement
See also: Phoenix Assault Enhancement
 * Requirements:
 * Phoenix Armor Implants
 * Combat armor set
 * $50,000 (discount to $40,000 with Charisma 6 or Barter 75%)
 * 6 days
 * Benefit: +10% to Damage Resistance against plasma, laser and fire weapons.
 * Negative feature: permanent Charisma decrease by 1.

Phoenix Thermal Implants
PHOENIX Thermal Implants increase the subject's Heat and Electrical DTs by 5. This implant adds 10 lbs. of weight to the subject's inventory permanently.

Phoenix Thermal Implants, Stg. II
Stage II PHOENIX Thermal Implants increase the subject's Heat and Electrical DTs by 10. This implant adds 15 lbs. of weight to the subject's inventory permanently.

Behind the scenes
In the mythologies of numerous cultures, the Phoenix was a bird that at the end of its life would burst into flames and rise from the ashes reborn.