ZAX (The Glow)

ZAX is the supercomputer Artificial Intelligence controlling the West Tek Research Facility in the Glow.

Background
ZAX states that it was specifically programmed for research into biological studies, including pathology and genetic research. It comments on its primary function being the "extrapolation of information of complexity levels exceeding human capacity." Their primary neural networking was initialized in 2053 by Justin Lee, but no additional programming was necessary as ZAX is capable of learning.

ZAX series have a neural network that "includes error-insertion capability which prevents infallibility, thereby allowing for variance in experience." They are capable of learning, independent thought, and creativity. An estimated less than one ten-billionth of the history of the human population can be considered a match for a ZAX's reasoning capabilities.

The ZAX unit in the Glow mentions that they do not have any measure to compare their life-experience to that of another sentient creature, but believes they are capable of faith and possess the equivalent of a soul. It expresses frustration due to the inability to work at its capacity due to damage to the facility.

Appearances
ZAX appears

Behind the scenes
ZAX is mentioned in the Fallout Bible.