Sandia National Laboratories



Sandia National Laboratories was a national laboratory tasked with research and development in matters of national security and nuclear science for the United States government.

Background
They were involved in designing and testing mobile vaults built to withstand head-on collisions at 60 miles per hour without their contents so much as shifting, and to endure a 1,850 degree fire for half an hour (the equivalent of a crash with a gasoline tanker) without raising the temperature inside. Their metal linings are designed to resist drills, blow torches, and explosive charges. Despite being a highly resistant vehicle it is not capable of intensive off-road travel as its suspension and tires simply can't cope with the stress.

Appearances
The Sandia National Laboratories is mentioned in the cancelled Van Buren, Interplay's original Fallout 3 project.

Behind the scenes
Sandia National Laboratories is a real location in New Mexico, which is involved in the research, development, and testing of weapons and high technology.