Recon Armor (Fallout 3)

Recon armor and its matching recon armor helmet is a specialized suit of armor issued to Capital Wasteland Brotherhood of Steel Initiates.

Background
Intended to serve as the under-armor of the T-45d power armor, the recon armor is a vacuum-sealed asbestos jumpsuit covering the entire body. Attached to it is the interface and mounts for the T-45d power armor. Its purpose is two fold - it allows the user to actually operate the armor and protect soft tissue from moving parts inside the suit and heat. Unlike the under-armor for the T-51b power armor models, this one is also designed to offer limited protection from small-arm weapons.

Characteristics
Recon armor is an attractive option for stealth and sniper mercantile-based characters who seek an alternative to combat armor or Talon combat armor. Its good damage resistance and its sneak bonus make it an attractive choice for early-game characters. Despite its intended role, you can't actually wear this under the T-45d armor; this is likely because suits of the T-45d already have the recon armor underneath the various metal plates and machinery that make up the T-45d.

Repair
Recon armor can be used to repair Chinese stealth armor. Repairing this armor is difficult as recon armor is relatively scarce.

Composite recon armor
Composite recon armor is identical to recon armor in terms of stats and looks except for an increased durability. Composite recon helmet is a recon armor helmet with increased durability and an additional bonus of +1 to perception. Only the helmet can be acquired by conventional means in Broken Steel, but both armor and helmet can be obtained by using console commands without the add-on.

Outcast recon armor
The Outcast recon armor is, like the name suggests, a Brotherhood Outcasts version of the recon armor. It has the Outcasts' coloration, the armor is more valuable and the helmet gives +1 Perception. The armor and helmet are only available to the player using console commands.

Stealth recon armor
Stealth recon armor is identical to Outcast recon armor in terms of stats and looks except for the ability to generate a stealth field when crouched, just like Chinese stealth armor if Operation Anchorage is installed. The armor and helmet are only available through console. (Base ID needed)

Procurement

 * A fully repaired suit of recon armor can be acquired in Fallout 3 after you complete the Finding the Garden of Eden quest. Towards the end of the quest of The American Dream you will head to the Citadel. Follow the objective marker until you meet up with The Lyons' Pride. You will go into a HUD-less cinematic. During this cinematic, you will be asked about the G.E.C.K. When the conversations are over, you will speak to Sarah Lyons. She will offer you power armor or recon armor.
 * The armor (although not full condition) can sometimes be purchased early from Karl in Meresti when attempting the Blood Ties quest, or from Tulip in Underworld. It can also be stolen from a crate/locker in Karl's shop (right side of the shop when standing in front of the counter facing Karl).
 * Moira Brown in Megaton has also been seen selling this armor early-game.
 * The armor, along with the recon helmet, can also be found early on in the abandoned Pirate Pely just north of the Citadel, across the river. It may also be purchasable through Flak 'N Shrapnel's shop in Rivet City.
 * Once the 700 cap investment has been paid to Crow multiple copies can be acquired.
 * Brotherhood of Steel recruits are seen wearing the armor whilst training in the courtyard of the Citadel. It is possible to kill one and take the armor from his/her body. You can also shoot the grenades on the initiates doing push-ups and not become hostile to the rest of the Brothers.
 * Pronto in Paradise Falls will restock the recon armor and the recon helmet if you complete the Economics of Violence side quest.
 * Gustavo or Michael Masters in Tenpenny Tower will almost certainly have at least one suit of recon armor for sale in about 36% condition.
 * Hannibal Hamlin wears this armor until his trip to the Lincoln Memorial, if you side with him. Later, after completion of Head of State, he will wear combat armor instead.

Appearances

 * This armor appears only in Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas.
 * The Outcast recon armor variant can be found in the game files but does not appear in the game. It is only available via console commands, modified Xbox 360 saves, or modded through the GECK.