NEMEAN

The Nemean implant, also known as Sub-Dermal Armor, is a recurring element in the Fallout series which increases the player character's overall resistance to damage.

Nemean Sub-Dermal armor
The Nemean Sub-Dermal Armor implant can be purchased for 8000 bottle caps at the New Vegas medical clinic from Doctor Usanagi, a member of the Followers of the Apocalypse. It adds 4 points to your total Damage Threshold.

Van Buren
In the canceled Fallout title Van Buren, a series of unfinished Enclave/Poseidon projects were planned to appear, one of them being the Nemean implants. These were available for science-oriented characters to complete.

Nemean Armor Implants
Nemean Armor Implants increase the subject's Ballistic and Hard DTs by 5. This implant adds 10 lbs. of weight to the subject's inventory permanently.

Nemean Armor Implants, Stg. II
Stage II Nemean Armor Implants increase the subject's Ballistic and Hard DTs by 10. This implant adds 15 lbs. of weight to the subject's inventory permanently.

Behind the scenes

 * The implants' name is a reference to the Nemean lion, a monster in Greek mythology whose hide could not be pierced by any mortal weapon.