Naval Research Institute

The Naval Research Institute was a scientific community in the Capital Wasteland, dating back to before the Great War.

Background
Stationed a short walk south of Rivet City, they decided to head to the nearby beached aircraft carrier and set up a new facility there, under the escort of Horace Pinkerton. On April 15, 2239, this move was completed, and the Research Institute founded Rivet City.

Appearances
The Naval Research Institute is mentioned only in Fallout 3.