The armor is described as being hard-wearing, created with lightweight metal alloys, reinforced with ceramic castings at key points.[1][Pub 1] Mark II was created with lightweight ceramic composites that provide more protection than Advanced Power Armor.[2][3] The armor utilized by the Enclave, also referred to as Advanced Mark II and Advanced Power Armor Mark II,[4][5][6] some of which have the faction's insignia on the front and rank on the side.[7][8] The Chosen One mentions that the power armor recycles urine.[9]
This armor works as a disguise when worn around Enclave members.
The armor is five pounds heavier than the standard advanced Power Armor.
Behind the scenes
In the Fallout Bible, Dick Richardson authorizes the project that led to the creation of the Mark II Power Armor in 2215, with the project completing in 2220 albeit with mishaps during the process.[Dev 1]
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References
↑Fallout 2 item description: "{34800}{}{Advanced Power Armor} {34801}{}{This powered armor is composed of lightweight metal alloys, reinforced with ceramic castings at key points. The motion-assist servo-motors appear to be high quality models as well.}" (PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2))
↑Fallout 2 item description: "{34900}{}{Adv. Power Armor MKII} {34901}{}{This powered armor appears to be composed of entirely of lightweight ceramic composites rather than the usual combination of metal and ceramic plates. It seems as though it should give even more protection than the standard Advanced Power Armor.}" (PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2))
↑Chosen One: "{126}{}{Uh... I wasn’t issued any armor.}" Sergeant Dornan: "{128}{sgnt10}{Don’t have any? You expect me to believe that, maggot? The truth is you lost an expensive piece of army-issue equipment. That suit is going to come out of your pay, and you will remain in this mans army until you are five hundred and ten years old, which is the number of years it will take for you to pay for a Mark II Powered Combat Armor you have lost! Report to the armory and have a new suit issued to you, then report back to me, private! Dismissed!}" The Chosen One: "{130}{}{Yes, Sergeant!}" (Ccdrill.msg)
↑Lone Wanderer: "So... Any thoughts on the Enclave?" Scribe Bowditch: "They're sporting some pretty impressive Power Armor, I'll give them that. The Advanced Mark II. But that's all right. With a few modifications, our own armor will more than handle anything they throw at it." (Bowditch's dialogue)
↑Lone Wanderer: "Here's some Power Armor from the Enclave." Henry Casdin: "Well I'll be damned. The Advanced Power Armor Mark II. This is superb. Absolutely superb." (Casdin's dialogue)
↑Enclave soldier: "{102}{}{You see someone wearing power armor of an unusual design. There is an insignia on the breastplate that you are unfamiliar with.}" (Ccgrdpa.msg)
↑Wright child: "{191}{}{How do you go pee-pee in that thing?}" Chosen One: "{459}{}{Heh-heh. Actually, I just urinate in the armor, and it recycles everything. Isn't that interesting? Do you know what 'recycling' means, little one?}" (NcWriChi.msg)
Publications
↑Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.130: "ENCLAVE POWER ARMOR: This is also known as Advanced Power Armor Mark 2. The Enclave sacrifice part of the Strength bonus, but there is less Agility penalty with this armor. It is also slightly more hard-wearing."
Developer Statements
↑Fallout Bible 0: "2215 Under Presidential Order, Enclave scientists begin to work on an upgraded version of Power Armor. Many prototypes are developed and tested. 2220 October Enclave scientists develop a reliable version of the Mark II Power Armor. The prototype results (and accidents... and explosions... and deaths) are classified by order of the President Richardson for the sake of morale."