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Red Rocket was a pre-War company that operated a nationwide chain of filling stations for automobiles.
Background
Red Rocket locations appear nationwide, offering fusion and coolant refilling services as well as gasoline and diesel.[2][3][4] Other services such as coolant swaps featuring Red Rocket's Premium Hi-Octane coolant, oil checks, and a full windshield wipes were offered.[5][6]
Coolant was available in several varieties, including Coolant A ($103.99 per unit), Coolant C ($113.99 per unit), Premium Hi-Octane, and premium "extra dry" coolant.[7][6] Smaller stations, known as Automobile Service Stations were also present in locations throughout Appalachia.[8] At Red Rocket stations in the Capital Wasteland, a sign is visible on the pumps that say that says "Petroleum spirit. Highly flammable."
Large Red Rocket stations included convenience stores offering Nuka-Cola soft drinks, slushies, tourist pamphlets, and Grey Tortoise cigarettes.[9][10][11] The facilities offered car washing services bundled with refueling, along with Red Rocket Automated Diners that were fully automated and open 24/7.[12][13][14] Protectrons still present at locations after the war repeat advertisements, such as Red Rocket's family-friendly appeal.[15][16]
In an effort to reduce waste, the chain awarded an annual Trashbusters Award to Red Rocket stations that demonstrated the greatest year-to-year waste reduction.[17] In addition, Red Rocket presented the "Across America" board game, showcasing the city of Pittsburgh, presenting background information about the city, as well as encouraging both tourism and job migration to the "brilliant new center of industry."[18]
Publications
During its heyday, Red Rocket was highly concerned with its environmental reputation, as a way of differentiating themselves from the rapacious reputation of most energy companies of the time. This resulted in strong customer-care and waste-reduction policies, which were sometimes observed with lethal enthusiasm.
As the Resource Wars took their toll on the general economy and the energy market in particular, Red Rocket moved swiftly toward robotic staffing. By the time of the War, most of their locations were 100% automated. Some of them continue operating today, despite having no fuel in their tanks or food on their shelves.
After the War
You can always tell a former Red Rocket shop by the distinctive architecture making everything from their filling stations to corporate headquarters look like a 1950s drive-in burger joint. More than 40 known Red Rocket stations are dotted across the wasteland, their iconic rockets still visible at a distance. Although their supplies of fuel are long gone, it is not uncommon to find an operating Nuka-Cola vending machine and a trash bin with some salvageable supplies on or near these former oases.
Locations
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Red Rocket Headquarters | Wasteland |
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Red Rocket Station | Ruins |
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Red Rocket Truck Stop | Wasteland |
Notes
- The Red Rocket Collectron's barks include information about the gas station chain.[19]
- Red Rocket is mentioned in The Art of Fallout 4.[Pub 1]
- In Fallout: Wasteland Warfare, a "Red Rocket Galleria" is mentioned in the "Caught In The Crossfire" campaign book.[Pub 2]
- The Fallout Shelter quest The Red Rocket Reveal! mentions the company.
Gallery
Red Rocket approach in Fallout 4 trailer
Ad on a wall in Lexington
Charleston ad, Fallout 76
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Red Rocket fuel station in Fallout Shelter
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Concept art
Concept art by Josh Jay
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Red Rocket uniform from The Art of Fallout 4
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References
- ↑ Advertisement poster
- ↑ Red Rocket protectron: "Red Rocket is the name you trust for nuclear-powered engine coolant."
(Red Rocket Protectron/Dialogue) - ↑ Red Rocket protectron: "Would you like gasoline, diesel, or coolant?"
(Red Rocket Protectron/Dialogue) - ↑ Red Rocket Collectron/Dialogue: "Got an old pre-Atomic clunker in the garage? No worries, Red Rocket still offers gas and diesel, at the lowest prices around."
- ↑ Red Rocket Collectron/Dialogue: "That's right: coolant swaps, oil check, and a full windshield wipe-WEATHER PERMITTING."
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Red Rocket Collectron/Dialogue: "Is your car taking ages to get going? Well, we'll help your car start like new with Red Rockets Premium Hi-Octane coolant."
- ↑ Red Rocket Collectron/Dialogue: "BLAST PAST the competition with Red Rocket's new premium "extra dry" coolant. Atomic power has never been cleaner."
- ↑ Appalachia audio tour stations; The Giant Teapot
- ↑ Red Rocket Protectron: "All Red Rocket slushies are buy one get one free. Try our new Nuka-Cola flavor today."
(Red Rocket Protectron/Dialogue) - ↑ Red Rocket protectron: "Tourist pamphlets may be found at the cashier counter. Some discounts may be available."
(Red Rocket Protectron/Dialogue) - ↑ Poster advertisements
- ↑ Red Rocket protectron: "Restore your car's shine in our professional car wash. A guaranteed clean at just the right price."
(Red Rocket Protectron/Dialogue) - ↑ Red Rocket protectron: "Sit back and relax at our Red Rocket Restaurant. Open 24 hours for your convenience."
(Red Rocket Protectron/Dialogue) - ↑ Red Rocket Collectron/Dialogue: "And for the little space travelers, Red Rocket's Automated Diners are scientifically proven to cook the best burgers in the galaxy. Stop by for a bite from the FUTURE"
- ↑ Red Rocket protectron: "Law abiding customers, do not be alarmed. Red Rocket Mega Stop is a family friendly business."
(Red Rocket Protectron/Dialogue) - ↑ Red Rocket protectron: "Threats to our family friendly environment must be eliminated."
(Red Rocket Protectron/Dialogue) - ↑ Trashbusters Award
- ↑ City of Steel game board
- ↑ Red Rocket Collectron/Dialogue
- ↑ The Art of Fallout 4 p. 319: "Red Rocket fuel stations continue to hold a monopoly on the market. While the logo and typeface may evolve, the iconic rocket is a constant design element of the stations."
- ↑ Caught In The Crossfire p.4: "Recent destruction of a nearby highway has opened a large sink hole in the region, exposing a Red Rocket Galleria as yet untouched by Wasteland scavengers. Once buried under 200 years of rubble and debris, this pre-war truckstop is now a potential treasure trove of goods, supplies, and even esoteric weapons or equipment."