The history of the Children of Atom is tied closely to the settling of Megaton, a major trade settlement in the Capital Wasteland.

1.2.3.3 Jalbert Brothers Disposal shrine.

These groups range from peaceful believers pursuing coexistence with the rest of the wasteland to militant zealots desiring nothing more than the nuclear annihilation of all mankind. The philosophy of each sect tends to reflect the unique perspective of its leader. They also believe in a variety of supernatural phenomena surrounding radiation.Ī decentralized movement, the myriad sects each follow their own interpretation of the core dogma. The faith has spread across the north-east of the post- War United States, and Atomites have developed their own mythology, with legends, historical figures, and ethics unique to their culture. Generally, they believe the world was created when an atom was split, and that each nuclear detonation represents the birth of countless new universes. Where most people see weapons of mass destruction, the Children see holy tools of creation. The Church of the Children of Atom (truncated as the Children of Atom, Church of Atom, or Atomites, sometimes derisively called rad eaters) is a religious movement which worships Atom, a deity personifying nuclear weapons, their detonation, and the resulting radiation. In the moment when you are Divided, you will understand.

His Glow will spread, it will illuminate, and it will birth infinite worlds from within us all. He is the infinite worlds within all of us. He is the bringer of light, the Great Divider. “ All your petty deeds will become pointless when Atom returns, when the Great Divide cleanses this world and all in it.

Fallout shelter weapons symbol