Fallout Lorecast - The Fallout Video Game & TV Lore Podcast
Episodes
402: Pre-War Businesses: Were Diggity's Hot Dogs made from Doghouse Dogfood and served at Dot's Diner?
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More pre-war businesses! Dent & Sons, Diamond Inc, Diggity's!, Dini's Hotel, Doghouse Dogfood, Donaustahl GmbH, Don't Be Bored Games, ...
401: Pre-War Businesses: Why does Decorat have Chinese Vases, DeepFreeze is for Human Meat, and DeMarco-Boyle Housewares
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
These pre-war businesses leave more questions than they answer. We take a look at Dawnshire Vases, Decorat, DeepFreeze, Deep Powder, Deluxe, & DeM...
400: Experiencing Fallout Lore in REAL Life
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The team behind the Wasteland Jamboree joins me to talk about how they're bringing Fallout to life in the real world.Check out wastelandjamboree.c...
399: New Fallout Tech - Patron Chat March, 2025
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What new tech would you add to Fallout? Power Shields? Armor that goes on top of power armor? Replaceable Limbs? Cellphones? We discuss these ideas an...
398: The Convention More People Need to Know About w/ Jessica Star & Lotus of Doom
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Star takes us behind the scenes at the Community Creations Con 2026. We highlight each of the panels and mod creators behind the most exciting...
397: Nick Valentine or Master Chief - Who's better at helping old ladies cross the street? | Spring Robots Radio Host Special
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our Spring Robots Radio Host Crossover Special! We're changing it up this week with a game of Hero vs Hero. Each host brings a characte...
396: Pre-War Businesses: Commonwealth Savings & Loan to Dandy Boy Apples
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every time we dig into these pre-war businesses, we learn something new about the world of Fallout. Get cool stuff and help support the show: https:/...
395: What Cryptid Would You Add to Fallout? Feb, 2026 Patron Chat
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fallout 76 is known for it's Cryptids, and later this month they're adding Bigfoot, the most well known of all. But what Cryptid would you add...
394: Pre-War Businesses: Colt Firearms in Fallout? Coffee King to Computechtron
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Colt firearms are not only in Fallout and Fallout 2, but are secretly hinted at in Fallout 76? We cover that, a leasing company hidi...
393: Fallout Fan Film "Kill 'em Kindly" Interview w/ Producer Sam Conde
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finished season 2 of the Fallout TV show and still looking for more to watch? I've got good news. Kill 'em Kindly is a fan film releasing soon...
392: Fallout TV S2 Ep8 - Final Episode Recap - Lore, Easter Eggs, & Predictions w/ John from the 40k Lorecast
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was EPIC. John and I break down all the most interesting bits, explain the lore connections, and predict where the show will go in season...
391: Fallout TV S2 Ep7 - Easter Eggs, Lore Connections, and Predictions for Episode 8 | Patron Chat Jan, 2026
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was EPIC, so we're doing an extra long episode with the patrons to discuss all the details and try to predict how this season will en...
390: Fallout TV S2 Ep6 - Easter Eggs, Lore Connections, and Everything You Might Have Missed
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're starting to see what Barb's actual role in all of this was, how Cooper's decisions changed the course of history, and what might act...
389: Fallout TV S2 Ep5 - Easter Eggs, Lore Connections, and Everything You Might Have Missed
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I think I've figured out who (more than one) is working for the Enclave, plus lots of details about Robert House, Cooper & Barb's role in ...
388: Fallout TV S2 Ep4 - Easter Eggs, Lore Connections, and Everything You Might Have Missed
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deathclaws! T-45 Power Armor! The Kings! There's so much to unpack in this episode, so let's get to it!Become a patron. https://patreon.com/f...
387: Fallout TV S2 Ep3 Breakdown - Patrons Take Over The Show!
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the patrons take over the show to discuss the 3rd episode of Fallout Season 2? Some spicy lore takes, interesting references, crazy ...
386: Fallout S2 E2 - Easter Eggs, Lore Connections, and Everything You Might Have Missed
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the deal with Ceaser's Legion? Why is the western Brotherhood of Steel so concerned about the Commonwealth chapter? What other things d...
385: Robots Radio Holiday Special 2025
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every year we gather together hosts across the network to talk about our favorite things from this last year. Pour a glass of hot chocolate, put your ...
384: Fallout S2 E1 - Easter Eggs, Lore Connections, and Everything You Might Have Missed
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a breakdown of every major and minor detail from Fallout Season 2 Episode 1, including theories about what's actually going on with Rob...
383: Fallout TV S1 Rewatch - Ep 8 w/ John (40k Lorecast)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everything is revealed! (Mostly) We break down everything everything you may have missed from the final episode of Fallout season 1. Check out Retro R...
382: Fallout TV S1 Rewatch - Ep 7 w/ John (40k Lorecast)
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the penultimate episode of season 1 and so much is coming together. We break it all down. Check out Retro Recall https://www.youtube.com/@Ret...
381: Fallout TV Season 1 Rewatch - Episode 6 w/ John (40k Lorecast)
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More new insights and theories. You know how this works by now!Check out Retro Recall https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecallShowBecome a patron. https:...
380: Fallout Season 2 Predictions | Patron Chat Nov, 2025
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My patrons are so awesome. They share some really cool theories and ideas for Fallout season 2. I'd be surprised of some of these don't actual...
379: Feed Drop! Retro Recall Ep 1: Is Double Dragon 2 (NES) As Good As You Remember?
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for checking out my new show, Retro Recall. This is a bonus episode and this week's regular episode will still be up on the usual day and t...
378: Fallout TV Season 1 Rewatch - Episode 5 w/ John (40k Lorecast)
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episodes 5 is so full of details, we needed to cover only one episode per... uh, episode. Lots of cool insights.Check out Retro Recall https://www.you...
377: Fallout TV Season 1 Rewatch - Episodes 3 & 4 w/ John (40k Lorecast)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episodes 3 and 4 lead us further into the wasteland and start to cement the character arcs for the show.Retro Recall launching soon! https://www.youtu...
376: Fallout TV Season 1 Rewatch - Episodes 1 & 2 w/ John (40k Lorecast)
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does Season 1 of the Fallout TV show hold up? Let's take another look at the show before Season 2 begins, recap and react to the major moments...
375: Every Type of Horror in Fallout | Patron Chat Oct, 2025
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fallout is filled with different types of horror: Lovecraftian, Body, Folk, Scifi, Psychological, Jumpscares, Liminal Spaces. Let's discuss.Get 45...
374: Pre-War Businesses: Clark Interior and Furniture's Secret Messages & More
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More businesses, more hidden details. This week we find a fascinating story hidden in receipts from a furniture store, Circle G ammo, a Christmas shop...
373: Our Fall Gaming Picks - Robots Radio Host Crossover Fall 2025
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robots Radio network hosts join me to talk about the upcoming games and media we're looking forward to, and what you should add to your holiday wi...
372: Why is Ohio a Desert and How'd The Ghoul get there?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fallout 76's new Burning Springs update raises a lot of questions, but I think I figured out some answers... Support the show & get custom t-s...
371: Pre-War Businesses: CHROMAX Genetics, Chryslus Motors, and Ciampa's Antiques
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A genetics company, a car company, and an antique company. What better summarizes the Fallout experience? Oh, and there's so much info about Chrys...
370: What if the bombs dropped on you, right now? | Patron Chat Sept 2025
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if we the great war started today? Would you survive? Our patrons share their thoughts. Support the show & get custom t-shirts, ...
369: Imagining Fallout as a Massive Table Top Wargame (move over Modiphius!)
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad from the 40k Lorecast and I workshop ideas for a massive Fallout wargame, way bigger than anything Modiphius has designed yet. And it's glori...
368: How Many Psychic Characters Are There In Fallout?
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Characters with Psychic abilities aren't discussed enough. Here's all of them and everything we know about their powers and how they got them....
367: Fallout S2 Teaser - Everything Detail You Missed | Patron Chat, Aug 2025
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The patrons join me to go scene by scene through the entire trailer. We point out everything you may have missed and attempt to predict the events of ...
366: Pre-War Businesses: Cambridge S&L to Cat's Paw Adult Magazines to Cherry Liquor
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coincidentally, this episode includes a lot of "adult" products and entertainment, and that, of course, is very entertaining.Support the show ...
365: Tim Cain Says Fallout Needs to Go International
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Cain, Fallout creator, recently posted a video talking about what he would like to see in future Fallout games. Let's take a close look at...
364: Patrons Design Fallout TTRPG Characters, and They're Crazy - Patron Chat July, 2025
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you could create any character in a Fallout game, what would you make and what is their backstory? Enclave Remnant? Vault Dweller? Ghoul? Robot? S&...
363: I Met Paladin Danse (& more!) - GCX 2025 Interviews
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I got to interview 5 amazing people who do amazing things in video games. Enjoy.Donate to St Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tiltify.com/@g...
362: Did WW2 Nukes Create Ghouls? - R0B0TS Answers Reddit Questions
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did WW2 Nukes create ghouls? Why do the Minutemen even use laser muskets? Why doesn't New Vegas have an STD epidemic? Reddit asks the best questio...
361: Pre-War Businesses: Newspapers Reveal The Past
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a closer look at the pre-war newspapers reveals hidden truths about Fallout's past. JOIN ME AT GCX 2025!!! https://gcxevent.com/ Support th...
360: 2 Truths and a Lie | Robots Radio Summer Lore Party
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you spot the lie? Robots Radio network hosts compete to see who knows the most about the lore of other shows.JOIN ME AT GCX 2025!!! https://gcxeve...
359: Most Dangerous Vault Showdown - 4 v 7, Corporate Vault v 11, 114 v 141
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some less-than-canon vaults snuck into our competition, and made things more interesting than I expected.JOIN ME AT GCX 2025!!! https://gcxevent.com/ ...
358: We Improved Power Armor In Unexpected Ways - Patron Chat June, 2025
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if power armor was even cooler and more interesting to use in the games? Here's how.JOIN ME AT GCX 2025!!! https://gcxevent.com/ Support the ...
357: Pre-War Businesses: Calico to California Crest Studios to Cambridge Polymer Labs, LLC
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guns, movie studios, and tech research during the great war - this episode has it all. JOIN ME AT GCX 2025!!! https://gcxevent.com/ Support the show &...
356: Most Dangerous Vault Showdown - 76 vs 79, 0 vs 8, 77 vs 3
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which vault is the absolute worst? We pit each vault against another in a bracket to determine the vault you'd least want to be in.JOIN ME AT GCX ...
355: The Perfect Location for Fallout 5 w/ Professor Broman
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Broman joins me to hype up GCX 2025 in Orlando, all of the Fallout community events happening there, and pitch Bethesda on the idea that Flo...
354: Fallout 3 Remaster Hopes & Expectations - Patron Chat
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the heels of the Oblivion Remaster, we've got a good sense of what could be possible for Fallout 3. So let's get into the details. JOIN ME ...
353: Pre-War Businesses: From Boston Direct to Bot-Stop to Bysshe Co.
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Build your custom bots, order endless steak, and get ready for the skeleton war (whatever that is?). These businesses are wild!JOIN ME AT GCX 2025!!! ...
352: The Internet Is Wrong, Mr House IS a Villain
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We need to talk. Mr House is a villain, and here are a dozen reasons why.JOIN ME AT GCX 2025!!! https://gcxevent.com/Support the show & get custom...
351: Which Fallout 4 Ending SHOULD Be Canon? Patron Chat, April 2025
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which faction ending do you think should be canon for Fallout 4? The Brotherhood of Steel? Minutemen? Railroad? Institute? Let's discuss.Support t...
350: Fallout & Warhammer 40k with The 40k Lorecast
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Both have power armor. Both are dark, terrible futures. And both have Lorecasts! Welcome to the network 40k Lorecast.Support the show & get custom...
349: What is the First Fallout Challenge Video On YouTube?
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This research was a passion project. I was determined to find the very first Fallout challenge video, and it wasn't easy. But the results were wor...
348: Gatorclaws, Dr McDermot, and Playing God
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr McDermot could have just read Frankenstein or The Isle of Dr Moreau to find out that playing god is a bad idea. Support the show & get custom t...
347: Pre-War Businesses: From Bing to Blamco and The Boston Bugle
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bing is not a search engine. Surprisingly, we only know about 2 Blamco products. And the Boston Bugle was only 50 years old when the bombs dropped. Al...
346: Goodneighbor's Historical Connections are Genius
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
History often repeats itself, and Goodneighbor is no different. Even the historic buildings themselves reflect the dynamic between freedom and crime.S...
345: Which Faction Would YOU Join (Revisited!) - Patron Chat, March 2025
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have some new patrons since we last discussed the factions we'd join. Let's see what they have to say. Support the show & get custom t-...
344: Fallout TV Season 2 Predictions A Year Later
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How have our predictions changed in a year and with so many set images and details recently revealed? Let's take a look.Support the show & get...
343: Pre-War Businesses: From Big Al's Tattoos to Big MT to Big Steve's Sporting Goods
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many businesses in Fallout start with Big? And who even is Big Pappa Joe?Support the show & get custom t-shirts, skip the ads, and join ...
342: Why the Bad Guys are really the Good Guys... - Feb 2025 Patron Chat
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They're just misunderstood.Support the show & get custom t-shirts, skip the ads, and join in on the monthly patron chats now!Become a patron. ...
341: Pre-War Businesses: B&K Cleaners to Big Fred's BBQ Shack
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back to Fallout businesses, including two real-world companies that somehow were included in Fallout games.Support the show & get custom...
340: Fallout's WORST Villains
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fallout has some of the most interesting villains, but which ones are the absolute worst? I polled our community and here's what they said.Support...
339: Pre-War Businesses: Arktos Pharma to Atomic Wrangler Casino
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, the businesses in Fallout are always up to no good. From chemical tests on humans, to nuclear explosions underground, to casinos offering the "...
338: A Very S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Episode - Patron Chat January 2025
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The patrons join me to discuss how we set up our SPECIAL points and what we'd do to improve them in the future.Support the show & get custom t...
337: Pre-War Businesses: A&N Construction to ArcJet Systems
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every Fallout pre-war business, alphabetically. From A&N Construction to ArcJet Systems, every company seems to have a shady past.Support the show...
336: Who is Fallout's Main Character?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's not who you might expect.Support the show & get custom t-shirts, skip the ads, and join in on the monthly patron chats now!Become a patro...
335: The Munis, The Death and Resurrection of Government
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the systems of the old world fail? Is there hope for representative government that actually works? Timothy Lane has a solution.Supp...
334: This Fallout New Years Party is INSANE
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you took the craziest ideas for how to celebrate New Years in the wasteland, and put them all together? I have a feeling we're not all sur...
333: Robots Radio Holiday Special 2024
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We want to share with you things that we love, because you might love them too! Robots Radio show hosts gather together to share their favorite thing(...
332: Year End Q&A - Ask Me Anything!
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for all the great questions. Here's an extra-long episode with all of my answers. Please feel free to share your answers too on Discord ...
331: The Showman, A Faction of Artistic Psychopaths
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the bombs fall, what place does art and entertainment have in the wasteland? Mother Charlotte has a plan to give her children a place in the worl...
330: Backstabbing & Devil's Blood in The Lombardi Family Mafia
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the world ends, you're a woman, and your idiot brother, the godfather of your mafia crime family, is going to run your organiz...
329: The Craziest Fallout Thanksgiving Ever
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when we each add something to a new Thanksgiving tradition for the wasteland?Support the show & get custom t-shirts, skip the ads, an...
328: All Fallout Games & DLC Ranked by The Community
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The community speaks! Here are the lowest to highest rated games and DLC across the Fallout franchise.Support the show & get custom t-shirts, skip...
327: An EXPERT'S Thoughts on The Current State of Fallout 76
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A man with thousands of hours of experience over 6 years, Tooniversal, joins me to discuss the current state of Fallout 76 and hopes for the future.Su...
326: Wait, There Are Mothman Cults, Plural?
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Mothman Cult is one of the best new factions from Fallout 76, but did you know there's more than one? Here's the story of the cults, what ...
325: Fallout's Spookiest Moments
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Horror comes in many flavors. These are the many ways Fallout has creeped us out over the years.Support the show & get custom t-shirts, skip the a...
324: Ex-Bethesda Dev Nate Purkeypile On How Creating Horror In Fallout & Elder Scrolls Inspired His New Game, The Axis Unseen
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ex-Bethesda dev Nate Purkeypile's new game, The Axis Unseen, is out now. Nate takes us deeper into his horror inspirations, experiences with Bethe...
323: Spooky Inspirations w/ Preston from True Vault Escapades
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's October, and that means I'm reaching out to my spooky friends to talk about the mysterious and unsettling inspirations from Fallout. Pres...
322: The REAL Size of Fallout's Maps
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How big are Fallout's maps if you were to actually walk across them, and what real world locations are similar in size? This will put it all into ...
321: We Created Some CRAZY New Vaults - Patron Chat
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about gaslighting? Communists? Bobcats? Even crazier things? Well, we've got the vaults for you!Support the show & get custom ...
320: What Weapon Type Do You Use Most - Players Polled!
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ballistic, Energy, Melee, or Radiation / Poison / Explosive / Weird Stuff. Which type of weapon do you use more than any other? Can you predict what p...
319EX: What If The Bombs NEVER Dropped?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would the world of Fallout look like if the bombs didn't drop in 2077? What if they NEVER dropped? Join me for this thought experiment.Suppor...
318: Fallout 5 Will Be The LAST Fallout Game Ever
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah, I know how that sounds, but don't jump to conclusions. I have a very interesting reason for suggesting this. Support the show & get cust...
317: The Enclave & The Black Devil
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An Enclave officer has to make a serious decision and gains inspiration from an old comic book hero.Support the show & get custom t-shirts, skip t...
316: Invent a Companion - Who or What Would You Choose?
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could choose ANYTHING or ANYONE to be your companion in an existing or future Fallout game? Who or what would you choose and what special ...
315EX: What Does Fallout London Mean For The Future of Fallout Games?
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's talking about Fallout London, praising its creative premise, large scope, story, and game world, saying it's almost like a whole ne...
314: Behind the Scenes at Quakecon, New Fallout 76 Content, and Fallout For Hope
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ken from the Chad Fallout 76 podcast joins me to fill us all in on what we missed at Quakecon, talk about upcoming Fallout 76 content, and Fallout For...
313EX: How Storytelling Really Works - Daily Drive #2
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stories are almost never set in stone. We can't help but to update and expand the lore of the worlds we love. And it's normal. Here's why....
312: How Many People Survived The Bombs?
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how many people survived the great war in both the United States and the world? I've done some research and calculations an...
311EX: What Does Canon Really Mean? - Daily Drive #1
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new extra content! These are extra episodes where I'll take on a topic or a "what if" scenario while I drive.This week, wha...
310: Where Does Foundation Get Clean Water?
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I explore Foundation to investigate where these Settlers get their clean water, and where are all the bathrooms?Support the show & get ...
309: Fallout 1, 2 and 3 Quiz Show
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When did Fallout 1 and 2 release? What platforms did they work on? How many copies has each Fallout game sold? Can you beat our Patrons?Support the sh...
308: Weirdest Perks in Fallout
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fallout Perks have always been such a great part of the games, and some of them are just super weird. Either they don't actually make sense, are r...
307: 10 Weirdest NPCs in Fallout
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the weirdest characters across all the Fallout games? Here are the first 10 I'd add to that list.Support the show & get custom t-shirt...
306: What's the deal with Mirelurk Kings?
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When did you realize that Mirelurks, Mirelurk Hunters, Queens, and Kings were all significantly different? What's the deal with that? Are they rel...
305: We Need to Talk About Father...
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do the events of Fallout 4 from Father's perspective? Is he a villain or hero?Support the show & get custom t-shirts, skip the ads, and j...
304: Which Faction Would You Join IRL? June Patron Chat
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The BoS? Enclave? Something less popular? If you were living in the wasteland, which faction would you join? Support the show & get custom t-shirt...
303: Frank Horrigan: Fallout 2's Final Boss
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if you combine Darth Vader, The Mountain, Adam Smasher, and Clint Eastwood? You get the closest thing to a super soldier that the Enclave...