What was it like the first time you used a Pip-Boy? This is from one of my favorite posts, I edited out the RP stuff that was before, and after. This is a small story about Crimmer, a young redheaded girl and her first experience with a Pip-Boy. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it.


Crimmer tossed her backpack on the kitchen table; heading straight for the basemant. James had said his old Pip-Boy was stored in a scorched, blue trunk. She popped the two latches to the beat up trunk, Thwack Thwack. She anxiously lifted the lid, there it was, cracked screen and all, the Pip-boy 2000. Crimmer giggled gleefully as she picked it up, to the side was an instruction manual. She clutched both items to her chest and ran back upstairs.

Crimmer sat cross legged on the living room floor, flipping through the pages of the Pip-Boy's manual. Her green eyes scanned the text rapidly. Something she often did at the university in Florida when she wanted to hurry her studies so she could go out to gather items.

She put the old Pip-Boy on her left wrist, even as tight as it would go, it was still a little loose. She activated it, the Pip-Boy's screen lit up, even though there was a crack in it.

Initiating set up...standby... this may take several minutes.

Crimmer sat somewhat patiently, bouncing her leg. She had always had a few small nervous habits, this was one of them. Just a few seconds later, the processors started to whir inside.

Body...100%
Rad level...91
Effects...0

Oh! I better get some Rad-X soon.

Set up complete.
Run tutorial?
Yes
No

Crimmer moved the dial to highlight yes. A voice that sounded like a man doing a movie preview began.

PIP-BOY 2000, The finest electronic multi-purpose device available. Brought to you by Vault-Tec.

Welcome vault citizen, this program is a step by step aid, to help you begin using your new Pip-Boy 2000.

The Pip-Boy 2000 is capable of holding 500 gigabytes of information. More than enough for the average user.

Use the Pip-Boy 2000 to monitor your health, mapping and much, much more. Like;

Pulling up maps of the surrounding terrain via satellite uplink. not available in all areas

Want to see just how far you have to go? With the Pip-Boy 2000's sonar imaging maps. You can pull up map blocks spanning several hundred miles from your current location.

Your new Pip-Boy 2000 also has the ability to copy data from those unsightly holodisks. If that isn't enough, the Pip-Boy 2000 can also rid the unnecessary nuisance of data tubes too. The copied data can be accessed with a touch of the dial. Making finding a terminal for playback, a thing of the past. Simply turn to the desired file, click, and presto! The file is instantly displayed on the Pip-Boy 2000's generous, five inch by three inch display in easy to read green text. A once unheard of feature, now available wherever you go.

"Whoa!" Crimmer was lost in the tutorial. "Awesome"

The Pip-Boy 2000 also records voice entries. Don't want to forget what the overseer said? Just turn on the recorder, and whalla! You with think the Overseer is right there telling you again.

Does the lack of family photos, or pictures of your favorite vacation spot have you down? Fret not! The Pip-Boy 2000 also contains a 12 megapixel camera and video recorder, just click, point, and hit the button. Your Pip-Boy will capture the image in glorious detail, or begin recording video instantly. You will be able to not only see, but watch as your pictures come to life on the Pip-Boy 2000's magnificent bright display.

Has your reactor generator stopped? Leaving you to feel your way around your vault? The Pip-Boy 2000 once again comes to the rescue. Press and hold the button on top right corner. Taadaa! Let the Pip-Boy 2000's built in flashlight light your way.

Have trouble remembering important dates? Never forget again with the Pip-Boy 2000's programmable calendar. No more sleeping in the doghouse for forgetting that anniversary. Be on time for that quarterly review meeting. The Pip-Boy 2000 does it all, and is loaded with many more entertaining features, such as.

A Buddy chat program
Built in timer
Alarm function
Cabling extensions
Personal log system
Reading material storage
and even simple games.

Welcome to the future, Welcome to Vault Tec's PIP-BOY 2000

Crimmer's mouth hung open as she sat motionless.

"Wow! I had no idea they did all that?" Crimmer was in shock.

That's awesome! Great way to sho it's hat the pip-boy's saying too. Is Crimmer still in Grayditch?

Maybe she'll be back, she is at the Citadel until I decide. I'm glad you liked it, kinda like an infomercial lol.

Haha, yeah. She sounds like a cool character, and we share nervous habits, lol. Bring her, and the pip-boy back! If zee evil Brotherhood don't steal it! Dum, Doom Doon!