↑ Vault-Tec Workshop loading screen hints: 'In the years before the war, RobCo and Vault-Tec forged a powerful corporate alliance.The company mascot who shows in images which illustrate all of the characteristics of the SPECIAL character system ( perks, traits, statistics, et cetera) is often incorrectly called 'Pipboy' (even in Fallout Tactics). Some Vaults received newer models of the device, while others got older versions. To register for such a device, residents would take part in an orientation seminar given by the Vault's Overseer to explain the functions and daily life enhancements provided by the Pip-Boy, along with filling out personal information in the Personal Information Processor Responsibility Form regarding such things as hand dominance, personal preferences, arm circumference, and Vault jumpsuit measurements. Pip-Boys were standard equipment issued to all Vault-Tec Corporation vaults. Using ultra-modern, super-deluxe resolution graphics in conjunction with its capability to store and transfer large amounts of information makes it the obvious choice for the wandering explorer, whether it be the out-on-his-own newbie or the all-around survivalist expert.