Centralisle

Centralisle is a fictional city featured in the *Fallout* video game series, specifically in *Fallout 3* and its expansion pack, *Fallout 3: Broken Steel*. Located in the ruins of the former Washington, D.C., Centralisle serves as the capital of the New California Republic (NCR) and a major hub of activity in the post-apocalyptic wasteland.

The city is built atop the remnants of the U.S. Capitol and surrounding government structures, including the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court building. Its layout reflects a blend of pre-war architectural grandeur and makeshift wasteland construction, with towering ruins interspersed with NCR military installations, supply depots, and civilian settlements. The area is heavily fortified due to its strategic importance, housing key military bases like the Capitol Complex and the Capitol Dome, which serves as the NCR’s central command center.

Centralisle is governed by the NCR, a loose confederation of settlements and military outposts seeking to restore order to the wasteland. The city plays a crucial role in the game’s narrative, particularly in the expansion *Broken Steel*, where players take on the role of a soldier investigating a mysterious energy source beneath the Capitol. The area is also home to factions such as the Brotherhood of Steel, who seek to reclaim advanced pre-war technology, and the Enclave remnants, who oppose NCR rule.

Visually, Centralisle is characterized by its mix of decaying monuments and functional military infrastructure. The Capitol building, once a symbol of American democracy, now stands as a fortified stronghold, while the surrounding ruins offer glimpses into the city’s past. The area is also notable for its environmental hazards, including radiation and hostile wasteland creatures, which add to its challenging atmosphere.

Despite its strategic significance, Centralisle faces ongoing threats from rival factions and the lingering dangers of the wasteland. Its role in the *Fallout* universe highlights the struggles of rebuilding civilization amid the ruins of a fallen world.