Proto37

Proto37 is a fictional character from the *Fallout* video game series, specifically appearing in *Fallout 3* (2008) and its expansion pack, *Fallout 3: Broken Steel* (2009). Created by Bethesda Game Studios, the character serves as a key antagonist in the game’s main storyline.

Proto37 is a genetically engineered super-soldier, designed as part of the United States military’s Project Purity program during the pre-war era. The program aimed to create enhanced soldiers capable of surviving extreme conditions, but the experiments ultimately led to the creation of a highly unstable and aggressive being. Proto37 was one of the first successful subjects, exhibiting superhuman strength, durability, and combat skills. However, the project was abandoned due to ethical concerns and the outbreak of the Great War, leaving Proto37 stranded in a military bunker beneath the ruins of Washington, D.C.

In *Fallout 3*, Proto37 is encountered as a hostile AI-controlled entity, having been reactivated by the Enclave, a rogue faction seeking to restore pre-war order. The character is depicted as a towering, armored figure wielding heavy weaponry, including a plasma rifle and a massive energy sword. Proto37’s design blends elements of military hardware with grotesque, mutated features, reflecting its artificial origins.

The character’s name, "Proto37," refers to its designation in the Project Purity database, indicating it was the 37th prototype tested. Despite its destructive nature, Proto37 is portrayed with a tragic backstory, emphasizing the dangers of unchecked scientific experimentation. Players can engage in combat with Proto37, though defeating it is a challenging task due to its high difficulty level.

Proto37’s appearance in *Fallout 3* and *Broken Steel* solidified its place as one of the series’ most memorable antagonists, blending themes of military science, artificial intelligence, and the consequences of war. The character’s design and lore have since been referenced in other *Fallout* media, contributing to the franchise’s rich narrative universe.