Whether you have only watched the TV series or only played one or two of the games, the lore and history of the Fallout franchise can be a little confusing. The verisimilitude of the world is relatable, and yet, there are so many things amiss. This should help you understand the timeline and place each of the various games.Before FalloutThe timeline of Fallout really diverts from our own after the Second World War. The world rides high on the invention of nuclear power and enters into a new golden age of technology. Everything, from TVs to cars, is now powered by nuclear fusion, bringing about huge leaps forward in energy technology. However, other things, like microchips, are put on a back burner, resulting in the mix of new and old technology seen in the game. Because of this, the majority of companies in the US are now technology companies. The divisionThe US splits itself into 13 commonwealths, each taking on its own identities. Further division was caused by the e…