Counting Vaults in the Borderlands Universe: A Comprehensive Overview

Vaults: Not Just for Gold Anymore – A Gamer’s Deep Dive

Vaults, eh? You might think of dusty old banks with gold bars and grumpy goblins. Or maybe concrete bunkers designed to survive the apocalypse. You’re not totally wrong. But in gaming, “vaults” are much more. They’re alien prisons, nuclear fallout shelters, and cookie marketing stunts. Let’s explore.

Borderlands Vaults: Alien Tech and Big Beasts

Let’s start with the big wallets – or Vaults? Borderlands, the looter-shooter fever, revolves around these secrets. But how many are there? Searching for these can feel like looking for needles in a cosmic haystack.

Counting Vaults in the Borderlands

Borderlands is filled with Vaults. The total is a mystery thanks to the Eridians. They didn’t keep a spreadsheet. And Pandora isn’t the only planet with vaults. In Borderlands 3, each planet hides more treasure. Your interstellar search yields even more vaults.

Vault Pieces and Pandora’s First Love

Remember good ol’ Borderlands 1? Loot was awesome back then. You scrambled for Vault pieces. Think of them as alien keys. These pieces led to Pandora’s Vault, the one that started many stories. Here is some lore for you.

Who Built These Things Anyway?

The Vaults weren’t built by intergalactic workers and their tools. Nope, the Eridians did it. This ancient race faced the Destroyer. They built a prison instead of trying to blast it. That was Pandora’s Great Vault. They scattered more Vaults across the stars to protect their technology and artifacts.

Opening Time! (Maybe…)

You’d expect opening a Vault to be simple. You insert a key, turn it, and profit. But Borderlands loves twists. Tiny Tina tried to open a Vault once. She means well, but no luck. You need a Siren to unlock these treasures. Lilith, the OG Siren, showed her skills. So, bring a Siren to unlock Vaults.

Vault Hunters: The Galaxy’s Most Enthusiastic Loot Vacuum Cleaners

Now, who are these crazy souls risking everything to open Vaults? They’re Vault Hunters! Space mercenaries have a knack for shiny things. Their self-preservation skills often take a backseat.

OG Hunters and the New Blood

In Borderlands 1, after the Dahl Corporation left Pandora, four brave Vault Hunters arrived. These legends were Brick, Lilith, Mordecai, and Roland. Fast forward to Borderlands 3, where new misfits join in: Amara, FL4K, Moze, and Zane. Each adds their unique flavor of chaos and skill.

Who’s the Toughest Hunter in Town?

Choosing the “strongest” Vault Hunter is like choosing pizza toppings. Everyone has an opinion. Lilith has elemental magic and phasewalking. Amara delivers high damage and durability. Maya controlled crowds with phaselock. Ultimately, your style defines “strength.” No doubt these Sirens pack a punch.

Sirens: The Borderlands’ Mystical Muscle

Sirens are a big deal within Borderlands. Think of them as limited-edition collectibles but with superpowers.

Six is the Magic Number

Here’s something interesting: only six Sirens exist in the universe at any time. That’s right, six! It’s like cosmic musical chairs but with reality-warping abilities instead of seats. Up until Borderlands 2, all slots were taken: Lilith, Maya, Angel/Tannis, Amara, and the Calypso Twins.

Borderlands Story Time: Ages, Stages, and Character Pages

The saga isn’t just about shooting and looting; it has depth too! Let’s discuss the timeline and character trivia.

Timey-Wimey Stuff Between Games

If you’re curious about time gaps, Borderlands 3 takes place seven years after Borderlands 2. Seven years filled with vault hunting and explosions you didn’t see. This timeframe comes from the writers, so it’s canon.

Character Ages: Math Time! (Don’t Panic)

Wondering if Lilith gets discounts at space diners? Probably not, but let’s talk ages. At Borderlands 2, she was 32, making her 34 in Borderlands 3. Back in Borderlands 1, she was 27. Tiny Tina is about 20 in Borderlands 3, all grown up and still explosive. Moxxi’s age remains uncertain but probably 40-45 based on her children. Tannis was around 25 in the first game and around 30 in Borderlands 3. Zane is in his fifties.

Wait, Alice in Borderlands 3? Wrong Borderlands!

If you’re confused about Alice in Borderlands 3, you’re mixing universes! That series isn’t related to this game. Season 3 of Alice in Borderland was announced. But don’t expect Alice to swap with Amara.

Family Ties and Vault Hunter “Frenemies”

Angel is Handsome Jack’s daughter! Daddy issues abound in Borderlands. Jack was once a rival Vault Hunter before becoming a villain for clarity’s sake in Borderlands 2.

More Vaults Than You Can Shake a Stick At

You thought Pandora was the source of all Vaults?

Vaults are not rare cosmic events. They are scattered across the galaxy like loot in Borderlands. There is a universe of alien treasure ready to be plundered.

Vault-Tec: Fallout’s Unfriendly Vault Creators

Now, let’s jump to a vault universe: Fallout. Forget aliens. Vault-Tec focuses on “societal preservation” with unethical experiments.

Evil Corp? Absolutely.

Is Vault-Tec evil? If corporate villainy were a sport, they would win gold. They represent morally bankrupt companies in gaming. Why the bad reputation? They used Vaults not to save humanity but as social experiment labs. Think “giant rat maze with humans.” Some believe they caused the nuclear apocalypse. Sarah Milner of Polygon noted Vault-Tec’s interest was in experiments, not saving lives.

Experiments: Torturing People for Science?

Vault-Tec’s goal was not humanitarian; it was twisted science. They wanted to see how people react to pressures while crammed underground. Ethical considerations meant little. Human well-being was collateral damage. Science!

Vault Count: More Than You Can Count

How many labs did Vault-Tec create? Officially, 122 Vaults are known. But “publicly known” matters. Some were unfinished when bombs fell. And how many secret Vaults were there? It’s a deep rabbit hole.

The Vault Numbers Game: From 0 to 666

Fallout Vault numbers are like Pokémon. Catch them all or at least learn about them. Vault 666 exists in the mobile game Fallout Shelter. Vault 7 is part of a board game expansion. Vault 33 features in the Fallout TV series. Vault 99 is near Canada. Vault 13 is the control group in the original game. Vault 76 was first mentioned in Fallout 3. Vault 42 hides as a jungle near a wildflower center. Vault 0 is only in Fallout Tactics, not as canon. Vault 69 appears in a webcomic involving puppets.

Real-World Vaults: Seeds, Cookies, and Preparedness

Let’s explore the real world. We are obsessed with vaults for less sinister reasons than Vault-Tec.

Doomsday Vaults: Saving Seeds for Tough Times

Ever heard of doomsday vaults? They store seeds and genetic materials, not gold. They act as Noah’s Ark for plants. There are about 1,700 worldwide! The Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway is the king. It backs up other gene banks to ensure food essentials, even in an apocalypse.

Oreo Doomsday Vault: Because Cookies Matter

Speaking of Svalbard, an “Oreo Doomsday Vault” exists there too. Oreo created a concrete bunker to protect cookies and recipes from global crises. Because post-apocalyptic life needs sugary treats, right?

U.S. Seed Vault: Homegrown Goodness

The U.S. has its seed vault as well. It’s at the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation in Colorado. It preserves seeds ensuring our agricultural heritage survives. So next time you eat a burger, thank a seed vault.

Borderlands 3 Gameplay Vault: Level Caps and Bosses

Back to Borderlands 3! Let’s explore the gameplay vault.

Level Up to Maximum

In Borderlands 3, you can level up to level 72, the cap. You can max out skill trees and generate loot.

Raid Boss Rumble: Tough Enemies Ahead

Think you’ve faced tough foes? Borderlands 3 has 17 Raid Bosses! A lot of challenges await you and your crew.

Bank Expansion: Space for Hoarders

Inventory stressing you out? Gearbox expanded the max bank size to 300 slots! Enough space to store your treasures, or at least some of them.

Diamond Key Duplication: Secret Trick

Want to gather more Diamond Keys? Go offline before claiming keys. Redeem one, save and quit, then reload. Repeat to stock up on keys. Just don’t tell Gearbox!

Max Bank Size: Again, 300!

Just to confirm, the max bank size in BL3 is 300 slots!

Green Bar 101: Health Matters

The green bar at the screen’s bottom shows your health. Keep it full or face the respawn screen.

Fourth Weapon Slot: Complete Missions

Want more firepower? Unlock that fourth weapon slot by completing all main missions on Promethea. It unlocks automatically as a reward.

Bonus Vault: Gringotts Vault 713 – Magical Strongbox

Let’s visit Harry Potter’s world briefly. Gringotts Wizarding Bank is like Fort Knox for magic. Vault 713 held the Philosopher’s Stone, which Nicolas Flamel wanted secure. Magical protection and goblin guards made it very secure.

There you have it—a vault-load of info on vaults in gaming and beyond. From alien prisons to seed banks, vaults serve a variety of functions. Whether you’re a Vault Hunter or just curious about bunkers, this summary aims to unlock knowledge for you. Now, I’m off to find loot or maybe an Oreo.