

They were recently wiped out in some kind of attack or explosive disaster. Here they attacked travelers out of distrust. They mistook the "Brothers Jalbert" for historical figures associated with the church. Dead generic Children of Atom can be found at Jalbert Brothers Disposal.This can occur at locations such as at the church in Hyde Park or a derelict building just north of College Square. The only other way to encounter generic Children of Atom is a random event which involves them fighting a group of three high-ranking Gunners.After the light is extinguished and Kingsport is claimed as a player settlement, Children of Atom will periodically spawn at the docks.They can be seen working the dock here.

In the Commonwealth, generic Children of Atom are only reliably found at Kingsport Lighthouse and the adjoining crater house.The Children have sent preachers to spread the word to the Commonwealth, although the outcome of these expeditions are not always peaceful, as travelers who cross paths with the Church are often met with suspicion and hostility. Small, isolated groups of Children of Atom can occasionally be spotted anywhere in the region, from the Crater of Atom in the Glowing Sea, all the way to the Nucleus on the Island. In 2286, the Commonwealth region was attacked by the Last Son of Atom, causing the Children of Atom to be driven out of the core of the region. In the decade since the Battle of Project Purity, the religion has expanded across the Commonwealth and beyond. They also revere radiation, which they call "His Glow.” The cult's presence in the Commonwealth is at least partially the result of an expedition sent northward from their cultural center of Megaton in the Capital Wasteland. The Church of the Children of Atom is a religious movement that worships a deity known as Atom. 2 Interactions with the player character.
