BABE Recon Armor
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #113 of 238 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPARTAN VI\'s - BABE Recon Armor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Version: v2. 0 Date: 2/19/2009 Author: SPARTAN VI BABE body by: Brurpo and Luchaire Description =========== BABE-ized recon armor without pauldrons. Located in the Wilk\'s home at Greyditch. Install ======= Install ======= 1. Extract contents to a temporary directory or directly to your Fallout3\\Data\\ folder 2. Recommend that you download/install FOMM. 3. Check the BABE Recon esp file. 4. Launch FO3 5. Go to Greyditch, armor is located in the bathtub at the Wilk\'s home. Uninstall ========= 1. Delete the textures\\armor\\hotrecon and meshes\\armor\\hotrecon folders. 2. Uncheck the BABEreconarmor.esp Known Issues or Bugs ==================== Please report bugs to me here or at bethsoft.com\\bgsforums History ======= v2. 0 - Completely redone textures, re-did the lowerbody to match the upperbody, and more. v1. 0 - Initial release. Contact ======= If you want to get a hold of me, I\'m at bethsoft.com\\bgsforums as SPARTAN VI. Tools Used ========== Readme Generator - http://lhammonds.game-host.org/obmm/tools_readme_generator1.asp Blender - http://www.blender.org/ Photoshop CS - http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/ Credit ====== Thanks to Brurpo and Luchaire for the nice body mod Thanks to Josef Grey for the recon armor leathery texture Licensing/Legal =============== Feel free to do whatever you\'d like with this mod. Just give me and the folks above credit for our work.
BABE Recon Armor is a compact cosmetic mod that adds a BABE-ized version of the recon armor without pauldrons to Fallout 3. It does not require the BABE body replacer, and the armor is located in a tub at Wilk's home in Greyditch. With 495 endorsements and 17,404 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for players wanting a sleeker look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 495 endorsements and over 17k downloads.
- No dependency on the BABE body replacer, so it's a standalone add-on.
- Removes pauldrons for a cleaner, more streamlined look.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009 — may have compatibility issues with modern setups or DLC.
- Author notes it might be buggy, so expect potential glitches.
For Fallout 3 players who want a sleeker, more feminine recon armor without the bulky pauldrons. If you're after a simple cosmetic tweak and don't mind a bit of jank, this is for you. Skip if you want a fully polished, actively maintained mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to disable any mods that alter the same armor slot to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, install manually by dropping the files into your Data folder and activate via the launcher.
- Since the mod is old, test it early in your playthrough to catch any bugs before investing time.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- SPARTAN VI
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 17,404
- Endorsements
- 495
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 2/14/2009
- Updated
- 2/20/2009
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