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==Background==
 
==Background==
The resulting radioactive fallout after the [[Great War]] mutated the tiny [[wikipedia:Calliphoridae|blowfly]] into the larger bloatfly menace that is potentially lethal at medium to long range.
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The resulting radioactive fallout after the [[Great War]] mutated the tiny [[wikipedia:Calliphoridae|blowfly]] into the larger bloatfly menace that is potentially lethal at a substantial range.
   
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
 
===Biology===
 
===Biology===
Bloatflies attack at long range by shooting their prey with spine-bedecked larva launched from its abdomen. This supply of larva is seemingly inexhaustible, and unless evaded or eliminated, bloatflies will pursue an attacker relentlessly. They are covered in a green-brown carapace. Bloatflies typically live in small groups of two to four individuals, but can be encountered on their own. Despite their increased size, they have no problem staying airborne.
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The standard bloatfly is covered in a green and brown carapce. It prefers to attack at long range, using its own larva (each of which sports a wicked dart-like spine) launched from the abdomen. An individual fly's supply of larvae is seemingly inexhaustible, and unless evaded or eliminated, the creature will pursue a target relentlessly. Bloatflies typically live in small groups of two to four individuals, but can be encountered on their own. Despite the increased size, they have no difficulty staying airborne.
   
 
===Game attributes===
 
===Game attributes===
Individually, they do not inflict much damage, but in swarms, bloatflies can be a moderate threat to low level players and deadly to weak companions.
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Individually, they do not inflict much damage, but in swarms, bloatflies can be a moderate threat to low-level characters (especially weak companions). Their carapaces are not particularly effective when trying to protect against any type of weapon, thus they are easy to kill. Due to their erratic movement and small size (relative to other denizens of the Wastes), bloatflies are a challenge to shoot without [[V.A.T.S.]]. They have a slow speed of pursuit, making it easy to escape them even with low [[agility]].
   
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==Variants==
Their carapaces are not particularly effective when trying to protect against any type of weapon, thus they are easy to kill. Due to their erratic movements, bloatflies can be challenging to hit at times.
 
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===Bloatfly===
 
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[[File:Bloatfly.png|80px|right]]
==Statistics==
 
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Bloatflies are enormous blowflies with a mean streak. In significant numbers they pose a minor threat to high-level player characters, but can prove lethal to low-level characters.
 
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==Locations==
 
==Locations==
A large group of bloatflies can be found throughout the entrance area of [[Vault 92]]. Two other significant locations are northeast of [[Reclining Groves Resort Homes]], where they feed off of some dead wastelanders and between [[Fort Independence]] and [[Fairfax Ruins]], on the hillside near a collapsed overpass highway.
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A large group of bloatflies can be found throughout the entrance area of [[Vault 92]]. Two other significant locations are northeast of [[Reclining Groves Resort Homes]], where they feed off the corpses of some dead wastelanders, and between [[Fort Independence]] and [[Fairfax ruins]], on the hillside near a collapsed overpass highway.
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* These creatures are found throughout the wastes but they are most commonly found in areas nearest to where barrels of toxic material seep into the soil.
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* These creatures are found throughout the wasteland but they are most commonly found in areas nearest to where barrels of toxic material seep into the soil.
 
* A bloatfly's wing makes a faint clicking noise, similar to a [[Giant ant (Fallout 3)|giant ant's]] movement, but fainter.
 
* A bloatfly's wing makes a faint clicking noise, similar to a [[Giant ant (Fallout 3)|giant ant's]] movement, but fainter.
 
* Bloatflies are one of the weakest creatures to come across in the wasteland, on par with [[Radroach (Fallout 3)|radroaches]] for being the weakest enemies in the game.
* Bloatflies, when idle, seem to do circles in the air then stop.
 
 
* On death, they make a high-pitched chattering noise.
* Bloatflies are one of the weakest creatures to come across in the wasteland, on par with [[Radroach (Fallout 3)|radroach]]es for being the weakest enemies in the game.
 
* On death, they make an interesting high-pitched chattering noise.
 
* [[Yao guai (Fallout 3)|Yao guai]] are for the most part non-hostile toward bloatflies. The reason behind this is unknown.
 
 
* The [[Enclave]] outpost near [[Megaton]] has been studying these and other creatures native to the region.
 
* The [[Enclave]] outpost near [[Megaton]] has been studying these and other creatures native to the region.
* In a piece of concept art by [[Adam Adamowicz]], the bloatfly is referred to as a "shrieking blowfly".
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* In a piece of concept art by [[Adam Adamowicz]], the bloatfly is referred to as a "shrieking blowfly."
 
* The [[Lone Wanderer]] can shoot and cripple a bloatfly's brain (located between their eyes), which will frenzy it. Although in most cases, this will probably kill it.
* Despite the projectiles being larvae, they seem to have no deadly effect on the PC.
 
* The player can shoot and cripple a bloatfly's brain (located between their eyes), which will frenzy it. Although in most cases, this will probably kill it.
 
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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Bloatflystory.JPG|Bloatfly concept art
 
Bloatflystory.JPG|Bloatfly concept art
 
BloatflyCA.jpg|Bloatfly concept art
 
BloatflyCA.jpg|Bloatfly concept art
BloatflyCA1.jpg|Concept art by [[Adam Adamowicz]].
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BloatflyCA1.jpg|Concept art by Adam Adamowicz.
 
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Bloatfly_Vault_92.jpg|Bloatflies in [[Vault 92]]
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Bloatfly_Vault_92.jpg|Bloatflies in Vault 92
Bloatfly_Reclining.jpg|Group of bloatflies near 2 corpses northeast of [[Reclining Groves Resort Homes]]
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Bloatfly_Reclining.jpg|Group of bloatflies near 2 corpses northeast of Reclining Groves Resort Homes.
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Bloatfly_dart.png|{{cut}} Bloatfly dart
 
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Bloatflies are mutated insects living in the Capital Wasteland in 2277.

Background

The resulting radioactive fallout after the Great War mutated the tiny blowfly into the larger bloatfly menace that is potentially lethal at a substantial range.

Characteristics

Biology

The standard bloatfly is covered in a green and brown carapce. It prefers to attack at long range, using its own larva (each of which sports a wicked dart-like spine) launched from the abdomen. An individual fly's supply of larvae is seemingly inexhaustible, and unless evaded or eliminated, the creature will pursue a target relentlessly. Bloatflies typically live in small groups of two to four individuals, but can be encountered on their own. Despite the increased size, they have no difficulty staying airborne.

Game attributes

Individually, they do not inflict much damage, but in swarms, bloatflies can be a moderate threat to low-level characters (especially weak companions). Their carapaces are not particularly effective when trying to protect against any type of weapon, thus they are easy to kill. Due to their erratic movement and small size (relative to other denizens of the Wastes), bloatflies are a challenge to shoot without V.A.T.S.. They have a slow speed of pursuit, making it easy to escape them even with low agility.

Variants

Bloatfly

Bloatfly

Bloatflies are enormous blowflies with a mean streak. In significant numbers they pose a minor threat to high-level player characters, but can prove lethal to low-level characters.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Bloatfly
0009189C
Level
1
Experience Points
?
Perception
5
Hit Points
15
Damage Resistance
0%
Aggression
Very aggressive: Will attack enemies and neutrals on sight.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Confidence
Average: Will avoid/flee from threats stronger than itself.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Gamebryo AI attributes#Assistance
Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.Icon optionalIcon optional
Attack
Larva spit (5 Damage)

Locations

A large group of bloatflies can be found throughout the entrance area of Vault 92. Two other significant locations are northeast of Reclining Groves Resort Homes, where they feed off the corpses of some dead wastelanders, and between Fort Independence and Fairfax ruins, on the hillside near a collapsed overpass highway.

Notes

  • These creatures are found throughout the wasteland but they are most commonly found in areas nearest to where barrels of toxic material seep into the soil.
  • A bloatfly's wing makes a faint clicking noise, similar to a giant ant's movement, but fainter.
  • Bloatflies are one of the weakest creatures to come across in the wasteland, on par with radroaches for being the weakest enemies in the game.
  • On death, they make a high-pitched chattering noise.
  • The Enclave outpost near Megaton has been studying these and other creatures native to the region.
  • In a piece of concept art by Adam Adamowicz, the bloatfly is referred to as a "shrieking blowfly."
  • The Lone Wanderer can shoot and cripple a bloatfly's brain (located between their eyes), which will frenzy it. Although in most cases, this will probably kill it.

Appearances

Bloatflies appear in Fallout 3.

Sounds

  • Bloatfly attack

Gallery