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==Background== |
==Background== |
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− | Giant ants are large [[Mutations and their causes|mutated]] [[Wikipedia:Arthropod|arthropod]] insects of the [[Wikipedia:Ant|Formicidae]] family, genus [[Wikipedia:Camponotus|Camponotus]], most likely black carpenter ants.<ref>Enclave |
+ | Giant ants are large [[Mutations and their causes|mutated]] [[Wikipedia:Arthropod|arthropod]] insects of the [[Wikipedia:Ant|Formicidae]] family, genus [[Wikipedia:Camponotus|Camponotus]], most likely black carpenter ants.<ref>Enclave Field Research terminals - Field Entry: "Giant Ant". [[Enclave Field Research terminal entries#Field Entry: "Giant Ant"|[1]]]</ref> Some [[Mackay|scientists]] theorize this mutation comes from the effects of extended exposure to [[Radiation#Mutations|radiation]].<ref>Vault 101 terminal entries - Scouting Reports.[[Vault 101 terminal entries#Scouting Reports|[1]]]</ref> |
==Characteristics== |
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===Gameplay attributes=== |
===Gameplay attributes=== |
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− | These creatures can be a bit of a problem in early stages of the game. Hitting their antennae will count towards a critical hit and will also frenzy them. Like their [[Giant ant (Fallout 3)|east-coast brethren]], they are not particularly swift, and can easily be out-walked if the player prefers to engage them at range. Since they have no [[Damage Threshold]], it is a good choice to use low-damage, high DPS |
+ | These creatures can be a bit of a problem in early stages of the game. Hitting their antennae will count towards a critical hit and will also frenzy them. Like their [[Giant ant (Fallout 3)|east-coast brethren]], they are not particularly swift, and can easily be out-walked if the player prefers to engage them at range. Since they have no [[Damage Threshold]], it is a good choice to use a low-damage, high DPS weapon. |
==Variants== |
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{{Stats creature FNV|row |
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|name =Giant soldier ant |
|name =Giant soldier ant |
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+ | |base id ={{ID|01cf80}}<br />{{ID|0102aad}} |
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|attack1 =Melee (30 {{icon|damage|link=Damage}}) |
|attack1 =Melee (30 {{icon|damage|link=Damage}}) |
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− | * {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat]] |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant meat]] |
− | * {{icon|dead}} 35% [[Ant nectar]] |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 35% [[Ant nectar (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant nectar]] |
− | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ant egg]] |
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|ability1 ={{icon|dead}} Explosion (150 {{icon|damage|link=Damage}}) |
|ability1 ={{icon|dead}} Explosion (150 {{icon|damage|link=Damage}}) |
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− | * {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat]] |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant meat]] |
− | * {{icon|dead}} 35% [[Ant nectar]] |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 35% [[Ant nectar (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant nectar]] |
− | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ant egg]] |
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− | * {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat]] |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant meat]] |
− | * {{icon|dead}} 35% [[Ant nectar]] |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 35% [[Ant nectar (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant nectar]] |
− | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ant egg]] |
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===Giant worker ant=== |
===Giant worker ant=== |
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|attack1 =Melee (7 {{icon|damage|link=Damage}}) |
|attack1 =Melee (7 {{icon|damage|link=Damage}}) |
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− | * {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat]] |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant meat]] |
− | * {{icon|dead}} 25% [[Ant nectar]] |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 25% [[Ant nectar (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant nectar]] |
− | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ant egg]] |
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|attack1 =Melee (15 {{icon|damage|link=Damage}}) |
|attack1 =Melee (15 {{icon|damage|link=Damage}}) |
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− | * {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat]] |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant meat]] |
− | * {{icon|dead}} 25% [[Ant nectar]] |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 25% [[Ant nectar (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant nectar]] |
− | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ant egg]] |
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===Giant ant queen=== |
===Giant ant queen=== |
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[[File:Giant ant queen.png|120x120px|right]] |
[[File:Giant ant queen.png|120x120px|right]] |
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− | The giant ant queen (or fire ant queen) is the largest creature in the [[Mojave Wasteland]]. Only one ant queen appears in ''Fallout: New Vegas'', located in the [[ |
+ | The giant ant queen (or fire ant queen) is the largest creature in the [[Mojave Wasteland]]. Only one giant ant queen appears in ''Fallout: New Vegas'', located in the [[ant mound]] south of the [[Allied Technologies offices]] and [[Camp McCarran]], or north-west of [[REPCONN Headquarters]]. |
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|attack2 =Fire breath (8 {{icon|damage|link=Damage}} + 2 {{icon|Fire}} for 5s) attacks per second (8) |
|attack2 =Fire breath (8 {{icon|damage|link=Damage}} + 2 {{icon|Fire}} for 5s) attacks per second (8) |
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− | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ant egg]] |
− | * {{icon|dead}} 8% [[Ant queen pheromones]] |
+ | * {{icon|dead}} 8% [[Ant queen pheromones (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant queen pheromones]] |
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==Related quests== |
==Related quests== |
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* [[Ant Misbehavin']] |
* [[Ant Misbehavin']] |
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* [[Can You Find it in Your Heart?]] |
* [[Can You Find it in Your Heart?]] |
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+ | * The ant queen found in ''Fallout: New Vegas'' is much less durable than her ''Fallout 3'' counterparts. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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==Bugs== |
==Bugs== |
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− | * {{Platforms|xbox360}} Sometimes when using [[Explosives]] or [[Unarmed]] methods to attack the player won't damage the ant. |
+ | * {{Platforms|xbox360}} Sometimes when using [[Explosives]] or [[Unarmed]] methods to attack the player won't damage the ant. {{Verify|verified}} |
+ | * {{Platforms|PC|PS3|xbox360}} Giant ant queens are meant to carry ''both'' [[Ant queen pheromones (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant queen pheromones]] and a variable amount of [[ant egg]]s, but due to a missing property in their "death items" list there is only a very small percentage chance of one or the other being found. {{Verify|verified}} |
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− | *Due to their low position to the ground (as well with [[radscorpions]]),[[giant ants]] tend to clip under the terrain when dead, making their legs stretch and flail, possibly causing lag and even freezes during play |
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+ | * Ant attack |
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+ | [[File:Npc ant attack 02.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | * Ant warning |
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+ | [[File:Npc ant warning.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | * Ant queen spit attack |
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+ | [[File:Npc antqueen attack spit.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | * Injured ant queen |
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+ | [[File:Npc antqueen injured 01.ogg|noicon]] |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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+ | Antstory.jpg|''Fallout 3'' giant ant concept art |
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Revision as of 15:01, 4 August 2014
For an overview of giant ant variants in the Fallout series of games, see giant ant. For an overview of fire ant variants in the Fallout series of games, see fire ant. |
Giant ants are mutated insects found in the Mojave Wasteland in 2281.
Background
Giant ants are large mutated arthropod insects of the Formicidae family, genus Camponotus, most likely black carpenter ants.[1] Some scientists theorize this mutation comes from the effects of extended exposure to radiation.[2]
Characteristics
Biology
Giant ants are large insects protected by a yellow-brown carapace. They have large mandibles which they use to both hunt and protect themselves. The long antennae they have sprouting out of their head act like sensors, allowing them to take in more information about their immediate environment.
Gameplay attributes
These creatures can be a bit of a problem in early stages of the game. Hitting their antennae will count towards a critical hit and will also frenzy them. Like their east-coast brethren, they are not particularly swift, and can easily be out-walked if the player prefers to engage them at range. Since they have no Damage Threshold, it is a good choice to use a low-damage, high DPS weapon.
Variants
Giant soldier ant
The largest and strongest variant of the more common giant ant variants. This ant can be found accompanying smaller ants as they forage. Several can be found inside the Allied Technologies offices building.
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Giant worker ant
What they lack in individual fortitude, they make up for with relentless attacks and swarm tactics. However, a worker ant's exoskeleton isn't particularly hard compared to radscorpions. Their mandibles can cut through most leather and plastic with ease, even snapping bone on a lucky shot.
Giant worker ants can usually be found in barren stretches of desert in the Mojave such as the Ivanpah race track or Ivanpah Dry Lake. They usually walk around in groups, presumably looking for food.
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Giant ant queen
The giant ant queen (or fire ant queen) is the largest creature in the Mojave Wasteland. Only one giant ant queen appears in Fallout: New Vegas, located in the ant mound south of the Allied Technologies offices and Camp McCarran, or north-west of REPCONN Headquarters.
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Related quests
Notes
- The ants at the Nellis array will explode when shot with energy weapons, due to their consumption of munitions.
- One can observe ants walking in lines, much like worker ants in reality.
- When near the Virgin Fork Campground, Follows-Chalk says giant ants are called "picnic-killers". He doesn't know why and says it's probably from "back when".
- The ant queen found in Fallout: New Vegas is much less durable than her Fallout 3 counterparts.
Appearances
Giant ants appear in Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, the Nuka-World add-on for Fallout 4, Fallout 76, Fallout Shelter, and Fallout: Wasteland Warfare.
Bugs
- Explosives or Unarmed methods to attack the player won't damage the ant. [verified] Sometimes when using
- ant queen pheromones and a variable amount of ant eggs, but due to a missing property in their "death items" list there is only a very small percentage chance of one or the other being found. [verified] Giant ant queens are meant to carry both
Sounds
- Ant attack
- Ant warning
- Ant queen spit attack
- Injured ant queen