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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 field research terminals - Field Entry: "Giant Ant". [[Enclave Field Research Terminals#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>
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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 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==
  
==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 weapons.
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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 a low-damage, high DPS weapon.
   
 
==Variants==
  
==Variants==
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* {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant meat]]
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* {{icon|dead}} 35% [[Ant nectar (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant nectar]]
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* {{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}})
 
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* {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat]]
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* {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant meat]]
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* {{icon|dead}} 25% [[Ant nectar]]
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* {{icon|dead}} 25% [[Ant nectar (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant nectar]]
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* {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat]]
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* {{icon|dead}} 75% [[Ant meat (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant meat]]
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* {{icon|dead}} 25% [[Ant nectar]]
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* {{icon|dead}} 25% [[Ant nectar (Fallout: New Vegas)|ant nectar]]
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* {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ant egg]]
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===Giant ant queen===
  
===Giant ant queen===
 
[[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 [[Ant Mound]] south of the [[Allied Technologies Offices]] and [[Camp McCarran]], or north-west of [[REPCONN Headquarters]].
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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% [[Ant egg]]
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* {{icon|dead}} 20% [[ant egg]]
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==Related quests==
  
==Related quests==
 
* [[Ant Misbehavin']]
  
* [[Ant Misbehavin']]
 
* [[Can You Find it in Your Heart?]]
  
* [[Can You Find it in Your Heart?]]
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==Notes==
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* The ants at the [[Nellis array]] will explode when shot with [[energy weapons]], due to their consumption of munitions.
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* One can observe ants walking in lines, much like worker ants in reality.
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* 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".
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* The ant queen found in ''Fallout: New Vegas'' is much less durable than her ''Fallout 3'' counterparts.
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
 
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{{Transcluded|giant ant}}
 
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==Notes==
  
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* The ants at the [[Nellis array]] will explode when shot with [[energy weapons]] due to their consumption of munitions.
  
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* One can observe ants walking in lines, much like worker ants in reality
  
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* When near 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"''.
  
   
 
==Bugs==
  
==Bugs==
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* {{Platforms|xbox360}} Sometimes when using [[Explosives]] or [[Unarmed]] methods to attack the player won't damage the ant.
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* {{Platforms|xbox360}} Sometimes when using [[Explosives]] or [[Unarmed]] methods to attack the player won't damage the ant. {{Verify|verified}}
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* {{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 [[Radscorpion (Fallout: New Vegas)|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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==See also==
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==Sounds==
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* Ant attack
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* [[Fire ant (Fallout: New Vegas)|Fire ant]]
  
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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]]
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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<gallery captionalign="left">
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Antstory.JPG|''Fallout 3'' giant ant concept art.
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Antstory.jpg|''Fallout 3'' giant ant concept art
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181356-Dynamite vs Giant Ant-620x.jpg|A giant ant in ''Fallout: New Vegas'' vs. a stick of dynamite.
  
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
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==See also==
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* [[Fire ant (Fallout: New Vegas)|Fire ant]]
   
 
==References==
  
==References==
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[[Category:Fallout: New Vegas creatures]]
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[[ru:Гигантский муравей (Fallout: New Vegas)]]
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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

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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Giant soldier ant
0001CF80
00102AAD
Level
6
Experience Points
?
Perception
3
Hit Points
75
Damage Threshold
0
Damage Resistance
0%
Gamebryo AI attributes#Aggression
Very aggressive: Will attack enemies and neutrals on sight.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Gamebryo AI attributes#Confidence
Foolhardy: Will never flee or avoid anyone.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Gamebryo AI attributes#Assistance
Helps friends: Will help friends and allies.Icon requiredIcon required
Attack
Melee (30 Damage)
Giant soldier ant
00102AAD
Level
6
Experience Points
?
Perception
4
Hit Points
150
Damage Threshold
0
Damage Resistance
0%
Gamebryo AI attributes#Aggression
Very aggressive: Will attack enemies and neutrals on sight.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Gamebryo AI attributes#Confidence
Foolhardy: Will never flee or avoid anyone.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Gamebryo AI attributes#Assistance
Helps friends: Will help friends and allies.Icon requiredIcon required
Attack
Melee (24 Damage)
Ability
Dead Explosion (150 Damage)
Giant soldier ant
0015C7BE
00169DD5
00169DD8
Level
8
Experience Points
?
Perception
3
Hit Points
75
Damage Threshold
0
Damage Resistance
0%
Gamebryo AI attributes#Aggression
Very aggressive: Will attack enemies and neutrals on sight.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Gamebryo AI attributes#Confidence
Foolhardy: Will never flee or avoid anyone.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Gamebryo AI attributes#Assistance
Helps friends: Will help friends and allies.Icon requiredIcon required
Attack
Melee (30 Damage)

Giant worker ant

Giant soldier 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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Giant worker ant
00102AAE
Level
2
Experience Points
?
Perception
3
Hit Points
30
Damage Threshold
0
Damage Resistance
0%
Gamebryo AI attributes#Aggression
Very aggressive: Will attack enemies and neutrals on sight.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Gamebryo AI attributes#Confidence
Foolhardy: Will never flee or avoid anyone.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Gamebryo AI attributes#Assistance
Helps friends: Will help friends and allies.Icon requiredIcon required
Attack
Melee (7 Damage)
Giant worker ant
0001CF81
0015C7BF
Level
4
Experience Points
?
Perception
2
Hit Points
45
Damage Threshold
0
Damage Resistance
0%
Gamebryo AI attributes#Aggression
Aggressive: Will attack enemies on sight.Icon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Gamebryo AI attributes#Confidence
Foolhardy: Will never flee or avoid anyone.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Gamebryo AI attributes#Assistance
Helps allies: Will help allies.Icon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (15 Damage)

Giant ant queen

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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Giant ant queen
0015E908
Level
17
Experience Points
?
Perception
5
Hit Points
450
Damage Threshold
0
Damage Resistance
0%
Gamebryo AI attributes#Aggression
Very aggressive: Will attack enemies and neutrals on sight.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Gamebryo AI attributes#Confidence
Foolhardy: Will never flee or avoid anyone.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Gamebryo AI attributes#Assistance
Helps friends: Will help friends and allies.Icon requiredIcon required
Attack
Melee (55 Damage)
Attack
Fire breath (8 Damage + 2 Fire for 5s) attacks per second (8)

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

This section is transcluded from giant ant. To change it, please edit the transcluded page.

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

  • Xbox 360Xbox 360 Sometimes when using Explosives or Unarmed methods to attack the player won't damage the ant. [verified]
  • PCPC Giant ant queens are meant to carry both 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]

Sounds

  • Ant attack

  • Ant warning

  • Ant queen spit attack

  • Injured ant queen

Gallery

See also

References

  1. ↑ Enclave Field Research terminals - Field Entry: "Giant Ant". [1]
  2. ↑ Vault 101 terminal entries - Scouting Reports.[1]
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