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For the Dam in the Mojave Wasteland, see Hoover Dam. For the 31st president of the U.S.A., see Herbert Hoover. |
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“Come on Sparky, Hoover. Let's go.”— Stiggs
Hoover is a Mister Gutsy located inside the mobile base crawler in 2277.
Background
Hoover is a Personal Automated Lackey to an Enclave engineer named Stiggs. It has been known to shut down on occasion, but Stiggs has known Hoover since he purchased him from a wandering trader named Tinker Joe.[1]
Hoover is one of Stiggs's robots, the other being Sparky. He can be identified apart from other Mister Gutsy robots by his distinctive silver and black paint job, and dark red eye sensors.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | |
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This character is a permanent companion. | |
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This character is a temporary companion. | |
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This character starts quests. |
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This character is involved in quests. |
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This character is a doctor. |
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This character is a merchant. |  -Sells: - |
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This character can repair items. | Max Repair condition: - |
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This character rents beds. | -.
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This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | |
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This character drops a finger upon death (Lawbringer). | |
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This character can be enslaved with the Mesmetron. | |
Effects of player's actions
- If the Lone Wanderer kills Stiggs, Hoover will become hostile.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| - | - | - | Scrap metal Fission battery |
Appearances
Hoover appears only in the Fallout 3 add-on Broken Steel.
Bugs
Sometimes Hoover will not appear at all. This can also happen with Sparky. [verified]
