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{{Infobox weapon gamebryo
  
{{Infobox weapon gamebryo
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|image =LAER.png
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|image =LAER.png
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|icon =L.A.E.R. icon.png
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|icon =L.A.E.R. icon.png
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|type =gun
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|type =gun
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|skill =Energy Weapons
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|skill =Energy Weapons
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|skill req =75
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|skill req =75
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|strength req =4
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|strength req =4
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|damage =65
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|damage =65
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|other effect =+50 damage against [[Fallout: New Vegas robots and computers|robots]]<br />+20 damage against [[power armor]] (excluding [[NCR salvaged power armor|NCR power armor]])
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|other effect =+50 damage against [[Fallout: New Vegas robots and computers|robots]]<br />+20 damage against [[T-51b power armor (Fallout: New Vegas)|power armor]] (excluding [[NCR salvaged power armor|NCR power armor]])
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|projectiles =1
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|projectiles =1
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|attack shots/sec =2.5
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|attack shots/sec =2.5
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|min spread =0.08
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|min spread =0.08
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|crit dmg =15
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|crit dmg =15
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|crit % mult =1.5
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|crit % mult =1.5
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|perk1 =Laser Commander
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|perk1 =Laser Commander
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|perk1 mult =0.15
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|perk1 mult =0.15
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|perk2 =Bloody Mess
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|perk2 =Bloody Mess (perk)
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|perk2 mult =0.05
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|perk2 mult =0.05
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|perk3 =Lord Death
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|perk3 =Lord Death
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|perk3 mult =0.03
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|perk3 mult =0.04
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|perk4 =Rapid Reload
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|perk4 =Rapid Reload
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|perk4 reload mult=0.25
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|perk4 reload mult =0.25
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|perk5 =Fast Shot
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|perk5 =Fast Shot
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|perk5 attsec mult=0.2
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|perk5 attsec mult =0.2
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|perk6 =Thought You Died
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|perk6 =Thought You Died
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|perk6 mult =0.1
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|perk6 mult =0.1
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|perk7 =Ain't Like That Now
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|perk7 =Ain't Like That Now
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|perk7 attsec mult=0.2
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|perk7 attsec mult =0.2
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|ammo =Microfusion cell (Fallout: New Vegas)
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|ammo =Microfusion cell (Fallout: New Vegas)
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|ammo use =1
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|ammo use =1
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|clip rounds =20
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|clip rounds =20
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|reload time =3
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|reload time =3
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|ap =32
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|ap =32
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|hp =75
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|hp =75
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|repair =LAER<br />[[Jury Rigging#Energy rifles (other)|Energy rifles (other)]] {{icon|jury|big|link=Jury Rigging}}
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|repair =LAER<br />[[Jury Rigging#Energy rifles (other)|Energy rifles (other)]] {{icon|jury|big|link=Jury Rigging}}
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|weight =4
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|weight =4
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|value =8000
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|value =8000
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|baseid ={{DLC ID|00b9cf}}
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|baseid ={{DLC ID|00b9cf}}
 
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==Characteristics==
  
==Characteristics==
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The LAER resembles a mix of many existing energy weapons; the barrel looks like the [[Pulse gun (Fallout: New Vegas)|pulse gun]], the [[Microfusion cell (Fallout: New Vegas)|microfusion cell]] is held in a basket on the bottom like a [[Plasma rifle (Fallout: New Vegas)|plasma rifle]], the stock is similar to a [[laser rifle (Fallout: New Vegas)|laser rifle]], and it displays capacitors similar to a [[recharger rifle]]. It also offers very high damage (on par with the [[plasma caster]]) for low ammunition consumption making it a great all-round weapon.
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The LAER resembles a mix of many existing energy weapons; the barrel looks like the [[Pulse gun (Fallout: New Vegas)|pulse gun]], the [[Microfusion cell (Fallout: New Vegas)|microfusion cell]] is held in a basket on the bottom like a [[Plasma rifle (Fallout: New Vegas)|plasma rifle]], the stock is similar to a [[laser rifle (Fallout: New Vegas)|laser rifle]], and it displays vacuum tubes similar to a [[recharger rifle]]. It also offers very high damage (on par with the [[plasma caster]]) for low ammunition consumption making it a great all-round weapon.
   
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The only drawbacks of this weapon are its low critical hit damage and low item HP, so the player may have to rely on the [[Jury Rigging]] perk or [[weapon repair kit]]s, especially if using over or max charged ammunition. It's worth noting that it has a very high spread for an energy rifle, equivalent to the [[laser RCW]], limiting its usefulness at longer ranges.
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Drawbacks of this weapon include its low critical hit damage and low item HP, so the player may have to rely on the [[Jury Rigging]] perk or [[weapon repair kit]]s, especially if using over or max charged ammunition. It's worth noting that it has a very high spread for an energy rifle, equivalent to the [[laser RCW]], limiting its usefulness at longer ranges.
   
 
When compared to its variant, [[Elijah's advanced LAER]], the standard model could be viewed as the more practical version as it has 50% more HP, although it does shoot slower.
  
When compared to its variant, [[Elijah's advanced LAER]], the standard model could be viewed as the more practical version as it has 50% more HP, although it does shoot slower.
   
 
===Durability===
  
===Durability===
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The LAER can fire a total of about 370 times using standard cells, the equivalent of 19 reloads, or 14 reloads when modified with the auxiliary recharger clip, from full [[Condition#Equipment condition in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas|condition]] before breaking.
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The LAER can fire a total of about 370 times using standard cells, the equivalent of 19 reloads, or 14 reloads when modified with the auxiliary recharger chip, from full [[Condition#Equipment condition in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas|condition]] before breaking.
 
{{Durability table
  
{{Durability table
 
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===Modifications===
  
===Modifications===
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* [[LAER mod - auxiliary recharger chip]] -Recycles one round per four shot.
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* [[LAER mod - auxiliary recharger chip]] - recycles one round per four shot.
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* [[LAER mod - prismatic lens]] -Splits the beam into three beams increasing total damage by 30% similar to the [[Laser rifle beam splitter]].
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* [[LAER mod - prismatic lens]] - splits the beam into three beams increasing total damage by 30% similar to the [[Laser rifle beam splitter]].
   
 
==Variants==
  
==Variants==
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|vats attacks1 =1
  
|vats attacks1 =1
 
|weight1 =4
  
|weight1 =4
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|name2 =Elijah&#39;s advanced LAER
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|name2 =Elijah's advanced LAER
 
|ammo use2 =1
  
|ammo use2 =1
 
|ap2 =32
  
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==Locations==
  
==Locations==
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Seven LAER's can be found in total:
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Seven LAERs can be found in total:
 
* One can be found in the [[Big MT north tunnel]], toward the northernmost side of the lower level below the force field.
  
* One can be found in the [[Big MT north tunnel]], toward the northernmost side of the lower level below the force field.
 
* Another one can be found at the [[X-8 research center]] on [[Gabe]]'s corpse.
  
* Another one can be found at the [[X-8 research center]] on [[Gabe]]'s corpse.
 
* One can be found at [[X-7a "Left Field" artillery launch]] on the corpse of the unique sentry bot, [[RY-589 Ultimo bot]].
  
* One can be found at [[X-7a "Left Field" artillery launch]] on the corpse of the unique sentry bot, [[RY-589 Ultimo bot]].
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* Another one is in [[The Forbidden Zone Dome]], in the second floor room, just left of the brain tank.
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* Another one is in the [[Forbidden Zone dome entrance|Forbidden Zone dome]], in the second floor room, just left of the brain tank.
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* One can be found on top of the [[X-13 research facility]]. In order to reach it, you must jump down from the cliff to the north. The cliff can be climbed by jumping up a pile of rocks just to the west of the [[Big MT west tunnel]].
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* One can be found on top of the [[X-13 research facility]]. In order to reach it, the player character must jump down from the cliff to the north. The cliff can be climbed by jumping up a pile of rocks just to the west of the [[Big MT west tunnel]].
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* Another one is in the [[X-42 Robo-Warfare Facility]] on the corpse of the [[Robo-scorpion#X-42 giant robo-scorpion|giant robo-scorpion]].
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* Another one is in the [[Forbidden Zone dome entrance|X-42 robo-warfare facility]] on the corpse of the [[Robo-scorpion#X-42 giant robo-scorpion|giant robo-scorpion]].
 
* The last one, along with various energy weapon ammunition, is in the same room as above in a chamber connected to the exit platform. It is on a table in the middle of the room, and it is in good condition. This one requires a force field to be disabled in order to gain access to it.
  
* The last one, along with various energy weapon ammunition, is in the same room as above in a chamber connected to the exit platform. It is on a table in the middle of the room, and it is in good condition. This one requires a force field to be disabled in order to gain access to it.
   
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==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
 
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L.A.E.R. concept art.jpg|3D model summary
 
LAER hi-res.png
  
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LAER hi-res.jpg

Revision as of 15:36, 28 March 2014

 
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The LAER ("Laser Assisted Electrical Rifle") is a weapon in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Old World Blues.

Characteristics

The LAER resembles a mix of many existing energy weapons; the barrel looks like the pulse gun, the microfusion cell is held in a basket on the bottom like a plasma rifle, the stock is similar to a laser rifle, and it displays vacuum tubes similar to a recharger rifle. It also offers very high damage (on par with the plasma caster) for low ammunition consumption making it a great all-round weapon.

Drawbacks of this weapon include its low critical hit damage and low item HP, so the player may have to rely on the Jury Rigging perk or weapon repair kits, especially if using over or max charged ammunition. It's worth noting that it has a very high spread for an energy rifle, equivalent to the laser RCW, limiting its usefulness at longer ranges.

When compared to its variant, Elijah's advanced LAER, the standard model could be viewed as the more practical version as it has 50% more HP, although it does shoot slower.

Durability

The LAER can fire a total of about 370 times using standard cells, the equivalent of 19 reloads, or 14 reloads when modified with the auxiliary recharger chip, from full condition before breaking.

Ammunition typeUnmodifiedW/ Auxiliary recharger chip
ShotsReloadsShotsReloads
Standard3701937014
Bulk4372243717
Optimized3361733613
Over charge2451324510
Max charge14581456

Modifications

Variants

Comparison

Legend 
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (melee or unarmed)Attacks in V.A.T.S.- Attacks in V.A.T.S.
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive)Action point cost- Action point cost
Damage per attack (damage per projectile)- Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per action point- Damage per action point
Damage per second- Damage per secondWeapon spread- Weapon spread
Area of effect damage- Area of effect damageMagazine capacity (shots per reload)- Magazine capacity (shots per reload)
Effect damage & duration- Effect damage & durationDurability (number of attacks before breaking)- Durability (number of attacks before breaking)
Bonus effects- Bonus effectsWeight- Weight
Attacks per second- Attacks per secondValue in caps- Value in caps
Critical chance % multiplier- Critical chance % multiplierValue to weight ratio- Value to weight ratio
Critical damage- Critical damageSkill required- Skill required
Critical effect damage & duration- Critical effect damage & durationStrength required- Strength required
With all mods attached- With all mods attached
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per secondAttacks per secondCritical Chance % multiplierCritical damageAction Point costDamage per action pointWeapon spreadMagazine capacity (shots per reload)Durability (number of attacks before breaking)WeightValue in capsValue to weight ratioSkill requiredStrength required
LAER Old World Blues (add-on)65
162.52.5x1.5153220.0820370480002000754
LAER With all weapon mods attached Old World Blues (add-on)84.5
(28.2x3)		211.32.5x1.515322.60.0820(26.7)3704135003375754
Elijah's advanced LAER Old World Blues (add-on)65
178.82.75x1.5153220.0815245485002125754
Elijah's advanced LAER With all weapon mods attached Old World Blues (add-on)84.5
232.42.75x1.515322.60.0815(20)2454140003500754

Locations

Seven LAERs can be found in total:

  • One can be found in the Big MT north tunnel, toward the northernmost side of the lower level below the force field.
  • Another one can be found at the X-8 research center on Gabe's corpse.
  • One can be found at X-7a "Left Field" artillery launch on the corpse of the unique sentry bot, RY-589 Ultimo bot.
  • Another one is in the Forbidden Zone dome, in the second floor room, just left of the brain tank.
  • One can be found on top of the X-13 research facility. In order to reach it, the player character must jump down from the cliff to the north. The cliff can be climbed by jumping up a pile of rocks just to the west of the Big MT west tunnel.
  • Another one is in the X-42 robo-warfare facility on the corpse of the giant robo-scorpion.
  • The last one, along with various energy weapon ammunition, is in the same room as above in a chamber connected to the exit platform. It is on a table in the middle of the room, and it is in good condition. This one requires a force field to be disabled in order to gain access to it.

Behind the scenes

  • The LAER use the same electric beam weapons technology also developed in the Secret Vault.
  • It was at first a cut energy weapon of Fallout: New Vegas, appearing in the concept art section of the Fallout: New Vegas Official Game Guide Collector's edition complete with its own icon in the game file.
  • The name implies a function like modern attempts at making electrolasers which use lasers to create a conductive plasma conduit in the air and then discharge an electrical differential across the conduit. While practical devices do not yet exist, the concept has been proven and the effect on the target is dependent upon the amount of energy delivered. At lower powers the effect would be much like a stun gun and higher energies being more like a bolt of lightning.

Gallery

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QuestsA Brain's Best Friend · All My Friends Have Off Switches · Coming Out of Her Shell · Field Research · He Came... And Went · Influencing People · Midnight Science Fiction Feature! · Old World Blues · Picking Your Brains · Project X-13 · Sonic Emitter Upgrade · Welcome to the Big Empty · X-13: Attack of the Infiltrator! · X-2: Strange Transmissions! · X-8: High School Horror! · X-8 Data Retrieval Test
Achievements and ChallengesAchievementsCardiac Arrest! · Make up Your Mind · Making Friends · Outsmarted · Spinal-Tapped
ChallengesAutomaton · Cardiac Arrest! · Caza-Death Dealer · Dog Run I/II/III · Evil Genius · Klein Destine · Mad Scientist · Make up Your Mind · Making Friends · Mobius Strip · MT Space · Outer Space · Outsmarted · Spinal-Tapped · VR the Champions I/II/III
LocationsBig MT · Big MT north tunnel · Big MT east tunnel · Big MT west tunnel · Construction site · Elijah's Watch · Forbidden Zone dome entrance · Hazmat testing ground · Higgs Village · Little Yangtze · Loading station · Magnetohydraulics complex · Mysterious cave · Saturnite alloy research facility · Securitron de-construction plant · Signal Hills transmitter · The Cuckoo's Nest · The Sink · The Think Tank · Waste disintegration platform · X-2 transmitter antenna array · X-7a "Left Field" artillery launch · X-7b "Boom Town" target zone · X-8 research center · X-12 research center · X-13 research facility · X-17 meteorological station · X-22 botanical garden · X-66 Hexcrete archipelago · Y-0 research center · Y-17 medical facility · Z-9 Crotalus DNA preservation lab · Z-14 Pepsinae DNA splicing lab · Z-38 lightwave dynamics research · Z-43 innovative toxins plant · Ulysses' Point
ItemsWeaponsChristine's CoS silencer rifle · Elijah's jury-rigged Tesla cannon · K9000 cyberdog gun (FIDO) · LAER (Elijah's advanced LAER) · Proton axe (Protonic inversal axe) · Proton throwing axe (Protonic inversal throwing axe) · Saturnite fist (Saturnite fist super-heated) · Scientist glove (Corrosive glove, Dr. Klein's glove, Dr. Mobius' glove, Sterilizer glove) · Sonic emitter · X-2 antenna
ApparelAtomic-valence tri-radii-oscillator · Christine's CoS recon armor · Dr. Klein's glasses · Dr. Mobius' glasses · Hazmat suit · Lobotomite goggles · Lobotomite jumpsuit · Lobotomite mask · Lobotomite mask and goggles · Mad scientist scrubs (Dr. Klein's scrubs, Dr. Mobius' scrubs) · Patient gown · Scientist scrubs · Stealth Suit Mk II · Valence radii-accentuator · Yangtze camp jumpsuit
ConsumablesBattle Brew · Black blood sausage · Blood sausage · Mutant cave fungus · Nightstalker squeezin's · Preserved meat · Salient Green · Thick red paste · Thin red paste
Misc itemsBig Mountain Transportalponder! · Blank book · Broken detonator · Deactivated bomb collar · Gabe's bowl · Skill book recipes · Dried seeds
CharactersDoctor 8 · Biological research station · Blind Diode Jefferson · Book Chute · Doctor Borous · Christine · Doctor Dala · Doctor 0 · Doctor Klein · Doctor Mobius · Light Switch 01 · Light Switch 02 · Muggy · Roxie · Sink · Sink Auto-Doc · Sink CIU · Stripe · Courier's brain · Toaster · Y-17 trauma override harness · Y-17 master trauma harness · Yangtze camp survivor · Ulysses
CreaturesLegendary bloatfly · Cyberdog · Gabe · Stripe · Lobotomite
Robots and computersConstruction drone foreman · The Custodian · Doctor Orderly MD PHD DDS · Ironbelly · Mister Orderly · Robo-scorpion · RY-589 Ultimo bot · PDQ-88b Securitron · Sparks · Super-Ego · Think tank · 010011110110111001100101
Perks and TraitsPerksAtomic! · Brainless/Big Brained · DNAgent · DNAvenger · Heartless/Cardiac Arrest · Implant C-13 · Implant GRX · Implant M-5 · Implant Y-3 · Implant Y-7 · Mile in Their Shoes · Spineless/Reinforced Spine · Them's Good Eatin'
TraitsClaustrophobia · Early Bird · Hoarder · Hot Blooded · Logan's Loophole · Skilled
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