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==Background==
 
==Background==
Great American cockroaches, colloquially called "radroaches" or simply "giant cockroaches", are giant versions of the pre-War species that have increased in size presumably due to mutation caused by the nuclear fallout of the [[Great War]].
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Great American cockroaches, colloquially called "radroaches" or simply "giant cockroaches," are giant versions of the pre-War species that have increased in size due to mutation caused by the nuclear fallout of the [[Great War]].
   
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
 
===Biology===
 
===Biology===
Radroaches are about the size of cats and have a shiny brown carapace. Unlike their modern-day cousins, they don't mind the sunlight and will often be encountered in well lit areas, such as out in the open near the [[Tepid Sewers]]. If encountered, they will first try to scare off their enemies by flapping their wings and antennae while bobbing up and down, but will attack if the enemy refuses to back away. This usually ends with their death, as they are one of the weakest enemies in-game.
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Radroaches are about the size of cats and have a shiny brown carapace. Unlike their modern-day cousins, they don't mind the sunlight and will often be encountered in well lit areas, such as out in the open near the [[tepid sewers]]. If encountered, they will first try to scare off their enemies by flapping their wings and antennae while bobbing up and down, but will attack if the enemy refuses to back away. This usually ends with their death, as they are one of the weakest enemies in-game.
   
 
===Gameplay attributes===
 
===Gameplay attributes===
Radroaches are low-level enemies, hostile to the player. They are usually encountered in groups of 5-7 and "pounce" at their enemies and bite/pinch them with their small pincers while making a screeching sound. They are also commonly used as food for many people in the wasteland and as such their meat can be bought off most merchants who sell food.
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Radroaches are low-level enemies, hostile to the player character. They are usually encountered in groups of 5-7 and "pounce" at their enemies and bite/pinch them with their small pincers while making a screeching sound. They are also commonly used as food for many people in the wasteland and as such their meat can be bought from most merchants who sell food.
   
 
==Statistics==
 
==Statistics==
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==Locations==
 
==Locations==
* Other than in Vault 101, they are found throughout the wasteland, with the most notable locations being the [[Nuka-Cola plant|Nuka-Cola plant offices]] and the [[Gillian house]] in [[Minefield]]. The [[RobCo Facility]] has the highest number of radroaches, 31 in total.
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Other than in [[Vault 101]], they are found throughout the wasteland, with the most notable locations being the [[Nuka-Cola plant|Nuka-Cola plant offices]] and the [[Gillian house]] in [[Minefield]]. The [[RobCo facility]] has the highest number of radroaches, 31 in total.
   
 
==Notable radroaches==
 
==Notable radroaches==
* [[Fluffy]] and [[Jitters]]
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* [[Fluffy]] and [[Jitters]], two caged radroaches (presumably pets) which can be found in the [[sniper shack]].
 
* Ghoul [[Gallo]] keeps two unnamed, undersized radroaches in a similar cage at his home in the [[County sewer mainline]].
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
* Radroaches are one of the weakest creatures to come across in the wasteland, about on par with [[Bloatfly (Fallout 3)|bloatflies]] for being the weakest enemies in the game.
 
* Radroaches are one of the weakest creatures to come across in the wasteland, about on par with [[Bloatfly (Fallout 3)|bloatflies]] for being the weakest enemies in the game.
* Although most radroaches appear hostile, there are certain circumstances where you may find them as passive, such as the roaches in the vicinity of [[the Roach King]].
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* Although most radroaches appear hostile, there are certain circumstances where they may be passive, such as the roaches in the vicinity of [[the Roach King]].
* Radroaches do not give out experience points unless the Lone Wanderer is playing on normal difficulty or higher, but even then it's only one experience point.
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* Radroaches do not give out [[Experience Points]] unless the Lone Wanderer is playing on normal difficulty or higher, but even then it's only one experience point.
* Using [[Unarmed]] in V.A.T.S. against a radroach will result in the player stomping on it rather than punching it.
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* Using [[Unarmed]] in [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]] against a radroach will result in the player character stomping on it rather than punching it, the only time this animation is ever used.
* The radroach is the first type of hostile creature the [[Lone Wanderer]] will encounter in ''Fallout 3'', inside [[Vault 101]] when the he/she needs to kill it with a [[BB gun (Fallout 3)|BB gun]] during the quest [[Growing Up Fast]].
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* The radroach is the first type of hostile creature the Lone Wanderer will encounter in ''Fallout 3'', inside Vault 101 when he/she needs to kill one with a [[BB gun (Fallout 3)|BB gun]] during the quest [[Growing Up Fast]].
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* Two undersized radroaches can be found in [[Vault 108]]'s living quarters cafeteria accompanied by a regular radroach, one the size of Gallo's pets and another even smaller one.
* There are two unique radroaches in the game, [[Fluffy]] and [[Jitters]], both imprisoned in a cage in the [[sniper shack]].
 
 
* During the quest [[Escape!]] the Lone Wanderer has the option to help [[Butch DeLoria]] by killing 3 radroaches to save his mom for some positive [[Karma (Fallout 3)|Karma]] and a free [[Tunnel Snake outfit]].
* Likewise, there are two undersized caged radroaches kept as pets by [[Gallo]] at his quarters within [[County sewer mainline]].
 
 
* When radroaches detect the Lone Wanderer, they won't attack at first, but if he/she stands too close for too long then they will attack.
* During the quest [[Escape!]] you have an option to help [[Butch DeLoria]] by killing 3 radroaches to save his mom for some positive [[Karma (Fallout 3)|Karma]] and a free [[Tunnel Snake Outfit]].
 
* When radroaches detect the Lone Wanderer, they won't be hostile at first, but if he/she stands too close for too long then they will attack.
 
 
* For the most part, radroaches are the only enemy in the game that won't attack on sight.
 
* For the most part, radroaches are the only enemy in the game that won't attack on sight.
 
* Unlike the other insects in the game, radroaches don't have a body part that the Lone Wanderer can cripple that will cause them to frenzy.
 
* Unlike the other insects in the game, radroaches don't have a body part that the Lone Wanderer can cripple that will cause them to frenzy.
* It is said by [[Moira Brown]] that the radroaches taste like old feet.
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* [[Moira Brown]] says that the radroach meat tastes like "old feet."
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* Vault 101 is [[radiation]] free and sealed, yet radroaches still appear in the lower levels.
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* When attacking, radroaches make a high-pitched squealing sound, similar to the sound bloatflies make when they are killed.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
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It is popularly suggested that roaches will "inherit the earth" if humanity destroys itself in a global nuclear war, as roaches, along with other insects, have a higher tolerance to radiation than most other animals.
There is a theory that present-day cockroaches would be able to survive a global nuclear disaster.
 
   
 
==Sounds==
 
==Sounds==
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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Radroach CA1.jpg|Concept art by [[Adam Adamowicz]]
 
Radroach CA1.jpg|Concept art by [[Adam Adamowicz]]
 
Fluffy and Jitters.jpg|Fluffy and Jitters caged in the [[sniper shack]]
 
Fluffy and Jitters.jpg|Fluffy and Jitters caged in the [[sniper shack]]
 
Radroach_Vault_101.jpg|Take a pot shot at your first "enemy"; a radroach
 
Radroach_Vault_101.jpg|Take a pot shot at your first "enemy"; a radroach
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Ellen DeLoria Radroach.jpg|Radroaches attacking [[Ellen DeLoria]]
 
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Radroaches are creatures found in the Capital Wasteland in 2277.

Background

Great American cockroaches, colloquially called "radroaches" or simply "giant cockroaches," are giant versions of the pre-War species that have increased in size due to mutation caused by the nuclear fallout of the Great War.

Characteristics

Biology

Radroaches are about the size of cats and have a shiny brown carapace. Unlike their modern-day cousins, they don't mind the sunlight and will often be encountered in well lit areas, such as out in the open near the tepid sewers. If encountered, they will first try to scare off their enemies by flapping their wings and antennae while bobbing up and down, but will attack if the enemy refuses to back away. This usually ends with their death, as they are one of the weakest enemies in-game.

Gameplay attributes

Radroaches are low-level enemies, hostile to the player character. They are usually encountered in groups of 5-7 and "pounce" at their enemies and bite/pinch them with their small pincers while making a screeching sound. They are also commonly used as food for many people in the wasteland and as such their meat can be bought from most merchants who sell food.

Statistics

Radroach

Radroaches all share the same vital statistics, but can differ in aggressiveness and confidence.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Radroach
0001CF7C
0002D6F7
000A25B1
000C595E
0001EFE3
Level
0
Experience Points
5
Perception
3
Hit Points
5
Damage Resistance
0%
Aggression
Unaggressive: Will not initiate combat.Icon optionalIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
Cautious: Will avoid/flee from threats unless stronger than them.Icon requiredIcon optionalIcon optionalIcon optional
Gamebryo AI attributes#Assistance
Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.Icon optionalIcon optional
Attack
Melee (3 Damage)
Radroach
(Aggr. Vault 101)

000569B2
Level
0
Experience Points
5
Perception
3
Hit Points
5
Damage Resistance
0%
Aggression
Aggressive: Will attack enemies on sight.Icon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
Cautious: Will avoid/flee from threats unless stronger than them.Icon requiredIcon optionalIcon optionalIcon optional
Gamebryo AI attributes#Assistance
Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.Icon optionalIcon optional
Attack
Melee (3 Damage)
Radroach
(foolh. Vault 101)

0006B238
0002D4C7
Level
0
Experience Points
5
Perception
3
Hit Points
5
Damage Resistance
0%
Aggression
Aggressive: Will attack enemies on sight.Icon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
Foolhardy: Will never flee or avoid anyone.Icon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Gamebryo AI attributes#Assistance
Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.Icon optionalIcon optional
Attack
Melee (3 Damage)
Radroach
(Butch Vault 101)

0002A171
Level
0
Experience Points
5
Perception
3
Hit Points
5
Damage Resistance
0%
Aggression
Aggressive: Will attack enemies on sight.Icon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
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 (3 Damage)

Locations

Other than in Vault 101, they are found throughout the wasteland, with the most notable locations being the Nuka-Cola plant offices and the Gillian house in Minefield. The RobCo facility has the highest number of radroaches, 31 in total.

Notable radroaches

Notes

  • Radroaches are one of the weakest creatures to come across in the wasteland, about on par with bloatflies for being the weakest enemies in the game.
  • Although most radroaches appear hostile, there are certain circumstances where they may be passive, such as the roaches in the vicinity of the Roach King.
  • Radroaches do not give out Experience Points unless the Lone Wanderer is playing on normal difficulty or higher, but even then it's only one experience point.
  • Using Unarmed in V.A.T.S. against a radroach will result in the player character stomping on it rather than punching it, the only time this animation is ever used.
  • The radroach is the first type of hostile creature the Lone Wanderer will encounter in Fallout 3, inside Vault 101 when he/she needs to kill one with a BB gun during the quest Growing Up Fast.
  • Two undersized radroaches can be found in Vault 108's living quarters cafeteria accompanied by a regular radroach, one the size of Gallo's pets and another even smaller one.
  • During the quest Escape! the Lone Wanderer has the option to help Butch DeLoria by killing 3 radroaches to save his mom for some positive Karma and a free Tunnel Snake outfit.
  • When radroaches detect the Lone Wanderer, they won't attack at first, but if he/she stands too close for too long then they will attack.
  • For the most part, radroaches are the only enemy in the game that won't attack on sight.
  • Unlike the other insects in the game, radroaches don't have a body part that the Lone Wanderer can cripple that will cause them to frenzy.
  • Moira Brown says that the radroach meat tastes like "old feet."
  • Vault 101 is radiation free and sealed, yet radroaches still appear in the lower levels.
  • When attacking, radroaches make a high-pitched squealing sound, similar to the sound bloatflies make when they are killed.

Appearances

Radroaches appear in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes

It is popularly suggested that roaches will "inherit the earth" if humanity destroys itself in a global nuclear war, as roaches, along with other insects, have a higher tolerance to radiation than most other animals.

Sounds

  • Radroach attack

  • Wings fluttering

Gallery