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...8's sonic-soundwave-emitter-projecto-gun, able to broadcast sound at lethal frequencies. It also gives a great biogel massage.Doctor Dala

The sonic emitter - robo-scorpion is a weapon in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Old World Blues.

Background[]

During the development of the X-42 giant robo-scorpion, the scientists created an audio file for the sonic emitter from a recording of its atomic laser weapon. The holotape containing it was left in the X-42 robo-warfare facility, which post-War, became the "Forbidden Zone" controlled by Doctor Mobius where he made his robo-scorpion army to send against the Think Tank.

Characteristics[]

An energy-based pistol that weaponizes soundwaves to produce projectiles that inflict bonus damage against robots and power armor wearers. This variant of the weapon specifically inflicts a unique "critical strike explosion" effect. The projectile fired from this modulation travels noticeably slower than other modulations and it uses 3 energy cells per shot as opposed to 1 or 2 with the other variations.

The sonic emitter's oscilloscope takes on a yellow color when this audio file is uploaded. It is considered an improved holdout weapon.

Durability[]

The sonic emitter - robo-scorpion can fire a total of about 495 times using standard cells, the equivalent of 62 reloads, from full condition before breaking.

Ammunition typeDurability
ShotsReloads
Standard49562
Bulk58473
Optimized45057
Over charge32942
Max charge19525

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 secondBonus effectsAttacks per secondCritical Chance % multiplierCritical damageCritical effect damage and durationAction Point costDamage per action pointWeapon spreadMagazine capacity (shots per reload)Durability (number of attacks before breaking)WeightValue in capsValue to weight ratioSkill requiredStrength required
Sonic emitter - Gabriel's bark Old World Blues (add-on)55
56.9+20 EMP1.03x125Knockback301.80.124(12)495235001750502
Sonic emitter - opera singer Old World Blues (add-on)55
56.9+20 EMP1.03x125Dismember301.80.124495235001750502
Sonic emitter - revelation Old World Blues (add-on)31
32.1+20 EMP1.03x118Paralyze/10s3010.124495235001750502
Sonic emitter - robo-scorpion Old World Blues (add-on)65
67.2+20 EMP1.03x130+100Explosion302.20.124(8)495235001750752
Sonic emitter - tarantula Old World Blues (add-on)60
62.1+20 EMP1.03x130+2Fire/5s3020.124(8)495235001750752

Locations[]

The audio file's holotape can be found in the Forbidden Zone on a table on a high catwalk opposite the entrance door, just before the door leading into Doctor Mobius' laboratory. The facility cannot be entered until all three technologies have been brought to Doctor Klein and Old World Blues has been started.

Notes[]

  • As a one-handed Energy Weapon, the sonic emitter is affected by The Professional perk.
  • As with all sonic emitter modulations save for "Revelation," it is necessary to install the Jukebox's personality chip before this remodulation can be applied to the sonic emitter.
  • All cyberdogs are affected by the additional EMP damage done by this weapon.

Sounds[]

SingleShotVB

Gallery[]

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