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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 - tarantula is a weapon in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Old World Blues.

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 incendiary" effect which ignites the target on a critical hit.

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

Durability[]

The sonic emitter - tarantula 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 Higgs Village inside of house #00, on an inactive terminal on the second floor.

Notes[]

  • As a one-handed energy weapon, the sonic emitter is affected by The Professional perk.
  • The critical hit incendiary effect creates a small fireball around the target, igniting nearby non-player characters.
  • 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.
  • With the Pyromaniac and Laser Commander perks, the weapon causes very high damage, complimented by the critical incendiary effect causing a lethal critical strike to explode the target into fiery giblets.
  • All cyberdogs are affected by the additional EMP damage done by this weapon.

Bugs[]

  • Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 - The audio tape may fall off of console and become unreachable. Grenades may be able to get it out. [verified]

Sounds[]

SingleShotVB

Gallery[]

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