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Radscorpions are creatures found in Fallout 76.

Background[edit | edit source]

Main article: Radscorpion

One of the most common pests across the wasteland, most radscorpions encountered across the wasteland are highly mutated, giant descendants of the Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) native to West Africa. Imported and bred in large numbers due to their popularity as a pet,[1] the once docile creatures evolved into aggressive nocturnal predators with a venomous sting, ranging in size between a sofa and car. Unlike most venomous species, whose venom becomes diluted the larger they become, the radscorpions' only became more potent.[2] The venom is essentially a powerful neurotoxin, acting on potassium and calcium channels, which combined with their strength allows radscorpions to incapacitate and kill large prey.[3] Packs of radscorpions are known to be a threat to livestock and even humans, especially in situations where antivenom is in short supply.[4]

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The radscorpion is a high level enemy, attacking the player directly with its venomous sting and claws. Its carapace is resilient to conventional damage, less so to energy weapons. Its key asset is the ability to burrow, disappearing from view and attacking from where the player least expects it.

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  1. Tenpenny Tower terminals; Exploration Database, Radscorpions
  2. The Vault Dweller: "{145}{}{What do you know about Radscorpions?}"
    Razlo: "{154}{}{And how such a large creature can even be possible by natural evolution, or even radiation induced mutation is beyond me.}"
    The Vault Dweller: "{157}{}{Anything else?}"
    Razlo: "{158}{}{They seem to be sensitive to light. Nocturnal. If I could get a sample of their poison, especially the venom production sac located in their tail, I could create an anti-venom.}"
  3. Enclave field terminals; Enclave Field Research Terminal, Field Entry: Large Scorpion: "Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Arthropoda
    Class: Arachnida
    Order: Scorpiones
    Family: Scorpionidae
    Genus: Pandinus
    Based on research, it first glance appears to be an enlarged Pandinus Imperator, but further testing is required to make a more precise identification. The subject's vesicle has mutated to match its enlarged hypodermic aculeus and the neurotoxin now acts on the potassium and calcium channels. Captive subject was hostile and should be considered a minor threat, though they could prove a problem in larger numbers. Anecdotal reports of specimens even larger than those we have observed exist, but it is likely that such reports are exaggerations."
  4. Aradesh: "{196}{Ara_28}{Oh my yes. Great packs of Rad Scorpions are killing our herds. We don't know where they're from, and no matter how many we kill, there's always more!}"
    The Vault Dweller: "{197}{}{Go on.}"
    Aradesh: "{198}{Ara_28a}{And now the monsters are attacking my people! Razlo is trying to find a cure for their poison, but I'm not sure how it goes.}"