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{{Infobox creature |
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+ | |games =FO76, FO76WA, FO76NW |
|type =Mole miner |
|type =Mole miner |
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|image =FO76 Mole miner.jpg |
|image =FO76 Mole miner.jpg |
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− | |variants =[[#Mole miner|Mole miner]]<br />[[#Mole miner scraper|Mole miner scraper]]<br />[[#Mole miner digger|Mole miner digger]]<br />[[#Mole miner rockbreaker|Mole miner rockbreaker]]<br />[[#Mole miner foreman|Mole miner foreman]]<br />[[#Mole miner supervisor|Mole miner supervisor]]<br />[[#Glowing mole miner|Glowing mole miner]]<br />[[#Scorched mole miner|Scorched mole miner]] |
+ | |variants =[[#Mole miner|Mole miner]]<br />[[#Mole miner scraper|Mole miner scraper]]<br />[[#Mole miner digger|Mole miner digger]]<br />[[#Mole miner rockbreaker|Mole miner rockbreaker]]<br />[[#Mole miner foreman|Mole miner foreman]]<br />[[#Mole miner supervisor|Mole miner supervisor]]<br />[[#Glowing mole miner|Glowing mole miner]]<br />[[#Mole miner sapper|Mole miner sapper]] {{icon|FO76NW}}<br />[[#Mole miner dredger|Mole miner dredger]] {{icon|FO76NW}}<br />[[#Mole miner skullcrusher|Mole miner skullcrusher]] {{icon|FO76NW}}<br />[[#Deadly mole miner|Deadly mole miner]] {{icon|FO76NW}}<br />[[#Scorched mole miner|Scorched mole miner]] |
|location =[[Appalachia]] |
|location =[[Appalachia]] |
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|affiliation = |
|affiliation = |
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|actor = |
|actor = |
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|dialogue = |
|dialogue = |
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− | }}{{Games|FO76|FO76WA}} |
+ | }}{{Games|FO76|FO76WA|FO76NW}} |
'''Mole miners''' are [[Fallout 76 creatures|creature]]s found in [[Appalachia]] in [[Timeline#2102|2102]]. |
'''Mole miners''' are [[Fallout 76 creatures|creature]]s found in [[Appalachia]] in [[Timeline#2102|2102]]. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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+ | <section begin="background" /> |
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− | A bleak remnant of Appalachia's storied past, the mole miners are heavily mutated former humans that make their homes in the many caves and mines of the region, as well as the wasteland of the Ash Heap. |
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+ | A bleak remnant of Appalachia's storied past, the mole miners are humans that make their homes in the many caves and mines of the region, trapped within their deteriorating mining suits. The mole miners are frenzied combatants who attack anything they perceive as a threat.<ref>[[Fallout 76 loading screen hints|''Fallout 76'' loading screen hints]]: ''"Trapped within their deteriorating mining suits, the Mole Miners are frenzied combatants who attack anything they perceive as a threat."''</ref> |
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+ | Despite the suffering, some semblance of cognition and human-like thought remains and mole miners will frequently carry things they considered important in a previous life, such as keys to their old mining lockers,<ref>[[Lost and Found]]</ref> even going as far as to find value in their collections and assembling [[Legendary exchange machine|vending machines]] and opening up a [[Berkeley Springs station|store]] to sell their wares for a [[Legendary scrip|price]].<ref>See [[Purveyor Murmrgh]] for details.</ref> They were first encountered by the [[Fire Breathers]] in March 2095.<ref>[[Lt. Thomas' Action Report]]</ref> |
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⚫ | The particular cause of their significant degeneration is unclear; whether it be radiation, the [[Scorched Plague]], the toxic atmosphere of the Ash Heap or a combination of all three is unknown. However it may be, they appear to be highly communal and are rarely if ever encountered alone or outside their organized groups lead by foremen and supervisors. |
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⚫ | The particular cause of their significant degeneration is unclear; whether it be [[radiation]], the [[Scorched Plague]], the toxic atmosphere of the Ash Heap or a combination of all three is unknown. However it may be, they appear to be highly communal and are rarely if ever encountered alone or outside their organized groups lead by foremen and supervisors. |
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At some point, the Vault 76 overseer was seriously injured by a mole miner at the [[Mountainside Bed & Breakfast]] and left a holotape log following the experience. |
At some point, the Vault 76 overseer was seriously injured by a mole miner at the [[Mountainside Bed & Breakfast]] and left a holotape log following the experience. |
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− | Openly hostile to nearly everyone but themselves (save for one known exception), the mole miners are highly aggressive, well armed |
+ | Openly hostile to nearly everyone but themselves (save for one known exception), the mole miners are highly aggressive, well armed and appear to have either domesticated or formed a symbiotic coexistence with mole rats. They make use of a variety of [[Pump action shotgun (Fallout 76)|shot]][[Double-barrel shotgun (Fallout 76)|guns]], [[Assault rifle (Fallout 76)|assault rifles]], [[Missile launcher (Fallout 76)|missile launchers]] and [[Mole miner gauntlet|improvised weapons]] to attack their enemies, while using their mole rats as anything from standard attack animals to mobile landmines.<section end="background" /> |
==Characteristics== |
==Characteristics== |
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===Biology=== |
===Biology=== |
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− | Once human, the mole miners have since degenerated into stout, squat and hardy humanoids that display an extreme hostility towards anything that aren't themselves. Their limbs are extremely short and thick, |
+ | Once human, the mole miners have since degenerated into stout, squat and hardy humanoids that display an extreme hostility towards anything that aren't themselves. Their limbs are extremely short and thick, what can be seen of their face is a grossly bloated physiognomy bloating beyond the confines of their mining equipment, with their eyes unnaturally bulging from no recognizable facial structure. They stand affixed in a permanent hunch with their limbs tucked closely to their body. |
− | Their method of communication consists mainly of garbled vocalizations, grunts, groans and throaty calls obscured behind their mining equipment as well as their mutations makes it difficult to ascertain if they are somewhat cognizant of their actions |
+ | Their method of communication consists mainly of garbled vocalizations, grunts, groans and throaty calls obscured behind their mining equipment as well as their mutations makes it difficult to ascertain if they are somewhat cognizant of their actions or essentially mindless, much like feral ghouls. |
− | Their mutations have endowed them with powerful strength that allows them to wield heavy weapons frequently and effortlessly. Their aggression and hardiness render them capable of warding off staggers |
+ | Their mutations have endowed them with powerful strength that allows them to wield heavy weapons frequently and effortlessly. Their aggression and hardiness render them capable of warding off staggers and their fast speed allows them to close the gap between themselves and enemies fairly quickly. |
===Gameplay attributes=== |
===Gameplay attributes=== |
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− | Mole miners often live in organized groups and are usually led by a foreman or supervisor. They are immediately hostile to anyone who approaches them |
+ | Mole miners often live in organized groups and are usually led by a foreman or supervisor. They are immediately hostile to anyone who approaches them except for the mole rats that they share friendly relations with, friendly enough to the point that they can fight opponents together to gain an advantage. |
They often mobilize against their target with weapons of great damage such as shotguns or missile launchers. They can easily and quickly mow down low-level player characters. |
They often mobilize against their target with weapons of great damage such as shotguns or missile launchers. They can easily and quickly mow down low-level player characters. |
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|level =2 |
|level =2 |
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|perception =5 |
|perception =5 |
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− | | |
+ | |family =moleminer |
⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
|rr =Immune |
|rr =Immune |
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− | | |
+ | |pr =100 |
|aggression =2 |
|aggression =2 |
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|confidence =4 |
|confidence =4 |
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|assistance =1 |
|assistance =1 |
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− | |attack1 =Melee (15 {{Icon|damage}}) |
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− | |attack2 =Ranged |
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit filter]] |
* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit filter]] |
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|level =4 |
|level =4 |
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|perception =5 |
|perception =5 |
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− | | |
+ | |family =moleminer |
⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
|rr =Immune |
|rr =Immune |
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− | | |
+ | |pr =100 |
|aggression =2 |
|aggression =2 |
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|confidence =4 |
|confidence =4 |
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|assistance =1 |
|assistance =1 |
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− | |attack1 =Melee (20 {{Icon|damage}}) |
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− | |attack2 =Ranged |
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
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|level =8 |
|level =8 |
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|perception =5 |
|perception =5 |
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− | | |
+ | |family =moleminer |
⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
|rr =Immune |
|rr =Immune |
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− | | |
+ | |pr =100 |
|aggression =2 |
|aggression =2 |
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|confidence =4 |
|confidence =4 |
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|assistance =1 |
|assistance =1 |
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− | |attack1 =Melee (25 {{Icon|damage}}) |
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− | |attack2 =Ranged |
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
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|level =14 |
|level =14 |
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|perception =5 |
|perception =5 |
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− | | |
+ | |family =moleminer |
⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
|rr =Immune |
|rr =Immune |
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|pr =100 |
|pr =100 |
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⚫ | |||
|aggression =2 |
|aggression =2 |
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|confidence =4 |
|confidence =4 |
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|assistance =1 |
|assistance =1 |
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− | |attack1 =Melee (30 {{Icon|damage}}) |
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− | |attack2 =empty |
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
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|level =22 |
|level =22 |
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|perception =5 |
|perception =5 |
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− | | |
+ | |family =moleminer |
⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
|rr =Immune |
|rr =Immune |
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− | | |
+ | |pr =100 |
|aggression =2 |
|aggression =2 |
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|confidence =4 |
|confidence =4 |
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|assistance =1 |
|assistance =1 |
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− | |attack1 =Melee (35 {{Icon|damage}}) |
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− | |attack2 =Ranged |
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
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|level =30 |
|level =30 |
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|perception =5 |
|perception =5 |
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− | | |
+ | |family =moleminer |
⚫ | |||
− | |er =75 |
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|rr =Immune |
|rr =Immune |
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|pr =100 |
|pr =100 |
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− | |xp =10-125 |
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|aggression =2 |
|aggression =2 |
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|confidence =4 |
|confidence =4 |
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|assistance =1 |
|assistance =1 |
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− | |attack1 =Melee (45 {{Icon|damage}}) |
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− | |attack2 =Ranged |
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
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|level =40 |
|level =40 |
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|perception =5 |
|perception =5 |
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− | | |
+ | |family =moleminer |
− | |dr =100 |
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− | |er =75 |
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|rr =Immune |
|rr =Immune |
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|pr =100 |
|pr =100 |
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− | |xp =10-125 |
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|aggression =2 |
|aggression =2 |
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|confidence =4 |
|confidence =4 |
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|assistance =1 |
|assistance =1 |
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− | |attack1 =Melee (55 {{Icon|damage}}) |
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− | |attack2 =Ranged |
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
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* {{Icon|dead}} [[Glowing blood]] |
* {{Icon|dead}} [[Glowing blood]] |
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* {{Icon|dead}} [[Glowing meat]] |
* {{Icon|dead}} [[Glowing meat]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Nuclear waste]] |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|end}} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Mole miner sapper=== |
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+ | {{section|FO76}} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|start}} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|row |
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+ | |name =Mole miner sapper {{icon|FO76NW}} {{unused}} |
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+ | |base id ={{ID|003f473b}} |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |perception =5 |
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+ | |family =moleminer |
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⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
+ | |aggression =2 |
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+ | |confidence =4 |
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+ | |assistance =1 |
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+ | |items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit filter]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Pump action shotgun (Fallout 76)|Pump action shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Double-barrel shotgun (Fallout 76)|Double-barrel shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Double-barrel shotgun (Fallout 76)|Short double-barrel shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Shotgun shell (Fallout 76)|Shotgun shell]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Missile launcher (Fallout 76)|Missile launcher]] |
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+ | * {{icon|dead}} [[Missile (Fallout 76)|Missile]] |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|end}} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Mole miner dredger=== |
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+ | {{section|FO76}} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|start}} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|row |
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+ | |name =Mole miner dredger {{icon|FO76NW}} {{unused}} |
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+ | |base id ={{ID|003f473c}} |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |perception =5 |
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+ | |family =moleminer |
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⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
+ | |aggression =2 |
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+ | |confidence =4 |
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+ | |assistance =1 |
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+ | |items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit filter]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Pump action shotgun (Fallout 76)|Pump action shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Double-barrel shotgun (Fallout 76)|Double-barrel shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Double-barrel shotgun (Fallout 76)|Short double-barrel shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Shotgun shell (Fallout 76)|Shotgun shell]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Missile launcher (Fallout 76)|Missile launcher]] |
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+ | * {{icon|dead}} [[Missile (Fallout 76)|Missile]] |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|end}} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Mole miner skullcrusher=== |
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+ | {{section|FO76}} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|start}} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|row |
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+ | |name =Mole miner skullcrusher {{icon|FO76NW}} {{unused}} |
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+ | |base id ={{ID|003f473d}} |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |perception =5 |
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+ | |family =moleminer |
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⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
+ | |aggression =2 |
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+ | |confidence =4 |
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+ | |assistance =1 |
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+ | |items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit filter]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Pump action shotgun (Fallout 76)|Pump action shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Double-barrel shotgun (Fallout 76)|Double-barrel shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Double-barrel shotgun (Fallout 76)|Short double-barrel shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Shotgun shell (Fallout 76)|Shotgun shell]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Missile launcher (Fallout 76)|Missile launcher]] |
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+ | * {{icon|dead}} [[Missile (Fallout 76)|Missile]] |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|end}} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Deadly mole miner=== |
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+ | {{section|FO76}} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|start}} |
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+ | {{Stats creature FO76|row |
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+ | |name =Deadly mole miner {{icon|FO76NW}} {{unused}} |
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+ | |base id ={{ID|003f473e}} |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |perception =5 |
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+ | |family =moleminer |
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⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
+ | |aggression =2 |
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+ | |confidence =4 |
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+ | |assistance =1 |
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+ | |items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit filter]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Pump action shotgun (Fallout 76)|Pump action shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Double-barrel shotgun (Fallout 76)|Double-barrel shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Double-barrel shotgun (Fallout 76)|Short double-barrel shotgun]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Shotgun shell (Fallout 76)|Shotgun shell]] |
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+ | * {{Icon|dead}} [[Missile launcher (Fallout 76)|Missile launcher]] |
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+ | * {{icon|dead}} [[Missile (Fallout 76)|Missile]] |
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}} |
}} |
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{{Stats creature FO76|end}} |
{{Stats creature FO76|end}} |
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===Scorched mole miner=== |
===Scorched mole miner=== |
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− | A variant of the mole miner |
+ | A charred, fleshy variant of the mole miner infected with the [[Scorched Plague]]. All regular mole miner variants have a corresponding Scorched variant with the same stats, abilities, and items. They may become Scorched when attacked by [[scorchbeast]]s or the [[Scorchbeast#Scorchbeast queen|scorchbeast queen]], becoming allies with other Scorched creatures. |
{{Stats creature FO76|start}} |
{{Stats creature FO76|start}} |
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{{Stats creature FO76|row |
{{Stats creature FO76|row |
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|level =40 |
|level =40 |
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|perception =5 |
|perception =5 |
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− | | |
+ | |family =moleminer |
− | |dr =100 |
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− | |er =75 |
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|rr =Immune |
|rr =Immune |
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|pr =100 |
|pr =100 |
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− | |xp =10-125 |
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|aggression =2 |
|aggression =2 |
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|confidence =4 |
|confidence =4 |
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|assistance =1 |
|assistance =1 |
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− | |attack1 =Melee (55 {{Icon|damage}}) |
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− | |attack2 =Ranged |
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Miner suit scrap]] |
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* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
* {{Icon|dead}} [[Mine suit breather]] |
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==Locations== |
==Locations== |
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{{columns|2| |
{{columns|2| |
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− | * [[Blackwater |
+ | * [[Blackwater mine]] |
* [[Brim Quarry]] |
* [[Brim Quarry]] |
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* [[Hornwright testing site 2]] |
* [[Hornwright testing site 2]] |
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* [[Hornwright testing site 3]] |
* [[Hornwright testing site 3]] |
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* [[Hornwright testing site 4]] |
* [[Hornwright testing site 4]] |
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+ | * [[Lucky Hole mine]] |
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* [[Monongah power plant]] |
* [[Monongah power plant]] |
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* [[Monongah]] |
* [[Monongah]] |
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* [[The Burning Mine]] |
* [[The Burning Mine]] |
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* [[The Rusty Pick]] |
* [[The Rusty Pick]] |
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− | * [[Top of the World]] |
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* [[Uncanny Caverns]] |
* [[Uncanny Caverns]] |
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* [[Welch]] |
* [[Welch]] |
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==Notable mole miners== |
==Notable mole miners== |
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− | + | {{Icon|FO76WA|link=Wild Appalachia}} [[Purveyor Murmrgh]] - A vendor found at [[Berkeley Springs station]]. |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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Mole miners appear only in ''[[Fallout 76]]''. |
Mole miners appear only in ''[[Fallout 76]]''. |
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+ | {{RT}} |
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Mole miners are creatures found in Appalachia in 2102.
Background
A bleak remnant of Appalachia's storied past, the mole miners are humans that make their homes in the many caves and mines of the region, trapped within their deteriorating mining suits. The mole miners are frenzied combatants who attack anything they perceive as a threat.[1]
Despite the suffering, some semblance of cognition and human-like thought remains and mole miners will frequently carry things they considered important in a previous life, such as keys to their old mining lockers,[2] even going as far as to find value in their collections and assembling vending machines and opening up a store to sell their wares for a price.[3] They were first encountered by the Fire Breathers in March 2095.[4]
The particular cause of their significant degeneration is unclear; whether it be radiation, the Scorched Plague, the toxic atmosphere of the Ash Heap or a combination of all three is unknown. However it may be, they appear to be highly communal and are rarely if ever encountered alone or outside their organized groups lead by foremen and supervisors.
At some point, the Vault 76 overseer was seriously injured by a mole miner at the Mountainside Bed & Breakfast and left a holotape log following the experience.
Openly hostile to nearly everyone but themselves (save for one known exception), the mole miners are highly aggressive, well armed and appear to have either domesticated or formed a symbiotic coexistence with mole rats. They make use of a variety of shotguns, assault rifles, missile launchers and improvised weapons to attack their enemies, while using their mole rats as anything from standard attack animals to mobile landmines.
Characteristics
Biology
Once human, the mole miners have since degenerated into stout, squat and hardy humanoids that display an extreme hostility towards anything that aren't themselves. Their limbs are extremely short and thick, what can be seen of their face is a grossly bloated physiognomy bloating beyond the confines of their mining equipment, with their eyes unnaturally bulging from no recognizable facial structure. They stand affixed in a permanent hunch with their limbs tucked closely to their body.
Their method of communication consists mainly of garbled vocalizations, grunts, groans and throaty calls obscured behind their mining equipment as well as their mutations makes it difficult to ascertain if they are somewhat cognizant of their actions or essentially mindless, much like feral ghouls.
Their mutations have endowed them with powerful strength that allows them to wield heavy weapons frequently and effortlessly. Their aggression and hardiness render them capable of warding off staggers and their fast speed allows them to close the gap between themselves and enemies fairly quickly.
Gameplay attributes
Mole miners often live in organized groups and are usually led by a foreman or supervisor. They are immediately hostile to anyone who approaches them except for the mole rats that they share friendly relations with, friendly enough to the point that they can fight opponents together to gain an advantage.
They often mobilize against their target with weapons of great damage such as shotguns or missile launchers. They can easily and quickly mow down low-level player characters.
They are mainly located near mining areas in groups, although they can be seen everywhere.
Variants
Mole miner
A basic variant of the mole miner, equipped with a variety of shotgun weapons.
Name (Form ID) | Base Statistics | Behavior | Abilities | Items | ||||||||||
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Mole miner scraper
The mole miner scrapers have similar resistances to the base variant but with increased melee damage and health.
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Mole miner scraper |
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Mole miner digger
The mole miner diggers have similar resistances to the scrapers but with increased melee damage and health.
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Mole miner digger |
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Mole miner rockbreaker
The mole miner rockbreakers are a significant step above the diggers in terms of health.
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Mole miner rockbreaker |
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Mole miner foreman
The foremen often come equipped with two weapons. It is not uncommon for them to have missile launchers, and fire two to three missiles before trying to engage with a shotgun, rifle or even a mole miner gauntlet.
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Mole miner supervisor
These mole miners were previously supervisors of their mines, and have similar resistances to the foremen, but with increased melee damage and health.
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Glowing mole miner
Highly irradiated variant of the mole miners, they are common in the Savage Divide and sometimes in the Ash Heap as a location end boss. They usually have heavier weapons such as shotguns and missile launchers, similar to the foreman variant. They have a distinct green glow to their appearance.
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Glowing mole miner |
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Mole miner sapper
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Mole miner sapper |
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Mole miner dredger
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Mole miner dredger |
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Mole miner skullcrusher
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Mole miner skullcrusher |
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Deadly mole miner
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Scorched mole miner
A charred, fleshy variant of the mole miner infected with the Scorched Plague. All regular mole miner variants have a corresponding Scorched variant with the same stats, abilities, and items. They may become Scorched when attacked by scorchbeasts or the scorchbeast queen, becoming allies with other Scorched creatures.
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Locations
Notable mole miners
Purveyor Murmrgh - A vendor found at Berkeley Springs station.
Notes
- As of patch 8.5, the only intelligible mole miner phrase is "Take that!"
- Sometimes the miner's key will be found on a dead mole miner corpse, unlocking the repeatable miscellaneous quest Lost and Found.
Appearances
Mole miners appear only in Fallout 76.
- ↑ Fallout 76 loading screen hints: "Trapped within their deteriorating mining suits, the Mole Miners are frenzied combatants who attack anything they perceive as a threat."
- ↑ Lost and Found
- ↑ See Purveyor Murmrgh for details.
- ↑ Lt. Thomas' Action Report