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For the RadAway that appears in the Fallout series, see RadAway. |
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RadAway is a consumable in Fallout.
Background[]
An expensive pre-War drug,[1] RadAway is a chemical solution that bonds with radioactive particles and removes them from the user's system. While Rad-X is designed to increase the body's natural resistance to radiation, RadAway is designed to be used after exposure.[2][3] It is administered intravenously, using an IV bag or syringe,[4][5][6] and is one of the only ways to remove accumulated irradiation.[7] As such, it's a major trade good for places that can manufacture it, such as Vault City.[8]
Purging the body of radiation takes some time to complete, as the radiation is expelled via urination,[Non-game 1] and anyone using it will experience its adverse effects: it's a potent diuretic and can cause nausea, diarrhea, stomach pains and headaches.[9][10][11] Furthermore, RadAway is not a miracle cure and does not heal internal damage already caused by exposure.[12]
Characteristics[]
RadAway can be addictive. It takes full effect only after four in-game hours. RadAway is also one of these games' higher-value items.
It is a recommended item for the expedition to the Glow, but due to a quirk in the way radiation damage is coded, not strictly necessary: As long as the player character's stats never reach less than 1, they will not die.
Locations[]
- Sold by Vance in the Hub.
- Two on the shelves in a locked room at the Children's hospital in the Hub.
- One, hidden on the ground, in the Necropolis motel.
- Two on corpses on level one of the Glow.
- One in a locker on level four of the Glow.
- Two in a wall locker on level five of the Glow.
- One on a corpse on level 6 of the Glow.
- One in the locker behind Lorri at Lost Hills.
- Four in a locker in the northeast corner of Mariposa Military Base level 2.
- One can be found in a bookcase in the Cathedral.
- Two in a locker on level three of the Los Angeles Vault.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ AMS testing site terminal entries; AMS staff terminal, Health and Safety Notice
- ↑ Fallout Official Survival Guide p.124: "RadAway: Used after you have taken radiation damage, this drug will remove some of the contamination from your system. It takes time for the effects to work. There is a chance of developing an addiction to this drug."
- ↑ Fallout demo, Fallout, and Fallout 2 item description: "{4800}{}{RadAway}"
"{4801}{}{A chemical solution that bonds with radiation particles and passes them throughyour system. Takes time to work.}"
(PRO ITEM.MSG (demo), PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout), PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2)) - ↑ Charlie: "{113}{}{You find a vein and inject the Radaway into Charlie's system.}"
(VCCharly.msg) - ↑ Addiction image
- ↑ Gecko citizen: "{283}{}{./~99 syringes of Rad-away on the wall, 99 syringes…. ./~}"
(GCFOLK.MSG) - ↑ Jacob: "{132}{}{Well, some call it the Phantom Death, 'cause that's what it is. You can't see it, you can't hear it, you can't even smell it. It basically builds up in your system. You never feel it until it's too late. The more trips you make to Hot Spots, the more it builds up and it will never leave your system. Ever. The Rads just keep building up. Well... unless you can get a hold of some Rad-Away.}"
(Jacob's dialogue) - ↑ Vault City travel log
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "I'll take Rad-Away."
Henry Casdin: "Can't stand this stuff, myself. Goes through me like a rampaging Brahmin."
(Henry Casdin's dialogue) - ↑ Charlie: "{128}{}{Damn Rad-Away gives me the runs...}"
(VCCharly.msg) - ↑ Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p.5-18: "If you have been exposed to large amounts of radiation, then use RadAway to remove the radiation from your system. It won’t feel good, but better a headache and some stomach problems for a couple of days than the long term effects of nuclear radiation! RadAway takes a little while to work."
- ↑ Responder Medic: "Leamon is suffering from severe radiation sickness. It's... impressive how resilient he's been. At this stage, we typically see fever, diarrhea, dehydration, convulsions... A positive attitude does wonders for the body's health. But usually not miracles. There's already significant internal damage. His symptoms will worsen... And it's too late for RadAway."
(Leap of Faith Responder medic)
Non-game
- ↑ Fallout: The Roleplaying Game p. 169: "An intravenous drug which purges radiation from the user’s body, absorbing radiation as it circulates through the user’s bloodstream. It’s also a potent diuretic, expelling the radiation with the user’s urine, so it’s advisable to drink a lot of (clean) water shortly after taking a dose."
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