Skeeter is a "ghoul gadgeteer" who serves as a mechanic for Gecko in 2241.
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Background[edit | edit source]
Skeeter is a grubby but intelligent-looking ghoul, wearing greasy overalls with a micrometer sticking out of his pocket.[1] He is considered unreliable by the ghouls who administer Gecko's supply locker/storage room, since he once caused a fire, and as such he is typically denied part requisition forms. He is assisted by "Lumpy" John, a human refugee from Vault City who has no visible mutations like the ghouls, but is considered unacceptably mutated by the citizens in Vault City because of his unusual resistance to radiation.
Interactions with the player character[edit | edit source]
Interactions overview[edit | edit source]
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This character can modify weapons. |
See below |
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This character starts quests. |
Quests[edit | edit source]
- Get super repair kit for Skeeter: Skeeter needs some additional tools and asks the Chosen One to find him a super repair kit.
- Get 3-step plasma transformer for Skeeter: On top of needing additional tools, Skeeter also needs a 3-step plasma transformer.
Weapon upgrades[edit | edit source]
Skeeter upgrades weapons. A free upgrade can be obtained from him by fetching the 3-Step plasma transformer.
| Base Weapon | Upgrade Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle prod | Increased electrical discharge, Increased damage |
Variable |
| Desert Eagle | Expanded magazine, +12 magazine capacity |
Variable |
| .44 Magnum revolver | Speed loader, Reload speed halved |
Variable |
| Colt Rangemaster hunting rifle | All-weather scope, Increased long-range accuracy |
Variable |
| AK-112 assault rifle | Assault rifle (exp. mag.), +76 magazine capacity |
Variable |
| FN FAL | Low-light scope, Increased nighttime accuracy |
Variable |
The formula used to calculate the upgrade cost is base price * [ 250 / (160 + player character's barter skill) ]. Example: The Magnum has a base price of 2000. If the player character has a barter skill of 40, the upgrade price is 2000 * [ 250 / (160 + 40) ] = 2500.
The base prices of the upgrades are:
- .44 Magnum revolver: $2000
- Desert Eagle: $3000
- Hunting rifle: $4000
- Assault rifle: $6000
- FN FAL: $12,000
- Cattle prod: $3000
Inventory[edit | edit source]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items |
|---|---|---|
| Black ghoul outfit | $9 Tool Fuel cell controller |
Notes[edit | edit source]
If looking for weapon upgrades, Valerie in Vault City offers the same upgrades at much lower prices.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Skeeter appears only in Fallout 2.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Skeeter's character description: "{100}{}{You see a ghoul wearing old, grease-stained clothing.}"
"{101}{}{You see Skeeter, the Ghoul Gadgeteer.}"
"{102}{}{You see a grubby but intelligent-looking ghoul, wearing greasy overalls with a micrometer sticking out of his pocket.}"
(GCSKEETR.MSG)
