Skeeter is a "ghoul gadgeteer" who serves as a mechanic for Gecko in 2241.
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Background
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
Interactions overview
| Interactions | ||
|---|---|---|
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This character starts quests. | |
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This character can modify weapons. |
See below |
Quests
- 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
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
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items |
|---|---|---|
| Black ghoul outfit | $9 Tool Fuel cell controller |
Notes
If looking for weapon upgrades, Valerie in Vault City offers the same upgrades at much lower prices.
Appearances
Skeeter appears only in Fallout 2.
References
- ↑ 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)
