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...8's sonic-soundwave-emitter-projecto-gun, able to broadcast sound at lethal frequencies. It also gives a great biogel massage.Doctor Dala

The sonic emitter - Gabriel's bark is a weapon in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Old World Blues.

Background[]

At some point after Gabe had been cyberized by his owner Doctor Borous, the scientists in the X-8 research center created an audio file for the sonic emitter using a recording of his bark.

The holotape containing the audio file ended up being left in the facility's residential testing area at a later time, where Gabe eventually buried it in the ground.

Characteristics[]

An energy-based pistol that weaponizes soundwaves to produce projectiles that inflict bonus damage against robots and power armor wearers. This variant of the weapon specifically inflicts a unique "critical strike knockback" effect, knocking enemies back with a Critical Hit.

The sonic emitter's oscilloscope takes on a burgundy color when this audio file is uploaded. It is considered an improved holdout weapon.

Durability[]

The sonic emitter - Gabriel's bark can fire a total of about 495 times using standard cells, from full condition before breaking.

Ammunition typeDurability
ShotsReloads
Standard49542
Bulk58449
Optimized45038
Over charge32928
Max charge19517

Variants[]

Comparison[]

Legend 
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (melee or unarmed)Attacks in V.A.T.S.- Attacks in V.A.T.S.
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive)Action point cost- Action point cost
Damage per attack (damage per projectile)- Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per action point- Damage per action point
Damage per second- Damage per secondWeapon spread- Weapon spread
Area of effect damage- Area of effect damageMagazine capacity (shots per reload)- Magazine capacity (shots per reload)
Effect damage & duration- Effect damage & durationDurability (number of attacks before breaking)- Durability (number of attacks before breaking)
Bonus effects- Bonus effectsWeight- Weight
Attacks per second- Attacks per secondValue in caps- Value in caps
Critical chance % multiplier- Critical chance % multiplierValue to weight ratio- Value to weight ratio
Critical damage- Critical damageSkill required- Skill required
Critical effect damage & duration- Critical effect damage & durationStrength required- Strength required
With all mods attached- With all mods attached
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per secondBonus effectsAttacks per secondCritical Chance % multiplierCritical damageCritical effect damage and durationAction Point costDamage per action pointWeapon spreadMagazine capacity (shots per reload)Durability (number of attacks before breaking)WeightValue in capsValue to weight ratioSkill requiredStrength required
Sonic emitter - Gabriel's bark Old World Blues (add-on)55
56.9+20 EMP1.03x125Knockback301.80.124(12)495235001750502
Sonic emitter - opera singer Old World Blues (add-on)55
56.9+20 EMP1.03x125Dismember301.80.124495235001750502
Sonic emitter - revelation Old World Blues (add-on)31
32.1+20 EMP1.03x118Paralyze/10s3010.124495235001750502
Sonic emitter - robo-scorpion Old World Blues (add-on)65
67.2+20 EMP1.03x130+100Explosion302.20.124(8)495235001750752
Sonic emitter - tarantula Old World Blues (add-on)60
62.1+20 EMP1.03x130+2Fire/5s3020.124(8)495235001750752

Locations[]

The audio file's holotape can be found in the residential testing area of the X-8 research center, where the enlarged cyberdog Gabe resides. It is located in a randomly selected burial spot among several in the area.

Notes[]

  • As with all sonic emitter modulations except for "Revelation," it is necessary to install the Jukebox's personality chip before this remodulation can be applied to the sonic emitter.
  • All cyberdogs are affected by the additional EMP damage done by this weapon.
  • Upon obtaining the audio file, robo-scorpions will spawn in the testing area as well as in the rest of the facility. The three that appear in the former area will attack Gabe immediately if he is still alive.

Bugs[]

  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 The knockback effect modifies the script used by bighorners in order to make it work with the sonic emitter. This modification completely nullifies the effect when it is used by bighorners. [verified]
  • Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Sometimes, after entering the testing area and killing Gabe, leaving while the think tanks are still talking, then returning to the testing area and acquiring the Gabriel's Bark holotape, even though the holotape was picked it up, it is missing from inventory. [verified]
  • Xbox 360Xbox 360 In some playthroughs, Audio Sample - Gabriel's Bark will not spawn in any of the digging spots and there is no way to get the holotape to re-spawn through a previous reload or otherwise. [verified]

Sounds[]

SingleShotVB SingleShotVB
Cut content with distinctive dog sound

Gallery[]

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