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For the sonic emitter that appear in Fallout: New Vegas, see Sonic emitter (weapon). |
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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 - revelation is a weapon in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Old World Blues.
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 paralysis" effect, temporarily knocking down smaller robots (such as protectrons and cyberdogs), rooting larger robots, and paralyzing non-robotic targets.
The sonic emitter's oscilloscope takes on a blue color when this audio file is uploaded. It is considered an improved holdout weapon.
Durability[]
The sonic emitter - revelation can fire a total of about 495 times using standard cells, the equivalent of 21 reloads, from full condition before breaking.
| Ammunition type | Durability | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | Reloads | |
| Standard | 495 | 21 |
| Bulk | 584 | 25 |
| Optimized | 450 | 19 |
| Over charge | 329 | 14 |
| Max charge | 195 | 9 |
Variants[]
- Sonic emitter - Gabriel's bark
- Sonic emitter - opera singer
- Sonic emitter - robo-scorpion
- Sonic emitter - tarantula
Comparison[]
| Legend | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | - Weapon name (melee or unarmed) |  | - Attacks in V.A.T.S. | |
 | - Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive) |  | - Action point cost | |
 | - Damage per attack (damage per projectile) |  | - Damage per action point | |
 | - Damage per second |  | - Weapon spread | |
 | - Area of effect damage |  | - Magazine capacity (shots per reload) | |
 | - Effect damage & duration |  | - Durability (number of attacks before breaking) | |
 | - Bonus effects |  | - Weight | |
 | - Attacks per second |  | - Value in caps | |
 | - Critical chance % multiplier |  | - Value to weight ratio | |
 | - Critical damage |  | - Skill required | |
 | - Critical effect damage & duration |  | - Strength required | |
 | - With all mods attached | |||
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sonic emitter - Gabriel's bark  | 55 | 56.9 | +20  | 1.03 | x1 | 25 | Knockback | 30 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 24(12) | 495 | 2 | 3500 | 1750 | 50 | 2 |
| Sonic emitter - opera singer | 55 | 56.9 | +20 | 1.03 | x1 | 25 | Dismember | 30 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 24 | 495 | 2 | 3500 | 1750 | 50 | 2 |
| Sonic emitter - revelation | 31 | 32.1 | +20 | 1.03 | x1 | 18 | Paralyze/10s | 30 | 1 | 0.1 | 24 | 495 | 2 | 3500 | 1750 | 50 | 2 |
| Sonic emitter - robo-scorpion | 65 | 67.2 | +20 | 1.03 | x1 | 30 | +100 | 30 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 24(8) | 495 | 2 | 3500 | 1750 | 75 | 2 |
| Sonic emitter - tarantula | 60 | 62.1 | +20 | 1.03 | x1 | 30 | +2 /5s | 30 | 2 | 0.1 | 24(8) | 495 | 2 | 3500 | 1750 | 75 | 2 |
Locations[]
- The weapon is initially given by Dr. Klein during Welcome to the Big Empty.
- Additional copies of it in good condition can be bought from the Sink Central Intelligence Unit in The Sink at one per inventory reset.
Notes[]
- As a one-handed Energy Weapon, the sonic emitter is affected by The Professional perk.
- The sonic emitter has a limited range. V.A.T.S. will not reflect this and may show good odds of hitting a target even when the target is out of range.
- Unlike the other sonic emitter variants, the "Revelation" variant does not need the installation of the Jukebox's personality module to be acquired as it is received during a quest and can be repeatedly purchased if the old one is lost.
- While using a Stealth Boy, the oscilloscope stays visible. However, the radiant light does not affect sneaking, like most weapons/armor that have the same exterior glow.
- All cyberdogs are affected by the additional EMP damage done by this weapon.
- The weapon's ability to paralyze a target for 10 seconds on a Critical Hit is similar to the Compliance Regulator
. However a major difference with this is that the Compliance Regulator is a laser-weapon which means that it does not have the issue of being dodged nor does it have the same issue with charge up times. Whilst the sonic emitter has a charge up time, and the projectile takes a moderate time to travel allowing enemies the possibility to dodge.
Bugs[]
- When using alternate cell types (Optimized, etc.), it may be unable to break forcefields. Simply changing to standard energy cells will fix this. [verified]
- Within the third-person view, if the emitter is holstered, the wave on the oscilloscope will remain 'frozen'. It will begin functioning correctly only if the weapon has been drawn. [verified]
Sounds[]
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Gallery[]
Oscilloscope
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