Android

Androids are artificial beings designed to look and behave like humans, unlike robots, which, even if humanoid, are easily distinguishable from humans. They can be identified by a Android Component found on their body. Androids are created in the Commonwealth, which apparently has enough technology and resources to make large numbers of synthetic humans (according to observations made by android characters in the game).

As they are self-aware, androids sometimes attempt to escape their masters and have to be hunted down by specially trained androids, a la Blade Runner. Another reference to the movie is a red gleam in their eyes, appearing every once in a while.

Appearances
At least four androids appear in Fallout 3, although the player may not realize some of them are androids.

Related quests

 * The Replicated Man