Securitron

, or RobCo security model 2060-B is a robot model produced before the Great War by RobCo. After the Great War, they can be encountered mostly in and around New Vegas.

Characteristics
In place of a head of a Securitron is a large television screen (which display different faces such as Vegas Vic or a policeman). Built with a single wheel for propulsion and two mechanical arms with pincers on the end, these robots were apparently used as portable televisions before the Great War. Securitrons roam The Mojave, and are hostile to the Courier. Some securitrons, that are under the control of Mr. House, patrol the Strip with NCR military police.

Most Securitrons use the outdated Mark I operating system (Identified by policeman face), which only allows them access to melee attacks using their pincers, mid-range attacks using their Gatling Lasers, and short range attacks using their 9mm Submachine Guns. With the Mark II (Identified by soldier face) operating system, which was hidden on the Platinum chip, a variety of new features are supported. A built-in rapid-fire grenade launcher, as well as a long-range M235 missile launcher and updated drivers for the already highly-effective auto-repair system. House himself announces that these features result in a 235% increase in combat effectiveness.

However, since the Securitrons can only fire in a forward direction, they can easily be flanked from behind and pummeled with impunity, the robots unable to turn fast enough to face you as you continue to attack them from the rear. This tactic is made less effective by the presence of other enemies, of course.

It is also to be noted that melee weapons are more affective than guns, as when I fought the 5(6?) outside the vegas strip when I was bored, I noticed Veronica would take out one in a few hits, and for me to take out one, it took me about 100 bullets on my service rifle, 1/4 durability. When I reloaded and fought them again with my bumper sword, I easily took them out in 5-6 hits. I believe that this is because of the metal the Securitron is most likely bullet-proof, though are not as affective against blunt force. I may be wrong and my bumper sword was just 35x stronger than my service rifle. (Needs Confirmation)



Appearances
Securitrons appear in Fallout: New Vegas.

quotes
-Move along.

-Please don't stand in the fountains

-Welcome to the New Vegas Strip!

-Please obey all weapon laws