K-9

K-9 is a robotic canine, and a joinable NPC companion in 2241. He can be found in Doc Schreber's office at the Navarro facility. He is non-operational when first found, and requires some physical repairs.

The K-9 hates Doc Schreber with a passion, despite being programmed to be his assistant. The player must also kill Schreber before K-9 will join his party, and keep up a relatively good karma and reputation. However, if the PC becomes a Childkiller, or their karma drops below -101 or more, K-9 will leave the party permanently.

How to obtain K-9
To obtain K-9, you must complete two requirements:


 * The player must repair K-9's leg mechanisms with a drive mechanism. One is available in the mechanic's shop right on the Enclave base inside a locker. Using this part on K-9 will fix him (this does not use the repair skill); no other repairs are required.


 * The player must kill Doc Schreber. It is recommended that he/she closes the sound lab door first, considering it is sound-proofed, and will prevent a fight against the rest of the base.

Statistics
K-9 has level progression.


 * Hit Points: 127 (137)
 * Skill: Unarmed
 * Carrying: 0/175
 * Melee Damage: 16
 * AP's: 14 (19)
 * Disposition: Berserk, Aggressive, Defensive, Coward

Parentheses denote level 5 stats.

Behind the scenes
In the British science fiction show, Doctor Who, The Doctor traveled at one point with a mechanical dog with the name K-9. During the Second World War, the US Army employed a so-called K-9 corps consisting of specially trained dogs, an idea which is also seized in Robert Heinleins book 'Starship Troopers'.

K-9