Synth

Synths are androids found in the Commonwealth.

Background
There have been a number of iterations or generations of synths with later generations being almost indistinguishable from humans. The exact differences between the generations is currently unknown, however one generation of synths, which Armitage and A3-21 are part of, do not have a claw hand or individual parts throughout limbs, attributes which are found within Generation 2 synths. Due to their ability to pass for humans, the people of The Commonwealth are paranoid and prejudiced against them.

Characteristics
Synths appear to have worn down synthetic skin and possess laser weapons for use in combat.

Visible as early on in Fallout 4 as the mission Call to Arms, some Institute synths display an often disturbing level of sentience, eerily treading the line between man and machine. This can clearly be seen in their dialogue, as the synths will call out to both the Sole Survivor and Paladin Danse when in the ArcJet Systems building, stating that "whoever you are, I know you're there". They will also question themselves if they have detected but cannot uncover a target, commenting that their systems may be in need of recalibration. This, perhaps more than anything, hints heavily at the level of potential independence possessed by the synthetic humanoids.

Appearances
Synths appear mainly in Fallout 4, however, Harkness and Armitage from Fallout 3 are synths as well.

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Андроид (Fallout 4)