Android

Androids are artificial beings designed to look and behave like humans, unlike robots, which, even if humanoid, are easily distinguishable from humans; while the term "android" actually refers to a robot designed to resemble a human (andro) male, and the term "gynoid" is the correct term to use for a robot designed to look like a human (gyno) female, "android" has been accepted over time as a 'catch-all' description for a human-looking robot of either gender. In the game "Fallout 3," they can (possibly) be identified by a Android Component found on their body, although it should be here noted that various individuals connected to the 'industry' of android creation have some of these parts on their persons -the android creator Dr. Zimmer being a notable example. 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 three androids appear in Fallout 3, although the player may not realize some of them are androids. They are: - Harkness - Possibly Victoria Watts - Armitage

Related quests

 * The Replicated Man