Mole Rat (Fallout 3)

Mole rats are creatures found in the Capital Wasteland

Background
An Enclave field research terminal at a small outpost west of the Temple of the Union summarizes Enclave observation and testing of mole rats. The researcher states the they most closely resemble a larger species of heterocephalus glaber. They have survived as a species by burrowing underground where the soil protected them from direct nuclear explosions. However, they were still greatly mutated by the subsequent radioactive fallout, increasing their size and aggression. A number of people in the wastes have been known to train and keep them as pets.

Gameplay
Mole rats are very aggressive but may retreat if severely outmatched. They fight for their food by biting at their prey with their large incisors. When attacking, mole rats charge towards their opponents and have a long melee range, with the ability to lunge several feet towards their opponent.

Mole rats are usually hostile unless the Lone Wanderer has the Animal Friend perk. They will fight alongside them in battle if they have the second rank of the perk, but not against other animals.

Locations

 * Found throughout the Capital Wasteland.
 * Found in Point Lookout.

Named mole rats

 * Pumpkin

Appearances
Mole rats appear in Fallout 3.

Sounds

 * Mole rat attack