Deputy Steel

Deputy Steel is a Mister Gutsy that guards Megaton's armory in 2277.

Background
Previously purchased from Tinker Joe, Deputy Steel is a General Atomics Mister Gutsy, reprogrammed to assist Sheriff Simms with upholding security in the armory. It got its deputy title from Simms, who is living out his Wild West childhood fantasies. Every once in a while, Deputy Steel gets some polishing from Harden Simms.

Other interactions

 * If the Lone Wanderer has a Science skill of 75 or more, they can deactivate both Deputy Steel and Deputy Weld using the computer terminal in the armory. If a Stealth Boy is used before entering, the Lone Wanderer might sneak over to the terminal undetected to deactivate Deputy Steel and loot the place without any conflict.

Effects of player's actions

 * If Deputy Weld, Megaton's Protectron guard, is destroyed after Broken Steel is installed, Deputy Steel will assume Deputy Weld's post.
 * In the Game of the Year edition this is not the case, instead Deputy Steel will remain in the armory. However, Deputy Steel will still show up if the Lone Wanderer attacks Deputy Weld, as will Sheriff Simms.
 * If the Lone Wanderer enters the armory in Megaton, Deputy Steel will become hostile.

Appearances
Deputy Steel appears only in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes
The line "What is your major malfunction, maggot?" is a reference to the 1987 movie Full Metal Jacket, in which it is is spoken by Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, right before he is shot by Private Lawrence ("Pyle").

Bugs
Sometimes, upon fast traveling to Megaton, he will spawn right in front of the player character instead of inside the armory.