Radroach (Fallout 3)

Radroaches are creatures found in the Capital Wasteland in Fallout 3.

Background
An Enclave field research terminal describe a common species present before the Great War, known as the Great American Cockroach or periplaneta americana.

Characteristics
Radroaches are hostile to the Lone Wanderer and companions. If encountered, they will flap their wings and antennae before attacking. Moira Brown says that the radroach meat tastes like "old feet."

Variants
Radroaches all share the same vital statistics.

Locations

 * Higher numbers of radroaches are found behind the Nuka-Cola plant offices and around the Gillian house in Minefield.
 * The RobCo facility has the highest number of radroaches, with 31 in total.

Related quests

 * Growing Up Fast: The Lone Wanderer is required to kill radroaches with a BB gun.
 * Escape!: The Lone Wanderer has the option to help Butch DeLoria by killing three radroaches to save his mom for positive Karma and a Tunnel Snake outfit.

Appearances
Radroaches appear in Fallout 3.

Sounds

 * Radroach attack
 * Wings fluttering