Brahmin (Fallout 3)

Brahmin are two headed cattle found in the Capital Wasteland in 2277.

Background
Most brahmin have been domesticated throughout the years since the Great War, however some can still be seen wandering the Wasteland. Through their domestication, they have been used primarily for meat, milk, and their hides which are tanned to make leather. Traders often use them as pack animals. The Brotherhood of Steel uses them to distribute clean water to the wasteland after Project Purity is launched.

Biology
It would seem the radiation has tried to force the brahmin into two separate organisms. As a result of the constant radiation, these formerly normal cows have sprouted a second, independent head. Ironically, when brahmin are born with a single head, they are considered mutated. Brahmin also have eight stomachs. When talking to Rose, it is revealed that brahmin also have four testicles. Their skin has turned a toasty, dusty rust color from the fallout exposure and their horns have in turn become a dirty brown. Their udders have also grown abnormally large (almost dragging on the ground). Brahmin milk is used by Moira Brown as part of a homemade radiation poisoning remedy, along with a couple magnets and a few happy thoughts.

Gameplay attributes
Brahmin are low level creatures and can be little more than a nuisance in the beginning of the game, if you can even find one that is hostile. In fact, most brahmin throughout the game are non-hostile and will only attack if provoked, mainly as they are found in ranches and small settlements. When they attack they run and ram into foes, swinging their horns into the body of the threat. Although their hide is thick, bullets will still penetrate and kill them rather quickly.

Brahmin
Brahmin are the only bovine in the game, mostly being seen in makeshift settlements like the Republic of Dave, Megaton, and Arefu and even as pack brahmin, carrying goods. You will seldom encounter them as enemies; however, if you do come across a hostile brahmin, they can easily be killed.

Mad brahmin
Mad brahmin are brahmin that have gone insane. It is not known whether the brain degeneration is from radiation or from a disease, but one thing is for sure: they will be hostile to any player without the Animal Friend perk. They are also fairly easy to kill and usually found in groups. Mad brahmin are also known to stampede as a random encounter.

Bugs

 * If you tip the brahmin in front of the clinic in megaton repeatedly until it is under the building, it will get up and crash the game.
 * It is possible to lift a pack brahmin by grabbing a wooden box, placing it under its heads, and then raising the box.
 * If you resurrect a "Rotting Brahmin Corpse", the game will act as if it is an enemy, even if you have the Animal Firend perk on. However, the Brahmin will never attack, and just act like it is eating grass.

Appearances
Brahmin appear in Fallout 3.