The Garrahan excavator poster is a world object in Fallout 76.
Background
This poster was created by Garrahan Mining to advertise the planned Man vs. Machine competition between Garrahan's Excavator power armor and Hornwright Industrial's Auto-Miners. This competition was initiated by Garrahan Mining's CEO, Vivian Garrahan and consisted of 24 hours of mining to determine which company had created the superior product.[1] Hornwright was the ultimate victor, their Auto-Miner mining 1.85 tons more than the competition.[2]
Gameplay
This poster which features a person in Garrahan excavator power armor triumphantly standing on the head of a Hornwright Auto-Miner has been hung up in various locations throughout Appalachia. Interacting with it will initiate the level 25+ quest, Miner Miracles.
Locations
- Camden Park - On the outside wall of the Company Store.
- Charleston
- Charleston Fire Department - In the garage, (On the other side of the wall) near the weapons workbench.
- Garrahan Estate
- Lewisburg
- Mount Blair Trainyard
- Ohio River Adventures - On the wall behind the tool chest which is next to the door.
- Red Rocket filling station - On the wall next to the stash box.
- The Rusty Pick - Outside the entrance of the bar, next to an ice machine.
- Sal's Grinders - On the outside wall next to the back door.
- Uncanny Caverns
- Welch
Notes
The poster indicates that the competition was planned for April 7, 2077, whereas the Charleston Herald reports a date of October 18, 2077.[1]
Behind the scenes
The Man vs. Machine mining competition is based on the legend of American folk hero John Henry, who is credited for the excavation of Big Bend Tunnel on a plaque in Talcott, West Virginia.
Gallery
The Rusty Pick bar entrance and excavator poster
An advertising poster in front of The Rusty Pick promoting the Excavator power armor
The Excavator poster in Lewisburg
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