Centaur (Fallout)

Centaur are mutated creatures in Fallout and Fallout 2.

Background
Centaur were created by the Master, who utilized a creation process that involved tossing a varied mix of humans, dogs, and other types of animals into a Forced Evolutionary Virus nutrient vat to be infected by the virus. Due to the randomization involved with F.E.V. mutation, a predictable result is seen with centaur, as they can differ quite radically in physical appearance from one another. However, all known centaur are somewhat humanoid in appearance.

Biology
Physically, centaur are typically seen to be around the size of a bear, with large, misshapen torso and six humanoid arms that serve as legs. A cluster of wriggling fleshy tentacles bloom out from their underside, scrabbling at the ground around them. Branching from their front halves are a pair of long, thick necks, with a canine head on the right and a humanoid one on the left. The canine head has a thick metal collar around its neck adorned with spikes, not unlike an ordinary dog collar. Both heads are capable of individual thought, as the dog head can be seen snapping at the human head.

Gameplay attributes
Centaur frequently travel in packs with floaters, and encompass a large bulk of the Master's army. They are also commonly found with the nightkin and other remnants of the Master's army who now roam Northern California after the Master's defeat.

Appearances
The regular centaur appears in both Fallout and Fallout 2. The tougher "mean centaur" version appears only in Fallout 2.