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| | | | | | | | | Dmg/Attack | | 475 (565.3) + 600 (1074) Explosion | | | DPS | | 2036.8 (5901.2) | | | DPS (reload) | | 304.7 (648.5) | | | Crit Dmg | | 0 | | Crit % Mult | | x0 | | | Attacks/Sec | | 1.9 (3.6) | | AP | | 55 | | | Projectiles | | 1 | | Spread | | 0.5 | | | Effect | | +10 DT
+25 Rad resistance |
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Esther is a unique weapon in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on, Gun Runners' Arsenal.
Background[]
The M42 Fat Man was developed at Fort Strong near Boston, Massachusetts. Development began in February 2076, with the goal being the development of a man-portable tactical nuclear launcher easy enough for use by troops on the ground, to destroy reinforced and entrenched positions.[1][2] Problems manifested instantly, as warheads were simply too heavy to clear the blast radius fast enough to provide safety for the operator. Even stripping them to the minimal possible size failed to produce an acceptable effect. Instead, the development team decided to increase the power of the launcher unit, even considering using railgun technology to accelerate the warhead. The notion was largely academic, as it would require for the overburdened soldier to carry an additional power pack the size of a suitcase and turn the Fat Man into a crew-served weapon.[3] Concurrent development ran on the MIRV version of the launcher. Live-fire testing claimed lives, in fact, with two soldiers killed during a test. No remains were recovered and the commanding officer in charge of the project, General Brock, covered up the incident, ordering his subordinates to send sand packed in an urn to their relatives.[4]
The project hit a breakthrough in December 2076,[5] when the project lead discovered a solution for the launcher problems. Six hours, fourteen cups, and one concerned night shift lab crew later, the future M42 launcher was conceptualized: Based on the spigot mortar mechanism, the launcher would only have to accommodate a firing through and system, relying on mechanical launching, rather than chemical or electrical means. Much like the 130 year old PIAT launcher, the Fat Man warhead would be propelled by a sub-charge embedded inside the warhead, "catapulting" the warhead through the air to the target - giving plenty of range with the added bonus of not producing a smoke trail that could reveal the firing team to the enemy.[6]
By September 2077,[7] after one hundred test firings the weapon were complete and ready to be shipped to units overseas. A large number of units was manufactured and shipped together with the appropriate warheads to select locations throughout the United States.[8]
Characteristics[]
Esther is a unique M42 "Fat Man" Launcher with a different rear mechanism, a blast shield, a light-blue body, and a thick glass or plastic bed holding the mini nukes. It weighs 10 pounds more than a standard M42 "Fat Man", but does not jam, and protects the user from damage.
Gameplay attributes[]
Esther is a unique Fat Man with a different rear mechanism, a blast shield, a light-blue body, and a thick glass or plastic bed holding the mini nukes. It weighs 10 pounds more than a standard Fat Man, but cannot jam, and is more powerful.
When equipped, Esther provides unique defense bonuses. It adds +10 to DT and +25 to radiation resistance, giving the user extra protection from the damage caused by the weapon.
Variants[]
Comparison[]
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Type
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Dmg/shot
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DPS
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Att/sec
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Crit mult
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Crit dmg
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Spread
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AP cost
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Ammo
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Ammo cap
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Weight
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Item HP
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Value
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Stat Req.
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Notes
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| Fat Man
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Nuclear catapult
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400 + 600 Explosion
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1578.9
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1.6
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x0
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0
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0.5
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65
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Mini nuke
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1
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30
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100
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6000
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Explosives:100 Strength:8
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| Esther
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Nuclear catapult
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475 + 600 Explosion
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2036.8
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1.9
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x0
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0
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0.5
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55
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Mini nuke
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1
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40
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125
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18000
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Explosives:100 Strength:8
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+10 DT, +25 Rad resist.
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Location[]
Notes[]
- Esther can contribute towards both the achievements/trophies Master of the Arsenal and Curios and Relics.
- It is the heaviest weapon in the game, at 40 pounds. This can be cut down to 20 pounds with the Heavyweight perk.
- Esther's zoom targeting is more obstructed than the standard Fat Man, as the player looks through the blast shield which has a thick frame surrounding it.
Bugs[]
- Xbox 360 This weapon may not affect bighorners.
- Xbox 360 Sometimes kills towards the Overkill challenge will not count using this weapon.
- Xbox 360 This weapon may disappear when given to companions.
Gallery[]
Sounds[]
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References
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| | Items | | Weapons (Non-unique) | | 12.7mm Submachine Gun · 25mm grenade APW · 5.56mm pistol · Anti-materiel rifle · Assault carbine · Baseball bat · Battle rifle · Chainsaw · Fat Man · Fat mine · Hunting revolver · Katana · Laser pistol · MFC cluster · MFC grenade · Nuka-grenade · Plasma Defender · Plasma pistol · Power fist · Ripper · Time bomb, high yield · Tin grenade · Tri-beam laser rifle | | | Weapons (Unique) | | Bozar · Cleansing Flame · Embrace of the Mantis King! · Esther · Gehenna · Greased Lightning · Li'l Devil · Medicine Stick · MF Hyperbreeder Alpha · Nuka Breaker · Paciencia · Sleepytyme · Sprtel-Wood 9700 · The Smitty Special · Two-Step Goodbye | | | Ammo | | 12 gauge dragon's breath · 12 gauge 4/0 Buck · 12 gauge flechette · 12 gauge pulse slug · 20 gauge shotgun shell, 3/0 buck · 20 gauge shotgun shell, pulse slug · Hive missiles · 40mm Plasma grenade · 40mm grenade, pulse · 25mm Plasma grenade · 25mm grenade, pulse · 25mm grenade, timed · 12.7mm JHP · 5.56mm match · 5mm JSP · 9mm JHP · .50 MG, explosive · Energy cell, optimized · Microfusion cell, optimized · Electron Charge Pack, optimized · Flamer fuel, optimized · Mini nuke, Big Kid · Mini nuke, low yield · Mini nuke, timed · Mini nuke, tiny tots · Missile, hive | | | Weapon mods | | 12.7mm SMG Laser Sight · 12.7mm SMG Stacked Magazine · 12.7mm SMG Suppressor · 25mm Grenade APW Expanded Drum · 25mm Grenade APW Long Barrel · 25mm Grenade APW Upgraded Internals · Anti-Materiel Rifle Carbon Fiber Parts · Anti-Materiel Rifle Custom Bolt · Anti-Materiel Rifle Suppressor · Assault Carbine Extended Mags · Assault Carbine Forged Receiver · Assault Carbine Light Bolt · Baseball Bat Cork Core · Baseball Bat Maple Body · Baseball Bat Nails · Chainsaw Alloy Frame · Chainsaw Carbide Teeth · Chainsaw Heavy-Duty Chain · Hunting Revolver Match Barrel · Hunting Revolver 6-Shot Cylinder · Katana Authentic Blade · Katana Balanced Grip · Katana Protective Sheath · Laser Pistol Combat Sights · Laser Pistol Focus Optics · Laser Pistol Recycler · Plasma Defender Hi-Capacity Terminal · Plasma Defender Scope · Plasma Defender Sheath Stabilizer · Plasma Pistol Hi-Energy Ionizer · Plasma Pistol Magnetic Accelerator · Plasma Pistol Recycler · Power Fist Chromed Tubes · Power Fist Hi-Capacity Valves · Power Fist Ported Chambers · Ripper Carbide Teeth · Ripper Heavy-Duty Chain · Tri-beam Laser Rifle Focus Optics · Tri-beam Laser Rifle Heavy-Duty Capacitors · Tri-beam Laser Rifle Hi-Capacity Terminal |
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A pre-release shot of the Esther.
Esther firing Tiny Tot rounds.
