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Feral ghoul is a creature in Fallout 4.
Background
The degeneration into a feral state (referred to as ferocious post-necrotic dystrophy) is not fully understood. It is known that it is a result of a degeneration of the brain (which is not affected by the regenerative mutation of the spinal cord) and emerges following the atrophy of higher brain functions, accompanied by an increased level of aggression and appetite. When the loss of capacity for thought is complete, a ghoul is considered feral. The factors that may cause a ghoul to enter this state are unclear, but anti-social or isolated ghouls are more susceptible to it.[1] Exposure to intense radiation may also be a factor – feral ghouls have no body heat and emit lethal levels of radiation, indicating that feral ghouls are for all intents and purposes dead, their functions sustained only by their high irradiation. This allows them to survive for centuries, relying only on the energy provided by radiation – at the expense of a horrifying, emaciated appearance. Understandably, the process is irreversible.[2][3]
Characteristics
The long gone, decaying sacks of flesh that are feral ghouls are more than just a simple nuisance.
- Ferals attack in packs, rushing whomever or whatever disturbs them. The most important feature is that feral ghouls will reflexively duck and doge incoming fire while closing distance, making automatic weapons or explosives a preferred method of dealing with them.
- Feral ghouls will also not stop if they lose a limb or two. If they lose their legs, they crawl. If they lose their arms, they just keep on coming to bash their skulls against the attacker. The only way to kill them is to deplete their hit points.
- They can also play dead or enter an area through small openings. This allows them to quite easily flank and outmaneuver their targets.
Variants
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References
- ↑ Research Terminal, Study Of Ferocious Post-Necrotic Dystrophy
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "I need more details... What's the breach all about?"
M.A.R.Go.T.: "Internal visual sensing equipment is detecting numerous unidentified persons in the southeast tunnels area. The individuals have damaged metro equipment and refused dialogue with our security units. In accordance with U.S. Security Statute A567/B, the use of deadly force has been authorized."
The Lone Wanderer: "Can you tell me more about these unidentified persons?"
M.A.R.Go.T.: "My apologies. My sensing equipment in that area must be damaged. My equipment indicates the persons possess no internal body heat and are emitting lethal levels of radiation."
(M.A.R.Go.T.'s dialogue) - ↑ Little Yangtze Log Terminal, Elijah's Journal - Day 2