A portable fusion cell-powered device that will scan the area for you and mark any living things on the HUD. Never get ambushed by Glowing Radscorpions again!
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Background
The Detection Boy was an experimental fusion-powered device by RobCo. Designed with covert ops in mind, its purpose was to scan the perimeter of the user, identify potential threats, and display them on the user's linked personal information processor or heads-up display. A secret field test was scheduled to be conducted by the US Military on October 23, but the vertibird carrying the one and only production was downed by the atomic bomb.
Description
The Detection Boy requires a fusion cell (not a fusion core - don't worry) to activate. When activated, any living thing within either a 200 or 400 meter radius will be marked on the HUD. The radius can be selected during installation. As you move around it will continue to mark new targets for you.
After the Detection Boy runs out of power, the markers will disappear, and you will need to activate the device again in your inventory to insert a fresh fusion cell. The duration of the Detection Boy before powering down can be chosen during installation; anything from 1 minute up to 5 minutes.
The device falls under the "AID" section of your PIPBoy, so it can be assigned to a favorites hotkey for ease of use. It also remains on your person the whole time; no setting it down and having to run back for it.
Obtaining
The device is located at the Vertbird Wreckage in the Glowing Sea. Look for the skeleton of a soldier, and search the duffle bag next to him. Keep in mind that it is the only one in existence. If you sell it/drop it and the game refreshes the world, it's gone forever!