Raider punk

The raider punk is a Crater Raider at the Crater Core and potential C.A.M.P. ally. He may also be recruited in random encounters, once the player has gained access to the Crater Core by following the Raiders questline.
==Background==
The raider punk is an amateur radio operator, cryptid enthusiast, and cryptologist. He is part of the Network, an amateur radio network, or "ham net," dedicated to cryptid hunting, and he claims to have contacts all over Appalachia.Raider punk: " "(Raider punk's dialogue)Raider punk: " "(Raider punk's dialogue) He prefers not to use his real name, instead using his network call sign, "Punk."A Vault Dweller: "So... what's your name?"Raider punk: ""(Raider punk's dialogue)
Similar to other raiders, the raider punk was raised in random gangs, primarily to the north of Appalachia.A Vault Dweller: "Where are you from? Originally..."Raider punk: ""(Raider punk's dialogue) In the last gang prior to the Raider group found in Crater, the raider punk met Jimbo, a fellow cryptid enthusiast.A Vault Dweller: "What's up with Jimbo?"Raider punk: " "(Raider punk's dialogue) After traveling to Appalachia with the Raiders in 2103, the raider punk claims to have had a close encounter with a mothman in the wilderness, peaking his interest in the cryptids.A Vault Dweller: "Got any weird tales from Appalachia?"Raider punk: " "(Raider punk's dialogue)
The raider punk joined the cryptid radio network after being invited by Jimbo, who left Crater sometime before the raider punk.A Vault Dweller: "How did you join the network?"Raider punk: ""(Raider punk's dialogue) The raider punk's primary function with the network is as a cryptologist, encrypting and deciphering encoded messages and transmissions.A Vault Dweller: "What do you do for the network?"Raider punk: ""(Raider punk's dialogue)A Vault Dweller: "Why are there so many encrypted messages?"Raider punk: ""(Raider punk's dialogue) Despite having tried hunting cryptids in the field like other members, the raider punk prefers to stay back and decipher messages.A Vault Dweller: "Do you hunt cryptids yourself?"Raider punk: ""(Raider punk's dialogue)
Although he claims to be a raider, the raider punk admits to not fitting in with Crater's rough residents and frequently shows empathy toward those in need, especially fellow cryptid hunters.Raider punk: ""(Raider punk's dialogue)Raider punk: ""(Raider punk's dialogue)Raider punk: ""(Raider punk's dialogue) He knows and communicates with Grahm, going so far as to want to teach him how to use a ham radio to act as the co-host of a radio show.A Vault Dweller: "Is there anything dangerous nearby that I should know about?"Raider punk: "I heard from Grahm that this place has a bunch of Mole Miners occupying it. He said they're more rowdy than usual, so take heed."(Raider punk's dialogue)Raider punk: "I gotta teach Grahm to use the radio someday. We could start a show."(Raider punk's dialogue)
==Interactions with the player character==
===Interactions overview===
===Other interactions===
* Upon encountering the raider punk in the underground area of the Core, one can tell him that they believe he can receive secret messages on his radio. This will result in him giving the player character the Ally plans for the raider punk radio. Building this at a C.A.M.P will result in the raider punk residing at the camp as an ally, offering generic radiant quests while he stays there until replaced by another ally such as Beckett or Sofia Daguerre.
* He can be found randomly in Appalachia, including at locations such as along State Route 90. If attempting to recruit him before one has gained access to the Crater Core, he will call the player a "weirdo" and tell them to "get lost."Raider punk: ""(Raider punk's dialogue)
==Inventory==
==Notes==
It is never explicitly confirmed in dialogue whether the raider punk and Jimbo were romantically involved. However, the raider punk does say that he and Jimbo are no longer "together" and that he will be there waiting for Jimbo to get off of the hard chems. The script notes for this dialogue say that "He loves Jimbo but he knows Jimbo is a bit too unstable for him."
==Notable quotes==
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==Appearances==
The raider punk appears .
==Behind the scenes==
The cut beggar ally is the prototype version of the raider punk. For example, the beggar would also mention a friend named Jimbo, and much of the beggar's and raider punk's lines are exactly the same. Like the raider punk, the beggar would have sent the player character on radiant quests to kill monsters.
==Gallery==
FO76 060921 Locations 77.png|A wild raider punk
FO76 punk face.png|Raider punk without glasses
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==References==
Category:Wastelanders human characters
Category:Wastelanders raider characters
Category:Crater Raiders characters
Category:Fallout 76 allies
Category:Fallout 76 random encounter characters
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