ST Robot Race
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #195 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
ST Robot Race - - - Update: Just a note for people. Small mistake with the ST Robot Rce v2 file. Nothing major. Texture path for perk icons in the folder is: C:... Data/Textures/Interface/Icons/Perks/SmileyPerks Should be: C:... Data/Textures/Interface/Icons/PipBoyImages/Perks/SmileyPerks You will need to move them to their proper location, to get them to show up. /Added a fixed mesh for the War-Sentry body, it corrects some unsightly stretching during animations. /V2. 1 of STRobot-Core.esm, A quick fixed version. Perks Proper Protocol and Scavenger had broken conditions which prevented you from taking them. /Version 2. 0 of STRobot-Core.esm is out. I\'m leaving previous addons up, but please note they will not work with the new Core.esm. Updated versions of relevant add-ons are released as well. - - - I initially set out to make a Dog race and do a Littlest Wastelander play through, but somehow ended up with Robots. Read on to learn more. - - - Description: The Basic Deployable Intelligence Unit (B. D. I. Unit) a.k.a The Buddy. One of Acme\'s last market pushes before the end. Contrary to the usual design philosphy of extremely durable and long-lasting machines, like General Atomics\' Mr. Handy, the Buddy was designed to corner the market for cheap and easier to maintain robots. The Buddy, was a modular construction based on the most readily available parts (this of course had in no way to do with the supposed part surplus Acme was suffering) allowing it to be maintained or cannibalized easily. Receiving its initial release a few short years before the bombs fell, it was marketed to homes and businesses that could not afford the regular upgrade cycles of more expensive machines and to the military that didn\'t want to spend more than necessary on a machine that was just going to be shot anyway. The B. D. I. Unit is a rare sight in the wasteland, as most have broken down and been scavenged for parts, though a few are still functional. Acme also released the Modular Articulated Robotic Intelligence Aide a.k.a The Maria. Essentially a B. D. I. unit with a gender-defined shell grafted onto it, Acme executives announced the product a rousing success and that acronyms were fun. Like the Buddy, it received a widespread release shortly before the War to military, home, and business concerns that were looking a cheaper alternative. Now, with most having succumb to the ravages of war and time, the Maria is a novel encounter in the wasteland. - - - - STRobot-Core.esm - - - - This mod enables you to select a Robot Race at character selection. Along with looking like a machine, there are a few more changes to help you feel like a machine. Traits, Perks, and new Aid items. For those that want to play hardcore, you still have to worry about Dehydration, etc. but the changes simulate (but not rename) that D
ST Robot Race lets you play as a robot in Fallout: New Vegas, adding a new race option at character creation along with robot-themed traits, perks, and items. It's a classic mod from 2011 with strong community support, ideal for players wanting a unique robotic playthrough.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community favorite with 3,671 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads.
- Opens up a whole new way to play with robot-specific traits and gear.
- Still relevant after all these years—proof it's a solid addition to any mod list.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—might have compatibility issues with modern load orders or DLC.
- Could conflict with other race mods or overhauls that touch character creation.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a fresh, robotic twist on their character. If you're into role-playing as a synth or just want unique perks, this is for you. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or human-centric playthroughs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place this mod in your load order before any mods that alter character creation menus.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check the mod's forum page for user reports on compatibility with popular overhauls like Project Nevada.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- SmileyTops
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 196,868
- Endorsements
- 3,671
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 9/1/2011
- Updated
- 10/26/2011
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