Mike "The Masticator" is a heavyweight boxing champion in Fallout 2.
Background[edit]
He can be found in New Reno, training at the Jungle Gym, although he actually lives in the basement of the Bishop family's casino, the Shark Club. He is a towering mass of muscle, with each arm looking like it could double as a tank barrel, complimenting his face, which looks akin to a raw slab of meat.[1] He is mentally underdeveloped, kept in a cage in the casino basement, where his aggression and relentlessness are fine-tuned and maintained.
The fighter[edit]
Of all the New Reno boxing favorites, hopefuls and wannabes, Mike "The Masticator" stood unopposed at the top of the heap. His championship came from two sources. In the first place, Mike is an outstanding fighter, boasting strong skills in Unarmed combat. However, Mike also owes his standing to fear. Many boxers are afraid to challenge the champ.
Losing a fight to Mike "The Masticator" usually means losing an ear, as well. In fact, if the Chosen One loses their fight against Mike, they stand almost a certain chance to receive that ear. However if the Chosen One is skilled enough, (160% Unarmed required), then they can tear off his ear in turn.
Interactions Overview[edit]
| Interactions | ||
|---|---|---|
| This character is involved in quests. | ||
Quests[edit]
- Become a Prizefighter: Mike "The Masticator" is the last boxer the Chosen One has to fight in order to become a Prizefighter.
Other interactions[edit]
- The fate of Mike "The Masticator" is largely up to the Chosen One. As he is not involved in the plot of the game, he can be, and often is, bypassed entirely. Should the boxing circuit in New Reno be entered against Mike, he is never heard from again, regardless of the outcome.
- If re-matched or Mike is dead, he will be replaced by Xander Holyland.
Inventory[edit]
| Weapon | On death |
|---|---|
| Boxing Gloves | empty |
Appearances[edit]
Mike "The Masticator" appears in Fallout 2.
Behind the Scenes[edit]
A community member has submitted an Easter Egg on this topic: In the basement of Shark Club in New Reno, there is a boxer, Mike "The Masticator", who says that he likes ears. Additionally, the characters Mike "The Masticator" and Evan Holyfeld who the player character fights in the New Reno boxing matches are references to Mike Tyson and the boxer whose ear he bit off, Evander Holyfield. There are also other parameters for other NPCs to remark on Mike:
- If the Chosen One is a Prizefighter, porn actresses and New Reno Prostitutes will remark, "Watch out for the Masticator. He's a real jerk. He tried to bite my ear off once."[2][3]
- If the Chosen One is a Prizefighter or a Made Man, the Wright teenagers will sometimes remark, "Watch out for the Masticator, all right? He's a mean one. Sooner bite your ear off than look at you."[4]
Gallery[edit]
Mike in the boxing ring
References[edit]
- ↑ The Masticator's character description: "You see Mike "the Masticator.
His arms look like tree trunks.
Each arm looks like it could double as a tank barrel.
When he moves, it's like watching an ocean of muscle.
He's looking at your ear hungrily.
His face looks like a raw slab of meat."
(NcTyson.msg) - ↑ Porn actress: "{354}{}{Watch out for the Masticator. He's a real jerk. He tried to bite my ear off once.}"
"{354}{}{Watch out for the Masticator. He's a real jerk. He tried to bite my ear off once.}"
(NcActres.msg) - ↑ New Reno Prostitute: "{277}{}{Hey…watch out for the Masticator. He's a real jerk. He tried to bite my ear off once.}"
(NcProsti.msg) - ↑ Wright teenager: "{356}{}{Watch out for the Masticator, all right? He's a mean one. Sooner bite your ear off than look at you.}"
(NcWriTee.msg)
