“He's one of the only slaves to win in the Hole... I guess he got a taste for blood. But unfortunately for you, he's got a pretty decent gun. So, odds are, this is the last time you and I will be talking.”— Faydra, describing Gruber
Gruber is a released slave and the champion of The Hole by 2277.
Background
A mysterious man in a motorcycle helmet
, Gruber is consistently ranked as the number one arena fighter in the whole of The Pitt. A veteran of one-on-one combat, Gruber concentrates solely on furthering his career and meticulously cleaning his Infiltrator rifle.[1]
Gruber was once a Pitt slave. After winning his freedom fighting in the Hole, he continued to fight for the glory of it.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | |
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This character is a permanent companion. | |
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This character is a temporary companion. | |
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This character starts quests. |
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This character is involved in quests. | |
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This character is a doctor. |
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This character is a merchant. |  -Sells: - |
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This character can repair items. | Max Repair condition: - |
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This character rents beds. | -.
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This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | |
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This character drops a finger upon death (Lawbringer). | |
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This character can be enslaved with the Mesmetron. | |
Quests
- Unsafe Working Conditions: Gruber is your final opponent in the Hole, and will open fire as soon as the round begins. You will need to kill him to finish the arena battles.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Gamma shield armor Metal helmet |
Infiltrator | - | - |
Notes
At one point in development, he was to fight alongside raider fighters.
Appearances
Gruber appears only in the Fallout 3 add-on The Pitt.
Behind the scenes
When translated in German, Grube means, "pit." A Gruber is, in rather old German, someone "working in a pit" or more literally someone working in a mine.
