Non-player character
Rust Rat
Field dossier
Quick facts
- Name
- Rust Rat
- Role
- Scavenger and trainer
- Location
- The Building Site
- Affiliation
- Independent
- Services
- Scavenging lessons and player training
- Status
- Interaction implemented
- Published
- Updated
- Author
- Drako Productions
Overview
Rust Rat is an independent scavenger at the Building Site who provides paid Scavenging lessons and new player training options.
Where to find
Rust Rat is found at the Building Site, the abandoned construction zone discovered through Scrap for Survival.
Schedule and availability
He becomes available after the Building Site has been discovered. His interaction includes an initial conversation and repeat visits for training.
Profile
A seasoned scavenger with a dry sense of humor, Rust Rat sees value where others see debris. He treats scavenging as both a craft and a business and expects payment before sharing what he knows.
Gameplay function
- Provides a dedicated dialogue interaction at the Building Site.
- Offers paid Scavenging lessons and contributes to the new player training options.
- Uses a training cap of 50 for his Scavenging instruction.
Services
- Scavenging lessons: Each lesson costs 50 Credits and raises the player’s Scavenging skill until Rust Rat’s training cap is reached.
Relationships
- Trades tips and occasional finds with Bren, though neither fully trusts the other.
- Avoids formal ties to major factions and resource barons.
Related quests
- Scrap for Survival: The quest leads to discovery of the Building Site where Rust Rat operates.