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Mechanical Hound

neutralFirst seen chapter 1Last seen chapter 3Deceased

Eight‑legged robotic hound used to track and neutralize dissenters. The Mechanical Hound is heard sniffing near the door, described as a dog-like presence. The Mechanical Hound attacks Montag but is destroyed by his fire attack.

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