The only exploit involved abusing your intelligence
No, it is different. The potency in rad-scorpions has been tripled and the poison after only maybe 3 stings hits you every 2 seconds for a minute it's crazy
Only the scorpions in the Junktown quest, as these are a different type (Black Claw Radscorpion). They are all using the small scorpion graphic and are highly venomous.
A little event where I found myself a follower in NCR. So there you are.Btw, companions count as mercs, so they help gather more slaves. (though I wouldnt, cus of a certain bug where they may be deleted cus of it).