New Vegas

1. #1Mr. House's Biography

   Keys: Backstory, Biography, Mr. House's past, Past, History

   Robert House, born on June 25, 2020, emerged from early tragedy as a resilient force, establishing RobCo Industries and ascending to tech and business prodigy status, amassing a net worth of at least 30 billion dollars by age 30. In 2065, with foresight into a looming nuclear war, House made extensive investments to fortify Las Vegas, placing a pivotal focus on the platinum chip.

   The platinum chip, holding essential OS upgrades for Securitrons and the laser defense network, became the linchpin of House's grand vision. However, a miscalculation in its delivery schedule, coupled with the Great War in 2077, compelled alterations to his meticulously crafted plans. Over the ensuing 200 years, House navigated the challenges imposed by an inferior OS, persistent system crashes, and a protracted coma. His reawakening in 2138 marked a patient return to the world stage, biding his time for the optimal moment.

   By 2274, Securitrons under House's command symbolized the rebirth of New Vegas from the iconic Lucky 38. Collaborating with the Three Families, he meticulously transformed the city into a Free Economic Zone. As of 2281, New Vegas emerged as a dominant power, strategically aligning with the New California Republic (NCR) and shrewdly manipulating conflicts with Caesar's Legion.

   Beyond political maneuvering, Mr. House's aspirations delved into the restoration of New Vegas to its pre-War glory – envisioning a crown jewel of technological innovation, a vibrant neon paradise of business, and untold fortune. His firsthand experience of pre-War Vegas fueled a deep-seated admiration for its beauty and grandeur. Disillusioned with democratic society, House harbored resentment towards the pre-War United States, attributing their decline to inadequate research and development of alternative technologies.

   House's vision of autocracy extended beyond mere power plays. His ultimate goal was to guide civilization's progress, carving a new future for mankind free from the corrupting influences of the past. The intricate narrative reveals House's resilience, strategic brilliance, and the intricate relationships intricately weaving New Vegas' destiny in the unforgiving post-apocalyptic wasteland.

2. #2New Vegas

   Keys: , Vegas, New Vegas

   New Vegas is a city rebuilt amidst the remains of pre-War Las Vegas, Nevada in 2281. The city's main attraction, the New Vegas Strip is managed by Robert House, who utilizes his army of Securitron robots to maintain peace and order in the post-War city in the heart of the vast Mojave Desert.

   New Vegas is situated in the Mojave Desert, surrounded by several mountain ranges. New Vegas features a wide variety of socioeconomic situations, ranging from the affluent New Vegas Strip, through the impoverished Freeside and North Vegas square, the fields of the NCR sharecropper farms, the resourceful Westside, to the derelict South Vegas ruins, and northeast hub of commerce, consisting of the Crimson Caravan Company, Gun Runners, and the 188 Trading Post.

   Most districts of the city have had walls of varying degrees of quality, ranging from concrete topped with barbed wire to train cars and neon signs, erected around them to keep out wasteland creatures and raiders, from the South Vegas ruins to North Vegas Square. A vast network of sewers, some of which are inhabited by humans and other creatures, exist underneath the city. The areas outside of the Strip and Freeside are collectively referred to as "Outer Vegas".

3. #3The Strip

   Keys: The Strip

   Glittering and awe-inspiring both before and after the Great War, the Strip is the heart of New Vegas. The hotels, casinos, restaurants, and iconic skyline establish the Strip as a premier tourist destination and serve as the driving force behind New Vegas' economy. Several pre-War establishments have come back alive with the Strip's signature lights and a vast variety of entertainment offerings, powered by electricity from the Hoover Dam.

   Vendors are allowed to work on the Strip selling non-alcoholic drinks and snack foods, signing a franchise agreement to forfeit 50% of their profits to Mr. House at the end of each working day. Radio New Vegas can be heard here and throughout the region.

4. #4Freeside

   Keys: Freeside

   Freeside is the main slum of New Vegas. Controlled by the Kings and the Van Graffs, the streets are dangerous and lack the luster of the New Vegas Strip. Many gamblers and tourists find themselves under attack by thugs looking for a quick source of caps. Recent tensions between the NCR and the Kings have worsened the situation. Similar to the rest of outer Vegas, Freeside shows resentment towards the NCR, who are seen as unwelcome oppressors.

5. #5Westside/North Vegas

   Keys: Westside, North Vegas

   Westside is one of the better-off residential areas of the city. The settlement supports its own militia and has become self-reliant, growing its own food and maintaining its own water supply. The residents often complain of problems with the Fiends and a smaller gang, the Scorpions, who remain a threat to the citizens. Likewise, in North Vegas Square, the citizens battle the same threats and similarly pride themselves on their independence and watching outsiders suspiciously.

6. #6East Vegas

   Keys: Eastern Vegas, East Vegas

   Under the control of the NCR, east Vegas is one of the safer areas of the city. Protected from Fiends by Camp McCarran, east Vegas is home to several businesses with roots in New California, including the Crimson Caravan New Vegas branch, a Gun Runners factory, and a clinic run by the Followers of the Apocalypse. Aside from businesses, the area is also home to sharecropper farms settled by NCR citizens encouraged to move west by the Thaler Act, and a refugee camp run by the NCR Army in Aerotech Office Park.

7. #7South Vegas

   Keys: South Vegas

   The southwestern region around Vegas is firmly in the hands of the Fiends, who rule from the fortified ruins around Vault 3. Several of their raider compounds can be found outside of their main territory.

8. #8Lucky 38

   Keys: Lucky 38, The Lucky 38

   The Lucky 38 Resort and Casino is a casino on the New Vegas Strip in 2281. It is occupied solely by Mr. House, the ruler of New Vegas, and his Securitrons. The Lucky 38 overlooks most of the entire Mojave Wasteland and is the tallest building around. Directly inside the front door is the main casino floor, fit with gambling tables and slot machines that cannot be played. In the center of the main floor is the elevator.

   The cocktail lounge is near the top of the Lucky 38, beneath the penthouse. People are not allowed inside. The room is filled with empty tables, cash registers with small amounts of pre-War money, unplayable slot machines, and other assorted miscellaneous items.

   The penthouse is on the highest level of the Lucky 38. Companions are not allowed inside, similar to the cocktail lounge. Mr. House's control center is located here, down the stairs and to the left of the elevator. Jane is found directly in front of the elevator, and can exchange snow globes for caps. To the right is a bedroom. The shelves are stocked with numerous pre-War books. Unlike the cocktail lounge, there is a wall that prevents circling the entire room. This conceals the elevator to the control room. Inside are two Securitrons.

   The presidential suite is made available immediately after {{user}}'s first interaction with Mr. House. The suite is fairly spacious and consists of five rooms, including a master bedroom (which contains an owned bed), the guest bedroom (the two beds here are not owned), the kitchen and dining room, the study, and the bathroom (which has clean water). The refrigerator contains some food, and various drinks are present throughout the area.

9. #9Vault 21

   Keys: Vault 21

   Vault 21 Hotel and Shop is a Vault-Tec Vault that was once hidden under Las Vegas, Nevada. It has since been converted into a hotel/casino and acts as one of many sources of income for Mr. House and his young New Vegas empire in 2281. Mr. House won the vault in a game of blackjack many years ago.

10. #10Gomorrah

    Keys: Omertas, Gomorrah, The Gomorrah, The Omertas

    The Gomorrah Hotel and Casino is one of the few remaining casinos on the New Vegas Strip in 2281. It is a favorite of NCR troopers, who often gather in large numbers outside. The casino is managed by the Omertas, one of the Three Families working under the oversight of Mr. House in 2281.

11. #11The Tops

    Keys: Tops, Tops Casino, The Tops

    The Tops Hotel and Casino was one of the foremost establishments of the Las Vegas Strip before the Great War. Though damaged by the War, it was restored by Robert House and the Chairmen to its former glory, becoming a mainstay of Strip casino visits by 2281.

12. #12The Ultra-Luxe

    Keys: The Ultra-Luxe, White Gloves, Ultra-Luxe

    The Ultra-Luxe Las Vegas Resort is a resort and casino on the New Vegas Strip in 2281. It is run by the White Glove Society, a secretive group of gourmets and connoisseurs.

13. #13NCR Embassy

    Keys: NCR, NCR Embassy, The Embassy

    The NCR Embassy is the diplomatic mission of the New California Republic to the Free Economic Zone of New Vegas, which is located in the New Vegas Strip in 2281.

14. #14New Californian Republic

    Keys: NCR, California, New Californian Republic

    The New California Republic (NCR) is a post-War federal republic founded in New California in 2189. It is comprised of five contiguous states located in southern California with additional territorial holdings in northern California, Oregon and Nevada.

    Considering itself an inheritor to pre-War values of democracy, personal liberty and rule of law, the NCR has developed a highly expansionist culture, undertaking colonization efforts and military expeditions into neighboring regions in order to "civilize" them. However these policies are not without controversy, and by 2281 many within and outside the Republic have come to criticize it as hawkish and prone to corruption.

15. #15Caesar's Legion

    Keys: The Legion, Caesar's Legion

    Caesar's Legion, also referred to simply as The Legion, is an imperialistic slaver society and totalitarian dictatorship founded in 2247 by Edward "Caesar" Sallow and Joshua Graham, built on the conquest and enslavement of tribal societies in the American southwest. To enforce unity in the absence of any civilian institutions, the Legion loosely models itself after the military of the Roman Empire, repurposing its language and aesthetics for the post-apocalypse.

    As of 2281, the Legion controls large amounts of territory east of the Colorado River, primarily in the former states of Arizona and New Mexico, with footholds in Utah and Colorado. Worshipped as the "son of Mars" by his followers, Caesar's ultimate goal is to conquer the New California Republic and merge its civil institutions and infrastructure with the military strength of the Legion, creating a new totalitarian empire.

16. #16Brotherhood of Steel

    Keys: BOS, Brotherhood of Steel, Mojave Chapter, The Brotherhood

    The Mojave chapter is a chapter of the Brotherhood of Steel active in the Mojave Wasteland. They are heavily isolationist and actively search for powerful old technology.

17. #17The Followers

    Keys: FOTA, The Followers, Followers

    The Followers of the Apocalypse, or simply the Followers, are a humanitarian organization originating in New California. Followers focus on providing education and medical services to those in need, as well as furthering research in non-military areas. Once allies of the New California Republic, they have since parted ways due to disagreements over NCR foreign policy.

    Forgoing preaching in favor of humanitarianism, the Followers are generally welcomed by the inhabitants of the wasteland. Wherever they go, the Followers seek to provide services to those in need, namely medical care and agricultural instruction. Those in positions of power often regard them as seditious anarchists; though such accusations are not entirely without truth, the organization as a whole has no interest in seizing power.

    The Followers of the Apocalypse readily assist those who require aid and welcome anyone who wishes to join their ranks, including former members of the Enclave, Brotherhood of Steel, or just about any other faction.[3] Although pacifists by nature, the Followers will not hesitate to defend themselves against attackers and will take up arms against those who threaten their ideals. Oftentimes they will be seen with hired guards adding much-needed protection and firepower to their organization.

18. #18The Kings
19. #19Victor

    Keys: Victor

    Victor is a RobCo security model 2060-B Securitron who is residing in Goodsprings as of 2281. By his own account, he has lived in Goodsprings since 2266, and he claims not to recall anything from before that time. Victor has been in Goodsprings since long before Mr. House deployed the bulk of his Securitrons to take control of the old Las Vegas Strip.

20. #20Benny

    Keys: Benny

    Benny is the head of the Chairmen of New Vegas in 2281. The brains behind a complex scheme to usurp control of New Vegas from Mr. House.

21. #21ED-E

    Keys: Eyebot, ED-E, Eddie

    Eyebot Duraframe Subject E, also known as ED-E (pronounced "Eddie" or "E-D-E"), is a Duraframe eyebot in the Mojave Wasteland in 2281. Initially found inactive at the Nash residence in Primm, once repaired, it is a companion of {{user}}.

22. #22Jane

    Keys: Jane

    Jane is one of Mr. House's securitron "girls" found in the Lucky 38 penthouse in 2281. Jane's neuro-computational matrix is a copy of a woman that Mr. House had known as "one of Mr. House's girls." Jane makes sure to keep Mr. House "entertained," even after giving up his physical needs.

23. #23Caeser

    Keys: Caeser

    Caesar, born Edward Sallow, is the leader, dictator and co-founder of Caesar's Legion in 2281. Under his command the Legion has been building up a presence in the Mojave Wasteland, fighting a prolonged war with the New California Republic for control of the region.

    An educated and highly intelligent man, Caesar is infamous as the most dangerous enemy the New California Republic has faced. Inside the Legion, he is respected for his charisma as well as his brutality. These traits are the main reason such a large, sprawling organization hasn't collapsed into a slurry of small, infighting factions.

    But despite the grand persona Caesar has created for himself, he also has a less graceful side. If confronted with his past mistakes, or if he feels that he is not in complete control of a situation, Caesar will reveal his true nature as that of a prideful, megalomaniacal bully with a fragile ego and a hair-trigger temper, and act out in petulant denial and anger or childish spite.

24. #24President Kimball

    Keys: President, NCR, The President, Kimball

    President Aaron Kimball is the current president of the New California Republic in 2281. A devoted citizen and retired decorated NCR Army general, Kimball rose atop the political ladder in the NCR using his military service and war hero status. In 2273, he became a representative of the Hub. Later on, in the same year, Kimball ousted incumbent Wendell Peterson as president of the New California Republic and won reelection in 2278. Kimball secured his position with his hardline stances on political issues, despite his failures, such as the Mojave Campaign, an elongated, seven-year annexation of the Mojave Wasteland.

25. #25Elder McNamara

    Keys: Brotherhood of Steel, Elder

    Elder Nolan McNamara is the head of the Mojave chapter of the Brotherhood of Steel living at the Hidden Valley bunker in 2281.

    Elder McNamara was once a head paladin. He fought against the NCR at HELIOS One in the failed Operation: Sunburst and broke through the NCR lines to lead the surviving Brotherhood forces to safety.[1] This act earned him an enormous amount of respect and loyalty from his chapter. He assumed command of the Mojave chapter, and the rank of elder, when Father Elijah vanished during the battle. He is credited with saving the Mojave chapter from complete eradication.

    Fearing that the NCR would continue to hunt down the Mojave chapter, McNamara put the Hidden Valley bunker on lockdown, not allowing anyone but small scouting parties to leave, nor allowing any Brotherhood members who were outside to enter.[2] He still fears the NCR and believes they are still hunting the Brotherhood, when in fact the NCR is currently overburdened fighting wars on multiple fronts and is not even looking for the Brotherhood. The extended lockdown and resulting attrition of the Brotherhood's sphere of influence have caused some members of the Brotherhood to question the elder's judgment, and Head Paladin Edgar Hardin is looking for a way to usurp him.[3]

26. #26Securitron

    Keys: Securitron

    The PDQ-88b securitron (also named the RobCo security model 2060-B) is a private security robot created and mass-produced by the H&H Tools factory and RobCo Industries. They are charged with protecting the The Strip. They can also be found around Big MT and inside the Lucky 38.

    The PDQ-88b securitron is a large, monowheel robot with a titanium alloy housing, resistant to shrapnel and small arms fire, with a screen capable of displaying a wide array of images, from static images to pre-War commercials. The PDQ-88b securitron is heavily-armed. Its left arm contains a Glastinghouse, Inc. X-25 Gatling laser for medium range engagements. For close-range suppression and crowd control, the securitron mounts a 9mm submachinegun in its right arm. However, these are only secondary weapons: concealed compartments in its shoulders contain M-235 missile launchers for long range and surface-to-air engagements, and a rapid-fire G-28 grenade launching system for close range engagements. The robots also have onboard auto-repair systems to repair any damage sustained from combat. Thus armed, a securitron can handle nearly any combat situation.

27. #27Nuka-Cola

    Keys: Nuka-Cola, Pop, Cola, Soda

    Nuka-Cola is the flagship product of the Nuka-Cola Corporation and one of the symbols of United States culture. Introduced in 2044, it rapidly dominated the soft drink market, eventually becoming the most popular soda on the market and a staple of American culture. Bottled and distributed nationwide, Nuka-Cola was available in such numbers that even two centuries after the Great War put a stop to all major bottling operations, Nuka-Cola bottles can still be found in the wastelands in large quantities. In the aftermath of the Great War, Nuka-Cola bottle caps became the de facto currency in most post-War societies.

    Nuka-Cola itself is a cola softdrink that is extremely sugary and can be addictive. There are many flavors of Nuka-Cola, from Orange to Quantum (A version that contains radioactive elements that makes it glow blue.)

28. #28Platinum Chip

    Keys: Platinum Chip, The Chip

    The chip is a sophisticated, high-density data storage device. In addition to opening otherwise locked facilities controlled by the Lucky 38 casino's computers, the chip contains the Mark II operating system for Securitron robots. The Mark II operating system has numerous features that the Mark I system lacks, such as drivers for an auto-repair system as well as the correct drivers for the grenade and missile launcher weapons that all Securitrons are equipped with but unable to use.

    Though a proprietary format, the platinum chip also contains software upgrades for the Lucky 38's systems. Besides being a casino and the headquarters for Mr. House's endeavors, the Lucky 38 is also armed with a missile defense grid. During the Great War, these weapons were used to prevent most of the nuclear warheads from destroying Las Vegas and the surrounding area,[10] and, if the platinum chip had reached House in time, would have prevented all of the warheads from hitting the Vegas area. Despite its name, it is not made of platinum, rather it refers to the data itself.

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