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New California Republic Overview NCR Troopers are soldiers in the New California Republic Army in the Mojave Wasteland in Fallout: New Vegas.
Background[edit]
Soldiers come from a variety of backgrounds and are either conscripted or volunteer.[1] They make different comments to the Courier depending on reputation with the NCR.
Publications[edit]
Interactions Overview[edit]
| Interactions | ||
|---|---|---|
| This character offers miscellaneous services. |
Troopers can be called for backup with the NCR Emergency Radio (requires Accepted reputation with the NCR.) | |
Inventory[edit]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCR Armor and Trooper Helmet Goggles Helmet Combat Helmet NCR Face Wrap Armor | Rifles Service Rifle Varmint Rifle Hunting Rifle Marksman Carbine1 Sniper Rifle1 Assault Carbine Shotguns Caravan Shotgun Single Shotgun Riot Shotgun1 Handguns 9mm Pistol 10mm Pistol 12.7mm Pistol1 Submachine guns 9mm Submachine Gun 10mm Submachine Gun Melee Knife Combat Knife Explosives Frag Grenade | Caps $5 NCR $20 NCR $100 NCR Random skill magazines Miscellaneous items | NCR Dogtags |
1: Only found on NCR Troopers during the Second Battle of Hoover Dam.
Notes[edit]
- If the Courier sides with the Legion during the Second Battle of Hoover Dam, the troopers at the dam will use Sniper Rifles, Marksman Carbines, Riot Shotguns and 12.7mm Pistols instead of their regular Service Rifles.
- A trooper may spawn with a Merc Grunt Outfit by one of the tents which contain a workbench in Camp McCarran and lean on it, similar to Isaac.
- The first time the Courier enters the Strip, a drunk NCR Trooper can be found puking on Gomorrah's sign. The Courier can still interact with them, and the trooper will say one of the phrases they would normally say.
- It is possible for the drunk troopers on the Strip to have Rattan Cowboy Hats or other such non-uniform headwear on.
- Only two troopers wear Combat Helmets - Christina Morales, and another unnamed trooper directly outside the McCarran concourse.
- Some NCR Troopers inside the Hoover Dam Visitor Center will be wearing black masks and black sunglasses, similar to the recruit helmet for Caesar's Legion, though even when killed, one may not take their armor.
- NCR Troopers that are not located on the Strip will forgive the player character regardless if they're vilified by them or not and will not attack.
- During the quest G.I. Blues, the NCR Troopers guarding the NCR soup kitchen are seen wearing merc outfits (two with cruiser outfits and one with an adventure outfit) and one with a Prospector Outfit. They look identical to NCR missionaries in the area.
Quotes[edit]
- "Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter."
- "When I got this assignment I was hoping there would be more gambling."
- "It's been a long tour, all I can think about now is going back home."
- "You know, if you were serving, you'd probably be halfway to general by now." – if player has a reputation of 'Liked' or higher.
- "You oughtta think about enlisting. We need you here." – if player has a reputation of 'Liked' or higher.
Appearances[edit]
NCR Troopers appear in Fallout: New Vegas.
Behind the Scenes[edit]
- In All Roads, NCR Troopers are seen in Chance's flashback.
- Joshua Sawyer stated that most troopers are conscripted,[Dev 1] mostly without bias to their sex,[Dev 2] and that the number of female and male conscripts is roughly equal.[Dev 3]
Bugs[edit]
An NCR Trooper called "NCR Trooper MP" may randomly approach you in the Strip and attack you which also causes everybody in that area to turn hostile, claiming that no-one messes with the NCR and gets away with it, even if you have a good reputation with the NCR and have done nothing to antagonize them. Stealing from the embassy, even if you do it without getting caught, seems to attract his attention, but not always. Triggering the quest Don't Tread on the Bear! also seems to draw his ire, even if you haven't actually failed it. Killing him out of sight of others will prevent anyone else from turning hostile against you, but you may still receive Infamy with the NCR. It can be somewhat more problematic if he appears in a crowded area, you can bypass him to avoid having a fight with him. Sometimes the NCR Trooper MP may just appear and trigger dialogue with you, all you can say is "I need to get going," without turning him hostile.
Gallery[edit]
An NCR Trooper at Hoover Dam in the opening scene of Fallout: New Vegas
NCR trooper at the Second Battle of Hoover Dam
Disguised NCR Troopers in Freeside during G.I. Blues
NCR Trooper concept art
Art shared by Brian Menze
Card from the Magic: The Gathering: Universes Beyond x Fallout, featuring an NCR Veteran Ranger and Troopers
Extended Art
References[edit]
- ↑ Fallout: New Vegas loading screen: "Troopers are volunteer and conscripted forces in the NCR's military. They vary widely in devotion, experience, and even in basic equipment. What they lack in consistency they make up for in numbers."