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Caesar's Legion Overviews The Praetorian Guard are bodyguards of the Legion's leaders such as Caesar and Legate Lanius in Fallout: New Vegas. Headed by Lucius, Praetorians focus almost exclusively on unarmed combat in battle, and can see through disguises.
Background[edit]
Caesar explains that Praetorians are hand-picked from among the ranks of those Legionaries who have served for long enough and have killed enough men to qualify as Centurions. Those invited to join the Praetorians must pick a current member of the Praetorian Guard whom they believe is the weakest, and challenge them to an unarmed duel to the death, where, should they win, will take on the mantel. The leader of the Praetorian Guard can also be challenged, but this has not happened as the current leader Lucius is highly respected among his subordinates.[1]
The Praetorians prefer to fight using only unarmed combat. Lucius explains that weapons or firearms may break or jam, but true warriors can always rely on their unarmed skills. Praetorians are only seen using firearms if they are part of a Legionary Assassin kill team, in which case they will either use a Trail Carbine or a 12.7mm Submachine Gun.
Lucius explains that it was Praetorian Guards that lit the Burned Man on fire and threw him into the Grand Canyon on Caesar's orders.[2]
Interactions Overview[edit]
| Interactions | ||
|---|---|---|
| This character is involved in quests. | ||
Inventory[edit]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legion Praetorian Armor Sunglasses | Ballistic Fist Trail Carbine 12.7mm Submachine Gun Frag Grenade or Plasma Grenade or Pulse Grenade or C-4 Plastic Explosive | Various foods Healing powder | Legion Ear |
Locations[edit]
Can be found guarding Caesar's Tent, and the Weather Monitoring Station at Fortification Hill, with several variants fighting alongside Legate Lanius in the final quest. At least one Praetorian will fight along with an assassination team to kill the Courier should they be disliked enough by the Legion.
Named[edit]
| Image | Name | Dialogue | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lucius | Lucius/Dialogue | The Fort |
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Praetorian Guard | Praetorian Guard/Dialogue | Legate's Camp |
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Weather Station Guard | Weather Station Guard/Dialogue | Weather Monitoring Station |
Notes[edit]
- The Praetorian Guard have a version of the Toughness perk, which grants them 10% Damage Resistance in addition to the 12 Damage Threshold from their armor.
- Praetorians are 30% faster than a normal non-player character.
- A single Praetorian represents the 10 of Clubs card in the Fallout: New Vegas Collector's Edition Caravan Deck.
- Stealthfully killing the Praetorian Guard standing outside of Caesar's Tent will allow the player to enter the tent with their companions.
Appearances[edit]
Praetorian Guards appear in Fallout: New Vegas.
Behind the Scenes[edit]
In Latin, praetor is the word for leader or commanding officer.
Gallery[edit]
Collector's Edition playing card
Praetorian Guard
Concept art, Behind the Bright Lights & Big City
Alternate version of the Game Guide's concept art shared by Brian Menze
References[edit]
- ↑ Courier: "How long has Lucius been the head of your Praetorians?"
Caesar: "Lucius has been the head of my guard for five years now. He was a subordinate guard for eight before that. No invitee has dared to challenge him yet. Maybe it's an issue of respect - he is getting on in years."
(Caesar's dialogue) - ↑ "On {KAI-zar's} Caesar's orders, the Burned Man was covered in pitch by the {pray-TORE-ian} Praetorian Guard, lit on fire, and cast into the Grand Canyon. "
(Lucius/Dialogue)
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