Fallout’s New Vegas: The Ultimate Guide to the City of Sin
As the curtains close on season one of the Fallout Amazon Prime TV series, we’re left with a tantalizing glimpse of the City of Sin: New Vegas. For fans of the games, this is a moment of triumph – Fallout: New Vegas is widely regarded as the best of the Fallout series. With season two on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to delve into the world of New Vegas and the Mojave Wasteland.
What is Fallout’s New Vegas?
New Vegas is a beacon of hope in the post-apocalyptic desert, a bastion of pre-war excess and radiation-soaked debauchery. This 1950s-inspired oasis is a dream come true for the people of the Mojave Wasteland, but with a steep credit check required to enter, it remains out of reach for many wastelanders. For those who can pay, however, it’s a fleeting glimpse of a bygone era, where the Great War never happened.
The City of Sin shines bright in the Mojave Wasteland
New Vegas Strikes a Deal with the NCR
In 2274, the New California Republic (NCR) set its sights on restoring the crucial Hoover Dam, a resource vital to the entire American Southwest. Mr. House, ever the shrewd businessman, saw an opportunity too good to pass up. He struck a deal with the NCR, granting them access to McCarran International Airport and an embassy on the Strip in exchange for 5% of Hoover Dam’s power. The NCR gets a foothold in New Vegas, and Mr. House gets to keep his city.
The Hoover Dam, a symbol of power and progress in the Mojave Wasteland
The Battles of Hoover Dam
The First Battle of Hoover Dam saw Caesar’s Legion, a group of Roman-style slavers, attempt to take the dam. Although they were rebuffed by the NCR in 2277, the Legion rebuilt and is now ready for round two. The Second Battle of Hoover Dam drives the story of Fallout: New Vegas, as the NCR and Caesar’s Legion clash in a struggle for control.
The Roman-inspired slavers of Caesar’s Legion
What We Know About New Vegas from the Fallout Series
The Fallout series has made some significant changes to the franchise’s timeline. One notable alteration is the fall of Shady Sands, the capital of the New California Republic. In the games, Shady Sands is thriving, but in the series, it’s reported to have fallen in 2277. This raises questions about the NCR’s current state and its ability to hold on to power.
The once-thriving capital of the New California Republic
The Current State of New Vegas and the NCR Remain a Mystery
The Fallout series has been tight-lipped about the NCR’s exact state. With the show exploring the pre-war world through Cooper Howard’s fascinating lens, it’s likely we’ll see more of Mr. House next season. Perhaps we’ll even catch a glimpse of his centuries-old body, kept alive by machines and entrepreneurial spirit.
The enigmatic ruler of New Vegas
The Fallout series could bring a new New Vegas, one that blends the old with the new. With Robert House’s presence already felt in the show, it’s clear that the City of Sin will play a significant role in the story to come. As we wait with bated breath for season two, one thing is certain – New Vegas will continue to captivate and intrigue us, just as it has for so many years.
The City of Sin shines bright in the Mojave Wasteland
