10 of Spades

"10 of Spades" is the youngest member of the NCR's 1st Recon Alpha Team, living at Camp McCarran in 2281.

Background
The young, stuttering 10 of Spades was born on a farm in the core territories, which meant that he trained with a rifle since he was a young boy (his father said he started when he was just 3 years old). He was good enough at shooting to land a prestigious spot on the Alpha Team around 2280, tremendously improving his shooting in just a year. He originally wanted to be called Ace of Spades, but Lieutenant Gorobets said no... At least not until he got a few confirmed kills. 10 expects to be promoted to jack in short order, though he's going to skip queen for obvious reasons.

10 of Spades is partnered with Corporal Betsy, a veteran sharpshooter who volunteered for the spot after everyone else refused to put their hands in the life of a new recruit. On one of his first assignments, the pair was ambushed by Cook-Cook's group of Fiends. 10 of Spades was knocked out early in the fight, something he cannot forgive himself for, as his partner was then raped by the Fiend leader and left for dead.

If asked about how to help Corporal Betsy he will recommend Doctor Usanagi, who helped him with his stuttering.

Quests

 * I Don't Hurt Anymore: 10 of Spades is needed for one of the paths for completing the quest by convincing Betsy that everyone is worried about her and that she should seek help.

Effects of player's actions
After the completion of Three-Card Bounty, 10 of Spades and the rest of the 1st Recon team will move out to Camp Forlorn Hope to help with the Legion at Camp Nelson.

Other interactions
If the player character makes fun of 10 of Spades about his stuttering, he will become agitated. However, it is possible to apologize to him, which will allow the player character to speak with him once more. This apology removes the option to again make fun of his stutter. Making fun of his stutter twice will make him angry, and he will not talk to the player character afterward.

Appearances
10 of Spades appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.