Mojave Boot-Riders

The Mojave Boot-Riders (simply referred to as the Boot Riders by members) were a nomadic tribe inhabiting the Mojave, before they settled in the ruins of Las Vegas and became the Chairmen.

Background
One of the many nomadic tribes that formed out of the ruins of the Old World, the Boot-Riders roamed the Mojave. Their situation changed when they were approached by a Securitron east of Vegas. The tribesmen destroyed it in a "minute flat." The following day, twenty Securitrons approached them and they were forced to negotiate with Robert House. In return for shelter, food, and medical care, they would settle down, renovate the Tops, and work with Mr. House to establish the city of New Vegas. Most members of the tribe were against settling down, with one of the most vocal critics being Bingo, the chief at that time. Benny, on the other hand, saw it as an opportunity.

The disagreement over this issue eventually led to a confrontation between Benny and Bingo. The latter challenged Benny to a ritual knife fight over the leadership of the tribe. The fight went down three days after House had made his proposal. Benny's quick reflexes left him as the victor and new leader of the tribe. The tribe moved to Vegas and began renovating the Tops, bringing it back to life. As they worked, a number of House's Securitrons dropped off boxes with suits, ties, and wingtip shoes, together with a message from their employer announcing they were the Chairmen now. The tribe was in an uproar over the new name, but Benny used his authority to force them to accept it. As he put it, it was "ciao to the old ways" and "time to swing in style."

Appearances
The Mojave Boot-Riders appear in the graphic novel All Roads, and are mentioned in Fallout: New Vegas.