NCR Veteran Ranger

"The Ranger vets are coming in from Baja. I've never seen them myself, but I heard they chew nails and spit napalm."

- NCR trooper

The Veteran Rangers are elite Rangers sent to the Mojave Wasteland in 2281. They wear black NCR Ranger combat armor. They are renowned for their extreme combat prowess.

Background
Veteran Rangers are a special deployment of New California Republic rangers. In 2281, most of them are deployed in Baja under orders from President Kimball doing what Chief Hanlon describes as "chasing ghosts", but as the conflict with the Legion draws to its climax, they are slowly deployed to the Mojave to boost the NCR presence in the area.

Each of the veteran rangers wears the distinctive NCR Ranger combat armor, considered to be one of the most valuable and awe-inspiring items in the entire New California Republic.

Locations
Veteran Rangers can be found at any major NCR military outpost after the player activates or destroys the securitron army in Mr. House's secret bunker underneath Fortification Hill. They can also be found at Camp Forlorn Hope along with NCR heavy troopers around level 16.

Quests
The player hears about the veteran Rangers throughout the game; with increasing knowledge as the story reaches its end. Rangers finally appear themselves in the few quests just before the Second Battle of Hoover Dam.


 * Two veteran Rangers accompany Aaron Kimball during his visit to Hoover Dam to protect him as he gives his speech. Depending on which side the player's on, they'll either stand out of their way as he/she protects the the president, or attack them if he/she tries to kill him during the quest Arizona Killer. If the player climbs onto the stage at any time while the president is there, they will automatically attack.


 * If sided with the NCR in the final battle for Hoover Dam, a squad of veteran Rangers is sent to ensure that the player reaches the Legate's Camp. They can provide sniper support, follow you, or, after passing a Speech check of 85, pave the way.


 * If sided with Yes Man or Mr House at the Second Battle for Hoover Dam, veteran Rangers appear flanking General Lee Oliver after he enters the Legate's camp. If the Courier orders the Securitron Army to attack Oliver and his Rangers, they will become hostile and attack.

Appearances
Veteran Rangers appear in Fallout: New Vegas.

Bugs

 * At the Second Battle of Hoover Dam some characters are named as Veteran Rangers but they wear the NCR Ranger Patrol Armor.

Behind the Scenes

 * It is entirely possible that many Veteran Rangers were once Desert Rangers. This is shown by how similar their armor is, and by the fact that the Desert Rangers were merged into the NCR after the Ranger Unification Treaty in 2271.

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