Boomers

The  are a tribe descended from a group of vault dwellers who left Vault 34 in search of greater freedom, they revere explosions and the discharge of weapons. Led by Pearl, they fiercely defend their territory in the Mojave Wasteland against any intruders, which they refer to as "Savages."

History
Vault 34's armory was heavily overstocked with weapons and armors but was impossible to lock. After a riot, the Overseer installed a lock (ransacking, in part, was the experimentation that was planned in Vault 34), had the munitions guarded closely, and did not allow the use of firearms or explosives in the vault. This emphasized conflict, however, and after a conflict with the Overseer, a group of vault dwellers left Vault 34 with some equipment from the armory and wandered into the Mojave Wasteland, taking the name "Boomers."

While killing raiders that could not match their firepower and seeking a new refuge, they came across the Nellis Air Force Base and settled in. They dragged their artillery across the Mojave Wasteland and used it to keep out virtually everyone.

The Boomers have only left the Nellis Air Force Base one time in their history: to retrieve the Howitzer Artillery weapons. According to Pete, who is the keeper of the Boomers' lore, the artillery was retrieved from a military installation miles and miles away from Nellis, taking weeks to haul the weapons back. After this trek, the Boomers have stayed inside of their base and plan to forever more.

Pearl, the eldest Boomer and leader of the entire faction, has predicted that one day, an Outsider (Savage, as the Boomers refer to them as) will be able to pass through the defenses of Nellis and that very Outsider will be the one to help connect the Boomers with the rest of the world, even if "only a little".

Their main goal is to recover an old Boeing B-29 Superfortress that crashed into Lake Mead, sinking to the bottom mostly intact. Their dream is to recover and repair the bomber, then exterminate anyone they deem "Savage," or those below them in status.

Society
Having left Vault 34 and finding the Nellis Air Force Base, the Boomers had to find new clothes that reflect their independence. They found old military jackets in the base and used them over their vault jumpsuit. Each jacket sports several military medals for decoration, and embroidered in the back is the number "34", as to never forget where they came from.

They are a self-educated society, produce their own food and weapons, live in autarky (self-sufficiency), and have no relations with the outside world.

The Boomers believe that self-armament is the key to a peaceful society, meaning that each Boomer carries a weapon and will not hesitate to use it when the time calls for it.

Boomers are attached to their history, whether past or present. A large fresco in their museum tells of their great epoch, out of Vault 34 to the future acquisition of the B-29.

Structure
Their structure is very basic; there is a doctor, a leader, mechanical technicians, and guards to protect their base. Only the leader can give orders to the others and have absolute power over everything. There is also a security commander who commands the base's defense against wastelanders. The children of Nellis are called Mini Boomers.

Military
The Boomers have no military hierarchy; there are guards who protect the territory against any individual who tries to pass, the security commander who coordinates the guards and military operations, and the leader who has absolute power over policy adoption of the Boomers.

Relations With The Outside
They are hostile towards anyone who tries to approach their base and refuse to trade with anyone. However, due to the powerful weapons that the Boomers have in their control, they have attracted the interest of the main factions in the area. The NCR hopes to establish diplomatic and trade relations with the Boomers, while Caesar's Legion seeks to absorb the tribe into the Legion.

Technology
Coming from one of the most loaded Vaults in existence, Boomers are extremely well-equipped; they each have a Pip-Boy 3000 and are specialized in explosives. They have missile launchers, grenade launchers, Fat Men, and many old military howitzers they use to repel anyone trying to make their way to the base. Many Mister Gutsy robots have been reprogrammed after the Boomers arrival at Nellis Air Force Base. The base produces its energy through solar panels, cultivates its own crops, which are grown inside of the base, and have a never-ending source of water thanks to Lake Mead.

They also have flight simulators that can teach any Boomer to fly a B-29 bomber. Unfortunately they have no planes in working order, but they train their flight skills for the future use of the B-29.

Appearances
appear in Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes

 * The Boomers are a reference to the tribals that appear in the movie Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome.