Nuclear Missile (Fallout: New Vegas)

A nuclear missile is a world object in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Lonesome Road.

Background
When the Great War broke out, 77 nuclear missiles were aimed at the city of Las Vegas and surrounding area. Due to preparations made by Mr. House, mainframes force-transmitted disarm codes to 59 warheads and laser cannons on the roof of the Lucky 38 destroyed nine others, while the remaining 9 warheads were able to reach targets outside of the city. Raul Tejada recalls that Mr. House's anti-missile defense systems could be seen shooting down missiles from as far away as Mexico City.

Several silos managed by the Commonwealth Defense Administration's Ballistic Defense Division were located in what would become the Divide, remaining unlaunched and underground after the war. The Courier delivered a device that activated these missiles within their silos, resulting in the destruction of Hopeville and Ashton.

In the Honest Hearts add-on, Randall Clark describes details about the nuclear missiles that destroyed Salt Lake City. He recollects that his vehicle's engine failed and upon detonation, the light from the blast blinded individuals near him. In addition, after each detonation, there was an 18 second delay of ground movement from where he was located.

Locations

 * A damaged missile that has fallen from its supports is within the Hopeville Missile Base silo.
 * A missile remains inside the Ashton Missile Silo and can be fired by the Courier to create the Courier's Mile.
 * Several missiles in varying states of repair can be found in Ulysses' Temple.
 * Nuclear warheads are also found throughout the Divide and can be detonated.
 * The Courier can likewise choose to launch nuclear missiles at the New California Republic on the Long 15, at the Legion at Dry Wells, or both during the quest The Apocalypse.

Appearances
Nuclear missiles are mentioned in Fallout: New Vegas and appear in its add-on Lonesome Road.