Aradesh

Aradesh is the leader of Shady Sands $$

Background
Aradesh is the leader of Shady Sands and the father of Tandi. The town was founded by one of his ancestors. He distrusts all outsiders, but his trust can be gained over time. In 2161, the Vault Dweller visited the town and earned the trust of both Aradesh and Tandi. They later saved his daughter from the Khans, keeping Raiders clear of the settlement and allowing Shady Sands to "get [themselves] set up."

In 2186, Aradesh proposed the idea of a New California Republic, changing Shady Sands' name to the former and forming a trial council government to draft a constitution. Four settlements joined the council and in 2189, the New California Republic was officially voted into existence, with Aradesh serving as the republic's first president.

In 2196, his daughter, Tandi, took over as the republic's president following Aradesh's death, where she served as president for 52 years. Fort Aradesh bears his name before it became Fort Abandon and his face can be seen on the front of the $5 NCR bill.

Appearances
Aradesh appears in Fallout and is mentioned in Fallout 2, Fallout: New Vegas and its add-on Lonesome Road and $$