Ranger Dobson

 is an NCR Ranger scouting out in Hidden Valley in 2281.

Background
Dobson is an NCR Ranger camping out in the hidden bunkers at Hidden Valley.

Quests
He can be killed or tricked into leaving (requires Speech 50) during the quest Still in the Dark. Alternatively, he can be warned about the Brotherhood of Steel; however, this will cause the Courier to fail the quest. Dobson will remove the collar from the Courier's neck and the Brotherhood of Steel will attack. If he survives, he returns to the base and the Courier will gain fame with the NCR.

Appearances
appears in Fallout: New Vegas.

Bugs

 * Dobson may appear in the Southern Hidden Valley Bunker, although he will be invisible. The "talk" button will still appear but it will do nothing. Shooting near him in this state will make him say things like, "Watch where you're shooting".


 * Sometimes, if Dobson survives the encounter with the Brotherhood, the player may still not gain any reputation from the NCR.


 * He sometimes may be found just outside of Hidden Valley, though everything else is same except his position. You can still talk to him about leaving the bunker.