Tom Anderson

Tom Anderson is member of the Followers of the Apocalypse living in Westside in 2281.

Background
Many of the citizens of Westside say that Anderson's assistance is the main reason why Westside can grow crops, and thus survive. One could argue that he is the reason citizens here do much better than they do in Freeside.

Despite having the good opinion of most of Westside's denizens Tom has a troubled past which may explain his separation from other Followers of the Apocalypse. As documented in Anderson's Confession he has broken the law many times due to his belief in the maxim "the end justifies the means." He has even committed murder, killing a NCR trooper to cover his diversion of water to Westside to prevent local crop failure. Unbeknownst to him, the water is contaminated as the Courier will discover in the quest Hard Luck Blues.

During the quest The White Wash Tom Anderson attempts to explain his beliefs and those of the Followers. This may trigger a reaction in Veronica Santangelo initiating the quest I Could Make You Care.

Appearances
appears in Fallout: New Vegas.

Bugs

 * While in prison in the Camp McCarran Terminal building, Anderson may still talk as though he were still in Westside