Head Paladin Hardin

Head Paladin Hardin is a member of the Mojave Wasteland Brotherhood of Steel, living in the Hidden Valley Bunker

Background
Hardin is the head paladin of the Mojave chapter and its most experienced veteran. He was one of the key advisors of Elder Elijah and attempted to convince the elder to abandon HELIOS One. When defeat became imminent, he followed the new acting elder, Nolan McNamara, in the retreat to the McCullough range and Hidden Valley.

The enactment of the lockdown and the strain it put on the Brotherhood's resources affected Hardin deeply. McNamara's refusal to lift it or send scouts out has resulted in Hardin becoming disillusioned with the current leadership. The safety came at the cost of not fulfilling the Brotherhood's mission. Convinced that McNamara was leading the chapter poorly, Hardin took it upon himself to find a way to oust the former. Only his respect for McNamara's actions at HELIOS prevented him from challenging the commander outright.

Hardin's plans for the chapter are to send out scouts to recon the area, resume patrols and start sending out search teams to reestablish the Brotherhood presence. Hardin's uncompromising attitude would preclude a cease-fire or alliance with any of the factions in the Mojave.

Appearances
Head Paladin Hardin appears in Fallout: New Vegas and is mentioned in its add-on Dead Money.

Behind the scenes

 * Hardin's Editor ID refers to him as "EdgarHardin."
 * In unused dialogue between Hardin and Elder McNamara, McNamara addresses him as Edgar.