Head Paladin Hardin

Edgar Hardin is the Head Paladin of the Mojave Wasteland chapter of the Brotherhood of Steel, located in the Hidden Valley bunker in 2281.

Background
He survived the NCR takeover of the HELIOS One power plant, and is now looking for a way to oust Elder McNamara, who he believes is leading the Brotherhood poorly.

Quests

 * Still in the Dark: During this quest, Hardin asks the Courier to help him remove Elder McNamara from power so he could become the new Elder.
 * Tend to Your Business: Hardin, after becoming the new elder, asks the Courier to kill all of the Van Graffs in Freeside to prove his or her loyalty to the Brotherhood.

Appearances
Hardin appears in Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes

 * Edgar Hardin likely derives his name from Salvor Hardin, a central character in the critically acclaimed 'Foundation' science fiction novels by Isaac Asimov.