Followers of the Apocalypse

The Followers of the Apocalypse are a secular, but semi-religious group dedicated to reeducating and rebuilding the wasteland and to ensuring that humanity does not repeat the mistakes that led to the Great War. They originally sprung up in the Los Angeles Boneyard and their headquarters is the former Los Angeles Public Library.

Background
The group was originally founded by Nicole, who was their leader until at least 2161. The Followers are generally liked where they go, since they teach people valuable medical and agricultural knowledge. Around 2161, they were one of the few groups to recognize that the Children of the Cathedral were more than what they seemed and were suspicious of their motives. Talius, a ghoul-like mutant partially exposed to FEV by the Master's forces, found refuge among the Followers, and helped them understand the true nature of the Children.

After the death of the Master, the Followers of the Apocalypse became a major influence in the newly-founded New California Republic. With the Vault Dweller's help, they gained control of the LA Boneyard. Some governments dislike the Followers, as they are generally liberal thinkers who occasionally plant seditious thoughts in the heads of oppressed citizens. The Followers are also touchy about their connection with Caesar’s Legion, a powerful slaver group of the east. It is from their ranks that the original Caesar came.

A branch of the Followers set up shop in Hoover Dam, under Candice Morris, a kind-hearted historian. They've accepted many of the former enemies of the world, including refugees of the Unity and the Enclave, like Arcade Gannon.

Appearances
The Followers have appeared only in the first Fallout. They are mentioned by Vidya in Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel. They were to appear again in Van Buren (mainly as a chapter at Hoover Dam, with another possible follower, Arcade Gannon). The Followers symbol (pictured above) can be found in Fallout 2 in a back room of the Hubologist base in San Francisco as well as at Dr. Troy's house in Redding, but this is likely not intended to imply a connection.

The Followers of the Apocalypse have been confirmed to make an appearance in Fallout: New Vegas.