New California Republic History

The history of the New California Republic and corresponding events are listed below.

Background
The NCR is an entity spanning portions of the American southwest, dedicated to values of democracy and the rule of law. The flag of the New California Republic features a bear with two heads, based on a pre-War symbol.

The nation was founded by individuals who emerged from a vault, starting a small settlement named Shady Sands. The leaders of Shady Sands, Tandi and her father Aradesh, first proposed the idea of the Republic, and three years after, five states were combined into the NCR by vote. The states include Shady, Los Angeles, Maxson, the Hub, and Dayglow, consisting of a population of 700,000.

Aradesh served as the first president of the NCR, and Tandi afterward, was chosen by the council and served for 52 years. They were followed later by Aaron Kimball, expanding to locations such as Oak Creek, One Pine, Owen's Lake, Sac-Town, and Rattletail, Baja. Shady Sands was renamed NCR and established as the capital, outlawing slavery, gambling, and drugs.

Mojave Campaign
In 2274, following the discovery of the intact Hoover Dam in the Mojave Wasteland by scouts the year prior, President Aaron Kimball sent NCR forces into the area to occupy the dam. When the military contingent arrived at the dam, they encountered forces of Mr. House.Courier: "I'd like to know more about the NCR." Dennis Crocker: ''"I can provide a quick history lesson, if that's what you're looking for. In 2274, President Kimball sent the NCR army into the Mojave in force, with the objective of occupying and repairing Hoover Dam. Rangers and army scouts had confirmed that the dam was basically unoccupied and could be restored to an operable condition. Upon arriving at the dam, however, they discovered that a large force of tribals and robots had occupied it. This was our introduction to the Three Families, the Securitrons, and, of course, Mr. House. Using his Securitrons as intermediaries, Mr. House called for parlay. He claimed his forces had occupied Hoover Dam in order to safeguard it for our arrival. And that he was ready to turn it over to us, so long as we could agree to terms. Those terms became the Treaty of New Vegas. The Treaty recognized Mr. House's sovereignty over the Strip and granted us rights to establish military bases at the Dam and McCarran Airport. The NCR is legally permitted to send 95% of the electricity produced by the dam to our home states. The remaining 5% goes to the Strip. The treaty actually makes it illegal for the NCR to prevent its citizens, or troops on furlough, from visiting the Strip. Once on the Strip, our citizens are subject to arrest - or punishment - by House's Securitrons, though that's a rare occurrence. Our troops enjoy a different status. It's illegal for the Securitrons to take action against them. Of course, it's also illegal for our troops to carry firearms on the Strip, so there isn't much trouble they can get into. Our military police does an adequate job of keeping the troops on furlough in line. I don't envy them that task. The embassy was established a few weeks after the Treaty was signed. Basically Mr. House handed us a dumpy little building he had no interest in renovating. I'm the third ambassador to hold this post. And the first, I think, to accept its limitations. My predecessors had ambitions of engineering the annexation of the Mojave. They thought they'd convince Mr. House to join up. I've never even spoken to the man - or whatever he is. Maybe the situation will change once we've beaten the Legion once and for all." Courier: "Go on." Dennis Crocker: "Now we mostly just keep track of the NCR citizens and troopers around and make sure they don't get in trouble, but that's Captain Pappas' job. I keep myself busy with paperwork and reports that get sent back to the NCR. It's mostly busy work, but every once in awhile, we make progress."'' (Dennis Crocker's dialogue) Following negotiations, Mr. House relinquished control of the dam to the New California Republic in exchange for a number of concessions via a treaty.

NCR forces were permitted to occupy Hoover Dam and establish a military base at McCarran Airport. The NCR is permitted to send 95% of the electricity produced by the dam to their home states, the remaining 5% is sent to the Strip. Fresh water was another commodity from the dam sent back to the NCR. An embassy was established on the Strip, where an NCR ambassador is stationed.

The NCR's attempt to annex the Mojave has lasted seven years, the cost of which erodes support for President Kimball. The campaign overall is unpopular, with senate members unwilling to continue funding it without results, noting supplies, and funding is stretched thin already, with 1,000 soldier fatalities per year. Soldiers were undersupplied and only trained for a short time before deployment.

The NCR forces have also come into conflict with the Great Khans, who engage in raids on the Republic's caravans, towns, and camps. A number of Great Khans were tracked to Bitter Springs by the NCR, believing it to be the source of raiding efforts. The First Recon unit, including Craig Boone, were sent to cut off the only escape route, sniping from atop Coyote Tail Ridge. He shares with the Courier that non-combatants were there and they followed orders to fire, but this was not the way it was intended and the result of a miscommunication.

NCR-Legion War
The New California Republic would have attempted a forceful takeover of both New Vegas and Hoover Dam, if not for the threat from the Legion. The Legion's forces are poised to strike from their camp across the Colorado River at Fortification Hill, established in 2277. Protecting the nation's home states from the advance of the Legion is an additional interest of the forces at the dam, apart from resources.

Troops were deployed to scout the Divide, and initial recon of the area was met with heavy resistance. Undetonated warheads would explode, killing troopers, which in turn attracted mutated creatures known as Marked Men, causing additional NCR deaths. Rangers reported back that they did not believe the Divide would serve as a suitable route for bringing troops to the Hoover Dam. Our advance scouts encountered heavy Legion activity in the area, and the NCR made plans to attack.

Battles of Willow Beach and Arizona Spillway
The NCR held the Hoover Dam after the conflicts against the Legion, fortifying positions along the dam and up and down the west side of the Colorado River. The Legion has since pushed the NCR off of the east side of the river at the Battle of Willow Beach, destroying Camp Willow, and the Battle of Arizona Spillway.

Camp Navarro
The Enclave was a faction established on the West Coast. They operated out of an oil rig in the Pacific and a military base in Navarro. When the oil rig was destroyed, the Enclave's command structure dissolved and the NCR was able to take over the camp, killing everyone there who was not able to escape. The NCR justified the act by stating the Enclave was a threat to the region. Those who were able to flee attempted to integrate into the NCR.

Brotherhood War
As a result of the Brotherhood of Steel's disagreement with the NCR about how technology should be controlled, a series of violent confrontations took place. The NCR attacked and occupied the Brotherhood's fortifications at the HELIOS One power plant. Despite the efforts to hold the plant, the Brotherhood forces were forced to retreat, suffered a loss of more than half of its paladins and knights, and the disappearance of their leader, Elder Elijah.

After the loss at HELIOS One, the Mojave Brotherhood's new leader, Elder McNamara, restricted all activity outside of the bunker and forbade engagement with NCR forces. Afterward, the NCR left a small fighting force at the plant, sent the rest sent onward to Hoover Dam, and over the next few years, increased its military presence in the Mojave fivefold.

First Battle of Hoover Dam
The NCR Army faced the Legion in 2277. Windstorms in the Divide caused delays to NCR reinforcements and supplies before the battle. Chief Hanlon's tactics allowed the NCR's First Recon, Bravo Company, and Lee Oliver's troops to rout and destroy most of the Legion's elite fighting force via a trap laid in Boulder City. Caesar was forced to retreat.Courier: "So what happened at Hoover Dam and Boulder City?" Hanlon: "In big battles, Caesar deploys his legionaries in waves. Recruits up front, prime soldiers behind the recruits, old guard bringing up the rear. Opponents wear themselves out dealing with the first two waves if they survive that long. When the veterans step up, there's not much fight left. Caesar can adapt, though, and when required, he can run any mix of legionaries as skirmishers and still retain order in the ranks." Courier: "[Continue]" Hanlon: "Joshua Graham, Caesar's old legate, he's wasn't so flexible. When the Legion attacked Hoover Dam, General Oliver ordered his troopers back to the middle ground just after the first contact. Graham pushed all of the legionaries onto the dam, filling the east side with recruits up front and veterans in the back, by the book." Courier: "[Continue]" Hanlon: "But once they were in, they were stuck there. Oliver's troopers were entrenched and wouldn't give a foot. That's when we ordered the rangers and 1st recon sharpshooters to start picking off veteran legion officers from a high ridge west of the dam. That only lasted about a minute before Graham ordered the back ranks to push through to the front and rush the ridge." Courier: "[Continue]" Hanlon: "Caused total chaos among the younger legionaries, and Oliver's troopers fell back to the side walkways and stayed out of the veterans' way. By the time the veterans got to the ridge, we were already in Boulder City. They followed us down there, but we were out before they realized what was happening." Courier: "[Continue]" Hanlon: "We had packed the old city with C4 and dynamite. Crude, but it did the job. Those who didn't die in the blast were in no position to mount a defense. The ones left on the dam didn't know what to do. The troopers routed them. Graham pulled the remaining legionaries back, but the battle was over. He went south, back to the Grand Canyon, back to Caesar. And that was the last we saw or heard from Joshua Graham." (Hanlon's dialogue)

To honor those lost in the battle, a memorial was placed at the entrance to Boulder City. Each of the fallen is listed by name and rank on the side facing the Colorado River, while the inscription and the insignia of the Army and the Rangers are carved into the side facing New California.

Private Kowalski shares that the rangers lured the best of Caesar's Legion into Boulder City before laying the town to ruin. The fighting and explosion resulted in the loss of over 100 soldiers, including Kowalski's older brother who sacrificed himself so the wounded could be evacuated. Soldiers such as Ranger Teresa Lutz, Private Jeffery Hui, and Corporal Marcus Christensen were separated from their platoon, and acknowledging their fate, held off as many legionnaires as possible before the detonation. Chief Hanlon shares that the rangers received credit for the battle's success, a fact that irritates General Lee Oliver. Caesar made an example of his most trusted ally, Legate Joshua Graham, by lighting him on fire and throwing him into the Grand Canyon as punishment for failure.

Second Battle of Hoover Dam
The Legion did not retreat from the first battle, still prepared to attack once more from their Fortification Hill base. Mr. House states that Caesar is a capable strategist and is surprised he hasn't found some way to infiltrate the dam or the NCR's rear areas. General Oliver has transferred from Camp McCarran to the dam in preparation for the conflict.

House states that Oliver will attempt to use strengths in numbers in an attempt to overshadow Chief Hanlon's success four years previous. Legate Lanius shares that in the past, the NCR has relied upon attrition and ranged fire, but the tactic will not serve them in the same fashion again due to the Legion's infiltration of the dam's tunnel system. The NCR's Alpha Squad, comprised of NCR Ranger Veterans and a commander, offers assistance on the final stretch to the Legate's Camp.

Appearances
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