NCR Veteran Ranger

The Veteran Rangers are elite Rangers sent to the Mojave Wasteland in 2281. They wear NCR Ranger combat armor, commonly referred to as the "black armor". They are renowned for their extreme combat prowess.

Background
Veteran Rangers are a special deployment of New California Republic rangers. In 2281, most of them are deployed in Baja under orders from President Kimball doing what Chief Hanlon describes as "chasing ghosts", but as the conflict with the Legion draws to its climax, they are slowly deployed to the Mojave to boost the NCR presence in the area.

Each of the veteran rangers wears the distinctive NCR Ranger combat armor, considered to be one of the most valuable and awe-inspiring items in the entire New California Republic.

Locations
Veteran Rangers can be found at any major NCR military outpost after the player activates or destroys the securitron army in Mr. House's secret bunker underneath Fortification Hill. They can also be found at Camp Forlorn Hope along with NCR heavy troopers and at Camp Golf around level 16.

Quests
The player hears about the veteran Rangers throughout the game; with increasing knowledge as the story reaches its end. Rangers finally appear themselves in the few quests just before the Second Battle of Hoover Dam.


 * Two veteran Rangers accompany Aaron Kimball during his visit to Hoover Dam to protect him as he gives his speech. Depending on which side the player's on, they'll either stand out of their way as he/she protects the the president, or attack them if he/she tries to kill him during the quest Arizona Killer. If the player climbs onto the stage at any time while the president is there, they will automatically attack.


 * If you side with the NCR in the final battle for Hoover Dam, a squad of veteran Rangers is sent to ensure that you arrive at the Legate's Camp. They can provide sniper support, follow you, or, after passing a Speech check of 85, pave the way.


 * If you side with Yes Man or Mr House at the Second Battle for Hoover Dam, veteran Rangers appear flanking General Lee Oliver after he enters the Legate's camp. If the Courier orders the Securitron Army to attack Oliver and his Rangers, they will become hostile and attack.

Appearances
Veteran Rangers appear in Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes

 * It is entirely possible that many Veteran Rangers were once Desert Rangers, as Veteran Ranger armor is virtually identical to Desert Ranger armor and the Desert Rangers of the Mojave were absorbed into the ranks of the NCR Rangers after the signing of the Ranger Unification Treaty in 2271.

Bugs

 * At the Second Battle of Hoover Dam and during President Aaron Kimballs visit some characters are named as Veteran Rangers, but are wearing NCR Ranger patrol armor.

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