Legionary Assassin

 are high end assassins living in the Mojave Wasteland in 2281. They work for Caesar and travel in packs. At low levels they are extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.

Background
They are assassins for Caesar. You will find them on your way to Novac, and they will attack you if you kill the Caesar's Legionnaires at Nipton and Vulpes Inculta. The Player may encounter a squad of four legionary assassins if they are at a status of "Shunned" or worse with Caesar's Legion. This may also occur after aiding the Legion's enemies, namely the NCR, by successfully completing the quests Three-Card Bounty, I Put a Spell on You, I Don't Hurt Anymore, or any other quest that improves the reputation of the Player with the NCR.

Legionary Assassin parties can also be found attacking trading outposts or NCR garrisons like the 188 Trading Post without actively attacking the Courier (if he/she is Neutral or Ally with Caesar's Legion) unless engaged.

They are equipped with Legion Recruit Armor and Legion Prime Armor, carrying weapons like Machetes, 9mm SMG and 10mm SMG, and often the more powerful variety such as 12.7mm pistols and Thermic lances when the player is at higher levels. They are often led by a Caesar's Legion Vexillarius equipped with Legion Vexillarius Armor and Vexillarius Helmet.

Appearances
appears in Fallout: New Vegas.

Bugs

 * On somewhat rare occasion the player may never even encounter a single assassin party, even if at the highest reputation with the NCR and the lowest with the Leagon.
 * After occupying the hotel room in Novac, assassins will also often appear within the hotel gate when the player fast travels back to the location.
 * Sometimes an assassin in Goodsprings will be waiting for you in a seat in front of the bar. They will carry various weapons such as a Thermic lance. He may bug out and not attack you, instead standing up and just staring at you. Killing him will have the same effects as any other legion member.