Escaped Convict

The escaped convicts are two splinter factions of the Powder Gangers living in the Mojave Wasteland in 2281.

One faction has taken up a forced residence within the town of Primm within the Bison Steve Hotel. This is the biggest group of escaped convicts you will see during the whole Fallout: New Vegas storyline. The NCR 5th Battalion 1st Company has taken up residence outside of Primm to hold back the flow of Powder Gangers in the area. However, they are unable to retake Primm due to a lack of supplies and manpower, thus allowing the convicts holed up in the hotel to continue residing there.

The second faction, led by Philip Lem and Samuel Cooke, traveled to Vault 19 to take the advantage of the sulfur deposits found there. They are attempting to form an alliance with the Great Khans.

Background
Both groups of escaped convicts were originally detained at the NCR Correctional Facility, but when Cooke's coup was successful they splintered off on their own. One group invaded the poorly defended town of Primm, killing its sheriff and capturing deputy Beagle. If you help Joe Cobb in Run Goodsprings Run afterwards he will tell the player that the guys in Primm aren't friends of his and they will still shoot on sight.

Another cell led by Philip Lem and Samuel Cooke took to Vault 19 in the hope of using the sulfur deposits to create larger explosives and ally themselves with the independent and self sustaining Great Khans. However, Philip is having second thoughts on the whole matter, worrying that they will run out of supplies before Samuel's plans can happen.

Inventory
Convicts equipment in Primm

Convicts equipment in Vault 19

Appearances
Escaped convict appears in Fallout: New Vegas.