Flags of Our Foul-Ups

Flags of Our Foul-Ups is a side quest in Fallout: New Vegas.

Detailed walkthrough
Start the quest by talking to Sgt. McCredie.

Follow O'Hanrahan's advice
Talk to O'Hanrahan about talking to the whole troop about improving teamwork and strengthening their relationships. The player will need to pass a Speech check of 40 to convince Poindexter, Mags, and Razz. The player will gain experience for each party member that is convinced.

The player will receive 40 XP for each of the members convinced and then 200 XP once complete (Total XP = 40 + 40 + 40 + 200 = 320) and positive fame with the NCR. Additionally, the team looks to be working well together.

Follow Mags' advice
Use Mags' advice, and teach the squad. The player will need a Guns skill of 45 and an Explosives skill of 45 to get the squad to pass the firing and grenade range. The player will need to pass a Guns check of 25, 35, and 45 respectively for this choice. The "Milsurp Review" will add 10 points (+20 with Comprehension) to the Guns statistic if the player needs it. The player will also need to pass an Explosives check of 25, 35, and 45 respectively. The "Patriot's Cookbook" will add 10 points (+20 with Comprehension) to the Explosives statistic if needed.

The player will receive 200 XP and additional (31+43+55)*2=258 XP (with 10% gain) while teaching the squad and positive fame with the NCR. Additionally, the team looks to be working well together.

Follow Poindexter's advice
Suggest to Poindexter that the system could be cheated. He'll give the advice to hack the terminal in the House Lodge so that the squad doesn't have to do any work.

There are two hackable computers. The one in the lobby requires no Science skill, but it must be accessed when nobody is looking. The other one needs a Science skill of 75 but can be accessed at any time.

NCR infamy will be increased and Karma will be lost when the player alters the records, but upon completion of the quest 200 XP and positive fame with NCR will be received.

Follow Razz's advice
Listen to Razz, who will have the squad take Psycho. The player must talk to Jack in Red Rock Canyon to get a suspicious package.

Completing this quest gives 200 XP and positive fame with the NCR. Surprisingly, providing the misfits with drugs has no effect on Karma.

Behind the scenes

 * The title of this quest is a reference to the 2000 book, Flags of Our Fathers.

Bugs
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