NCR-Fiends War

The NCR-Fiends War is a war led by the NCR against the various drug-crazed raiders of the wasteland, known as Fiends. The conflict began when the NCR expanded into the Mojave Wasteland in 2253. 38 NCR citizens were subsequently killed by Fiends, resulting in the defeat of NCR president Joanna Tibbett. Her replacement, Wendell Peterson, ordered battalions of NCR troops to the Mojave, beginning the conflict.

The Conflict
While the war in the Core Region is over, the NCR faces difficulty in fighting the raiders in the Mojave. The Fiends pose the most threat to the people of the Mojave, as the Vipers and the Jackals are disassociated various tribes scattered across the wasteland, attack at random times. While the Fiends employ similar guerilla tactics, their numbers and more sophisticated organization make them a more significant threat. Raids from Fiends on settlements such as Camp McCarran and Westside are a constant concern for citizens. A powerful contingent of Fiends are located in Vault 3, which they took over after massacring the previous residents. By 2281, the guerilla raids by the Fiends on NCR territory has resulted in increased security in places such as NCR Sharecropper Farms, Westside, and Camp McCarran. The main leaders of the Fiends have been targeted for death by Major Dhatri.