Malpais (location)

Malpais is settlement mentioned by Corporal Sterling in Fallout: New Vegas.

Background
Malpais is a settlement located somewhere fairly close to or within the Mojave Wasteland. It is mentioned by Corporal Sterling during dialogue about his capture by Caesar's Legion. Sterling informs the Courier that after capture, he was tortured there until his escape, which resulted in his current-day injuries.

Appearances
Malpais is mentioned only in Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes
This location may be referring to the cut location Malpais Legionaire Camp, which appeared on an early map of Fallout: New Vegas, and is directly across the Colorado River from Camp Forlorn Hope.