Praetorian Guard

The Praetorian Guard are bodyguards of Caesar's Legion leaders such as Caesar and Legate Lanius Headed by Lucius, Praetorians focus almost exclusively on unarmed combat in battle, and can see through disguises.

Background
Caesar explains that Praetorians are hand-picked from among the ranks of those Legionaries who have served for long enough and have killed enough men to qualify as Centurions. Those invited to join the Praetorians must pick a current member of the Praetorian guard whom they believe is the weakest, and challenge them to an unarmed duel to the death, where, should they win, will take on the mantel. The leader of the Praetorian guard can also be challenged, but this has not happened as Lucius is highly respected among his subordinates.

The Praetorians prefer to fight using only unarmed combat. Lucius explains that weapons or firearms may break or jam, but true warriors can always rely on their unarmed skills. Praetorians use firearms if they are part of a legionary assassin kill team, in which case they will either use a trail carbine or a 12.7mm submachine gun.

Locations
Can be found guarding Caesar's Tent, and the weather monitoring station at Fortification Hill, with several of them also fighting alongside Legate Lanius in the final quest. At least one Praetorian will fight along with an assassination team to kill the Courier should they be disliked enough by the Legion.

Appearances
Praetorian Guards appear in Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes
In Latin, praetor is the word for leader or commanding officer.