Office of Science and Industry

The Office of Science and Industry, or OSI, is a branch of the New California Republic government.

Background
Established in 2275, the OSI, is the primary research and development agency within NCR. Formed after splitting away from the Followers of the Apocalypse, OSI focuses on finding practical applications for knowledge, rather than research for its own sake. However, many executives at the board of directors, back at the organization's headquarters, still hold the old ideals close to their heart, much to the chagrin of some people.

The OSI focuses on several fields of research and is the leading technological edge of the Republic. They research and develop practical sciences, such as medicine, engineering, biology, etc. Their East branch is focusing on optimizing the power output of Hoover Dam and other local energy production facilities. Unofficially, they are also tackling the problem of food shortage in the near future.

OSI also performs studies on the future of the NCR, such as studies done that have lead them to conclude that a food shortage is inevitable in the next decade, and makes contributions to Republic-funded projects, such as the NCR sharecropper farms. The OSI also relies heavily on outside contractors, but contrary to claims of putting great value on them and significant benefits, they are treated as expendable tools. Or, at least, that's the stance of the Director of OSI East, Thomas Hildern.

The OSI branches are divided depending on their locations. The main branch, OSI Central is located in Shady Sands and the lab based in Camp McCarran is the headquarters of the OSI East branch. The OSI is also the only other organization, other than the Followers of the Apocalypse, known to be capable of teaching and training people for higher learning purposes.

Organization
OSI has their own accounts, separate from the Republic's governmental accounts.

Appearances
The Office of Science and Industry appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.