Omertas

The Omertas are one of the Three Families $$ They run the Gomorrah club and casino on the New Vegas Strip in the Mojave Wasteland.

Background
A highly organized and deadly gang of mobsters, the Omertas control the Gomorrah casino, a sleazy vice den that embodies the ruthless exploitation beneath the glitz and glamour of the Strip's neon signs. They use the casino as a center to run dirty scams and extortions. They also control all of the prostitution that goes on around the casino.

Prior to being recruited by Mr. House, the Omertas were a wasteland tribe known as the Slither Kin. The tribe was known for the practice of luring unsuspecting travelers into their camps before drugging them, then murdering or enslaving them. They led a nomadic existence, and took great pride in their craft. The viciousness of the Slither Kin appealed to Mr. House by reminding him of certain criminal elements that once operated in pre-War Las Vegas.

Organization
The Omertas and the Gomorrah casino are run by Nero and his righthand man, Big Sal. Cachino is a small-time "underboss" within the family and is put in charge of menial tasks, as well as anything that the head of the family needs taken care of that they do not have time to see to themselves.

The Omertas get their new employees hooked on free chems, and then start charging for each additional fix while simultaneously taking a cut of the caps the "employee" has earned. Keeping the prostitutes hooked on chems keeps them dependent on the Omertas, and keeps them under their employ while ensuring they remain docile and manageable. When a gambler contracts a debt with the Omertas, they give them some time to pay them back, but act ruthlessly if the debt is not paid after that delay.

Relations with the outside
The Omertas only care about protecting or improving the power they have at their command. Showing a façade that they appear to be perfectly content running the Gomorrah, the Omertas have entered into an agreement with Caesar's Legion to attack the Strip at the same time the Legion makes their assault on Hoover Dam. Putting more stock in Legion propaganda than the management practices of Mr. House, and wanting to use the Legion to springboard their power base, coupled with their confidence that the second Battle of Hoover Dam will draw the attention of Mr. House's Securitrons, the Omertas believe they will have no problem taking over the Strip.

The Omertas make sure to stay away from dealings with the New California Republic, (despite their best customers being troopers and citizens of the NCR), feeling like the institution of NCR laws and taxation will have a severe hindrance on how they conduct business.

The Omertas do not have any other business or exposure to the other tribes and factions of the Mojave Wasteland, it is mentioned by the Gomorrah receptionist, and Papa Khan that the Omertas along with the rest of what was to become the Three Families, had a war with the Great Khans. The result was the Khans being driven from the ruins of Las Vegas to the northeast to settle Bitter Springs, thus ensuring that the tribes Mr. House had hired, could begin the renovation of Vegas.

Technology
The arsenal of the Omertas includes the Combat Knife, .44 Magnum revolver, 9mm Submachine Gun, 10mm Submachine Gun, Sawed-Off Shotgun and Riot Shotgun.

Appearances
The Omertas appear $$

Behind the scenes

 * When asked why the Omertas did not have Tommy Guns, Joshua Sawyer replied that he "didn't want The Strip to feel like another New Reno" and that he felt that "the core game already had a good semi-auto and SMG progression."
 * Omertà is a code of silence, originating from Southern Italy, and commonly used in Mafia organizations.

Bugs
If the Omertas turned hostile because of minor crimes or trespassing, they will not turn peaceful again even after waiting three in-game days. A possible solution for this problem can be achieved by entering and  into the console.