Major Polatli

Major Joseph Polatli is the commanding officer of Camp Forlorn Hope in 2281.

Background
Major Joseph Polatli was placed in command at Camp Forlorn Hope, the NCR's most forward base in its ongoing war with Caesar's Legion. Originally meant to be holding the line or even setting up a staging area for later offensives against the Legion, Forlorn Hope quickly found itself besieged as Caesar sent legionaries across the Colorado River, occupying the town of Nelson.

Overworked and stressed to the limit, Polatli has a whole set of crises facing him on a daily basis in late 2281. Camp Forlorn Hope was undermanned, having neither the strength needed to effectively hold position nor the ability to launch any offensives. The base was also badly short of medical supplies, all manner of gear and equipment, food, water, and ammunition. Casualties were constantly coming in, whether from patrols or supply runs that Polatli sent out, or from Legion raiding parties near Nelson. In addition, ongoing issues with radio communications plagued his command, making it difficult for Polatli to effectively communicate with his superiors or request any kind of needed support.

Polatli mentions that while he is doing the best he can in a bad situation, morale at Camp Forlorn Hope is declining and his own is no exception. Merely holding the base perimeter is difficult, and Polatli feels he does not have the ability to risk even more lives by trying to hit back. If the Courier steps in on the side of the NCR, his tone changes as the issues around camp improve or are resolved. Polatli steadily becomes more confident and battle-ready, preparing his soldiers for an upcoming assault on Nelson. If finding success there, he is very grateful to the Courier for making victory possible, and remains disciplined and focused afterward.

Quests

 * Restoring Hope: Polatli informs the Courier that Camp Forlorn Hope is in need of some external help to retake Nelson.
 * No, Not Much: The Courier must come to Camp Forlorn Hope and ask Polatli to send reinforcements to Bitter Springs.

Appearances
Major Joseph Polatli appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes
Polatli is a district of Turkey's capital Ankara, formerly known as the ancient Greek city Gordion. It implies that Major Polatli has Turkish ancestry.

Bugs

 * He may be stuck on the dialogue that he says when the player meets him for the first time.
 * On the Polish version of the game, No, Not Much cannot be completed because Major Polatli does not have a 4th dialogue option.