Fallout: New Vegas Scripted Encounters

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Sunset Sarsaparilla Star Bottle Cap
After obtaining one's first Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap, a roaming trader named Malcolm Holmes will start to follow the Courier from an unknown location. Once he reaches them, he will converse with them about the caps. He will also start the quest The Legend of the Star if the player character asks him to go into more detail concerning the caps. The Courier can learn more information from Holmes or leave him be. If they choose to attack Malcolm Holmes, he will retaliate. Looting the body, the player character will find several items including four to seven star bottle caps. The caps can alternatively be pickpocketed from him.

Jackal Gang Members
Four Jackal gang members will start running in a straight line and will not interact with the player character. They appear to be running from a mole rat that is chasing them.

Powder Gangers
If one has a bad reputation with the Powder Gangers, a random Powder Ganger will appear and initiate a conversation, then turn hostile and attack.

If one has cleared out the NCR Correctional Facility, three Powder Gangers show up south of Primm, over the hill from the water tower, north of the Nevada Highway Patrol Station. They are always hostile, though sometimes will initiate a conversation and say that they are getting revenge. They respawn every three game days. This event can also occur with three Powder Gangers even if the NCR Correctional Facility isn't cleared out.

Kings Gang Member
If one has a good reputation with Freeside, the Courier may be approached by a Kings gang member when entering one of the Freeside gates. They will praise one's efforts and then provide a random item, such as food, Caps, ammo or Stimpaks.