“You a merc? 'Cause you don't look like a prospector.”
The Arms Merchant is a vendor at the 188 Trading Post in Fallout: New Vegas.
Background
Three years ago, the Arms Merchant was a member of the New California Republic Army, and served as a staff sergeant of Bravo Company's third platoon during the First Battle of Hoover Dam.[1] She was mustered out a year ago,[2] after she refused a direct order from her commanding officer to flog a couple of deserters, who turned out to be some kids that got drunk on the Strip and were merely absent during roll call.[3]
Instead of going home, she teamed up with some other veterans and bribed a Gun Runner to supply her, in order to sell to her former platoon and other NCR personnel, mercenaries and generally everyone who is willing to oppose Caesar's Legion.[4] Operating out of the back of a pre-War military truck at the 188 Trading Post, she also regularly does business with prospectors.[5]
Publications
“Cross the bridge (there’s a long trailer with mattresses to sleep in) to the western side of the overpass, and check the tent for more mattresses. Close by is a parked military truck, with an Arms Merchant. She’s been discharged from the NCR for three years, since an “incident” during the first Legion attack on the dam. Ask her about that, as well as seeing what she has for sale (it’s usually cheaper than Michelle).”— Fallout: New Vegas Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 397
Gameplay
Bartering
The Arms Merchant sells weapons, weapon mods, apparel and ammo.
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Interactions overview
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The Arms Merchant has the following SPECIAL:
| Attribute | Quantity | Description |
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| Strength | 4 | Lightweight |
| Perception | 5 | Wary Trout |
| Endurance | 4 | Handle With Care |
| Charisma | 7 | Diplomat |
| Intelligence | 5 | Knowledgeable |
| Agility | 6 | Catlike |
| Luck | 5 | Coin Flip |
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items |
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| Roving Trader Outfit | 9mm Pistol |
Notes
- She sleeps in the trailer on the opposite side of the underpass at night.
- She is a part of the NCRFactionNV faction and will be affected by non-NCR faction disguises or infamy. Killing her will also result in NCR infamy.
- Following patch 1.3.0.4xx, she is one of only two vendors who still sell boxed .223 Rounds, the other being Daniel Contreras.
Appearances
The Arms Merchant appears in Fallout: New Vegas.
References
- ↑ Courier: "What was your rank?"
Arms Merchant: "Staff sergeant, Third Platoon, Bravo Company. I was at the Dam when the Legion hit us, three years back. That was a shitstorm, and don't let anybody tell you different. The brass try to play it down, but most of them were back at McCarran."
(Arms Merchant's dialogue) - ↑ Arms Merchant: "You a merc? 'Cause you don't look like a prospector..."
Courier: "Something like that. Are you an NCR soldier?"
Arms Merchant: "Hell, yes ma'am/sir. Well... not officially. Not anymore. They mustered me out a year ago. Administrative discharge."
(Arms Merchant's dialogue) - ↑ Courier: "Administrative discharge? What does that mean?"
Arms Merchant: "It means my C.O. was an asshole, and I told him to eat shit. He ordered me to flog a couple 'deserters.' Those kids didn't desert. They just got liquored up on the Strip and missed roll call. I don't know what else the brass expects... half these kids don't get more than two weeks of training before they ship 'em out here."
(Arms Merchant's dialogue) - ↑ Courier: "How did you end up selling weapons?"
Arms Merchant: "Going home didn't feel right, not with those savages camped on the other side of the river, sharpening their knives. And I still get to see my old platoon when they pass through here... make sure the new C.O. is treating them right, and sneak them extra ammo. Anyway, I was always complaining about the standard issue gear. The new kids don't even get body armor, can you believe that?"
Courier: "NCR doesn't have the caps to outfit their troops?"
Arms Merchant: "Vegas is bleeding us dry. We're tossing caps at a hundred different problems, while Caesar bides his time and lets us wear ourselves out. Shouldn't be perched up at the Dam - we ought to be crossing the Colorado and sticking a boot up Caesar's ass."
Courier: "Go on."
Arms Merchant: "So I hooked up with a couple other vets... bribed a Gun Runner... Now we're supplying grunts, mercs, and anybody else on our side. We don't make much... but at least we're saving lives."
(Arms Merchant's dialogue) - ↑ Courier: "You do a lot of business with prospectors?"
Arms Merchant: "Sure do. Lots of folk been coming out east, sorting through junk, looking for whatever they can sell. Times are tough back home. Too many people, not enough work. Unless you like shoveling brahmin shit"
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