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• Caesar's Legion Overview • Decanus Severus is a quartermaster and Aurelius of Phoenix's second-in-command, living in Cottonwood Cove in Fallout: New Vegas.
Background
Originally the leader of his own contubernium assigned to the cove, Severus transitioned to the role of quartermaster when centurion Aurelius of Phoenix arrived.[1] Beyond taking care of the stocks of equipment and dealing with any captured gear, Severus also coordinates Legion patrols. The biggest problem is not the fact that the NCR avoids engagement with Legion raiding parties, particularly after the fall of Camp Searchlight, but the land mines the Army liberally peppers over the countryside to curtail Legion operations. The Legion has yet to develop a reliable method of disarming them.[2][3]
Interactions overview
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Quests
Arizona Scavenger: The player character may trade NCR Dogtags to him for food, weapons, armor, or ammunition and Legion fame after passing a Barter check of 35 with Aurelius of Phoenix.
Other interactions
- If one has 50 Explosives skill they can tell Severus how to disarm NCR frag mines. This will earn experience, and +2 to Caesar's Legion fame. This can be repeated numerous time by simply asking about "Do you see much action against the NCR?" then saying "That is all for now." Then choose the text option of "I can show you how to disarm the NCR's mines," with passing the Explosive skill check and repeat the process.
- If one has the Powder Charge schematics and at least 10 Explosives, they can teach Decanus Severus to craft them for +4 to Legion fame. The schematics for building powder charges can be found in cell block B of the NCR Correctional Facility on the first left top bunk inside the first locked cell on the left.
Trade items
Decanus Severus will trade NCR Dogtags in varying amounts in exchange for certain items and differing amounts of Legion fame.
Decanus Severus will trade NCR Dogtags in varying amounts in exchange for certain items and differing amounts of Legion fame (see bugs).
Weapons: (Note: asking to redeem for weapons immediately removes five dogtags from the player's inventory)
- 20-25 NCR Dogtags → 9mm Submachine Guns, +1 to Legion Fame
- 25 NCR Dogtags → Laser Pistol, +1 to Legion Fame
- 30 (25) NCR Dogtags → 10mm Submachine Gun, +1 to Legion Fame
- 50 NCR Dogtags → Laser Rifle, +1 to Legion Fame
Armor: (Note: asking to redeem for armor immediately removes five dogtags from the player's inventory)
- 15 NCR Dogtags → Leather Armor, +1 to Legion Fame
- 20 NCR Dogtags → Leather Armor, Reinforced, +1 to Legion Fame
Explosives:
- 3 NCR Dogtags → Frag Grenade or Dynamite, +1 to Legion Fame
Ammunition:
Food:
- 1 NCR Dogtag → 1 random food item, +1 to Legion Fame
- 3 NCR Dogtags → 1 random food item, +4 to Legion Fame
- 5 NCR Dogtags → 1 random food item, +12 to Legion Fame
- 10 NCR Dogtags → 1 random food item, no Legion Fame
Legion Fame
Due to several bugs with Decanus Severus' dialogue, turning in dogtags five at a time in exchange for food will yield the most fame per tag, granting +12 Legion fame for five tags. Turning in 25 dogtags five at a time is sufficient to become Liked, 10 for Accepted and 5 for Neutral. Turning in 40 tags five at a time, followed by another 3 tags in one set of three will grant the Courier Idolized status with the Legion.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legion Prime Armor Prime decanus helmet |
.44 Magnum revolver Machete Gladius |
Legion Ear |
Notes
He will refuse to interact with the Courier if a negative reputation with the Legion is gained.
Appearances
Decanus Severus appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.
Behind the scenes
Decanus is a Latin word for "chief of ten." Several real world emperors of the Roman Empire were named Severus.
References
- ↑ Courier: "What is your role here?"
Severus: "I'm an officer of the Legion, of the rank Decanus. When we encamped, I commanded a contubernium of eight Legionaries. So I command what's left. Under the wise leadership of Centurion Aurelius, of course."
(Decanus Severus' dialogue) - ↑ Courier: "Do you see much action against the NCR?"
Severus: "As much as their cowardice will allow. The Profligates avoid open battle, but on good days we find one of their patrols. Their landmines have caused us more trouble than their marksmanship - which is lacking."
(Decanus Severus' dialogue) - ↑ Courier: "What is this place?"
Severus: "A Legion outpost. What's it look like? We crossed the river when the Profligates fled from Searchlight. From here we stage raiding parties and process captures."
(Decanus Severus' dialogue)
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