The Desert Rangers were a group of survivalists mentioned in Fallout and Fallout: New Vegas. They originated from the Nevada area, but have also been found in Zion Canyon and Arizona.
Background
As of 2271, the Desert Rangers have merged with the New California Republic Rangers to form one cohesive group. They trace their heritage all the way back to the Texas Rangers, who inspired their mission to make the wasteland better, one step at a time. To this end, they learn survival and combat skills before taking to the road to carry out their mission.[1][2]
The Rangers continued their efforts to protect the people of the wasteland against its hazards, from raiders to violent tribes. They eventually met their match when they clashed with Caesar's Legion in Arizona. The war went badly for the Rangers, who found themselves substantially outnumbered by Caesar's armies. Despite their superior training and equipment, the Rangers' numbers quickly dwindled. They were pushed out of Arizona and forced to call on the New California Republic for help which resulted in the signing of the Ranger Unification Treaty in 2271.[3]
In exchange for the NCR's protection of Hoover Dam, New Vegas and southern Nevada against the forces of the Legion, the Desert Rangers would be absorbed by the New California Republic Rangers.[4][5][Pub 1] A special monument outside the Mojave Outpost commemorates the signing of the treaty.[3][4]
Appearances
Desert Rangers appear in Fallout and Fallout: New Vegas.
Behind the scenes
According to the Fallout Bible, the group is a reference to the Desert Rangers of Wasteland, added by developer Jesse Heinig.[Dev 1]
References
- ↑ Vault Dweller: "{1001}{}{Rangers}"
Tycho: "{1101}{}{We Rangers hail from back east, what used to be called Nevada. Our heritage stretches back to the days of the Texas Rangers. We learn survival and combat skills in order to go out into the world and have a chance of surviving and making things better.}"
(Tycho's dialogue) - ↑ Vault Dweller: "{107}{}{So, what's your story?}"
Tycho: "{109}{}{I could ask the same of you. In the interest of amity, I suppose I'll tell first. I'm called Tycho. Came from out east, what used to be called Nevada.}"
Vault Dweller: "{110}{}{That's a pretty long trip.}"
"{112}{}{Yeah, it was. Decided to take it easy for a while. This place shows some promise, just as soon as someone cleans up some of the scum.}"
The Vault Dweller: "{113}{}{Why don't you?}"
"{118}{}{Not my place. I'd rather not cross Killian, after all. He'll clean up this town when he gets around to it. A good man, mark my words. But watch out for that fellow Gizmo. Reminds me of another fat freak my father told me about back in Las Vegas.}"
(Tycho's dialogue) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fallout: New Vegas loading screen: "Mojave Outpost is the site where the NCR Rangers and the Desert Rangers of Nevada signed the Ranger Unification Treaty. It also marks the boundary of fully NCR-controlled territory."
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fallout: New Vegas message box transcriptions, Unification Monument
- ↑ Courier: "Why are the rangers here?"
Hanlon: "There's a lot of answers to that question, but it started with the Ranger Unification Treaty. We weren't always the only show in town. Nevada had its own posse, the Desert Rangers. They fought Caesar even farther east, out in Arizona. Didn't go well for them. Years back, we met with the Desert Rangers at Mojave Outpost and agreed to help them against Caesar if they would join the NCR."
(Hanlon's dialogue)
- ↑ Fallout: New Vegas Official Game Guide Collector's Edition p. 390: "[4.27] Mojave Outpost
The place where the Mojave Outpost now stands was originally a checkpoint between California and Nevada. After the war, it stood empty and vacant for well over a century. Ten years ago, the NCR Rangers and the Desert Rangers of Nevada (who have been dwindling in numbers) met at what had become known as the I-15 Mojave Outpost, to establish terms of the Ranger Unification Treaty. In its current form, Mojave Outpost serves as the link between NCR and the Mojave Wasteland."
(Fallout: New Vegas Official Game Guide/Tour of the Mojave Wasteland)
