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New California Republic Overview
The New California Republic Rangers are a part of the New California Republic. They are a volunteer contingent described as "renowned for their expert reconnaissance capabilities."[1] Their primary purpose is dealing with threats regular forces cannot handle, as well as keeping the borders of the NCR secure, scouting out threats and other special assignments.[2]
Background
Under the leadership of the First Ranger, Seth, the group was charged with abolishing slavery.[3][4] Since their founding, their numbers have grown, assisting the NCR army in covering ground and handling threats on both sides of the Colorado River.[5][6][7]
Training for the Rangers is difficult, and 8 out of 10 potential rangers do not succeed.[8] They are considered reliable and the officers of the NCR Army depend on them for assistance with challenging initiatives.[9] The Rangers are an all-volunteer force that recruit members.[10] The Rangers draw from the NCR army, inviting those who show exceptional skill at fighting and scouting to the training.[11] Ranger ranks include humans, ghouls, and super mutants. Veterans who served 20 years are given a Ranger Sequoia that features inscriptions reading "For Honorable Service," "20 years," and "Against All Tyrants."[12] NCR troopers believe they "chew nails and spit napalm" and members of Caesar's Legion call them "the best the profligates have to offer."
Rangers wear reinforced combat armor with badges on the chest and use fully automatic combat shotguns, flamers and miniguns.[13] In the Mojave, Rangers wear black combat armor consisting of a trench coat worn with pre-War riot armor and ranger patrol armor, hand-manufactured in the NCR.[14] Ranger combat helmets are also old pre-War military gear that has built in low-light optics.[15]
Ranger Unification
The Ranger Unification Treaty was an agreement signed between the New California Republic and the Desert Rangers of Nevada in 2271 at the Mojave Outpost.[16] Under the treaty, the Desert Rangers were absorbed into the New California Republic Rangers. In return, the New California Republic would protect the Hoover Dam, New Vegas, and southern portions of Nevada against the forces of the Caesar's Legion.[16][17] A monument was erected at the Mojave Outpost to commemorate the signing of the treaty.[18]
Hoover Dam
In 2277, the Rangers were part of the force against Caesar's Legion at Hoover Dam. Under the command of Chief Hanlon, the Rangers laid a trap for the Legion in Boulder City, securing victory for the Republic.[19] The Rangers were credited with the victory, causing conflict with the NCR army commander, General Lee Oliver.[20] The Boulder City Memorial commemorates the service members including Rangers who lost their lives during the battle.
The New California Republic Senate controls the funding for Ranger initiatives, and they are commanded by President Kimball.[21] Administration has sent veterans to Baja, stretching the support in the Mojave thin, and Chief Hanlon describes the future of the Rangers as "looking east."[22] Hanlon also expresses concern about the upcoming Second Battle of Hoover Dam, expressing continued conflict with General Oliver regarding troop deployments and strategy.[20]
Members
Ranks
| Rank | Members | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Chief | Elise • Chief Hanlon | [23] |
| Ranger |
Ranger Andy • Bryce Anders • Comm Officer Castillo • Dobson • Ranger Erasmus • Ranger Ericsen • Ranger Ghost • Gomez • Graham Grant • Comm Officer Green • Ranger Jackson • Keller • Ranger Kudlow • Comm Officer Lenk • Milo • Ranger Pason • Ranger Lineholm • Comm Officer Scheffer • Stella • Comm Officer Stepinac • Stevens • Comm Officer Tilden • Michael C • Jackson Kreger • Teresa Lutz • Stephen Raleigh • Emily Waters |
[24] |
| Staff sergeant | Balmoral | [25] |
Divisions
- Alpha Squad[26]
- 3rd Platoon, Cazador Company, 4th Ranger Battalion[27]
- NCR Ranger hit squad
Characters
Locations
The Rangers maintain a network of outposts across the Mojave, including Ranger Station Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo and Foxtrot. These stations are tasked with patrolling the NCR's territory and transmitting reports to the Rangers' headquarters at Camp Golf. There are nly a couple dozen Rangers in the Mojave, concentrated at these stations.[28]
Ending slides
| # | Slide | Voice-over narration | In-game condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
After the death of Chief Hanlon, the power of NCR's Rangers was broken for years. Their organization, so reliant on the wisdom and guidance of its elder members, became a shadow of what it once was to people across the wasteland. |
Chief Hanlon is killed. |
| 2 | |
Defying Chief Hanlon's worst fears, NCR's rangers persevered and distinguished themselves during the Second Battle of Hoover Dam. The rangers, along with NCR's many troopers, shared the glory of victory. Hanlon wisely stayed out of the spotlight, crediting General Lee Oliver's leadership for NCR's success. After a brief fanfare, Hanlon stepped down as chief and returned to the peace and quiet of his ranch outside of Redding. |
Don't expose the Chief, complete the endgame quest Eureka! for the NCR. |
| 3 | |
During the attack on Hoover Dam, Chief Hanlon and his rangers threw themselves into the path of the Legion assault, dying to the last man and woman. In the aftermath that followed in the NCR, bitter citizens and opportunistic senators were quick to denounce President Kimball and General Oliver. Hanlon and his fallen rangers were revered for their bravery and sacrifice. |
Don't expose the Chief, complete the endgame Veni, Vidi, Vici for Caesar's Legion. |
| 4 | |
Despite distinguishing themselves during the Second Battle of Hoover Dam, the rangers' victory was short-lived due to the Courier's interference. Chief Hanlon personally directed the evacuation of the rangers to Mojave Outpost as they fell back into NCR territory. Bitter over the waste of life in the Mojave, Hanlon stepped down from his post. After a campaign in which he denounced Oliver's and Kimball's hawkish, imperialist ways, Hanlon was elected as the senator of Redding. |
Don't expose the Chief, complete No Gods, No Masters or All or Nothing. |
| 5 | |
Although they performed admirably during NCR's defense of Hoover Dam, the rangers fell into decline soon after. With Hanlon's plot against the occupation exposed and Oliver hailed as NCR's new war hero, many rangers were greeted coldly on their return home. Few openly blamed the rangers for Hanlon's treachery, but public and political support for the organization quickly dwindled. |
Hanlon commits suicide, complete the endgame quest Eureka! for the NCR. |
| 6 | |
With Caesar's victory came a small measure of vindication for the rangers' late Chief Hanlon. Upon the military's return, debate raged within NCR's senate about who was to blame for the loss of Hoover Dam. Though some in NCR regarded Hanlon as a traitor, many believed he was the only military commander who saw the futility in defending New Vegas. |
Hanlon commits suicide, complete the endgame Veni, Vidi, Vici for Caesar's Legion. |
| 7 | |
Although they performed admirably during NCR's defense of Hoover Dam, the rangers fell into decline soon after. With Hanlon's plot against the occupation exposed and Oliver denounced for losing Hoover Dam, many rangers were greeted coldly on their return home. Few openly blamed the rangers for Hanlon's treachery, but public and political support for the military as a whole quickly dwindled. |
Hanlon commits suicide, complete No Gods, No Masters or All or Nothing. |
| 8 | |
Due to the Courier's intervention, Chief Hanlon abandoned his plan to sabotage the defense of Hoover Dam. The rangers assisted the troopers admirably during the Legion's ill-fated attack. Though General Oliver and Chief Hanlon were both praised for their leadership, the chief quietly stepped out of the spotlight. After a brief fanfare for a life full of accomplishments, Chief Hanlon retired and returned to the peace and quiet of his ranch in Redding. |
Convince the chief to stop falsifying records, complete the endgame quest Eureka! for the NCR. |
| 9 |  |
Due to the Courier's intervention, Chief Hanlon abandoned his plan to sabotage the defense of Hoover Dam. The rangers heroically assisted NCR's troopers in their ill-fated defense against the overwhelming power of Caesar's Legion. Though many NCR military officers fled the territory soon after the dam was lost, Chief Hanlon remained at Camp Golf to surrender to the Legion. Out of respect for Hanlon's composure and worth as an adversary, Caesar had him beheaded. |
Convince the chief to stop falsifying records, complete Veni, Vidi, Vici, do not allow Caesar to die in Et Tumor, Brute?. |
| 10 | |
Due to the Courier's intervention, Chief Hanlon abandoned his plan to sabotage the defense of Hoover Dam. The rangers heroically assisted NCR's troopers in their ill-fated defense against the overwhelming power of Caesar's Legion. Though many NCR military officers fled the territory soon after the dam was lost, Chief Hanlon remained at Camp Golf to surrender to the Legion. Despite the late Caesar's respect for Chief Hanlon as an adversary, Legate Lanius had Hanlon crucified along with all of the other rangers. |
Convince the chief to stop falsifying records, complete Veni, Vidi, Vici and allow Caesar to die in Et Tumor, Brute?. |
| 11 | |
Due to the Courier's intervention, Chief Hanlon abandoned his plan to sabotage the defense of Hoover Dam. The rangers assisted the troopers admirably during the Legion's ill-fated attack. Though the Courier snatched victory from NCR, only General Oliver was blamed for the loss of Hoover Dam. Hanlon, exhausted after¹ a lifetime of service to the NCR, stepped down from his position in the rangers and retired to his ranch in Redding. |
Convince the chief to stop falsifying records, complete No Gods, No Masters or All or Nothing. |
Appearances
NCR Rangers appear in Fallout 2 and Fallout: New Vegas.
Behind the scenes
According to the Fallout Bible, the Rangers are similar to the Texas Rangers.[Dev 1]
Gallery
Unification Monument
Boulder City Memorial
Collector's Edition playing card
Vault Boy as a Ranger in the trophy graphic of Return to Sender
Wesley Burt
References
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