Private Ackerman is an NCR trooper living in the Boulder City in 2281.
Background
Private Ackerman is an NCR private stationed at Boulder City. He is under Lt. Monroe's command and being held hostage by a group of Great Khans.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | ||
This character is a permanent companion. They grant the - perk. | ||
This character is a temporary companion. | ||
This character starts quests. |
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This character is involved in quests. | ||
This character is a doctor. |
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This character is a merchant. | Sells: - | -|
This character can repair items. | Max Repair condition: - | |
This character can modify weapons. |
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This character rents beds. | -. | |
This character plays Caravan. | They can bid caps. |
Quests
Boulder City Showdown: He along with private Gilbert were captured by the Great Khans that helped Benny track the Courier down.
Inventory
Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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NCR armor | - | - | - |
Notes
Originally, if Gilbert and Ackerman were rescued they would wait at the entrance to the Boulder City ruins, unarmed, for the rest of the game. This was changed in a recent patch, causing them to simply disappear from the game world after a period of time once the player completes the Boulder City Showdown quest.
Notable quotes
- "Thanks for getting me out of there. I owe you one."
- "Man, I thought I was dead for sure."
Appearances
Private Ackerman appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.
Bugs
Karma penalties or actions against the NCR if you kill him while he's in this state. [verified]
If Private Ackerman is killed during the quest and his limbs were blown off, you can find him back where he was alive, but he will not have the limb that was shot off. There are no
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