“I'm Lieutenant Gorobets, First Recon. If you're looking to collect a bounty, you should talk to Major Dhatri.”
Lieutenant Gorobets is an NCR Army officer in the 1st Recon stationed at Camp McCarran in 2281.
Background
Descendant from Ukrainian immigrants,[1] Gorobets is a competent NCR trooper in charge of 1st Recon Alpha Team deployed in the Mojave. He is a tough, charismatic leader and apparently, the only one in the team without a traumatizing experience under his belt.
Interactions with the player character
Interaction overview
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | |
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This character is a permanent companion. They grant the - perk. | |
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This character is a temporary companion. | |
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This character starts quests. | |
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This character is involved in quests. | |
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This character is a doctor. |
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This character is a merchant. |  -Sells: - |
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This character can repair items. | Max Repair condition: - |
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This character can modify weapons. |
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This character rents beds. | -.
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Quests
- I Don't Hurt Anymore: Gorobets is worried about Betsy and wants her to get help.
- Three-Card Bounty: The player can bring Gorobets and the rest of 1st Recon to take down Driver Nephi.
Effects of player's actions
- After the completion of the Three-Card Bounty, Gorobets and the rest of 1st Recon will move out to Camp Forlorn Hope.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| NCR mantle armor 1st Recon beret |
Hunting rifle | - | - |
Notes
- Upon completing the Cook-Cook portion of the Three-Card Bounty quest, after moving to Camp Forlorn Hope, Lt. Gorobets will reward you with 300 caps.
- Gorobets will notice if you are wearing the 1st Recon beret. He will make a comment about how it looks good on you, before you speak to him.
- A second lieutenant, Theodore Gorobets, is listed on the Boulder City Memorial.
- If Lieutenant Gorobets dies during Three-Card Bounty, 10 of Spades will comment on his death, saying no one could replace him.
Appearances
Lieutenant Gorobets appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.
Behind the scenes
The word "gorobets" (горобець) means "sparrow" in Ukrainian.
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