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For Fallout 2 Rangers, see NCR Ranger (Fallout 2).
For New Vegas Rangers, see NCR Ranger (Fallout: New Vegas).

Fallout 2 / Fallout: New Vegas / Van Buren faction

New California Republic Rangers

NCR Ranger insignia - star and stripes and the bear and star

Overview

Founders

Seth

Society

Leaders

Chief Elise (2241)
Chief Hanlon (2281)

Locations

:Core Region

NCR (formerly Shady Sands)

Mojave Wasteland

Camp Golf
NCR Ranger safehouse
Ranger stations

Mojave Outpost

Organizations

Parent

New California Republic Army

Divisions

NCR riot control

Credits

Appearances

Fallout 2
Fallout: New Vegas
Van Buren

Standard NCR Ranger uniform patch

“We're the NCR Rangers - we make the world a better place.”— NCR Rangers in Fallout 2

The New California Republic Rangers are an elite outfit of the New California Republic Army. The Rangers are a volunteer special force renowned as much for their shrewd reconnaissance capabilities as their bravery and combat prowess.

History

The Rangers were founded by Seth^[1] after Tandi and Aradesh created the New California Republic and eventually, by 2241, grew to become one of the most single minded and powerful special forces in the wastelands. Forces on NCR territory were particularly concerned with the problem of slavery and actively fought it by any means necessary. In early years, the burgeoning republic was faced by a large volume of threats - from slavers and raider tribes, to roaming gangs and to the Wasteland itself. The Rangers were instrumental in protecting the frontiers, using their expertise to tip the balance in favor of the Republic when numbers and resources may not have been on their side.

Rangers were also the first to scout out Nevada and the Hoover Dam. In 2271, the Desert Rangers signed the Ranger Unification Treaty with the NCR Rangers at the Mojave Outpost, in which they agreed to become part of the NCR military in exchange for protection of Hoover Dam and Nevada from Caesar's Legion.

In 2277, Rangers under the command of Chief Hanlon were pivotal in turning the tide of the First Battle of Hoover Dam. In a cunning trap laid by them and NCR's 1st Recon, they lured the best fighters of Caesar's Legion into Boulder City. When enemy troops entered the city, it was blown up -- a turning point for the NCR. In the aftermath, the remaining Legion survivors all wound up being gunned down by snipers. Although the NCR forced the Legion to retreat, the losses they sustained in defence of the dam prevented them from following up on their success.

By 2281, the NCR military had become well-established within the Mojave Wasteland. Operating from a large number of stations across the area, the Rangers remain ever vigilant for Legion raiding parties, as well as common brigands. However, despite the enormous threat posed by the Legion, many of the organization's best members had been reassigned to other posts off the front lines. A few were given the "prestigious" task of becoming bodyguards for the current President of the Republic, Aaron Kimball; others were sent off to Baja on an unknown mission.

Despite their ongoing dedication to their duty, even the Rangers are finding it difficult to retain their hold on a territory as expansive as the Mojave. Under the command of General Lee Oliver, the New California Republic Army has adopted a confrontational posture, entrenching itself on the banks of the Colorado River while facing Legion positions on the opposite side. Given ongoing manpower shortages and overstretched supply lines, this only made the Republic's strategic situation even more precarious than before. General Lee Oliver, however, greatly favors the rank-and-file soldiers of the NCR military, to the point where Rangers are routinely put in harm's way in favor of Oliver's power-armored shock-troops.

Organization

“The New California Republic Rangers are volunteer elite special forces renowned as much for their shrewd reconnaissance capabilities as their bravery and combat prowess.”— Loading screen

The Rangers are recruited from the best of the NCR military and even then, 80% do not finish training and drop out. This training is not restricted to the male gender as women can be Rangers too, and it's not uncommon for them to do so with success. Their training and conditioning is said to be as nearly as intense as that of the Legionaries, albeit only more forgiving. The fruits of this intensity may very as was the case with one female ranger who as able to best an elite Centurion with her bare hands. Those that finish and are awarded the badge have proven that they are "quieter than a shadow and more ferocious than a deathclaw." Their superior training, superior weaponry and assortment of pre-War and post-War technology allows them to tip battles in NCR's favor even when a situation may see them outnumbered and outgunned...

The NCR Rangers operate almost entirely outside of the normal NCR army. The organization relies on the leadership of its veteran, more experienced Rangers, like Chief Hanlon. They do not follow normal military ranks and their known ranks are:

Ranger Recruit
Ranger
Veteran Ranger

Members

2241

Various unnamed NCR Rangers make up patrols that circulate both around NCR itself and along major slave trafficking routes. They wear Combat armor and carry several high end weapons like the minigun, assault rifle, H&K CAWS, and sniper rifle. Around the NCR Capital, they can be found fighting random hostiles like super mutants and raiders, whereas on the slave routes they can be found killing slavers.

2281

There are also unnamed NCR Rangers and NCR Veteran Rangers present.

Relations with the outside

The Rangers, especially the Veteran Rangers, have a fearsome reputation with outside factions, as well as within the regular NCR military. In the Mojave, posters can be seen of them and some NCR troopers believe they "chew nails and spit napalm."

Technology

“The distinctive black ranger combat armor consists of the Desert Rangers' tradiational trench coat worn with pre-War riot armor. Ranger patrol armor is hand-manufactured in the NCR.”— Fallout: New Vegas loading screen

In order to fulfill their objectives, they employ high end equipment (combat armor, various assault rifles, heavy weapons and even vehicles), numerous safe-houses in the wastes and unorthodox tactics. Their regular patrol armor is hand-made in the NCR, while the elite black armor used by Veteran Rangers come from pre-War LAPD design. Ranger combat helmets are old pre-War gear that have built in low-light optics, allowing for more advance night scouting and sharpshooting to assist the troopers.

Interactions with the player character

Fallout 2

NCR Rangers can be seen in random encounters and will usually leave the Chosen One alone, only attacking if the player is a slaver. They also appear in New California Republic. If not hostile, the Chosen One even has the option of joining the Rangers as a member.

Fallout: New Vegas

The Courier can encounter Rangers throughout the Mojave, in various outposts and camps. The player can choose to help them in various quests, such as updating their radio security codes or rescuing a member from Vault 3. If the player chooses to aid the NCR, a squad of Veteran Rangers will aid in the Second Battle of Hoover Dam. Alternatively, if the player has a negative reputation with the NCR, they may send a squad of Rangers to kill the player.

Choices made in Fallout: New Vegas will change the fate of the Rangers. The ending can range from them dying to the last man and their organization being broken, to them being victorious and hailed as heroes.

Notes

The Courier can call a Ranger in as backup through the NCR emergency radio, as long as the player has a good reputation with the NCR.
When asked about a missing Ranger, James Hsu will say that Rangers complete their missions so often that it's easy to forget they might fail.
Fiends are afraid of them, making comments about running away from them and their black armor.

Appearances

NCR Rangers first appeared in Fallout 2. They play a major role in Fallout: New Vegas and were scheduled to appear in the canceled Van Buren.

Gallery

Sources

The article text comes from J.E. Sawyer's Fallout RPG and from Chris Avellone's Fallout Bible 6.

References

↑ Fallout: New Vegas, NCR $20 bill (see: Currency)

Factions in Fallout: New Vegas

Major factions		Caesar's Legion · New California Republic (New California Republic Army (Bravo Company · First Recon · Military Police · The Misfits) · New California Republic Rangers (Alpha Squad) · Office of Science and Industry) · Free Economic Zone of New Vegas (Mr. House · Yes Man)

Prospective factions		Boomers · Enclave remnants · Followers of the Apocalypse · Great Khans · Mojave Brotherhood of Steel · Three Families (Chairmen · Omertas · White Glove Society)

Secondary factions		Aliens · Bright Brotherhood · Cassidy Caravans · Crimson Caravan · Davison's nightkin · Fiends · Greasers · Gun Runners · Jackals · The Kings · Maud's Muggers · Mojave Express · Powder Gangers · Rad Pack Revue · Scorpions · State of Utobitha · Van Graffs · Vipers · Westside Cooperative (Westside Militia)

Add-on factions		Dead Horses · Happy Trails Caravan Company · Mormons · Sorrows · White Legs · Think Tank

[1] Fallout: New Vegas, NCR $20 bill (see: Currency)

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+<span>
+*[[Ranger station Alpha|Alpha]]
+*[[Ranger station Bravo|Bravo]]
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-{{quote|We're the NCR Rangers - we make the world a better place.|NCR Rangers in ''[[Fallout 2]]''}}
+{{Quotation|We're the NCR Rangers - we make the world a better place.|NCR Rangers in ''[[Fallout 2]]''}}
-'''{{PAGENAME}}''' are an elite outfit of the [[New California Republic Army]]. The rangers are a volunteer special force renowned as much for their shrewd reconnaissance capabilities as their bravery and combat prowess.
+The '''New California Republic Rangers''' are an elite outfit of the [[New California Republic Army]]. The Rangers are a volunteer special force renowned as much for their shrewd reconnaissance capabilities as their bravery and combat prowess.
-==Overview==
+==History==
+The Rangers were founded by [[Seth]]<ref>[[Fallout: New Vegas]], NCR $20 bill (see: [[Currency]])</ref> after [[Tandi]] and [[Aradesh]] created the [[New California Republic]] and eventually, by [[Timeline#2241|2241]], grew to become one of the most single minded and powerful special forces in the wastelands. Forces on NCR territory were particularly concerned with the problem of slavery and actively fought it by any means necessary. In early years, the burgeoning republic was faced by a large volume of threats - from slavers and raider tribes, to roaming gangs and to the Wasteland itself. The Rangers were instrumental in protecting the frontiers, using their expertise to tip the balance in favor of the Republic when numbers and resources may not have been on their side.
-The rangers are recruited from the best of the NCR military and even then, 80% do not finish training and drop out. Those that finish and are awarded the badge have proven that they are "quieter than a shadow and deadlier than even a [[deathclaw]]."
+Rangers were also the first to scout out Nevada and the [[Hoover Dam]]. In [[Timeline#2271|2271]], the [[Desert Rangers]] signed the [[Ranger Unification Treaty]] with the NCR Rangers at the [[Mojave Outpost]], in which they agreed to become part of the NCR military in exchange for protection of Hoover Dam and Nevada from [[Caesar's Legion]].
-In order to fulfill their objectives, they employ high end equipment ([[combat armor]], various assault rifles, heavy weapons and even vehicles), numerous safe-houses in the wastes and unorthodox tactics. Their regular patrol armor is hand-made in the [[New California Republic|NCR]], while the elite black armor comes from pre-War LAPD design. Ranger combat helmets are old Pre-War gear that have built in low-light optics, allowing for more advance night scouting and sharpshooting to assist the troopers. Their superior training, superior weaponry and assortment of pre-war and post-war technology allows them to tip battles in NCR's favor even when a situation may see them outnumbered and outgunned. Rangers can also operate as spies and conduct police work.
+In [[Timeline#2277|2277]], Rangers under the command of Chief [[Hanlon]] were pivotal in turning the tide of the [[First Battle of Hoover Dam]]. In a cunning trap laid by them and NCR's [[1st Recon]], they lured the best fighters of Caesar's Legion into [[Boulder City]]. When enemy troops entered the city, it was blown up -- a turning point for the NCR. In the aftermath, the remaining Legion survivors all wound up being gunned down by snipers. Although the NCR forced the Legion to retreat, the losses they sustained in defence of the dam prevented them from following up on their success.
-==Background==
-The Rangers were founded by [[Seth]]<ref>[[Fallout: New Vegas]], NCR $20 bill (see: [[Currency]])</ref> after [[Tandi]] and [[Aradesh]] created the [[New California Republic]] and eventually, by 2241, grew to become one of the most single minded and powerful special forces in the wastelands. Forces on NCR territory were particularly concerned with the problem of slavery and actively fought it by any means necessary. In early years, the burgeoning republic was faced by a huge volume of threats - from slavers and raider tribes, to roaming gangs and to the Wasteland itself. The Rangers were instrumental in protecting the frontiers, using their expertise to tip the balance in favor of the Republic when numbers and resources may not have been on their side.
+By [[Timeline#2281|2281]], the NCR military had become well-established within the [[Mojave Wasteland]]. Operating from a large number of stations across the area, the Rangers remain ever vigilant for Legion raiding parties, as well as common brigands. However, despite the enormous threat posed by the Legion, many of the organization's best members had been reassigned to other posts off the front lines. A few were given the "prestigious" task of becoming bodyguards for the current President of the Republic, [[Aaron Kimball]]; others were sent off to [[Baja]] on an unknown mission.
-Rangers were also the first to scout out Nevada and the [[Hoover Dam]]. In 2271, the [[Desert Rangers]] signed the [[Ranger Unification Treaty]] with the NCR Rangers at the [[Mojave Outpost]], in which they agreed to become part of the NCR military in exchange for protection of Hoover Dam and Nevada from [[Caesar's Legion]].
+Despite their ongoing dedication to their duty, even the Rangers are finding it difficult to retain their hold on a territory as expansive as the Mojave. Under the command of General [[Lee Oliver]], the New California Republic Army has adopted a confrontational posture, entrenching itself on the banks of the Colorado River while facing Legion positions on the opposite side. Given ongoing manpower shortages and overstretched supply lines, this only made the Republic's strategic situation even more precarious than before. General [[Lee Oliver]], however, greatly favors the rank-and-file soldiers of the NCR military, to the point where Rangers are routinely put in harm's way in favor of Oliver's [[NCR salvaged power armor|power-armored]] [[NCR heavy trooper|shock-troops]].
-In 2277, Rangers under the command of Chief [[Hanlon]] were pivotal in turning the tide of the battle of [[Hoover Dam]]. In a cunning trap laid by them and NCR's [[1st Recon]], they lured the best fighters of the [[Caesar's Legion]] into [[Boulder City]]. When enemy troops entered the city, it was blown up and the survivors were gunned down by snipers, a turning point in the battle.
+==Organization==
-By 2281, they represent the elite of the NCR, often being given dangerous or prestigious tasks, such as forming the elite bodyguard of the then President of the Republic, [[Aaron Kimball]]. A great many of them are kitted out with [[NCR Ranger combat armor]], a symbol of their skills and bravery. They operate from a large number of Ranger stations across the [[Mojave Wasteland]]. General [[Lee Oliver]], however, greatly favors the rank-and-file soldiers of the NCR military, to the point where Rangers are routinely put in harm's way in favor of Oliver's [[NCR salvaged power armor|power-armored]] [[NCR heavy trooper|shock-troops]].
+{{quotation|The New California Republic Rangers are volunteer elite special forces renowned as much for their shrewd reconnaissance capabilities as their bravery and combat prowess.|[[Loading screen]]}}
+The Rangers are recruited from the best of the NCR military and even then, 80% do not finish training and drop out. This training is not restricted to the male gender as women can be Rangers too, and it's not uncommon for them to do so with success. Their training and conditioning is said to be as nearly as intense as that of the [[Caesar%27s_Legion_military_hierarchy#The_Legionaries|Legionaries]], albeit only more forgiving. The fruits of this intensity may very as was the case with one [[Stella (Fallout: New Vegas)|female ranger]] who as able to best an elite [[Centurion]] with her bare hands. Those that finish and are awarded the badge have proven that they are "quieter than a shadow and more ferocious than a [[deathclaw]]." Their superior training, superior weaponry and assortment of pre-War and post-War technology allows them to tip battles in NCR's favor even when a situation may see them outnumbered and outgunned...
+The NCR Rangers operate almost entirely outside of the normal NCR army. The organization relies on the leadership of its veteran, more experienced Rangers, like Chief [[Hanlon]]. They do not follow normal military ranks and their known ranks are:
-== Leadership ==
+* Ranger Recruit
-The NCR Rangers operates almost outside of the normal NCR army. The organization relies on the leadership of its veteran, more experienced Rangers, like Chief [[Hanlon]].
+* Ranger
+* Veteran Ranger
-== Ending ==
+===Members===
+====2241====
-In [[Fallout: New Vegas]]. the fate of the NCR Rangers is heavily dependent on the Courier's actions during the storyline.
-==Members==
-===2241===
 [[Image:FO2 Ranger Pin.gif|100px|right|2241 Ranger pin]]
 * [[Elise]]
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 * [[Rondo]]
-Various unnamed NCR Rangers make up patrols that circulate both around NCR itself and along major slave trafficking routes. They wear [[Combat armor (Fallout)|Combat armor]] and carry several high end weapons like the [[Minigun]], [[Assault rifle (Fallout)|Assault rifle]], [[H&K CAWS (Fallout 2)|H&K CAWS]], and [[Sniper rifle (Fallout)|Sniper rifle]]. Around the NCR Capital, they can be found fighting random hostiles like [[Super mutant]]s and [[Raiders]], whereas on the slave routes they can obviously be found killing slavers.
+Various unnamed NCR Rangers make up patrols that circulate both around NCR itself and along major slave trafficking routes. They wear [[Combat armor (Fallout)|Combat armor]] and carry several high end weapons like the [[Minigun (Fallout)|minigun]], [[Assault rifle (Fallout)|assault rifle]], [[H&K CAWS (Fallout 2)|H&K CAWS]], and [[Sniper rifle (Fallout)|sniper rifle]]. Around the NCR Capital, they can be found fighting random hostiles like [[super mutant]]s and [[raiders]], whereas on the slave routes they can be found killing slavers.
+====2281====
-During this time, it's possible for The Chosen One to join the Rangers. Given the potential skill of The Chosen One, it's possible that this is canon and that he worked for the NCR after the events of ''Fallout 2''.
-===2281===
 [[File:Ranger Hat.png|right|250px|right|2281 Ranger hat]]
-*[[Chief Hanlon]]
+*[[Bryce Anders]]
+*[[Hanlon|Chief Hanlon]]
 *[[Dobson|Ranger Dobson]]
 *[[Ghost (Fallout: New Vegas)|Ranger Ghost]]
-*[[Gomez (Ranger)|Ranger Gomez]]
+*[[Gomez (NCR Ranger safehouse)|Ranger Gomez]]
-*[[Grant (Fallout: New Vegas)|Ranger Grant]]
+*[[Graham Grant|Ranger Grant]]
 *[[Jackson (Fallout: New Vegas)|Ranger Jackson]]
 *[[Keller|Ranger Keller]]
-*[[Stella|Ranger Stella]]
+*[[Stella (Fallout: New Vegas)|Ranger Stella]]
 *[[Stevens|Ranger Stevens]]
 *[[Milo (Fallout: New Vegas)|Ranger Milo]]
+There are also unnamed [[NCR Ranger (Fallout: New Vegas)|NCR Rangers]] and [[NCR Veteran Ranger]]s present.
-====Generic====
-* [[NCR Ranger (Fallout: New Vegas)|NCR Ranger]]
+==Relations with the outside==
-* [[Veteran Ranger]]
+The Rangers, especially the Veteran Rangers, have a fearsome reputation with outside factions, as well as within the regular NCR military. In the Mojave, posters can be seen of them and some NCR troopers believe they "chew nails and spit napalm."
+==Technology==
+{{quotation|The distinctive black ranger combat armor consists of the Desert Rangers' tradiational trench coat worn with pre-War riot armor. Ranger patrol armor is hand-manufactured in the NCR.|[[Fallout: New Vegas loading screen hints|''Fallout: New Vegas'' loading screen]]}}
+In order to fulfill their objectives, they employ high end equipment ([[combat armor]], various assault rifles, heavy weapons and even vehicles), numerous safe-houses in the wastes and unorthodox tactics. Their regular patrol armor is hand-made in the [[New California Republic|NCR]], while the [[NCR Ranger combat armor|elite black armor]] used by Veteran Rangers come from pre-War LAPD design. Ranger combat helmets are old pre-War gear that have built in low-light optics, allowing for more advance night scouting and sharpshooting to assist the troopers.
+==Interactions with the player character==
+===''Fallout 2''===
+NCR Rangers can be seen in random encounters and will usually leave the [[Chosen One]] alone, only attacking if the player is a slaver. They also appear in [[New California Republic (town)|New California Republic]]. If not hostile, the Chosen One even has the option of joining the Rangers as a member.
+===''Fallout: New Vegas''===
+The [[Courier]] can encounter Rangers throughout the Mojave, in various outposts and camps. The player can choose to help them in various quests, such as updating their radio security codes or rescuing [[Bryce Anders|a member]] from [[Vault 3]]. If the player chooses to aid the NCR, a squad of Veteran Rangers will aid in the [[Second Battle of Hoover Dam]]. Alternatively, if the player has a negative reputation with the NCR, they may send a squad of Rangers to kill the player.
+Choices made in ''Fallout: New Vegas'' will change the fate of the Rangers. The [[Fallout: New Vegas endings|ending]] can range from them dying to the last man and their organization being broken, to them being victorious and hailed as heroes.
 ==Notes==
-*The [[Courier]] can call a ranger in as backup through the [[NCR Emergency Radio]], as long as the player has a good [[reputation]] with the NCR.
+* The [[Courier]] can call a Ranger in as backup through the [[NCR emergency radio]], as long as the player has a good [[reputation]] with the NCR.
-*When asked about a missing Ranger, [[James Hsu]] will say that Rangers complete their missions so often that it's easy to forget they might fail.
+* When asked about a missing Ranger, [[James Hsu]] will say that Rangers complete their missions so often that it's easy to forget they might fail.
-*Fiends are afraid of them, making comments about running away from them.
+* [[Fiends]] are afraid of them, making comments about running away from them and their black armor.
 ==Appearances==
-[[NCR Ranger]]s first appeared in ''[[Fallout 2]]''. They play a major role in ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' and were scheduled to appear in the canceled ''[[Van Buren]]''.
+NCR Rangers first appeared in ''[[Fallout 2]]''. They play a major role in ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' and were scheduled to appear in the canceled ''[[Van Buren]]''.
 ==Gallery==
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 NCR Ranger concept4.jpg|Concept art by [[Wesley Burt]], for ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]''.
 of Hearts.jpg|Collector's Edition playing card
-FNV_Wallpaper_7_1920x1200.jpeg|NCR Ranger with an Anti Materiel Rifle
+FNV_Wallpaper_7_1920x1200.jpeg|NCR Ranger with an Anti Material Rifle
 Nv-rifle-dude.jpg|High detailed pic of an NCR Ranger in the Black armor
 </gallery>
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+[[Category:Collector's Edition playing card factions]]
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