New Vegas Recruiting Arcade Gannon is weird
Arcade Gannon is a unique and enigmatic companion in *Fallout: New Vegas*, working as a doctor in the Followers of the Apocalypse at the Old Mormon Fort in Freeside. His background sets him apart from many in the Mojave, as he’s the son of an Enclave officer and has inherited the legacy of that secretive faction. Despite this, he has distanced himself from the Enclave’s controversial past, aligning instead with the Followers’ humanitarian efforts. Meeting him in Freeside, the Courier can recruit him by passing a Speech or Intelligence check, or by aligning with his goals of helping the people of the Mojave. Equipped with his Plasma Defender and a firm belief in science over superstition, Arcade offers insightful commentary as he travels with the Courier through dangerous locations like Black Mountain, REPCONN Headquarters, and the radioactive hellscape of Camp Searchlight.
Arcade's companion quest, "For Auld Lang Syne," revolves around his struggle with his Enclave heritage and the remnants of his father’s comrades. This quest only triggers if the Courier’s actions reflect a commitment to altruism and intelligence, much like the ideals of the Followers. The quest sends you on a search for old Enclave members like Cannibal Johnson, Judah Kreger, Orion Moreno, and Daisy Whitman, many of whom have scattered across the Mojave, hiding in places like Novac and the Devil's Throat. If the Courier chooses to unite them, they can assist in the final battle at Hoover Dam, donning their old Tesla Armor to wreak havoc. During this process, Arcade himself must confront whether he wants to take up his father’s mantle, and his potential to leave the Mojave with the Enclave’s Vertibird. However, if he’s persuaded otherwise, Arcade remains a steadfast ally in the battle for the Mojave’s future.
Arcade’s ties to the Enclave make him one of the most morally complex companions in the game, fitting perfectly within the themes of *Fallout: New Vegas*. His ultimate decision during "For Auld Lang Syne" can be influenced by perks like Cherchez La Femme or Confirmed Bachelor, which add additional layers of dialogue, as well as your standing with factions like the NCR and Caesar's Legion. The moment the Courier walks along the New Vegas Strip to the tunes of "Big Iron" or ventures into the irradiated depths of Vault 34 with Arcade in tow, his constant struggle between his past and present remains evident. Whether the Courier leads Arcade to embrace his Enclave roots or resist them, the journey to Hoover Dam is always more insightful with his dry wit and moral quandaries at your side.
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