The Freeside NCR Squatters Incident refers to a period of tensions between the Kings, along with the locals, and squatters forced to dwell in the area as a result of the New California Republic's campaign in the Mojave.
Prelude
The Kings were formerly a group of tribals before Mr.House became active. After, they became the largest gang in Freeside. Many of the members are admitted xenophobes; they published a smear campaign against the NCR and were known to harass and bully NCR civilians. When the NCR arrived in 2281, they brought with them several squatters who settled in Freeside. This drew the ire of the Kings, who saw Freeside as their turf.
Struggle
When the NCR arrived in the Mojave, they offered aid to the poor and misfortunate citizens of Freeside, sending an ambassador to start talks. However, Pacer, a xenophobic and thuggish member of the Kings, beat the diplomat within an inch of his life and sent him back. This resulted in public support for the relief campaign decreasing.
With the public support decreased, the relief effort's funds were significantly cut. This forced the NCR workers there to only hand out food to NCR squatters and not to the locals, though the officer in charge, Major Elizabeth Kieran, was known to make exceptions if said locals were friendly with NCR civilians. The Kings shunned the squatters in the area, bullied them repeatedly, and charged them double for water. The King Pacer also led an ill-fated attack against an NCR outpost in Freeside that resulted in the gang he brought with him being easily slaughtered by the NCR troopers who were there for security.
Tensions flared up again when the Kings started causing trouble by attacking NCR civilians around Freeside. The King was fully aware of this, but refused to stop it without first getting something from the NCR. The NCR responded, though what happened afterwards is dependent on the Courier's actions.
Aftermath
Narrated by The King
| # | Slide | Voice-over narration | In-game condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
With The King dead and most of their gang slain by the Courier, the remaining Kings fled the area, never to be heard from again. |
The King dies. |
| 2 | |
After the NCR victory at Hoover Dam, the temporary truce between them and the Kings blossomed into a full-scale relief effort for the people. While the NCR made repeated entreaties that Freeside join the Republic, the Kings steadfastly maintained their independence. |
Complete Kings' Gambit by having The King agree to stop the violence against the NCR in Freeside. Complete the endgame quest Eureka! for the NCR. |
| 3 | |
Accusing the Kings of lying with a foreign invader for their newfound ties to the NCR, Mr. House punished them by ordering their forced removal. the Kings, defiant to the end, were destroyed to the last man by House's Securitrons. |
Complete Kings' Gambit by having The King agree to stop the violence against the NCR in Freeside. Complete the endgame quest All or Nothing for Mr. House. |
| 4 | |
Following the Second Battle of Hoover Dam, Freeside came to be known as one of the more stable areas in the region. Ironically, NCR refugees found Freeside safer than most of the rest of New Vegas, where resentment still lingers. |
Complete Kings' Gambit by having The King agree to stop the violence against the NCR in Freeside. Complete the endgame quest No Gods, No Masters for an Independent New Vegas. |
| 5 |  |
After their victory at Hoover Dam, the Legion quickly set about destroying all remaining resistance, including any groups with ties to the NCR. Upon discovering the Kings' newfound relationship with the NCR, Legionaries flooded the streets of Freeside, and the Kings were quickly destroyed. |
Complete Kings' Gambit by having The King agree to stop the violence against the NCR in Freeside. Complete the endgame quest Veni, Vidi, Vici for Caesar's Legion. |
| 6 | |
While the NCR was busy fighting the Legion at Hoover Dam, some Kings took it upon themselves to attack NCR citizens and soldiers around Freeside. When the NCR moved to secure the region, they cracked down the hardest on Freeside, sending a full platoon to sweep the neighborhood. Most of the Kings were killed, with the few survivors driven out into the wastes. |
Complete G.I. Blues by killing Kieran and her forces. Complete Kings' Gambit by assassinating Pacer. Complete the endgame quest Eureka! for the NCR. |
| 7 | |
During the Second Battle of Hoover Dam, some Kings took it upon themselves to launch several attacks on NCR citizens and soldiers around Freeside. Mr. House looked on these actions favorably, seeing them as proof of the Kings' loyalty to New Vegas, and decided to leave them alone. |
Complete G.I. Blues by killing Kieran and her forces. Do not complete Kings' Gambit or complete it by assassinating Pacer. Complete the endgame quest All or Nothing for Mr. House. |
| 8 | |
In the aftermath of the Second Battle of Hoover Dam, the Kings took the opportunity to viciously force all NCR citizens out of Freeside. Travelers from the Republic quickly learned to avoid Freeside if they valued their safety. |
Complete G.I. Blues by killing Kieran and her forces. Do not complete Kings' Gambit or complete it by assassinating Pacer. Complete the endgame quest No Gods, No Masters for an Independent New Vegas. |
| 9 | |
Impressed with the Kings' continued attacks upon NCR citizens and soldiers, the Legion offered them the option of being assimilated into the Legion. The Kings refused, and briefly became slaves in the Legion, but after a failed escape attempt, they were all put to death. |
Complete G.I. Blues by killing Kieran and her forces. Do not complete Kings' Gambit or complete it by assassinating Pacer. Complete the endgame quest Veni, Vidi, Vici for Caesar's Legion. |
| 10 | |
As the NCR moved to secure the region, the occupation of Freeside proved especially problematic. Things remained tense due to numerous incidents, though the Kings were still in nominal control of the area. |
Do not complete G.I. Blues or complete it by informing Kieran The King wants to negotiate. Complete Kings' Gambit by assassinating Pacer. Complete the endgame quest Eureka! for the NCR. |
| 11 | |
Flush with his victory, Mr. House sent Securitrons into Freeside, thinking to increase his control over the area. When fighting broke out, the Kings fought valiantly, but were no match for the armored killing machines, and were wiped out to the last man. |
Do not complete G.I. Blues or complete it by informing Kieran The King wants to negotiate. Do not complete Kings' Gambit or complete it by assassinating Pacer. Complete the endgame quest All or Nothing for Mr. House. |
| 12 | |
The Kings retained their control of Freeside, and while they continued to favor the needs of locals, they tolerated the citizens of the defeated NCR. |
Do not complete G.I. Blues or complete it by informing Kieran The King wants to negotiate. Do not complete Kings' Gambit or complete it by assassinating Pacer. Complete the endgame quest No Gods, No Masters for an Independent New Vegas. |
| 13 | |
After their victory at Hoover Dam, Legion troops rolled through Freeside. The Kings tried to fight back, but most were killed, and the rest fled into the wasteland. |
Do not complete G.I. Blues or complete it by informing Kieran The King wants to negotiate. Do not complete Kings' Gambit or complete it by assassinating Pacer. Complete the endgame quest Veni, Vidi, Vici for Caesar's Legion. |
Appearances
The Freeside NCR Squatters Incident occurs only in Fallout: New Vegas.