Caesar's Legion

A violent totalitarian army of tribal slavers inspired by the Roman legion.

Caesar's Legion is a violent totalitarian army of tribal slavers inspired by the Roman legion. Operating within the Mojave Wasteland, this faction seeks to control the Hoover Dam and advance their plans for the region. They stand as one of three major powers vying for dominance alongside the New California Republic and Mr. House. The Legion represents a brutal alternative to the democratic republic of the NCR, utilizing strict military discipline and historical Roman imagery to enforce order through conquest.

Quick Facts

Primary territory: The Mojave Desert

Lore & Background

The Legion functions as a primary antagonist in the conflict over the Mojave Desert, specifically targeting the Hoover Dam. Their ideology is rooted in the history of ancient Rome, adopting the structure and aesthetics of a Roman legion to govern their society. Unlike the New California Republic, which attempts to restore representative government, the Legion operates under a totalitarian system where power is absolute. They are defined by their practice of slavery, utilizing enslaved populations as part of their military and societal structure. The faction's presence creates a tense standoff in 2281, with the NCR holding the dam while both Caesar's Legion and Mr. House seek to seize it for themselves.

Reader's Guide

The Legion's primary objective in the game's narrative is to seize control of the Hoover Dam. This location serves as the focal point for the war between the NCR and Caesar's Legion. The player can choose which faction to support during this conflict, a decision that leads to one of four distinct endings. Engaging with the Legion involves navigating their rigid hierarchy and understanding their role in the broader struggle for the Mojave Wasteland. Their expansionist nature puts them on a collision course with the NCR's attempt to maintain law and order in the region.