Navigating the complex factions of the Mojave Wasteland in Fallout New Vegas often leads players to hidden historical secrets. One of the most narrative-rich side objectives is For Auld Lang Syne, the personal companion quest for the Follower of Apocalypse, Arcade Gannon. Fulfilling this quest allows players to reunite the scattered remnants of the Enclave and dramatically alter the final battle at Hoover Dam.
Recruiting Arcade Gannon and Earning Trust
Initiating this deep narrative path requires players to first recruit Arcade Gannon as an active companion at the Old Mormon Fort in Freeside. Securing his companionship requires a high Intelligence stat, specific perks like Confirmed Bachelor, or completing favors for the local residents. Once he joins your party, you must gather unseen trust points by visiting specific locations and triggering unique dialogue options.
Key locations that trigger Arcade's trust include the crashed vertibird site, the REPCONN Headquarters, and the Silver Rush in Freeside. Responding to his observations with open-minded or anti-NCR sentiments will greatly accelerate his willingness to open up about his past. Players should be careful not to alienate him by openly praising Caesar's Legion during these crucial conversations.
Advancing the Main Storyline for the Activation
Even with maximum trust accumulated, the quest will not officially start until the main narrative reaches its critical tipping point. Players must progress far enough into the main story under the guidance of Mr. House, Yes Man, the NCR, or Caesar. Specifically, you need to reach the final stages where the factions begin finalizing their plans for the second battle of Hoover Dam.
Once the narrative threshold is crossed, Arcade will approach the player directly to share a long-held secret regarding his family roots. He reveals that his father was a member of the Enclave, a powerful pre-war faction now feared throughout the wasteland. He then requests your assistance in tracking down five former members who have since integrated into civilian life.
Locating the Enclave Remnants Across the Mojave
The core of the quest involves traveling to various corners of the map to convince five aging veterans to reunite for one last operation. Players must locate Daisy Whitman in Novac, Cannibal Johnson in his isolated cave, and Doctor Henry performing research in Jacobstown. Each individual will require reassurance or basic persuasion to dust off their old gear and answer the call.
The remaining two veterans are Judah Kreger, who resides quietly in the Westside cooperative, and Orion Moreno in his house near the sharecropper farms. Speaking to each remnant reveals fascinating backstory details regarding their lives after the fall of Navarro. Once all five veterans agree to the meeting, Arcade will provide the access code to their top-secret bunker hidden in the mountains.
The Gathering and Choosing the Dam's Fate
Upon entering the Remnants Bunker, players will witness the veterans debating which faction to support during the upcoming battle for the dam. You hold the ultimate authority to sway their decision toward helping either the NCR or Caesar's Legion. Your choice will determine who they fight alongside and will trigger specific epilogue slides upon game completion.
Successfully navigating this final meeting rewards the player with incredibly powerful Enclave power armor and unique combat assistance during the endgame. Arcade Gannon will also make a pivotal choice regarding his own future based on your advice during the debriefing. This quest stands out as an exceptional example of choices and consequences inside the iconic RPG.
