Boulder City Showdown | Side quests Fallout: New Vegas Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Boulder City Showdown

Given by: Lieutenant Monroe [Boulder City] (M5:1)

This task is likely to be activated automatically during completion of [They Went That-a-Way]. Lieutenant will ask you to release two NCR hostages kept by Great Khans. There are few ways to complete this quest.

Solution 1

It can be amicably settled. Suggest that you try to make a deal with Khans. Enter the [Boulder City Ruins] (M5:1) and head to the [Great Khans hideout] (M5A:1). Talk to Jessup. There are two choices:

• you decide to kill him and support NCR soldiers with killing the remaining Khans
• you convince him to release the hostages [Speech 45] and have the Khans to go peacefully

If you kill him do not forget to search his things. You'll find the Engraved Cigarette Lighter and the Chairmen Job Offer. In the second option only the Engraved Cigarette Lighter is available.

Return to Lieutenant Monroe (M5:1) and talk about the deal

• allow NCR to kill Khans

• convince Monroe to honor the deal.

Solution 2

You can sneak to the hostages from the other side. It is best to do this at night. It is always good to use a Stealth Boy if you have any. If you manage to get to the building where the hostages are kept (M5A:2), lock-pick the door and free them quickly. Cover the hostages with fire during the escape. NCR soldiers will also start shooting. Return to Lieutenant Monroe (M5:1) - it doesn't matter if the hostages are still alive.

Solution 3

You can kill Lieutenant Monroe as well as all NCR soldier and then go to meet Jessup (M5A:1). Tell him that you've cleared the area. As a reward he'll tell you about the Platinum Chip and will give you the Engraved Cigarette Lighter.