Followers of the Apocalypse The Followers of the Apocalypse , or simply the Followers , are a faction based in New California and have established their presence in the Mojave Wasteland . Their goal is to tend to the inhabitants of the wasteland , as well as to ensure that the horrors of the Great War are never to be repeated . To that end , they serve as keepers of knowledge , a position which provides them with the skills they need to carry out their mission . Forgoing preaching in favour of humanitarianism , the Followers are generally welcomed by the inhabitants of the wasteland . Wherever they go , the Followers seek to provide services to those in need , namely medical care and agricultural instruction . Those in positions of power often regard them as seditious anarchists ; though such accusations are not entirely without truth , the organization as a whole has no interest in seizing power . The Followers of the Apocalypse readily assist those who require aid and welcome anyone who wishes to join their ranks , including former members of the Enclave , Brotherhood of Steel , or just about any other faction . Although pacifists by nature , the Followers will not hesitate to defend themselves against attackers and will take up arms against those who threaten their ideals . Often times they will be seen with hired guards adding much needed protection and firepower to their organization . Background . The origins of the Followers can be traced back to the settlement known as Dayglow , located in the ashes of what was once the city of San Diego . Due to their proximity to the Glow , locals found themselves falling to illness at an alarming rate , either due to their exposure to high levels of radiation or the FEV that was released into the atmosphere . Eventually , they were forced to relocate and began a mass migration to the north . Among their number was a young girl by the name of Nicole , who would later become founder and leader of the Followers . The migrants were exposed to countless hardships . Many died from environmental causes or otherwise . After the deaths of her parents at the hands of marauders , Nicole had enough : she founded The Followers of the Apocalypse , dedicated to lessening the suffering of others , as well as to ensure that humanity would not repeat the mistakes that led to the Great War . The newly - christened organization continued traveling to the north and settled in the Boneyard , establishing their headquarters in the former Los Angeles Public Library . The library ' s books and databases provided them extensive access to a wide array of subjects , such as agriculture and history . Aside from supporting their humanitarian efforts , this access to information would also firmly establish the Followers as keepers of knowledge . Around 2161 , the Followers of the Apocalypse were one of the few groups to suspect that the Children of the Cathedral have ulterior motives . Despite their claims of having peaceful intentions , the emergence of the Children coincided with a sudden surge of unexplained disappearances , especially of those who objected to their cause . Talius , a ghoul - like mutant partially exposed to FEV by the Master ' s forces , found refuge among the Followers and helped them understand the true nature of the Children and the " Dark God " they served . Although pacifists by nature , the Followers were determined to stop the Master ' s plans by any means necessary , even if it meant resorting to armed conflict . They began secretly gathering intelligence on the organization that could prove useful in the upcoming showdown , using one of their members to infiltrate the organization and spy on them . They also provided informational and material support to those who sought the destruction of the Master and the Cathedral , such as the Vault Dweller . After the death of the Master , the Boneyard became one of the states of the New California Republic and the Followers became both a major influence in the newly - founded NCR and the controlling organization in the Boneyard . Growing in power , the Followers began to organize expeditions abroad . One of their most important expeditions was to the Mojave Wasteland where , with the help of the NCR , they traveled into New Vegas , setting up their base of operations in Freeside ' s Old Mormon Fort , tending to those in desperate need of humanitarian support . Around this time , a number of Followers left the organization to pursue their own agenda . Some , like Vidya , sought to escape politics at home and perpetuate the foundation ' s humanitarian mission elsewhere . Others , like Edward Sallow discarded their idealistic creed and used their teachings to satisfy their own personal goals . Organization . The Followers ' goal is to bring the torch of knowledge to the wastes and facilitate the free flow of information , technology and supplies among the peoples of the wasteland , though they usually give special attention to those most in need . They often provide education , medicine and scientific expertise free to all who require it . Additionally their members are frequently found lending their aid to the needy wherever they can . Ideologically , the Followers ' principles bear some resemblance to secular - humanism . Above all else , they support pacifism and cooperation and oppose those who seek to subvert these principles . Though they loathe violence in all forms , they will defend themselves against those who seek to take their lives or otherwise jeopardize the future of humanity . The Followers of the Apocalypse do not have a strict hierarchy ; they are a decentralized organization , although regional hubs ( such as the Old Mormon Fort in Freeside ) are established to coordinate efforts of individual members in the field . The Followers don ' t care about controlling territory , unlike NCR , but rather concern themselves with the welfare of the people . It is said by Ignacio Rivas at the HELIOS One solar plant that they tend to " clean up " after the NCR . The Followers of the Apocalypse accompanied the NCR into Nevada where they settled in at the Old Mormon Fort . Despite the historic name , the Old Mormon Fort offers few serious fortifications . Just some wooden fences and gates with few armed guards to protect its largely unarmed inhabitants . With the exception of a medical clinic run by Doctor Usanagi , the Followers maintain few permanent outposts outside of the city , although their agents can be found in different locations across NCR - controlled territory . Relations . New California Republic . After the induction of the Boneyard as one of the constituent regions of the New California Republic , the Followers of the Apocalypse became one of the most influential organizations in New California . Taking on the role of the republic ' s technical advisors , researchers and educators , their headquarters in the Boneyard Library became a university . Although closely associated with the NCR government , the Followers retained their independence and pursued their own separate goals . However , by 2275 , the NCR broke off most of their ties with the Followers , who disagreed with the government ' s expansionist policies and increasingly jingoistic attitude . The Senate then set up their own research and development government agency : the Office of Science and Industry , poaching some of the Followers ' members in the process . Although bereft of any official support , the Followers of the Apocalypse continue to function and their university in the Boneyard still remains one of the foremost centers of education and research in the wasteland . Relations between the two remain terse , although the NCR is reluctant to denounce them due to their helpfulness and popularity among small frontier communities benefiting from their assistance . Caesar ' s Legion . Caesar , founder and leader of Caesar ' s Legion , was once Edward Sallow , a Follower scribe who specialized in anthropology and linguistics . Using the historical knowledge and education he acquired under their tutelage , Caesar created a highly sophisticated society based on Ancient Rome , using it to unite dozens of tribes under his banner . Needless to say , the Followers of the Apocalypse are uneasy about their connection to a man who has created an empire based on militarism and institutionalized slavery and have denounced the Legion ' s brutal methods of conquest . Though both sides follow completely different philosophies , Caesar himself holds some measure of respect and appreciation for raising him as a child and providing him with an education , in spite of his derision for their ideals . The Great Khans . The Followers of the Apocalypse visited them upon the arrival of Red Rock Canyon and helped them with books , medicine and technology . Although at first the Khans feigned an interest in medicine , they succumbed to lesser ideals and instead chose to use that knowledge to become drug dealers . As a result , the Followers withdrew their support in disgust . Freeside . The Followers of the Apocalypse are highly respected in Freeside , where their main base of operations in the Mojave Wasteland is located . Locals and NCR squatters alike admire them for their charity . They maintain an amicable relationship with the Kings , whom the Followers praise for the security they provide , as well as their chivalrous attitude ; in turn , the Kings appreciate the Followers for providing much - needed services to those that live in the area . Cooperation between the two is just about the only thing that keeps Freeside from collapsing into chaos and strife . Quests . See Julie Farkas ' page for quests pertaining to the player ' s reputation with the Followers of the Apocalypse . Technology . While the Followers of the Apocalypse ' s knowledge of science and technology is excellent , they lack the ability to reproduce it in significant quantities or introduce improvements . Following their separation from the NCR government , the Followers are lacking in the resources and manufacturing capabilities needed to provide the supplies they need to carry out their humanitarian mission . Due to their pacifist creed , they are somewhat lacking in terms of military technology , though their knowledge and expertise in other subjects such as agriculture and electrical engineering is considerably broader and often more in - depth than most . Appearances . The Followers of the Apocalypse appear in " Fallout " , " " , J . E . Sawyer ' s " Fallout " Role - Playing Game . They were to also appear in Black Isle ' s canceled " Fallout 3 " named " Van Buren " . They are also mentioned in " " and " Fallout Bible " .