Slavery Slavery is a lucrative business in the post - War world . Although many of the larger pockets of civilization have outlawed slavery , the practice yet persists throughout the wasteland . Slavers . Slavery is a controlled business in the post - nuclear world . Nearly all the slave trade in the New California Republic is done under the auspices of the Slaver ' s Guild , a group of older slavers who decide prices and organize capture hunts in the wastelands . Anyone caught capturing or selling slaves in New California without their blessing may be forced to undergo a series of trials until either deemed worthy to join the Guild or be killed . The Guild often controls smaller towns in which it operates , although quietly — preferring to remain behind the scenes . Guild members wear a distinctive tattoo covering most of their face , making them readily identifiable and allowing the Guild to make fast judgments when someone without " the tat " has a tribal up on the auction block . In 2241 , the head of the Slaver ' s Guild is Metzger , whose headquarters is in the Den . Slavers in the " Fallout " games do not discriminate between people based upon their race , species , or ideology ; anyone who can be easily cowed into submission , captured , and fitted with a slave collar is perfectly acceptable " meat " for them to use . Similarly , slavers themselves may be of any ethnic background . Slaves . Slaves are not so much a faction as a collection of victims . No one is safe from slavery in the wasteland . If you are weak or vulnerable , you may be taken as a slave . " Fallout " . The Khans took slaves in their raids , their leader Garl Death - Hand kept a pair of women as slaves . " Fallout 2 " . " Fallout 2 " is peppered with slavers , most notably in the Den . The Chosen One is able to join the slavers for extra cash , but their Karma will take a beating , and they will be branded permanently as a member of the Slaver ' s Guild , which may negatively impact the reactions of certain NPCs . There is also a large slave - holding pen on the NCR / Northern California border run by a slaver named Vortis . Although there is frequent conflict between the slavers and the NCR Rangers , Vortis probably profits off of all the caravans who are known to purchase slaves as porters and sell them off at the end of their journeys . Some random encounter s feature slavers as well as slaves , often together . If the player is a member of the NCR Rangers or killed Metzger , slavers will act more aggressively towards the Chosen One . " Fallout 3 " . The slavers of the Capital Wasteland are headquartered at the compound of Paradise Falls and led by the charismatic and ruthless Eulogy Jones . Slavery has nothing to do with race , and everything to do with the subjugation of the weak for profit . The slavers have a pretty limited clientele , and sell mostly to their return customers , the Raiders . Other customers are residents of the wasteland , including Allistair Tenpenny . Several quests feature slavery as either major or minor elements , most notably Head of State and its association to slavery and Abraham Lincoln ' s role as the ' Great Emancipator . ' Additionally , the Lone Wanderer can capture people to sell them to slavers . The Lone Wanderer can even buy a slave , Clover , who will then serve the player as a bodyguard . The player does not have the option of activating or removing Clover ' s explosive collar . The number of slaves present compared to the number of slavers is remarkably low , showing that the slaves are being shipped off somewhere . It is revealed by Wernher that many of these slaves are shipped off to work at the Pitt , a brutal and heavily irradiated town located in the ruins of the pre - War city of Pittsburgh , run by the slaving Pitt raiders . In the Capital Wasteland , the Abolitionists are led by Hannibal Hamlin , an ex - slave . Residing in the Temple of the Union , they aim to abolish slavery everywhere , though they are having trouble making a dent in the business of Paradise Falls . In " " , Caesar ' s Legion is the massive primary slaving " company " that enslaves any survivors of their raids that aren ' t deemed " worthy " of death . Many Legion slaves can be found at The Fort carrying heavy loads on their backs as well as working to keep the Legionaries fed and healthy . It is also implied that sexual abuse at the hands of the legionaries happens to the slaves on a regular basis . Occasionally , if a slave gets mouthy or refuses orders , they are sent to the arena where they fight challengers to the death . Jeannie May Crawford of Novac sold Craig Boone ' s wife , Carla , along with Carla ' s unborn baby to Caesar ' s Legion , according to the Bill of sale . ( See One for My Baby ) . Additionally in the quest Bye Bye Love it is revealed that some prostitutes in the Gomorrah are being held against their will and could be considered slaves . " Fallout 4 " . Slavery is rare and unseen by the Sole Survivor in The Commonwealth , though it ' s still practiced by some individuals and groups . The Gunners possibly delve into the business , as the Gunner Bullet expresses an interest in purchasing the ghoul child Billy Peabody . Also , potential companion Cait mentions being sold into slavery by her parents . Moreover , the use of synth s as slaves by The Institute could be considered slavery , and The Railroad , which help synths that escape The Institute , also occasionally help human slaves . Slavery is commonly practiced by Nuka - Town USA raider gangs in Nuka - World . Most of the slaves are former traders who inhabited Nuka - Town before its conquest by the gangs . Some were also settlers kidnapped from minor local settlements , while others are unfortunate wasteland travelers lured to Nuka - Town . Most of the slaves are used as laborers and merchants by their overlords , working in and around the Nuka - Town market . Some are kept in cages and forced to fight animals by the Pack for amusement , while others are tortured and mutilated by the Disciples as a part of their twisted habits . All the slaves are kept in check using shock collar s , making them easily identifiable .