Kings The Kings are a style gang operating in Freeside in 2281 . Background . While Mr . House was bringing civilization to the Vegas tribes during his takeover of Vegas , one such tribe on the outskirts of The Strip refused his offers of reform . In a building in Freeside , a young scavenger from the tribe had unearthed strange paraphernalia about people who worshiped an ancient , black - coiffed deity of considerable style and singing talent , known as " The King " . As if divinely inspired , the scavenger took on the name and appearance of The King for himself , along with a new philosophy of respect and personal freedom . His words awed the rest of the tribe , who also began to call themselves Kings and dress in a style similar to the pre - War King - denim , hair gel , and leather . The robotic dog also wandered his way into Freeside , and was adopted by The King , living alongside the rest of the tribe at The King ' s School of Impersonation , their headquarters in Freeside . Since those earlier days , the Kings have grown to become the dominant force of Freeside , fiercely independent from New Californian Republic or House rule . However , with the strife in the rest of the Mojave , NCR squatters have began to move into the Kings ' territory backed by the NCR , who the King sees as being a potential threat - " The devil in disguise " . Organization . The Kings claim Freeside as their own , defending it with their switchblades and pistols . Not shy to make a few , the Kings , as well as some less reliable others , offer safe escort through Freeside and will even help you fill your water canteen , for a price . Besides these few " services , " the Kings generally follow a strict code of suave chivalry . They try to keep peace and order in the streets and do what they can to help the Freeside community . Kings members will assist in fights against any thugs or attackers that attack civilians ( or the Courier ) , and will sometimes offer rewards to the player if his actions have helped Freeside . By all accounts they are respected throughout Freeside , as interactions with the Followers of the Apocalypse make clear . The missions accepted by the player will decide the Kings ' future relations with all who visit the Strip . Even the New California Republic will eventually have to deal with the Kings , in one way or another . Relations with the outside . The leader , known only as The King , is currently facing challenges , as the NCR appears to be threatening their territory . Squatters that followed the NCR east are thought by the Kings and most all Vegas outside the Strip , to be a drain on already over - taxed resources . Some members , namely Pacer , seem to have their own motives . Some might say he plays some factions against others , and he may have an addiction or " Heart problem " as his root cause . NCR troops engage in minor disputes that can be resolved in various ways to achieve a level of peace in Freeside . These events are largely played out through the faction ' s main quest , G . I . Blues . Once cleared by Pacer , The King can be approached and the subject of the Kings ' dog , Rex , can be opened leading to the quest Nothin ' But a Hound Dog . Whatever the outcome , The King always speaks well about his feelings for Pacer . Technology . The Kings are almost always armed with s , but can also be found carrying . 357 Magnum revolver s or . Their light uniforms , the Jailhouse Rocker , Memphis Kid outfit and Kings outfit , can be equipped as well . Sergio is a special King wielding a unique straight razor named Figaro . Like most grunts of minor factions , Kings gang member s are absolutely no match for NCR trooper s , due to their low damage per shot and lack of armor . The Kings reside in a large building in the center of Freeside . They also run the water pump installed by Bill Ronte of the Followers of the Apocalypse . However , they have drawn the ire of the Followers as they use the pump as a way of bullying NCR civilians , as they charge them twice as much to use it . Notable quotes . On occasion , members of the Kings will say some remarks due to your companion , karma , or reputation . Appearances . The Kings appear only in " " .