The Hub Trading Co.

The Hub Trading Co. is a faction in New California, representing the governing body of the Hub, the largest town in New California . By 2281, , the Hub appears to have a proper, democratically elected civil government.Nipton terminal entries; Mayor's terminal, New Terminal
==Background==
Greene's reforms stabilized the situation, but led to constant political infighting and strife between the merchant houses, even if it allowed the Hub to enjoy a booming economy thanks to the safety.Vault Dweller: "{1004}{}{Hub} "
Ian: "{1104}{}{The Hub is the biggest trading center in the New West. It's run primarily by a group called the Water Merchants, but there are some other traders there, too. It's a booming town, but there's a lot of political fighting between the traders.}"(IAN.MSG)
Despite having representatives sitting on the City Council, the Big Three continued to sabotage each other and undermine in a variety of ways, though stopping short of open attacks on caravans.Beth: "{215}{}{Some people think the Water Merchants are responsible, but I don't think so. I think it was that darn Deathclaw, or maybe the people over at the Brotherhood of Steel.}"Vault Dweller: " {208}{}{Why don't you think it's the Water Merchants?}"Beth: "{219}{}{Because, like I've been telling everyone, they've had a few caravans disappear too. Nothing like what's happening to the Far Go Traders, but they are being affected.}"Vault Dweller: "{220}{}{They could be lying or it could be part of their plan to make you believe them.} "Beth: "{228}{}{Good thought, but I highly doubt it. They've been sabotaging each other for years, but this is not their style. They wouldn't spend that much money to take out the caravans. Plus all the caravans are very heavily guarded. You would think someone would escape. They don't have the man power or the cash to pull that off. There would have been at least one survivor.}" Vault Dweller: "{229}{}{Yeah, but why would it happen to the Far Go Traders more than the others?} "Beth: "{233}{}{Bad luck? I don't know, maybe they're traveling along different routes than the others. Maybe because they aren't as heavily guarded as the Crimson Caravan but . . . they might have better cargo than the Water Merchants. Who knows. There doesn't seem to be any clear difference between the three.}"
==Organization==
The Hub Trading Co. operates primarily through the City Council, consisting of six representatives from each of the main merchant houses or the Big Three: Water Merchants, Crimson Caravan, and Far Go Traders. Each motion requires at least four out of six votes to pass, which leads to a consistent political gridlock.Beth: "{169}{}{Well, there are three main merchant groups. There's the Water Merchants, the Crimson Caravan, and the Far Go Traders. They also run the city council. What do you want to know about?}"Vault Dweller: "{174}{}{The City Council.} "Beth: "{227}{}{There are six representatives two from each of the main merchant groups. Everything needs at least four votes to be passed. They can never agree on anything.}" The Council is sometimes referred to as the Committee.Butch Harris: "{231}{BUTCH44}{Yeah, done and . . . yeah, you do that! Uh, I need to talk to the Committee. They'll know what to do. N-N-Now get out! I've got a lot to do . . . okay?}"(BUTCH.MSG)Butch Harris: "{233}{BUTCH46}{Alright, so it wasn't the Death Claw. But what would the mutants in Old Town want with our caravans? Unless it's some kind of conspiracy.}"Vault Dweller: "{234}{}{No, no, no, you pinhead. These mutants are big and green and they have an army in the mountains to the north.}"Butch Harris: "{236}{BUTCH47}{What? Get out! I need to tell the Committee about this. Go on, get out!}"(BUTCH.MSG)
The Hub police is the law enforcement of the Hub, answering to the Council. The police handles law enforcement and other duties, including customs and collecting dues.Hub police: "{106}{}{Do you have any commodities to declare?}"(GENCOP.MSG)
==Interactions with the player character==
==Appearances==
The Hub Trading Co. only in Fallout.
==References==
Category:Fallout factions