Freeside NCR Squatters Incident

The Freeside NCR Squatters Incident refers to a period of heightened tensions in the district of Freeside between the "locals" including the Kings gang who are considered the de facto regime in the area, and citizens of the New California Republic who reside there as well, considered "squatters" by the locals.
==Prelude==
Before the New Vegas Treaty, Vegas was inhabited by groups of warring tribals. Those that refused to abide by Mr. House's rules for the Strip when he reemerged and attempted to assert his control were exiled into the surrounding slums which became the district of Freeside. Among them, the man who would become known as The King discovered the King's School of Impersonation, believing it to be a pre-War temple honoring the lifestyle and values of a man called the "King". He brought together like-minded residents of the slums and formed an organization dedicated to the ideal of the freedom of the individual. This was the origin of the Kings.
In the years following, the Kings grew to become the largest faction around in Freeside, gaining de facto rulership over the area despite The King's staunch beliefs. However, a cool attitude and a 'do slathered in hair gel doesn't wipe away bad character. Many of the gang's members are admitted xenophobes; they published a smear campaign against the NCR and were known to harass and bully NCR civilians coming from the West, calling them "squatters" not meant to be in Freeside.
When the NCR arrived in force prior to 2281, they brought with them a large number of settlers that began to take up residence in Freeside, often resulting in "locals" that had been there their whole lives, being pushed out onto the streets to make space, and leading to growing tension and conflict between the two.
==Struggle==
As the NCR's Mojave campaign got under way, they offered aid to the poor and misfortunate citizens of Freeside, sending an envoy to start talks with The King as he was known to be a sympathetic and charismatic figure that could tap the locals' goodwill. Unfortunately, Pacer, a highly xenophobic and thuggish member of the Kings, violently rebuked the envoy and chased them away before The King could find out about it, leading the NCR to cease further attempts at establishing peace and support aid for the locals and worsening the growing conflict. 
With their public support decreased, the relief effort's funds were significantly cut. This forced the aid workers in Freeside to only hand out food to the NCR citizens/squatters and not to the locals, though the officer in charge, Major Elizabeth Kieran, was known to make exceptions if said locals were friendly with NCR civilians. 
Likely through Pacer's influence as the right-hand of The King, the Kings in the meantime actively shunned any "squatters" they came across, bullying them repeatedly, and charging them double the price for locals in order to drink from the local water pipe. 
When the Courier arrives in Freeside and discovers the broiling situation, they can go and talk to The King who employs them to find out what's going on, starting the G.I. Blues quest. If they go to Freeside on behalf of Ambassador Dennis Crocker to sort out the situation, it starts the Kings' Gambit quest, both of which require the conflict to be sorted out, whether diplomatically or forcefully.
==Aftermath==
==Appearances==
The Freeside NCR Squatters Incident occurs only in Fallout: New Vegas.
Category:New California Republic conflicts
Category:Kings
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