Hundred Families

The **Hundred Families** are a faction in *Wasteland 3*.

## Background

The richest and most powerful group in all of Colorado, and citizens of Colorado Springs, descended from the survivalist families who founded the Patriarch's nation when he united them in approximately 2057, in order to combat and overthrow Colorado's former ruling gangs, such as the Monster Army. Despite their name, the Hundred Families were only composed of sixty-three individual families, with their current name chosen due to it sounding better.

Most of the Families are dedicated to rebuilding America as it was before the bombs, utilizing mercenaries as bodyguards and enforcers to maintain their rule. Others left the group or were massacred, such as the Dorseys, who left the group around 2087 due to challenging the Patriarch's rule. As a result of the power the Families hold, the richest and most influential of the Families live closest to the Patriarch and his palace, in Broadmoor Heights. In addition, Aspen served as the Families' vacation retreat and yearly Colorado affairs summit meeting place, with the Families monitoring Interstate 82 in order to keep the road clear.

## Notable/Known families

* Bleu family
* Buchanan family
* Castillo family
* Cogan Family
* Dorsey family (fallen)
* Gutierrez family
* Jackson family
* Knox family
* Reed family
* Reyes family
* Schuyler family
* Ward family
* Wesson family

## Interactions

### Reputation

Main article: Reputation**Reputation** is a new game mechanic introduced in *Wasteland 3*. Whereas previous games largely relied on scripted interactions to determine how other factions viewed you, *Wasteland 3* instead tracks your reputation on a sliding scale, reflecting how other factions view you. The Rangers' standing with them is graded on a five step scale: Hated, Disliked, Neutral, Liked, and Loved, and the reputation has a direct impact on the story, quest resolutions, and even random encounters.

Reputation effects

 Neutral

Gaining reputation
* Garden of the Gods: Informing Bellamy Ward that you're Rangers coming to save him (+1).
* Broadmoor Heights: Telling Gideon Reyes about finding the cyborg chicken in the church (+1).
* Broadmoor Heights: Speaking with Elijah Ward in his residence after using Weird Science 3 to notice the wood in the fireplace is chemically treated (+1).
* Broadmoor Heights: Speaking with Elijah Ward in his residence after using Mechanics 7 or Weird Science 4 to repair the solar panel (+1).
* Broadmoor Heights: Using the Kiss Ass 4 (1 with "Loved" Hundred Families reputation) or Nerd Stuff 5 options to accept the Sumner family servitor bot's delivery. (+1)
* Broadmoor Heights: Telling Diligent Joe you accepted the Sumner family servitor bot's delivery. (+1)
* Broadmoor Heights: Giving Melissa Howe the Adoption records: Melissa Howe found hidden in the Patriarch's Palace's dining room in exchange for her talking you up (+10).
* Broadmoor Heights: Telling Gideon Reyes you arrested or killed (in self defense) Mama Cotter for the refugee smuggling during Unwelcome Guests (+15).
* Ghost Town: Siding with Moss Cogan, paying the debt, or negotiating a reduced payment or payment schedule during Sister's Keeper (+5).
* Aspen: Saving all the Hundred Families hostages (Hardee Knox, Estin Ward, Llewellyn, Gwendolyn Reed, Priscilla Reed, Violet Reed) during Raising a Little Hell (+15).
* Broadmoor Heights: Speaking with Miriam Knox in the church after rescuing Hardee Knox during Raising a Little Hell (+5).
* Broadmoor Heights: Speaking with Elijah Ward in the Ward residence after rescuing both Bellamy Ward in the Garden of the Gods and Estin Ward during Raising a Little Hell (+10)(only if you did not gas the room with Estin Ward to open the door).
* Little Vegas: Inviting the gamers on the second floor to play at the Ranger HQ during Buzzkill after having cleared Faran Brygo out of the casino (+1).
* World map: Using the Kiss Ass 6 option when speaking with Zero Pricely (+1).
* World map: Dedicating the statue commissioned by the Patriarch via radio to his largesse (+1).

Losing reputation
* Broadmoor Heights: Attempting to lie to Gideon Reyes about finding the cyborg chicken in the church (-1).
* Broadmoor Heights: Telling Gideon Reyes you're not going to arrest the accomplice (Mama Cotter) in the refugee smuggling during Unwelcome Guests (-15).
* Ghost Town: Fighting with Moss Cogan to rescue Kym Hie and Yoon Hie from slavery during Sister's Keeper (-5).

## References

1. ↑ Wasteland 3 loading screen hints: *"The Hundred Families are Colorado’s richest and most powerful citizens."*
2. ↑ Wasteland 3 loading screen hints: *"The Hundred Families united under the Patriarch's leadership fifty years ago, and have been his staunchest supporters ever since."*
3. ↑ Wasteland 3 loading screen hints: *"The Patriarch rose to power by uniting the Hundred Families and leading them to victory over the vicious gangs of Colorado."*
4. ↑ Wasteland 3 loading screen hints: *"The Monster Army ruled a significant portion of Colorado for many years until they were defeated by the Patriarch and the Hundred Families. The Bizarre, once their seat of power, is now the only area they still control."*
5. ↑ Wasteland 3 loading screen hints: *"There were never a hundred founding families in Colorado Springs, but the Hundred Families sounded better than the Sixty Three Families."*
6. ↑ Wasteland 3 loading screen hints: *"The Hundred Families often employ mercenaries as bodyguards or enforcers."*
7. ↑ Wasteland 3 loading screen hints: *"Approximately twenty years ago, the Dorsey family was one of Colorado’s elite Hundred Families – until they challenged the Patriarch’s rule."*
8. ↑ Wasteland 3 loading screen hints: *"The wealthiest and most influential of the Hundred Families maintain residences in Broadmoor Heights, close to the Patriarch’s Palace."*
9. ↑ Wasteland 3 loading screen hints: *"Until recently, Aspen served as a vacation retreat for the Patriarch and the Hundred Families."*
10. ↑ Wasteland 3 loading screen hints: *"Once a year, the Patriarch and representatives of the Hundred Families would gather at the lodge in Aspen for a summit on Colorado affairs."*
11. ↑ Wasteland 3 loading screen hints: *"Aspen is reached by travelling up the remains of Interstate 82. In times past, the Hundred Families took turns on “82 duty” guarding the road and keeping it clear."*
12. ↑ Boarded-up house guarded by a Marshal at Broadmoor Heights:

*"Until the Castillos can get this eyesore repaired, we're keepin' it boarded up."*
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Wasteland 3 :

*"So they killed the Wessons, the Schuylers, the Jacksons..."*
*"Sofia Gutierrez too. And her kids."*