Of the character presets in the New Vegas official guide from Prima, about the only one missing is a true "scienc'y" Courier... I.e. someone good with computers and robotics (also to tie in with the Old World Blues add-on). Anyone tried such a build, and got a good idea for which SPECIAL, tag skills and starting traits to use?

High Intelligence, possibly High Perception too, Tag Science of course, Energy Weapons too, maybe Four Eyes Trait for the atmosphere.

Get that Laser Rifle and all the mods for it, you'll be OP after a while.

How about S-4, P-8, E-4, C-4, I-8, A-4, L-8. Kind of a lucky nerd.