Paladin Marshall Denton

*Denton walks in noticeably limping and takes a seat.*

"Explosion knocked me off my feet during the Battle, twisted my ankle a bit. Nothing I can't handle."

*he notices the gloomy looks on everyones faces*

"How's everyone holding up...?"

Ambassador Turner - The Kings

"Denton! Good to see I wasn't the only who had trouble getting here. By the way, I've sent some Kings to Repconn to deliver some energy weapons, as I promised."

Paladin Marshall Denton

"that's mighty gracious of the Kings, Mr. Turner. We could use all the weapons we can get."

OOC: don't you mean Repconn?

Major Randall Starks - Enclave Remnants

The sound of a vertibird can be heard landing on the outskirts of the Nipton settlement. Several minutes later a thinly muscled man in his late thirties enters the room wearing a standard issue Enclave officer's uniform with a guass pistol hanging from his belt. He confidently strides into the room and surveys the gathered parties before taking his seat.

"Colonel Black and the other members of the Enclave were unwilling to set foot into NCR territory so I was forced to represent our groups interests. If you must address me my name is Major Randall Starks."

The Major yawns and rests his arm on the table. "Oh, yes, I was supposed to tell you that Colonel Black was able to extract some valuable intelligence from Mortimer on the actions of the White Glove Society."

Major Starks uses his left hand to fetch a crumpled piece of paper from his pants pocket. He unfolds the document and slides it into the center of the table.

"There are fourteen names that have been linked to Mortimer. Colonel Black believes that more of their group are in on the scheme but he was unable to get anything else out of Mortimer. On another note the assault on Camp Golf was successful and we managed to rout the Legion forces present. "

OCC: How did Black Mountain do in the third battle? The way it's set up most of the Nightkin population went to Hoover Dam including my character,

OOC: will be posting tomorrow. Peace

*The door swings open and everyone turns to see the newcomers*

"Hello all. This here is Sunny, Cheyenne and you can call me Doc, Doc Mitchell. We're here to represent the peaceful town of Goodsprings. It seems the giant ant and radscorpion activity has picked up quite a bit since I last traveled this route. Even ran into a couple of those walking dead. Nothing me, Sonny and ol' Cheyenne can't handle but still, it's been a long road. Mind if I grab a seat and some water for me and my crew here?"

OOC: Right, sorry bout that.

Ambassador Turner - The Kings

"Hey, no problem pal, it feels good to toss away all the stuff that Gloria and her psychotic brother took years to salvage and make. They deserve it."

* Turner takes a big gulp of his whiskey before carrying on. He then turns to the Enclave officer.

"Well done on the Camp Gold attack Major, but it looks as though the Legion have just decided to move north from the Dam, which we still couldn't take. On that note, have we got a fix on where exactly the Legion has set up shop in the north? I don't want them boys anywhere near Kings turf, we lost enough good men to those bastards at the Dam. Perhaps if they're far enough north we could entice the Boomers into making a move yeah?"

OOC2: I guess the Nightkin suffered some pretty heavy casualties if the Legion won at the dam and they were the only ones inside.

Kevin Harty- Mayor of Novac

Thank-you.

If we successfully push the Legion out of the northern Mojave then we could do the same thing for Freeside.

We hope to patch things up with House after how sour the last meeting went.


Hello Marcus, the land you're currently living in is very dangerous due to the Legion occupying the area.

I would recommend migrating south, if you need somewhere to stay Goodsprings is good and we here at Novac would welcome you with open arms.

If you plan to continue herding bighorners you might need more grass, perhaps we could grow some if the NCR can get us grass seed. I am sure somewhere in the NCR they have grass.

And with our new plan of using an irrigation system we are making it will grow just fine.

Doc Mitchell - Goodsprings

"An interesting idea, offering up Goodsprings for settlement with me having just arrived at the convention, Mr Harty. No offense to you Jacobstown folks but that is a decision to be made by the people of Goodsprings not the Mayor of Novac. Perhaps you all in Jacobstown could consider opening up trade deals or embassies for some of the more military oriented factions to help with the defense of your town?"

* Since the second meeting of the Mojave Congress, the gun runners has open two stores, one in Novac and in Westside. Vault 3 also started to Flood more. The problem was solved within a few days but production was slowed for the rest of the month

Unfortunately, the Legion proved too strong at hoover dam, and despite suffering heavy casualties, were able to fight back the combined force of the Mojave and move upwards through the Mojave. This got the attention of the Gun runner back west.
All this week Gun runner Caravans have been arriving in Mojave, with one Caravan heading to Niption, word is this Caravan is carrying special weapons…

*Stanley shows up at Nipton town hall, with a rather large Box being carried by two GR employees. Stanley sit at the desk as employee get Stanley’s surprise ready..*

GR Head of eastern (Vegas) operations Robert “Bob” Stanley

Hello everyone, first off welcome Marcus, if Jacobs town wishes to purchase weapons for the Gun runners we would be happy to sell, come by out shop in Westside or Vault 3

“it’s ready sir” one of employee says

“Thank you Edwards” Bob says before turning back to others “Gentleman and women although the attack on Hoover dam was a failure it got the attention of some of my bosses back west, if we are going to beat the Legion, we need bigger, better and more powerful weapons”

*Stanley goes over to box and picks up a Bozar machine gun, placing it onto the table for the others to look at*

“. The ultimate refinement of the sniper's art, the Bozar is a scoped, accurate, light machine gun with an ammunition capacity of 30x .223 or 5.56mm rounds. It delivers phenomenal firepower with great precision and can easily pierce the strongest of defences.

“This and weapons like it will now be able from Gun runners shops across the Mojave, Mayor James, sunny,Doc Mitchell and Marcus with your permission we would like to open up stores within your respected towns.

Kevin Harty- Mayor of Novac

I did not mean it that way. Goodsprings is very open and I was telling them that if they needed to move then they should ask Goodsprings.

I would like to open up trade with Goodsprings, we're willing to send you five soldiers to guard your town in return.

Since the Legion controls the north now I Goodsprings is in more danger then ever.


I have to ask, has the Legion taking over much of the northern Mojave caused Vault 3 any harm?

If so you are always welcome in evacuating to Novac, we have plenty of room here.

No infact, the advatange of being within a Vault is that we can simply seal up should they attempt to attack the Vault. Attack on Caravans have gone up but with the new weapons from the Bonyard branch we have beable to keep most Caravans safe although we had to change routes & hired more Guards...

Doc Mitchell - Goodsprings

No offense taken. I just don't want Super Mutants marching down to Goodsprings unannounced. I don't think that would go over well for either party.

We are a small town of small means but we do have space for settlement (for the right people) and plenty of geko meat to trade. It seems it would also be in our best interests to expand the town a bit. Maybe increase our farming capacity and add a few residents.

As for the Legion threat, we haven't noticed any activity but if what you say is true and they are present to our north, it could be the high cazador concentration just north of us halting their advance. I doubt that would hold for long so some defense deals may be what we need. Though, I am a bit weary of you sending "soldiers" to Goodsprings. I think we should discuss the details of the trade deals a bit further.

I would also like to open up some discussion with the representative of the NCR concerning the outpost of gaurds stationed just outside our town.

Marcus - Mayor of Jacobstown

Thank you, but the prices at Gun Runners are just too high, not enough money in our treasury to buy enough weapons.

We may be able to manage getting some cement to Jacobstown, if we could build up our defenses with a reinforced cement fence, that would be a big help in the event of a Legion attack.


Thank you for the offer, and I'll consider it, but most of my people are better trained in the use of guns, and energy weapons tend to be on the expensive side of things.



I understand the Legion problem, and I'll admit that my fence building plans might not be enough to hold them back, honestly I've been hoping that they would just forget about us and leave us alone. I'm beginning to see that that idea is irrational.

I've been the leader of more than a few settlements, I know when it's the right time to move and--

*Marcus pauses for a moment, a sad look on his weathered green face*

and I'm thinking that a relocation might be necessary at this point. Even with enough guns and fences, our numbers are just to small to hold off both Cazadors and the Legion.

I propose a migration to Novac, the whole population of Jacobstown will move, along with our Bighorners, down to Novac as soon as possible. If that's alright with you of course.

The journey will be dangerous though, and we will still need an ample amount of weapons and ammunition before we make the big move-- and can anyone suggest a safe route? Some way to get a herd of Bighorners from Jacobstown to Novac without having them slaughtered, whether it be by creatures or Legionaries.

Of course when we get to Novac we will offer anything we can-- that includes the knowledge of our scientist Dr. Henry, the profits from our Bighorners, and of course the combat skills of all the mutants. We are all hardened veterans who would be happy to help defend Novac.



Thanks, is there a chance you could offer us a discount? Keep in mind we will be buying a fairly large quantity of weapons and ammunition.

A discount would be much appreciated, and if one is offered, we will be sure to do business with you as soon as possible.

OOC: I will be concluding my tenor as the BoS representative, as I simply cannot keep up. Either somebody else take them up or don't, depending on how this is reacted to. However, I will continue to read what is being posted and may rejoin at a later time. I had a lot of fun with this, and enjoyed everyone's participation.

Paladin Marshall Denton, BoS

"Gentleman, I'm sorry to say, but my Elder has told me that we are not going to participate in these talks anymore, for we have lost many of our fellow Brothers and Sisters in the most recent excursion at Hoover Dam. We will continue to honor previous agreements struck, and we will continue to operate in and outside of Novac, but we simply need to focus on ourselves right now. The Mojave chapter of the Brotherhood of Steel is a very tight-knit group, and we are all very close. There has been much grief and some of us are still trying to recover. That is all I have come here to say, as well as that despite all of our differences here, I respect every Ambassador sitting at this table. Farewell, gentlemen."

*His final words at the Nipton Convention spoken, Denton puts his helmet back on, secures it in place, and makes for the doorway, hoping that his Elder's decision was for the better.

The rockets discovered at REPCONN had been put to use, after one was tested by the Gunrunners to ensure it wouldn't destroy the Dam. Nevertheless, causalities were heavy.*

Doc Mitchell - Goodsprings

Now I'm not what you would call a hardened military man but I am an old man with good experience in the wastes. From my younger days I seem to remember Jacobstown has a naturally defensible structure. It seems it might be a reasonable place to plan a trap for the Legion.

What if we tried to obtain some intel on when a Legion attack on Jacobstown was likely, station a good amount of troops from each faction there and build that fence. Then, when the Legion attacks, send more soldiers up the path to Jacobstown behind the Legion troops. If the Legion dedicated a substantial force to the taking of Jacobstown it could be a decisive win for the Mojave. Plus, if we just hand such a naturally defensible position to the Legion on the other side of New Vegas, we could be in a whole heap of trouble for years to come.

In short, I don't think abandoning Jacobstown is the way to go.

ooc: it seems you missed Bob asking you to put a store in your town?

GR head of easten (vegas) operations-Robert "Bob" Stanley

With your permission we would like to set up a store in Jacobstowns, in exchange for gaurd for this store, all purchases from this store, by Jacobstown citizens will be with a 25% discount,with the gaurd recieving his weapon for free. Note however this offer will not avaliabe at other store.

You may also take this Bozar once the Convention is over.

edit: I agree with the doctor, should you decide to do that, any weapon, armour or ammo brought for that operation will be half the price.

Kevin Harty- Mayor of Novac

I understand completely, you should speak with the Gun Runners or the Kings. The Gun Runners could arm you well or, if you do not like that option, the Kings are honorable with many more troops to spare than I do.


I recommend heading southeast, right past Vault 3, until you reach the 188 Trading Post. At this point you should head directly south. We can send up to ten soldiers to protect you, the Kings, the NCR, and the Gun Runners may be able to provide more. We could also give you fifteen Assault Carbines to assist us if we are attacked.

And Novac could use help with a few things.

If you are willing to work on helping us divert the Colorado River just enough to make a river flow east of Novac then we will protect you and your people.

There is an old Wind Farm northeast of Novac, that could be a suitable place for a New Jacobstown, if you wish to maintain indepedance. You would just need to set up a wall and some houses, which we can help with, and it'll be great. You can take supplies to make houses from the now abandon Camp Forlorn Hope.

If you want a natural border I recommend making the irrigation system pass north of New Jacobstown and then east of Novac where we can put a bridge over it.

It would make it so you must go through allied territory to easily reach the town.


Setting up a trap would be briliant but if things go wrong then the citizens would be in grave danger.

Perhaps if they are to abandon Jacobstown then the Kings, the NCR, and I can send soldiers there disguised as a large caravan.

If, or when, the Legion attacks we could cause a huge blow in their invasion effort, using snipers and landmines.

Dr. Sanders, Followers Lead Doctor

Well, Marcus, we can send some doctors up there to help with either transport or just being doctors to relieve Dr. Henry. I've also heard some reports of Dr. Henry finding a cure for mulitple personalites? If so I can send some scientest over there. Hell, I'll go if need be.

Marcus - Mayor of Jacobstown

Interesting suggestion. Jacobstown is a good defensive location, and it was for that reason that my original plan was to simply bolster the town's defenses, but we would still need a large, heavily armed force to hold off a full-scale Legion attack.

And while I don't know the state of every group being represented here today, I do know that most of us are hurting and can't afford to lose even more of our people in another fight with the Legion.

And while Jacobstown might be a good place to set up a trap for the Legion, it's also a good place for the Legion to trap us. There would be no escape route if we chose to do battle at Jacobstown.


ooc: sorry, I guess I missed that, was it in the last thread?

IC: While we would be happy to have a Gun Runner's store in Jacobstown, we are not sure whether we are abandoning it or not. Your 50% discount is tempting, but I need to do what is best for the residents of Jacobstown.


New Jacobstown. I like the sound of that. Perhaps the Gun Runner's could set up their store in New Jacobstown?

And the residents of Jacobstown would be happy to help with the irrigation system, and we would appreciate Novac's help with building New Jacobstown.

Thank you for offering soldiers to help us with the journey, we can use all the help we can get. The assault carbines will be a big help as well.


New Jacobstown will also aid Novac in any of their operations, and we will pledge to defend the town if it is attacked. I think that would be in both our best interests.



Yes, Dr. Henry has been successful in finding a cure for several personality disorders. He's a bit secretive, but I'm sure he'll share his works with the Followers. It is the cure he found that makes Jacobstown a haven for anyone, not just mutants, that has mental disorders, and we would be happy to share the knowledge of this cure with the rest of the wasteland. If you could still give credit to Dr, Henry whenever you treat a patient however, as he is quite deserving of the credit and takes great pride in his success.

You can set up a Follower's outpost in New Jacobstown if you want, and if you have some doctors who wouldn't mind working under Dr. Henry.

And Doctors to aid us in our move to the Novac area would be very helpful as well, so send as many as you can spare.

OOC: Uh... what the hell happened to this post? I edited it and then this happened....

edit: I think I fixed it now

Doc Mitchell - Goodsprings

The idea of replacing the civilians of Jacobstown with soldiers isn't a bad idea. If you all do decide to abandon Jacobstown, however, the entrance to town needs to be collapsed. The Mojave can ill afford to give the Legion such a naturally defensible place. I'm sure Mr. House would agree as he would not want the Legion to hold positions on both sides of New Vegas.

OOC: There was some sort of error with your post, I fixed it for you (if you haven't already), just copy and paste if you want.

Kevin Harty- Mayor of Novac

I agree a trap would be good but a danger to Jacobstown's people, that's why I recommend attracting the Legion's attention with a giant caravan going to Jacobstown, really just soldiers in disguise, after we evacuate it.

Then we could cause a massive blow to the Legion when they try and take Jacobstown.

Good news, Novac has a Gun Runner's store, it'd be just up the road from where New Jacobstown could be.

We would be honored to help build your new settlement, since there is the threat of the Legion just east of you perhaps the NCR could establish a base east of New Jacobstown. We could also move the sniper towers we built in Novac to New Jacobstown considering our allies being just northeast of us would mean we only need one sniper watching the southeast.

And we pledge to protecting your town aswell. I believe we can have a very fruitful relationship.

Also, with the river there I would recommend also making a farm. We will be making one in Novac along the river but you having one aswell would increase the amount of food made, helping to keep the Mojave well fed.

We have two doctors who have been trained by the Follower's of the Apocalypse. We cannot send one to you permenantly but we could have him help train a supermutant if Dr. Henry is too busy.

And, although I wish we could, we cannot spare either of them for the trip. If the Follower's could that would be fantastic.


Good thinking, we could have the soldiers do that one the way out.

But it should be set up before hand incase the battle goes in the Legion's favor one man could activate it with a remote detonator and trap himself inside with all of the Legionaries.

Doc Mitchell - Goodsprings

That idea makes me think of another option. We rig all of Jacobstown or the surrounding mountains with enough explosives to level the whole town. We then let the Legion occupy the position and take them all out with no casualties to any but Legion. All I really know is we cannot allow the Legion a permanent settlement in the northwestern Mojave. If they were to take Jacobstown, Red Rock would be next, then Goodsprings and inevitably, New Vegas itself.

Marcus - Mayor of Jacobstown

Yes, I think it would be good idea if we destroyed much of Jacobstown on our way out. We'll collapse any buildings in the town and leave nothing for the Legion when they get there.


OOC: Thanks for fixing my post, I'm not sure where that error came from. I already fixed it though, but thanks anyways I know it's kind of a tedious thing to do.

IC:
Yes, yes I forgot about the Gun Runner's shop in Novac. Well, if they or anyone else would want to set up an embassy or a small shop in New Jacobstown, they are welcome to do so as long as Jacobstown residents benefit from it.

Sniper towers are not a problem, if you want some of our residents can man them to give your guards a rest. If the NCR would like to set up with some soldiers in New Jacobstown that's fine as well, but we do ask that they respect the residents of New Jacobstown, whether they be mutant, ghoul or human.

I think our relationship will be very fruitful as well, and with our combined forces we can form a strong, well defended community that will last for years to come.

I propose New Jacobstown will start with building two farms. One large farm area will be grazing land for the Bighorners, and the other farm will be for crops. We will happily trade these resources with Novac.

Thank you for the offer with your doctors, but if the Followers can send a few then I wouldn't want to take away one of your doctors if it isn't necessary. And don't worry about training anyone, Dr. Henry's assistant is already well trained and nearly capable of taking over Henry's job if necessary.

I also agree with the plan of having the soldiers set up a remote detonator based trap in Jacobstown, so I won't have my people destroy the buildings on our way out, I'll leave that up to the soldiers. I can also leave a few armed mutants behind to help the soldiers fight the Legion, I know of at least two who would be happy to do that.



Yes, that could also work, we could place explosives inside all of the buildings and underground.

And if they do take Jacobstown, Red Rock would be doomed--

There is a pass from Jacobstown to Red Rock Canyon that not many know about, and they could easily use this route to mount a surprise attack on the canyon. They could even attack the canyon on two fronts if they also were to invade from the main entrance.