Nellis Air Force Base

Fallout: New Vegas guide · Seeking the Boomers

Nellis Air Force Base is an isolated, heavily fortified airfield controlled by the xenophobic and heavily armed Boomer tribe. To gain entry, you must survive an artillery barrage along the approach road before meeting Pearl, who tasks you with helping the tribe to earn their favor. Once accepted, you can freely explore the base, repair their systems, learn their history, and recruit them for the battle at Hoover Dam.

Items

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Snow globe - Nellis AFB: Inside the Nellis Boomer Museum, sitting on a wooden table to your right immediately upon enteringGrognak the Barbarian: Inside Loyal's cottage, resting on a small bedside table next to his bedBig Book of Science: Inside the mess hall and munitions storage building, sitting on a table in the mess quarter areaThump-Thump: Inside the flooded Nellis Array building, resting on the floor near an overturned desk submerged in waterPatriot's Cookbook: Inside Pearl's barracks, placed on a table in the main room

Secrets

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The underground Nellis Solar Array tunnels contain hostile giant ants and a generator room where you can lower the electrical hazard and find unique weapons and ammunition.

Enemies

Giant Ant

Weak to Antennae, LegsSteal / drop Ant Nectar

Found infesting the Nellis Solar Array tunnels and generator rooms.

Shops and people

Jack: Weapon modifications, explosive components, and repairs for weapons and armor
Boomer Munitions Manager: Heavy weapons, missile launcher ammo, mini nukes, 40mm grenades, and basic supplies

Tips

When running the artillery gauntlet to enter the base, hug the rock face on the far left side and take cover inside ruined houses between volleys.
You can bypass several quest requirements for Boomer fame by donating scrap metal directly to Jack if your Repair skill is high.

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