Vault 19

Fallout: New Vegas guide · Exploring the wasteland

Vault 19 is an abandoned pre-war Vault located north of Goodsprings that is now occupied by escaped Powder Gangers split into Red and Blue sectors. You explore the vault to learn about its history of psychological segregation and decide the fate of its occupants by either destroying the sulfur caves beneath it, convincing them to surrender to the NCR, joining the Great Khans, or clearing them out.

Related quests: Why Can't We Be Friends?

Items

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Fire Root: growing in the sulfur caves beneath the vaultVault 19 Jumpsuit: inside various dressers and containers throughout the living quarters

Secrets

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The sulfur caves beneath the lower levels can be collapsed using high Explosives skill or C-4 plastic explosives during the quest "Why Can't We Be Friends?".

Enemies

Fire Gecko

Steal / drop Gecko Hide

found inhabiting the sulfur caves beneath the lower levels

Powder Ganger

Steal / drop Powder Ganger outfits, assorted firearms

hostile only if your reputation with the Powder Gangers is low or if provoked

Tips

Be cautious when using energy weapons, incendiary ammo, or explosives inside the lower sulfur caves, as stray sparks can ignite pockets of gas.
You will need keycards found on the Red and Blue overseer desks to gain full access to both residential wings.

Not listed for this area: shops and people.

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