The quest We Will All Go Together in Fallout New Vegas offers players a poignant look into the tragic fate of the town of Camp Searchlight. Assigned by First Sergeant Astor, this side mission requires players to collect dog tags from feral ghoulified NCR soldiers wandering the irradiated ruins. Completing it requires careful navigation of environmental hazards and moral decisions regarding how to handle the town's remnant forces.
Starting the Quest and Locating Camp Searchlight
To begin the mission, travel to Camp Searchlight located in the southeastern portion of the Mojave Wasteland. Locate First Sergeant Astor near his radiation-free station on the outskirts of the settlement. He explains that a Legion radiation bomb destroyed the camp, turning his fellow soldiers into feral ghouls who still wear their military identification.
Before heading deep into the town, ensure your inventory is stocked with RadAway and Rad-X to mitigate extreme environmental radiation. Equipping armor with high radiation resistance or utilizing a Radiation Suit is highly recommended for survival. Exploring the ruined streets requires constant vigilance, as the ghouls strike quickly in low-visibility zones.
Collecting the NCR Irradiated Dog Tags
Players must retrieve ten NCR irradiated dog tags scattered across the former military outpost. Nine of these tags belong to nameless ghoulified NCR troopers roaming the streets and ruined buildings. Defeating these enemies allows you to loot their bodies and retrieve the required identification items.
The final tag belongs to Private Edwards, a unique soldier who has retained his sanity despite undergoing ghoulification. He can be found hiding inside one of the residential houses in the southern portion of the town. Interacting with Edwards presents key story options that impact how the overall quest finishes.
Dealing with Private Edwards
When encountering Private Edwards, players have multiple choices on how to handle his situation. You can convince him to hand over his dog tag peacefully using speech skills or dialogue options. Alternatively, players can choose to eliminate him to collect the tag directly, though this results in Karma loss.
If persuaded, Edwards can also be convinced to rejoin Sergeant Astor or relocate safely to Ranger Station Echo. Guiding him away from Camp Searchlight offers the most ethical outcome for players aiming for positive Karma playthroughs. Resolving his fate completes your collection of all ten required dog tags.
Rewards and Final Quest Resolutions
Return to First Sergeant Astor with all ten tags to claim your reward and finalize the mission. He rewards the Courier with Caps and NCR Reputation points based on how many tags are delivered. Handing over all ten tags successfully completes the quest objective and brings closure to the fallen squad.
For additional rewards, players can turn in extra tags found throughout the area for additional Caps. Completing this quest not only cleanses Camp Searchlight of its tragic past but also provides valuable experience points early to mid-game. Navigating the choices wisely ensures maximum reputation gains with the New California Republic.
