Fallout New Vegas Boone Quest Choices And How To Complete It
Craig Boone remains one of the most compelling companion characters in Fallout New Vegas due to his tragic backstory and lethal marksman abilities. Unlocking his full storyline requires completing his recruitment mission and accumulating enough trust points to trigger his personal companion quest. Navigating these objectives allows players to shape Boone's ultimate fate and secure powerful unique gear.
Recruiting Boone in Novac
To hire Boone as a companion, players must first complete the side quest titled One for My Baby in the town of Novac. Speak with Boone inside the giant dinosaur mouth during his night shift after nine in the evening. He will request that you find out who sold his pregnant wife Carla to Caesar's Legion slavers.
Investigate the motel lobby desk and lockpick the floor safe behind the counter to discover a bill of sale signed by Jeannie May Crawford. Tell Jeannie May to follow you in front of the dinosaur, then put on Boone's 1st Recon beret to signal him to take the shot. After proving her guilt with the document, Boone will agree to join your party as a loyal companion.
Accumulating History Points and Unlocking His Quest
Triggering Boone's personal quest, I Forgot to Remember to Forget, requires earning five history points while traveling together. Points are gained by taking aggressive actions against Caesar's Legion, such as killing Legion officers like Vulpes Inculta or Caesar himself. You can also earn points by rescuing trapped NCR soldiers at Nelson or freeing slaves at the Legion raid camp.
Additionally, speak with Manny Vargas in Novac or Bitter-Root at Camp McCarran about the Bitter Springs Massacre to gain essential context. Once enough points are earned, Boone will initiate a conversation and suggest traveling to Coyote Tail Ridge overlooking Bitter Springs. Resting at the ridge triggers an immediate surprise attack by three waves of Legion assault troops.
Defending Bitter Springs and Deciding Boone's Fate
Battle through all three enemy waves alongside the local NCR forces to secure the camp against destruction. Once the combat ends, Boone will speak with you about his lingering guilt over his military actions at Bitter Springs. Your dialogue response at this exact moment determines his mental outlook and final ending outcome.
Encouraging him to make amends for the past turns Boone repentant, unlocking the 1st Recon survival armor. Convincing him that life during wartime requires cold brutality turns him bloodthirsty, rewarding the 1st Recon assault armor. Both options successfully resolve his narrative arc while granting useful defensive gear for future battles.