10 of Spades

"10 of Spades" is the youngest member of 1st Recon Alpha Team stationed at Camp McCarran in Fallout: New Vegas.

Background
The young, stuttering 10 of Spades was born on a farm in the core territories, which meant that he trained with a rifle since he was a wee lad (his father said he started when he was just 3 years old). He was good enough at shooting to land a prestigious spot on the Alpha Team around 2280, tremendously improving his shooting in just a year. He originally wanted to be called Ace of Spades, but Lieutenant Gorobets said no... At least not until he got a few confirmed kills. 10 expects to be promoted to Jack in short order, though he's going to skip Queen for obvious reasons.

10 of Spades is partnered with Corporal Betsy, a veteran sharpshooter who volunteered for the spot after everyone else refused to put his hands in the life of a new recruit. On one of his first assignments, the pair was ambushed by Cook-Cook's group of fiends. 10 of Spades was knocked out early in the fight, something he cannot forgive himself for, as his partner was then raped by the Fiend leader and left for dead.

If asked about how to help Corporal Betsy he will recommend Doctor Usanagi, who helped him with his stuttering.

Quests

 * I Don't Hurt Anymore: 10 of Spades offers one of several ways through which Betsy can be persuaded to seek treatment.
 * Three-Card Bounty: 10 of Spades participates in the hunt when the team moves to help out with the Fiends. After Three-Card Bounty, he moves together with the entire 1st Recon Alpha Team to Camp Forlorn Hope.
 * Note: They travel south of Camp McCarran, east through Allied Technologies Offices, southeast just outside of Black Mountain, east through the El Dorado Dry Lake, southeast near to the Cazador Nest, and then through the north entrance of the Camp Forlorn Hope. The hazards along the way can and will kill them. Waiting several days or fast traveling will rapidly move them along the way and ensure their survival.

Other interactions

 * The player can mock his stuttering. Understandably, 10 will refuse to speak to them afterwards, unless they apologize.
 * 10 of Spades will comment on the deaths of Driver Nephi, Cook-Cook, Betsy, and Gorobets.

Appearances
10 of Spades appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.