Arms merchant

The arms merchant is a weapons merchant in Fallout: New Vegas.

Background
The woman who offers a large selection of weapons and ammunition at bargain prices at the 188 is a staunch supporter of the NCR, who used to serve with the Republic's Army. More specifically, she was a staff sergeant, third platoon of Bravo Company. She fought in the First Battle of Hoover Dam, witnessing first hand the brutal struggle with the Legion. Three years later, she found herself selling weapons at the 188 trading post, due to an administrative discharge. The reason was as simple as it was heartless: In 2280, her commanding officer ordered her to flog two deserters, she refused, telling him off in words that were as soldierly as they were true. The deserters were actually two kids that got drunk on the Strip and managed to miss roll call.

Why didn't she go back to the NCR? She didn't feel it was right, with the Legion preparing for an attack on the other side of the river. Instead of going back, she joined forces with a couple of other veterans, bribed a Gun Runner for the munitions, and started selling weapons to everyone supporting the New California Republic. They cut their profit margins as much as possible to make weapons affordable without going bust. For her, the 188 post also has the added benefit of being able to see her old platoon from time to time, giving them some surplus ammunition and making sure the new commanding officer is treating them properly.

Her perpetual source of frustration is the inactivity of the NCR and the brass. Instead of focusing on knocking out the Legion, the NCR is breaking itself apart dealing with hundreds of smaller problems, losing track of the big picture.

Location
She sells her wares out of the back of the old military truck at the post. During the night, she sleeps in the trailer on the opposite side of the overpass. She can be traded with regardless of the time of day, however.

Special stock

 * The merchant will sell 12.7mm rounds, 40mm grenades, C4 plastic explosives, and .223 rounds in boxed form in substantial quantities.
 * She also stocks mods for the hunting rifle, sniper rifle, assault carbine, as well as the 12.7mm SMG silencer and 12.7mm pistol silencer.
 * She is the only other merchant apart from Daniel Contreras who sells boxed .223 ammo.

Appearances
Arms merchant appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.