Gorobets

Lieutenant Gorobets is an NCR Army 1st Recon officer stationed at Camp McCarran in Fallout: New Vegas.

Background
Like his name suggests, Gorobets is descended from a family of Ukrainians who immigrated to America in centuries past. Like many other sharpshooters in the NCR Army, he was recruited from the farm he grew up on. Gorobets has practiced shooting ever since he was old enough to walk, as life on the frontier is tough and dangerous, making good marksmanship essential to survival. He handpicked his squad for their ability and holds everyone, including himself, to a very high standard.

At the present, he's stuck at Camp McCarran, coordinating sniper teams that hold the Fiends at bay. His only problem is the absence of people "brave" enough out to lure prominent Fiend leaders like Driver Nephi out from hiding. Weeks of fighting the chem-addled raiders have taken the toll on his squad, particularly Corporal Betsy, whose behavior has been steadily worsening ever since her encounter with Cook-Cook. Gorobets could discipline her, but he prefers for his troops to seek professional help instead of being forced to hide their problems.

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I'm Lieutenant Gorobets, First Recon. If you're looking to collect a bounty, you should talk to Major Dhatri.

Tell me about First Recon. We're the finest sniper outfit in the whole NCR. If you need a bullet put into a target's eye from 800 yards away, you call us. Some of my team aren't without their share of scars, though, like Betsy and Sterling.

Tell me about First Recon. We're the finest sniper outfit in the whole NCR. If you need a bullet put into a target's eye from 800 yards away, you call us.

Does the NCR usually offer bounties on people? If they've proven hard to kill, yes. Whatever it takes to get the job done, even if means hiring help from outside the military.

What happened to Sterling? Corporal Sterling was an NCR ranger until he was captured by the Legion. They tortured him pretty badly. He wasn't able to be a ranger after that, but his eyes are still sharp so I had him transferred to First Recon.

Goodbye. Carry on.

What can I do for you?

I can talk to Betsy about getting medical help for her trauma, if you want. I'd appreciate it. As her CO, I could order her to get help, but I'd have her agree with the idea.

I convinced Corporal Betsy to get help from Doctor Usanagi. Yes, the others in the squad said you'd come to them about her. It's a start, but let's hope she sticks with her treatment as long as it's necessary. I'm afraid she'll ditch Usanagi early if she feels its taking too long - she won't want to look bad in the eyes of the rest of First Recon. Do me a favor and let Usanagi know Corporal Betsy is coming. I'd like to make sure the medical clinic has time for her.

Major Dhatri said I should talk to you about taking down Driver Nephi. Whatever you need, we'll make sure it gets done.

How good is your squad? I've been sniping since I was old enough to walk. Lot of us sharpshooters get recruited off the farms and ranches out west. Comes natural to us. As for my squad - they're the best we have. My word on that. They're all hand-picked, and I won't work with anybody who isn't up to snuff. 10 of Spades is the greenest of the bunch, but he's a farmboy, like me. Shooting's in his blood.

I need your help to kill him. You've got it. What did you have in mind? You thinking of luring him into range of my snipers?

I'd rather just bring your people with me. No, I won't risk my team in the open. They're deadly at range, but they've got no advantage hand-to-hand. But if you can draw him out... get us a clean shot... we can bring him down. No problem. It's a lot to ask, I know. You'd be taking most of the risk.

All right. I'll do it. Listen. My team has a debt to settle with Nephi. We've seen too many of our boys get brained by that golf club of his. You lure him out for us, and if we can score some payback... we'll all pitch in caps for a reward. My team will take up positions around the old rock crushing plant. They'll wait until they see Nephi, and then they'll start shooting. At that point, just keep your head down, and stay out of range of his golf club. We'll take care of the rest.

Get your rifles and move out, First Recon. We've got a Fiend to kill.

We're here. First Recon, get into your positions and wait for the target.

We'll get ourselves into position. See you at the rock crushing plant.

We're all set up. You just lure Nephi close.

You came through for us. I have to admit... I wasn't sure you'd make it. Means a lot, letting my team get payback. Here. We all pitched in some caps for you. Even Sterling, and he's famous for his tight wallet.

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-- Used the Medicine option -- I convinced Corporal Betsy to get help from Doctor Usanagi. I wish someone with your medical training had come along sooner. I think she'll actually stick with her treatment because of what you said. I was afraid that Betsy wouldn't go for long-term treatment because she didn't want to look bad in front of the rest of the squad. You settled that. Do me a favor and let Usanagi know Corporal Betsy is coming. I'd like to make sure the medical clinic has time for her.

-- Used the speech option -- I convinced Corporal Betsy to get help from Doctor Usanagi. I caught the tail end of what you said to her. Betsy looked like she'd been slapped right back into basic for a few seconds there. Let's hope that Betsy sticks with the treatment. Knowing her, she won't keep seeing Usanagi if she feels things are taking too long. Do me a favor and let Usanagi know Corporal Betsy is coming. I'd like to make sure the medical clinic has time for her.

Major Dhatri said I should talk to you about taking down Driver Nephi. If you need help from my team, just give the word. Driver Nephi's earned himself a few bullets in the gut.

I'm going to need your help. You've got it.

Exactly. I'll be the bait. It's one hell of a risk you'd be taking. But if you're willing... we'll do everything we can to keep you alive.

Do you think that will work? Can we hit him? Damn straight, we can. Question is whether he kills you before we get a clear shot.

-- I don't think this line is correct -- All right. I'll do it. My team will take up positions around the old rock crushing plant. They'll wait until they see Nephi, and then they'll start shooting. At that point, just keep your head down, and stay out of range of his golf club. We'll take care of the rest.

Forget it. I don't like the odds. Your call. Even if you were one of my troopers, I wouldn't force you to take a risk like that. But the offer stands. Give me the word, and I'll put my snipers in position. Otherwise, they'll stay inside the fence.

GREETING I hear you killed Driver Nephi. My team would've liked to get a shot at him... but we're still glad he's dead.

It's always hard to lose someone under your command. I hate writing the letter to their folks.

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Quests

 * I Don't Hurt Anymore: The player can offer to convince Cpl. Betsy to seek counseling for her PTSD.
 * Three-Card Bounty: Gorobets and his team will gladly use the player as willing bait to lure Nephi out. He will also pay 300 caps for killing Cook-Cook. Finally, after the quest is successfully completed, he and the rest of the unit ship out to Camp Forlorn Hope. Gorobets is found at the command center.
 * If he's killed during the hunt for Nephi, the other members of the squad will comment on losing him. They will miss their CO.

Behind the scenes

 * Gorobets (горобець) is Ukrainian for sparrow.
 * A second lieutenant Theodore Gorobets is listed on the Boulder City Memorial.

Appearances
Gorobets appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.