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Hey, there, friend, a bit of advice - you look like you could use some *protection.* Lucky for you, I got what you need. My stock and trade? Alllll kinds of easy-to-hide weapons for slipping into and out of casinos, they won't give you a second glance.
”Mister Holdout is a shady weapons dealer living and working on the New Vegas Strip in Fallout: New Vegas.
Background[]
Mister Holdout is willing to sell holdout weapons to people looking to get into casinos on the New Vegas Strip. He is standing outside of the Gomorrah casino and will hail the Courier when they first pass him.[1][2]
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
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This character is a merchant. | Sells: * Holdout weapons |
Effects of player actions[]
- He will not sell to the player if their reputation with the Strip is liked or higher. Equally he offers a discount if the players reputation is on the infamy side.
Other interactions[]
Inventory[]
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Dirty pre-War businesswear Sun glasses |
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empty |
Notes[]
- Mister Holdout was first seen in the hands on demo shown at the E3 2010 trying to sell weapons to the Courier on the Strip. Holdout wore the same suit as the Mysterious Stranger in the beta, but in-game he wears a pre-War business suit.
Notable quotes[]
Behind the scenes[]
- Holdout is a term for concealing and hiding cards on one's body. Additionally, a holdout gun is another name used to refer to a pocket-pistol or derringer: handguns of very small size and caliber, making them easy to conceal, and meant to be used in emergencies or situations where conventional weapons are inaccessible.
Appearances[]
Mister Holdout appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.
References
- ↑ Mister Holdout: "Hey, there, friend, a bit of advice - you look like you could use some *protection.* Lucky for you, I got what you need. My stock and trade? Alllll kinds of easy-to-hide weapons for slipping into and out of casinos, they won't give you a second glance."
The Courier: "Easy to hide weapons?"
Mister Holdout: "Things guards can't spot when they're patting you down or checking for iron at your hip."
(Mister Holdout's dialogue) - ↑ The Courier: "Why would I need to hide a weapon on me?"
Mister Holdout: "Simple - you can't bring guns into the casino, that's why. They'll strip you to your fists. Surrre, they say you get it all back when you leave. Me? I don't like being without a little *insurance* when it's my caps on the table."
(Mister Holdout's dialogue) - ↑ The Courier: "Hmmm... think I could I slip bigger weapons past the guards?"
Mister Holdout: "[FAILED] An experienced smuggler could get a machine gun or pistol in - you? You're welcome to try."
(Mister Holdout's dialogue) - ↑ The Courier: "I can get weapons past the guards, no problem."
Mister Holdout: "[SUCCEEDED] You might - one fellow I knew was able to slip a pistol past the guards. You? I'm guessing you could get a machine gun by them."
(Mister Holdout's dialogue)
