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Nothing will ever break up our home. We will create a new future - without the mistakes of the past.
”— Tandi, in her second State of the Republic address[3]Tandi (2145[4]-2248[5]) was the second President of the New California Republic and the daughter of former President Aradesh, who was one of the pivotal actors in New California history.
Background[]
Born in 2145, Tandi was a cute, raven-haired girl with a winsome expression and a head full of dreams about travelling and adventures. However, her father was a cautious man and kept her close to him. Though she looked with disdain at the boredom that came with the steady work at Shady Sands, she was also groomed as his successor and inculcated with humanist values.[6] When she met the Vault Dweller at the age of 16, the brief meeting left a lasting impression on the young girl, further reinforced by her kidnapping and subsequent rescue.[7] After the Vault Dweller slaughtered the Khans, Tandi's hometown enjoyed a period of peace, as raiders gave it a wide berth.[8]
Aradesh and Tandi used this opportunity to develop the community. The village thrived, eventually becoming an economic power within New California. As trade routes developed, so did cultural exchange. This lead to the emergence of a national identity movement which gradually gained popular acceptance. In 2186 the New California Republic was founded. A trial council government was formed to draft a constitution. The ideals of the NCR would spread throughout California steadfast, with Junktown becoming one of the first provisional states of the New California Republic, due to its status as one of Shady Sand's oldest and most trusted trade partners. Though the alliance cause some concern in the Hub, ultimately it had little effect on the relations. In 2189 the Republic was voted into existence as a federation of five states: Shady, Los Angeles, Maxson, Hub, and Dayglow.[9][10][11][12][13]
After Aradesh died in 2196, his daughter was elected unanimously as the second President of the New California Republic.[14] She continues to serve ten terms, winning all consecutive elections until her death. As President, Tandi does more to unite the wasteland than any other leader born after the Great War, including rebuilding the pre-War infrastructure to support the growing population, finding new forms of transportation and manufacturing, clearing roads and rail lines, building forts, fostering caravans and trade inside and outside of the Republic, as well as dealing with threats swiftly and efficiently.[1] By 2241, the Republic was the largest economic and political power in the wasteland. Much of its power was provided by its vast brahmin herds, which provide meat, leather, beasts of burden, and other goods for trade.[15]
Expansion policies[]
With the situation south stabilized, President Tandi intended to expand north. However, northern California became an arena where the NCR struggled to dominate its two rivals: Vault City and New Reno. Tandi also faced opposition to her politics of peaceful expansion, with Vault 15 acting as proving ground. The geopolitical struggle centered around the town of Redding, the regions primary supplier of gold ore. When the Republic switched to dollars as currency, backing them with gold, the mining city became the key to the trade in the entire New California. Whomever controls the supply of gold, controls the currency. Redding was lucky enough to remain far away enough to make a military takeover uneconomic. The three powers instead decided to make the city align with one of them through agents operating in the city, either planted ones ("Painless" Doc Johnson) or voluntary supporters (Marge LeBarge and Dan McGrew).[16] By 2241, the situation was slowly approaching a critical phase. In January, the first Jet batches began to arrive in Redding as part of a plan by the Mordino family to control the mining city through drugs.[17] Vault City rejected an offer to ally with the Bishop family and the NCR in February,[18] with mercenary attacks designed to bully the City into the alliance beginning a month later.[19] All this was set against the backdrop of the worst dry season in years caused a drought in North California, causing widespread food shortages in the less developed areas, such as Arroyo and Modoc.[20]
Throughout his journeys, the Chosen One was the decisive factor that secured the Republic's expansion in the north, resolving the dispute for Vault 15 in the Republic's favor and vindicating Tandi's expansion policies.[21]Not only that, but under John Bishop's lead and with support from President Tandi,[22] New Reno would ultimately join the Republic as a territory, enjoying a large degree of autonomy.[23] New Arroyo[24], Redding,[25] and Vault City[26] would also become territories of the NCR. The Republic would further secure its interests by attacking remnants of the Enclave within a few years of the destruction of the Enclave's oil rig in 2242. Navarro would fall to the Republic's Army[27] and with it caches of weapons and numerous Vertibirds.[28]
President Tandi died from illness in 2248, after reaching the age of 103 and serving 52 consecutive years as the President of the NCR. Succeeded by her Vice-President, Joanna Tibbett,[5] she would move on to become the most popular and revered President in the history of the Republic.[29]
Interactions with the player character[]
Fallout[]
Interactions overview[]
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Quests[]
- Rescue Tandi from the Raiders.: After the player leaves Shady Sands, Tandi is kidnapped by the Khans. If saved, she is a temporary companion until dropped off with Aradesh. She cannot be issued any commands nor will she change weapons. As such, she is best delivered to her father as soon as possible.
Tell me about[]
| Tandi's Fallout 1 Tell-me-abouts | |
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| Aradesh | Aradesh is my father. He's okay, as far as dad's go. |
| Tandi | That's me. Who else did you think it was? |
| Razlo | Razlo's the old guy on the east side of town. He's a pretty good doctor, though, even if he is a fossil. |
| Seth | Seth's the captain of the guards. My father tried to set us up once, but he is not my type. |
| Raiders, Khans | Pretty bad bunch or so I've heard. My father knows more about them. He never tells me much about the outside world. |
| Well | That's where we get all our water. It's been here since before I was born. |
| Scorpions, Scorpion | I've actually seen one, even if it was from far away. They're nasty creatures, with claws and a big stinger. And their poison can be deadly if it isn't treated. You should talk to my dad, Aradesh, he knows more about them. |
| Claw | I heard a tale from a traveller up from the south. He said the Death Claw was a creature that killed people at night. He said no one can catch it, because it can disappear like smoke. Not that I believe it, of course. |
| Junktown | Junktown's a small city to the southwest. It's supposed to have pretty good trading, but my father won't even look into it. He says we need to stay 'protected'. Yeah, right. Caged is more like it. |
| Hub | The Hub is supposed to be a great city to the south. I've always wanted to see it, but I've never got the chance. |
| City | I don't know, but the guy who told me about it was really scared of it. He said that the undead walked the streets! |
- Tandi has additional "Tell me about" content when she's imprisoned by the Khans.
Fallout 2[]
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Quests[]
- Retrive Parts/Gain Access to Vault 15.: President Tandi is looking for someone to diplomatically strike a deal with the Vault 15 squatters in order to secure computer parts for the NCR.
- Complete Deal with NCR.: One must talk to Tandi to formalize the Vault 15 squatter's cooperation with NCR.
Other interactions[]
- A rubber doll named after her can be found in the game. Unfortunately, she cannot be asked about this fact.
- Tandi's Fallout version returns in the Café of Broken Dreams special encounter.
Inventory[]
Fallout[]
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Stimpak Bottle caps | |
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empty |
Fallout 2[]
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Gallery[]
Fallout[]
"Hi! I heard there was a traveler in town, but I was kinda skeptical until I saw you. My name's Tandi, what's yours?"
"Finally! Someone else who sees! Of course, you've probably been everywhere, so this must be hell for you."
"Yeah. Well you don't live here. There's nothing interesting to do, and believe you me, Brahmin-tipping gets old real fast."
"Father sent you!? Are you here to get me out?"
"Oh, it's you again! Are you going to get me out?"
"Oh, aren't we the sarcastic one? Are you going to get me out, or what!?"
Fallout 2[]
"I'm Tandi, president of NCR. My boys tell me you're looking for work. What are you handy at?"
"Lord, that was a long time ago! Hardly remember who I was then - just a naive girl. The one you call the Vault Dweller - is he still alive?"
"Hell and thunder! Then stop wasting my time!"
Fallout: New Vegas[]
President Tandi on the $100 NCR bill in 2281.
Appearances[]
Tandi appears in Fallout as a talking head voiced by Cree Summer and in Fallout 2 where she is voiced by Tress MacNeille, appearing much older. She is also mentioned in Fallout: New Vegas and can be seen on the $100 NCR bill.
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