Is There a Way to Save President Kimball?
In Fallout: New Vegas, a player’s decisions can impact the fate of the region and its characters. The fate of President Kimball is no exception. Many players may be wondering whether it is possible to save the President or if they are doomed to meet an untimely demise.
The Simplest Solution
The simplest way to complete this quest is to disable the bomb placed on the vertibird and not report it to Ranger Grant. With the bomb still in place, the engineer won’t try to assassinate the President with a knife, ensuring his safety.
Sacrificing the Preacher
An alternative route to saving President Kimball’s life is by killing Lorenzo the Preacher in the Parsons State Insane Asylum. This action will have significant consequences for the quests and characters that follow, but it may be considered a necessary sacrifice to secure the President’s safety.
The NCR Alternative
Another approach to avoiding the President’s assassination is to join the New California Republic (NCR). The NCR’s goal is to reform the region, and some characters may consider the sacrifice of the Preacher essential to achieving this goal. Joining the NCR will also allow players to participate in other quests that impact the fate of President Kimball.
Quest Requirements
For players committed to saving the President’s life, completing the "You’ll Know It When It Happens" and "Arizona Killer" quests will be essential. Failure to complete these quests can result in the President meeting an untimely death.
Preventing Disaster
To ensure the President’s safety, players may need to take the following actions:
- disable the bomb
- kill Lorenzo, the Preacher
- join the New California Republic (NCR)
- complete the "You’ll Know It When It Happens" and "Arizona Killer" quests
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Disabling the bomb | Engineer doesn’t attempt to kill the President |
| Killing Lorenzo | Significant consequences, including the possibility of multiple characters dying |
| Joining the NCR | Participation in NCR-based quests, possible impact on character relationships |
| Completing quests | Ensuring the President’s safety by preventing the assassination |
By understanding the actions that can either save or sacrifice President Kimball, players can influence the fate of the New Vegas region and its inhabitants.