The summary of ‘What's happened to Caesar’s Legion after Fallout New Vegas?’

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The video explores the intricacies and eventual downfall of Caesar's Legion in "Fallout: New Vegas," focusing on leadership dynamics, internal conflicts, and future prospects. Key figures like Caesar, Legatus Lanius, and Vulpes Inculta are discussed extensively. The video argues that the Legion's fate hinges on player decisions during the Second Battle of Hoover Dam, with convincing Lanius to retreat being a favorable outcome. It examines the potential collapse of the Legion following Caesar's death due to internal power struggles, especially between Lanius and Vulpes, and the subsequent rise of other leaders such as Lucius.

The Legion's unsustainable economy, based on plunder and slavery, contrasts with the structured institutions of the NCR, pointing to an inevitable downfall similar to historical empires. Leadership tensions and the impact of military campaigns, particularly the Mojave campaign, on the Legion's stability are highlighted, with potential expansions discussed as temporary solutions.

Ultimately, the video concludes that Caesar's Legion, while inspired by the Roman Empire, is not built for long-term survival, particularly without Caesar's centralized command. It suggests that democratic societies like the NCR offer a more sustainable alternative, predicting the Legion's eventual decline and questioning its relevance in future Fallout titles.

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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around the different possible outcomes and consequences for Caesar’s Legion in “Fallout: New Vegas” based on player decisions during the Second Battle of Hoover Dam. The focus is on how the Legion’s status changes when either or both of its leaders, Caesar and Legatus Lanius, are alive or dead. The video argues that the best endings involve convincing Lanius to retreat, highlighting the game’s strong dialogue and the unexpected rationality of Lanius. It also touches on the imagined postgame state of the Legion, particularly under Lanius’s command, and how Caesar’s potential death from his brain tumor would impact the Legion’s morale and strategy. Multiple methods to convince Lanius to retreat are described, including logistical arguments, suggesting NCR’s incompetence is a trap, and presenting internal conspiracies within the Legion.

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In this part of the video, the focus is on the future and potential downfall of Caesar’s Legion in *Fallout: New Vegas* if certain events transpire. With Lanius taking over, the Legion would become more ruthless and warlord-like, marked by brutal actions such as crucifying soldiers and civilians. The video suggests that once Caesar dies, the Legion would collapse due to greed, ambition, and internal conflicts. Several characters in the game predict this downfall, noting that without Caesar’s leadership, the Legion lacks a sustainable structure. Joshua Graham, a co-founder, is cited as having significant insight into the Legion, indicating that their manpower would be depleted post-Fallout New Vegas. If the Legion were to lose to the NCR, their defeat would likely be imminent. The video proposes that the best scenario for the Legion’s survival is if either Mr. House or Yes Man prevails, creating a buffer that reduces the threat of NCR invasions. However, it’s expressed that the Legion, like all empires, is destined to fall eventually, much like the empires of Alexander the Great or Genghis Khan.

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In this part of the video, the focus is on the internal dynamics of the fictional Legion, a group inspired by the Roman and Byzantine Empires, and its leadership. The survival of the Legion is closely tied to its dictator, but there is a possibility for continuity under the command of Lanius after Kaiser’s end. Lanius commands respect and fear due to myths surrounding his brutal methods and god-like status. The players are presented with conflicting narratives concerning Lanius’s true background, contributing to his legendary status as a “monster of the east.” Internal threats to the Legion’s future, such as potential civil war, are highlighted due to tensions between Lanius and Vulpes, head of the Legion’s intelligence. Their conflicting methods and mutual disdain suggest internal power struggles, but an open civil war is deemed unlikely.

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In this segment, the discussion delves into the potential power struggle within the Legion following Kaiser’s death. Vulpes, despite his formidable skills in infiltration and assassination, is not seen as a viable leader due to his methods being considered dishonorable by legionaries. His survival and rise in status were only possible due to Kaiser’s intervention. In contrast, Lanius, backed by Lucius, head of the Praetorian Guard, embodies the values of the Legion and inspires loyalty. A direct civil war between Vulpes and Lanius seems unlikely, but conflict is still possible, with Vulpes potentially using his frumentari to eliminate Lanius through covert means. Leadership would then likely pass to Lucius, who values and understands the strategic importance of the frumentari’s methods. Lucius has demonstrated forward-thinking and tactical acumen, which would enable him to assume a significant role similar to the one he held during Kaiser’s reign, ensuring the stability and continuity of the Legion’s operations.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the potential stability of the Legion under a new leader, highlighting that Volpes sees the new Kaiser as crucial for stability due to his respect and longstanding position within the Legion. The Praetorian Guard, as the best soldiers, maintain this leadership because of mutual respect despite having the capability to overthrow their leader. Lucius is presented as a rational and experienced figure, whose leadership could stabilize the Legion, albeit with the possibility of civil war and power struggles arising from other influential contenders like Aurelius of Phoenix. The Mojave campaign’s impact on manpower and the need for expansion to maintain momentum are underscored, with potential directions including north to known tribes or east to pre-war cities. The segment concludes that while expansion could temporarily uphold the Legion, it wouldn’t resolve its deeper issues, contrasting the Legion’s disdain for NCR’s democratic structures.

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In this segment, the focus is on the contrasting structures and sustainability of the NCR and the Legion. The NCR’s stability is attributed to its structured institutions and succession of presidents, unlike the Legion, which would face internal conflict after the death of its leader. The Legion’s economy, based on unsustainable plunder and slavery, is critiqued. Kaiser’s vision for the Legion was short-term and did not ensure its survival, unlike the Roman Empire which integrated conquered peoples. The video also mentions a comparison to Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road,” describing a similarly bleak, post-apocalyptic world with a fierce, militaristic group reminiscent of the Legion.

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In this part of the video, the discussion centers around the potential future of the Roman-inspired faction, the Legion, in the Fallout series. The narrator argues that the existence of democratic societies like the NCR (New California Republic) suggests that the Legion’s savagery is not necessary or sustainable. There’s skepticism about the Legion’s ability to fit into future Fallout titles, as their presence would seem out of place. The narrator speculates that the Legion will eventually crumble following the death of its leader, Kaiser. The discussion then touches on the possible actions of Kaiser’s successors and the eventual decline of the Legion. The video ends with the narrator inviting viewers to share their thoughts and encouraging them to subscribe for more content, emphasizing that it’s entirely optional.

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