Fallout: Nevada: Difference between revisions

In this section, you encounter a man about to be burned at the stake. You can save him using (Speech 65 or age 35+) and repair the water pump, doing so prompts [[Gerlach]] to offer you a modified submachine gun as a reward. If you allow the execution to proceed or leave the area and return in a few days, [[Gerlach]] will present you with a selection of different "guns" to choose from.

Once rescued, [[Steve]] will upgrade leather jackets and repair the water tank in [[Lovelock]] at no cost. However, he will only fix the water tank if you've repaired the water pump here, as he cannot leave the town until then. If you inquire about compensation, [[Steve]]'s sister will direct you to a stash of items behind [[Gerlach]]'s house (Shovel required). Ensure that [[Steve]] completes the upgrades or repairs the water tank before retrieving the stash; otherwise, he will refuse your requests. [[Gerlach]] may question you about snooping around his house, but there are no consequences.

To repair [[Gerlach]]'s water pump, you need either scrap metal with a Repair skill of 30 or a fuse, which you can acquire in [[Vault City]] from [[Sgt. Stark]] or Sam, or purchase one in [[New Reno]].

In the last room of the large house on the right, you will find Milo's wife, relevant to a quest from [[Black Rock]], and a note on the table. Although the residents may block your path to the note, it does not impact the quest.

The hunter Evan can teach you how to hunt Geckos and eventually how to skin them. If you inquire about traps during your first hunting quest, he'll increase your Traps skill. His [[quests]] involve using a hunting whistle. In the second hunting quest, within the egg chamber, you can find a torn jacket that can be transformed into a standard leather jacket using a workbench and the skin of a silver gecko (Repair 35). You can eliminate up to half the geckos in the cave without failing the quest. By using a combination of sneak skill, running, and timing, you can avoid killing any geckos, collect all 14 eggs, and gather other loot. Once outside, Evan will take 10 eggs for himself and advise you to sell the remaining ones in [[New Reno]] restaurants for maximum profit.  

Afterward, Evan will mention a legendary scorpion in the wastes. The creature has high hit points and inflicts significant damage, including poison. Defeating the scorpion earns you 500 XP and a rad-scorpion shell, which is an armour crafting component. You can use the shell to create the Chitnous armour at a workbench with a repair 55 and 4 golden gecko pelts.

If you decide to relocate the settlers to [[Vault City]] later, ensure that you complete the [[Black Rock]] quest involving Milo first. To persuade the residents to move, you need a good reputation or a Speech skill of 70. Trapper Evan and [[Gerlach]] will remain behind regardless of your actions.