Eastward, Caesar's Legion had done the same thing in a different fashion, but was arguably more raider-free than in New California, making Legion territory safer to visit to some traders. These paramilitary groups ( Mercenary Raiders, Press Gangs, or robbers) are focused on fulfilling their employer's wishes, rather than raiding without regard.īy 2281, the New California Republic had effectively cleansed the region of raiders. These include the Morton brothers and their posses.īy 2241, a distinct type of raiders emerged, offering their services to the highest bidder. The one common trait is that they are focused on getting rich quick, at the expense of others. The most well known are the three tribes that emerged from Vault 15, though there are plenty of other, smaller groups without a distinct style or history. The West is rife with various types of raider groups.
However, they can be roughly divided according to the region they inhabit. The conduct of raider groups differs greatly, as does their propensity for violence. The common denominator is the fact that under pre-War law, raiders would be considered criminals. The term is used across the former United States, applied to various groups that are often wildly different.
