Why Can't We Be Friends | Side quests Fallout: New Vegas Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Why Can't We Be Friends

Given by: Samuel Cooke [Vault 19 - 1 floor] (M32:1) or Philip Lem [Vault 19 - 1 floor] (M32:2)

There are two paths to complete this quest, depending on where you've started it.

Path 1

If you've decided to side with Samuel, talk to him in his office #1 (M32:1). Ask for his work - he wants you to kill fire geckos to clear the way to sulfur. You'll receive a card to a red sector, which unlocks some doors (M32:3). Head to elevator and come down to the [Vault 19 - Living Quarters] (M32:4). Locate the common room (M32A:2) with the pool tables and a hole in the floor. You can get there through the door (M32A:1) #2.

Once you're in the [Sulfur Cave], you have to clear the whole area out of the Fire geckos (M32B:1). After that return to Samuel (M32:1) the same way you came here. You'll be assigned with next task. You have to go to the [Red Rock Canyon] (MsA:14) and ask Papa Khan (M17:1) if the Powder Gangers may join forces with him. He will agree whatever you offer. Return to Samuel (M32:1) and tell him that you've convinced Papa Khan.

Path 2

NOTICE: to choose and complete this path, you need at least 3x C4 and the detonator

If you've decided to side with Philip, talk to him in his office #1 (M32:2). Ask for his work - he wants you to seal the Sulfur Caves. You'll receive a card to a blue sector, which unlocks some doors (M32:5). Head to elevator and come down to the [Vault 19 - Living Quarters] (M32:6). Locate the common room (M32A:2) with the pool tables and a hole in the floor. You can get there through the door (M32A:3) #2.

Once you're in the Sulfur Cave, you have to clear the whole area out of the Fire geckos. Examine the rocks (M32B:2). Now you have few choices:

• plant C4 to destroy the cave (you need 3x C4)
• plant C4 to destroy the cave and the vault (you need 3x C5)

If you plant too many explosives and destroy the vault, the mission will fail.

After you've destroyed the cave, return to Philip (M31:2) and tell him about your work

• tell Philip that he is right
• [Speech 40] suggest him to join Great Khans

In the second case you have to go to the [Red Rock Canyon] (MsA:14) and ask Papa Khan (M17:1) if the Powder Gangers may join forces with him. He will agree whatever you offer. Return to Philip (M31:2) and tell him that you've convinced Papa Khan.