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The House Always Wins, Continued (Part 2)
Fallout: New Vegas

The House Always Wins, Continued (Part 2)

Complete 'The House Always Wins' quest in Fallout: New Vegas by installing the Override Chip at El Dorado Substation and preparing for the final confrontation at Hoover Dam.

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Complete 'The House Always Wins' quest in Fallout: New Vegas by installing the Override Chip at El Dorado Substation and preparing for the final confrontation at Hoover Dam.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Return to Mr. House at the Lucky 38 after saving President Kimball.
  2. 2
    Mr. House will give you your next assignment: head to the El Dorado Substation, located east of Black Mountain and west of the El Dorado Dry Lake map marker.
  3. 3
    Your objective is to install an Override Chip to jumpstart the Lucky 38's reactor, giving Mr. House control over the Securitron army.
  4. 4
    Be aware that NCR guards the El Dorado Substation and will attack on sight, regardless of your reputation.
  5. 5
    You can either sneak into the substation or disguise yourself as an NCR member to gain entry.
  6. 6
    Once inside, locate the Terminal in the north-west area of the Power Substation.
  7. 7
    Activate the Terminal and use the Override Chip to activate the substation.
  8. 8
    Return to Mr. House at the Lucky 38.
  • 500 XP
  • NCR Infamy

Final Preparations:

  1. After completing the El Dorado Substation objective, you will have burned bridges with the NCR and Caesar's Legion.
  2. Before proceeding to Hoover Dam, complete any outstanding quests. It's recommended to complete 'For Auld Lang Syne' now to gain potential backup and lower Arcade's trust requirements.
  3. Ensure your gear is in good repair, and stock up on ample ammunition, healing supplies, and any other necessary items for the final battle.
  4. When ready, speak to Mr. House and tell him you are “ready to go to the dam.”
  5. Mr. House will give you an Override Module and warn you that you are at the point of no return.
  6. Select the option “Let’s do this!” to begin the final quest. This will complete 'The House Always Wins' quest, unlock the trophy of the same name, and start the ending quest 'All or Nothing'.

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