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Head foreman of the Quarry Junction teams mining limestone to make concrete the for NCR's fortifications; Lewis found himself on indefinite leave after the [[Powder Gangers]] stole his team's entire supply of [[dynamite]], and because of the shortage on dynamite, [[deathclaw]]s infested the quarry grinding operations to a complete halt. They and the Powder Gangers are now holding up production of cement at the city and furthermore, traffic on the [[I-15|Long 15]]. His work seems to have no end of problems, as the morale of workers sagged due to not only being out of work, but out of power, and stuck in a holding pattern.<ref>The Courier: ''"I repaired your generator."''<br/>Chomps Lewis: ''"It's nice to see things going the way they're supposed to, for a change. I'm going to pay you out of my own pocket for this one."''<br/>([[Chomps Lewis' dialogue]])</ref>
Chomps Lewis is a [[quarry worker]] foreman paid by the [[New California Republic|NCR]] to mine limestone. They ship it by rail to a plant in [[Boulder City]], where it is mixed to make cement, a building material used by the NCR for its projects in the [[Mojave Wasteland|Mojave]]. Being the foreman of [[Quarry Junction]], he is in charge of the site and is responsible for ensuring productivity among the miners. In recent days it has been hard for Chomps to maintain regular shipments of limestone to Boulder City's mixing yard due to a recent [[Powder Gangers|Powder Ganger]] attack driving away the workers and subsequently allowing a pack of dangerous [[Deathclaw (Fallout: New Vegas)|deathclaws]] to move into the quarry. They and the Powder Gangers are now holding up production of cement at the city and furthermore, traffic on the [[I-15|Long 15]].
 
   
He has visited [[New Vegas]], once, and doesn't recommend spending [[Bottle cap (Fallout: New Vegas)|caps]] gambling on the [[New Vegas Strip|Strip]] as it is an easy way for one to lose all their money. He often argues with [[NCR trooper]] [[Tyrone (Fallout: New Vegas)|Tyrone]] over debts owed by the soldier. It has escalated to point where Lewis had to threaten him to pay up in a [[Note to Tyrone|note]]. His daughter [[Melissa Lewis|Melissa]] is a courier for the [[Great Khans]] and although he disapproves of her lifestyle, he understands that only she has authority to make decisions impacting her life. No longer entitled to continue to keep tabs on her daughter's activities, the foreman is glad that she is making her own way in the world.
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When not mining Quarry Junction, Chomps runs a little side business acting as the middle man between his daughter, [[Melissa Lewis|Melissa]], and supplier [[Tyrone (Fallout: New Vegas)|Private Tyrone]], trafficking [[Chems|drugs]]. His contact is shady, but things took a turn for the worse recently, as Tyrone outright cheated Chomps on the last shipment.<ref>The Courier: ''"I'm looking for a suitcase filled with chemical supplies for a... friend. Know anything?"''<br/>Chomps Lewis: ''"Ah, yes. I think I know which friend you mean. Even if there weren't Deathclaws in the quarry, there'd still be no delivery. The supplier, a guy in Primm named Tyrone, is a cheating son of a bitch who won't deliver even though he's already been paid in advance."''<br/>The Courier: ''"Has Tyrone cheated you before?"''<br/>Chomps Lewis: ''"He's always been shady, but this is the first time he's outright screwed me."''<br/>([[Chomps Lewis' dialogue]])</ref><ref>[[Note to Tyrone]]</ref> He is fairly sympathetic to the [[Great Khans]] as well. His daughter Melissa is a courier for the [[Great Khans]] and although he disapproves of her lifestyle, he understands that only she has the authority to make decisions impacting her life. No longer entitled to continue to keep tabs on her daughter's activities, the foreman is glad that she is making her own way in the world.<ref>The Courier: ''"You don't care that you're helping the Great Khans?"''<br/>Chomps Lewis: ''"I'm just the middle man. The Great Khans are a hard group, and some of them are no good, but they're not all the same. I believe in the NCR, but that doesn't make it right for them to roll over anyone who doesn't want any part of 'em."''<br/>([[Chomps Lewis' dialogue]])</ref>
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Despite its proximity, Chomps doesn't recommend visiting [[New Vegas]]. Speaking from experience, he states that it's a good way to burn through a month's pay in minutes, and has seen more people on their way thinking it's going to be nothing but an easy ride to the top.<ref>The Courier: ''"What can you tell me about New Vegas?"''<br/>Chomps Lewis: ''"I've been there once, and I don't recommend it. It's just a way to burn through a month's pay in five minutes. I've seen a lot of folks come through here thinking they'll have the easy life once they get there. It never happens."''<br/>([[Chomps Lewis' dialogue]])</ref>
   
 
==Interactions with the player character==
 
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* As soon as you are about to enter Sloan from the south, Chomps will force a conversation warning you about the deathclaws in the quarry and how to get to New Vegas safer.
 
* As soon as you are about to enter Sloan from the south, Chomps will force a conversation warning you about the deathclaws in the quarry and how to get to New Vegas safer.
 
* Chomps will greet you differently if you enter Sloan from the north.
 
* Chomps will greet you differently if you enter Sloan from the north.
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* Telling Chomps that you'll take care of the deathclaws, his response will differ depending if your level is higher or lower than 15. If 15 or higher, he'll show confidence that you'll be able to do it. Lower than 15 however, he'll question if you've even had any knowledge of deathclaws and does not believe you'll be able to kill them.
 
* You can [[Power to the People (Fallout: New Vegas)|fix the generator]] next to the [[Worker barracks|barracks]] and Chomps will give you 2 $100 NCR money as well as some NCR fame.
 
* You can [[Power to the People (Fallout: New Vegas)|fix the generator]] next to the [[Worker barracks|barracks]] and Chomps will give you 2 $100 NCR money as well as some NCR fame.
 
* If you help [[Snuffles]] and report back to Chomps he will tell you that she helps keep peoples spirits up and hands you 2 $100 NCR money as well as some NCR fame.
 
* If you help [[Snuffles]] and report back to Chomps he will tell you that she helps keep peoples spirits up and hands you 2 $100 NCR money as well as some NCR fame.
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* {{Platforms|ps3}} Sometimes the player may find that Chomps has vanished from [[Sloan]], despite the time of day or if the player fast travels to the town. If this is not due to a death (either by the player or a deathclaw), the player can find him again by doing the following... Standing in front of the [[mining office]] front door, turn so that your compass is between northwest and north. Walk forward (you are going past the pile of tires and to the left side of the [[Machine shop]].) Chomps should be right in front of you/just behind the machine shop walking against a cliff wall. Due to the geography of this area, Chomps blends into the background and his radar icon seems to place him as the worker inside the machine shop meaning many players mistake his icon for the other non-player character. {{Verify|verified}}
 
* {{Platforms|ps3}} Sometimes the player may find that Chomps has vanished from [[Sloan]], despite the time of day or if the player fast travels to the town. If this is not due to a death (either by the player or a deathclaw), the player can find him again by doing the following... Standing in front of the [[mining office]] front door, turn so that your compass is between northwest and north. Walk forward (you are going past the pile of tires and to the left side of the [[Machine shop]].) Chomps should be right in front of you/just behind the machine shop walking against a cliff wall. Due to the geography of this area, Chomps blends into the background and his radar icon seems to place him as the worker inside the machine shop meaning many players mistake his icon for the other non-player character. {{Verify|verified}}
 
* {{Platforms|ps3}} Chomps Lewis may leave Sloan and head to [[Hidden Valley]] if [[bark scorpion]]s appear in Sloan. He will remain there in the same spot, even after the player or himself kills the bark scorpions. {{Verify|verified}}
 
* {{Platforms|ps3}} Chomps Lewis may leave Sloan and head to [[Hidden Valley]] if [[bark scorpion]]s appear in Sloan. He will remain there in the same spot, even after the player or himself kills the bark scorpions. {{Verify|verified}}
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Hold up, there are deathclaws all over the damn place north of here. I'd turn back if I were you.

Chomps Lewis is the foreman of Quarry Junction living in the mining town of Sloan in 2281.

Background

Head foreman of the Quarry Junction teams mining limestone to make concrete the for NCR's fortifications; Lewis found himself on indefinite leave after the Powder Gangers stole his team's entire supply of dynamite, and because of the shortage on dynamite, deathclaws infested the quarry grinding operations to a complete halt. They and the Powder Gangers are now holding up production of cement at the city and furthermore, traffic on the Long 15. His work seems to have no end of problems, as the morale of workers sagged due to not only being out of work, but out of power, and stuck in a holding pattern.[1]

When not mining Quarry Junction, Chomps runs a little side business acting as the middle man between his daughter, Melissa, and supplier Private Tyrone, trafficking drugs. His contact is shady, but things took a turn for the worse recently, as Tyrone outright cheated Chomps on the last shipment.[2][3] He is fairly sympathetic to the Great Khans as well. His daughter Melissa is a courier for the Great Khans and although he disapproves of her lifestyle, he understands that only she has the authority to make decisions impacting her life. No longer entitled to continue to keep tabs on her daughter's activities, the foreman is glad that she is making her own way in the world.[4]

Despite its proximity, Chomps doesn't recommend visiting New Vegas. Speaking from experience, he states that it's a good way to burn through a month's pay in minutes, and has seen more people on their way thinking it's going to be nothing but an easy ride to the top.[5]

Interactions with the player character

Interactions overview

Interactions
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This character starts quests.
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This character is involved in quests.

Quests

Inventory

Apparel Weapon Other items On death
Prospector outfit
Construction hat
Sledgehammer Note to Tyrone

Notes

  • Due to his somewhat unprotected position and being surrounded by high-level enemies (including deathclaws), there is a high probability that he will be killed eventually.
  • As soon as you are about to enter Sloan from the south, Chomps will force a conversation warning you about the deathclaws in the quarry and how to get to New Vegas safer.
  • Chomps will greet you differently if you enter Sloan from the north.
  • Telling Chomps that you'll take care of the deathclaws, his response will differ depending if your level is higher or lower than 15. If 15 or higher, he'll show confidence that you'll be able to do it. Lower than 15 however, he'll question if you've even had any knowledge of deathclaws and does not believe you'll be able to kill them.
  • You can fix the generator next to the barracks and Chomps will give you 2 $100 NCR money as well as some NCR fame.
  • If you help Snuffles and report back to Chomps he will tell you that she helps keep peoples spirits up and hands you 2 $100 NCR money as well as some NCR fame.
  • He may not be present at night.

Notable quotes

Appearances

Chomps Lewis appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.

Bugs

  • Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Sometimes the player may find that Chomps has vanished from Sloan, despite the time of day or if the player fast travels to the town. If this is not due to a death (either by the player or a deathclaw), the player can find him again by doing the following... Standing in front of the mining office front door, turn so that your compass is between northwest and north. Walk forward (you are going past the pile of tires and to the left side of the Machine shop.) Chomps should be right in front of you/just behind the machine shop walking against a cliff wall. Due to the geography of this area, Chomps blends into the background and his radar icon seems to place him as the worker inside the machine shop meaning many players mistake his icon for the other non-player character. [verified]
  • Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Chomps Lewis may leave Sloan and head to Hidden Valley if bark scorpions appear in Sloan. He will remain there in the same spot, even after the player or himself kills the bark scorpions. [verified]
  1. The Courier: "I repaired your generator."
    Chomps Lewis: "It's nice to see things going the way they're supposed to, for a change. I'm going to pay you out of my own pocket for this one."
    (Chomps Lewis' dialogue)
  2. The Courier: "I'm looking for a suitcase filled with chemical supplies for a... friend. Know anything?"
    Chomps Lewis: "Ah, yes. I think I know which friend you mean. Even if there weren't Deathclaws in the quarry, there'd still be no delivery. The supplier, a guy in Primm named Tyrone, is a cheating son of a bitch who won't deliver even though he's already been paid in advance."
    The Courier: "Has Tyrone cheated you before?"
    Chomps Lewis: "He's always been shady, but this is the first time he's outright screwed me."
    (Chomps Lewis' dialogue)
  3. Note to Tyrone
  4. The Courier: "You don't care that you're helping the Great Khans?"
    Chomps Lewis: "I'm just the middle man. The Great Khans are a hard group, and some of them are no good, but they're not all the same. I believe in the NCR, but that doesn't make it right for them to roll over anyone who doesn't want any part of 'em."
    (Chomps Lewis' dialogue)
  5. The Courier: "What can you tell me about New Vegas?"
    Chomps Lewis: "I've been there once, and I don't recommend it. It's just a way to burn through a month's pay in five minutes. I've seen a lot of folks come through here thinking they'll have the easy life once they get there. It never happens."
    (Chomps Lewis' dialogue)