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+ | {{Quotation|Oh, I know it says "school" out front, but everything in here seems to be related to the worship of [[Elvis Presley|some guy]] from back in the day.|[[The King]]|sound=FNV_TheKing_SchoolOutFront.ogg}} |
| + | '''King's School of Impersonation''' is a [[Fallout: New Vegas locations|building]] in [[Freeside]], located southeast of the [[Atomic Wrangler casino]] and northwest of [[Mick & Ralph's]]. The building serves as the home of the [[Kings]] and their leader, [[The King]]. |
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| − | '''King's School of Impersonation''' is a still-active location that was created to teach people how to impersonate Elvis Presley. It is now the "World Headquarters" of the [[Kings]], a gang active in [[Freeside]]. [[The King]], king of all King impersonators, rules the roost around this location. This is also where you may find and recruit [[Rex (Fallout: New Vegas)|Rex]] after progressing in the quest [[G.I. Blues]] for The King. |
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| + | ==Background== |
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| + | The business served as an [[Elvis Presley]] impersonation school before the [[Great War]]. Although Elvis' name has been lost to history, the school is still active in [[Timeline#2281|2281]], with the gang members persisting in their emulation of the original "king" while simultaneously ruling as the predominant power in Freeside. |
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==Layout== |
==Layout== |
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| + | The building is sizable and consists of three floors. All items in the building are considered owned and in taking them, [[Karma (Fallout: New Vegas)|Karma]] will be lost. Contrary to this, all beds can be used freely. The [[Courier]] will enter through a door on the northmost corner of the building into a reception area. |
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| − | There are three stories in the building and many rooms. |
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| + | ===First floor=== |
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| − | The Kings' beds can be slept in; the queen-sized beds on the third floor grant the [[Well Rested]] effect. In one of the rooms, you can see cups and balls set up as if to play beer pong. |
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| + | In the reception room, couches line the wall, empty [[whiskey bottle]]s litter the floor, and Kings gang members mill about the room, sitting on barstools around a semicircle countertop. An inoperable coffee machine sits on the counter and a broken freezer behind contains [[empty Sunset Sarsaparilla bottle]]s. |
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| + | There are two directions to proceed from the reception area. To the left of the counter is the entrance to a theater of sorts, with a stage, spotlights, and seating. [[Pacer]] will stop the Courier upon approach, requiring payment of 50 or 500 caps to speak with The King. The Courier can offer 5 caps, which he will refuse unless a 60 Speech check is passed. No matter what amount is given to Pacer, if the Courier tells The King, he will reimburse the player character and have unique comments on each differing sum. Inside the stage room, a Kings gang member performs for The King, who sits in front of the stage joined by his [[Cyberdog (Fallout: New Vegas)|cyberdog]], [[Rex (Fallout: New Vegas)|Rex]]. |
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| − | There is a locked door that can only be opened with [[The King's key]]. The key can only be stolen from The King, and the door just leads to a hallway you can get to anytime by going around. |
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| + | A locked door on the southside of the stage room can only be opened with [[The King's key]], obtainable only by pickpocketing. The area behind the door is accessible immediately by following the hallways of the first floor, and therefore pickpocketing the key is unnecessary to explore the building in full. |
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| − | Some of the chalkboards can be quite humorous, with messages such as "Step 1: Shake Hips, Step 2: Say 'Uh Huh.'" |
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| + | The second way to proceed from the reception area is a door directly opposite the main entrance. It leads to the living areas of the building, of which there are three floors. Each floor contains bedrooms, recreation rooms, and storage areas. Rooms on the first floor include a storage closet full of wire music stands, and two bathrooms. There are three bedrooms containing nine total beds and two dressing rooms on the first floor. In one of the rooms, cups alongside three [[ping pong ball]]s are set up as if to play beer pong. In one of the dressing rooms, [[Sergio]] can be found. He is the gang's hairstylist. If the Courier becomes a member of the gang, they can change their hairstyle here. The staircase to the second floor is located in the west corner. |
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| + | ===Second floor=== |
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| + | The second floor has two bathrooms that are larger than those on the preceding floor. The lefthand bathroom has three stalls and two sinks, while the righthand stall has two stalls, two urinals, and one sink. All of the water in these bathrooms is radiation-free. In the righthand bathroom, a [[straight razor]] can be found on the edge of the sink with a pool of blood on the floor, presumably from a botched shaving attempt. A [[first aid box]] is mounted on the wall in each bathroom. |
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| + | Apart from the bathrooms, this floor is comprised entirely of bedrooms. There are six bedrooms containing 21 beds on the second floor. The bedrooms have various personal effects within, including [[Switchblade (Fallout: New Vegas)|switchblades]], [[cherry bomb]]s, and alcohol bottles. One bedroom has a battery powdered light on the ground next to [[scrap metal]], a [[Hammer (Fallout 3)|hammer]], and a [[Wrench (Fallout 3)|wrench]]. Another bedroom has a [[Chessboard (Fallout 3)|chessboard]] propped up on cinderblocks. A bedroom in the north corner has a mattress laying on a desk, with a bottle of [[Wine (Fallout: New Vegas)|wine]] balanced on top. The Kings have turned another bedroom into a putting green, lining up squares of carpet underneath a cup on its side, with four [[Golf ball (Fallout: New Vegas)|golf balls]] and a [[9 iron]]. The staircase to the third floor is located in the south corner of the building. |
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| + | ===Third floor=== |
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| + | By proceeding in a clockwise fashion, the Courier will first find Pacer's bedroom, with a lit cigar on the end table next to a queen-sized bed. This bed will grant the Courier the [[Well Rested]] effect, alongside the other beds on the third floor. The next room is a storage room filled with desks. To the right of the storage room is the bedroom of The King. A Kings member stands guard outside. |
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| + | The bedroom is large, with windows extending to the top of the tall, coffered ceiling. Looking at the building from outside, the third-floor windows on the recessed walls above the main entrance belong to this room. The bedroom is occupied by two [[King groupie]]s wearing [[Sexy sleepwear (Fallout: New Vegas)|sexy sleepwear]]. They cannot be engaged in dialogue but will say various things about The King or ask if the Courier is supposed to be there. The room has a unique heart-shaped bed, a [[Fallout 3 and New Vegas miscellaneous world objects#Pool table|pool table]], [[Jukebox (Fallout 3)|jukebox]], and a [[Sunset Sarsaparilla vending machine]]. The King can be found sitting in the chair next to the jukebox at times, next to Rex, behind a table with a ''[[Boxing Times]]'' skill magazine and [[Harmonica (Fallout 3)|harmonica]]. Connected to The King's bedroom is the bedroom belonging to the groupies, befit with two queen-sized beds, a vanity, and a bathtub. |
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| + | The last room on the third floor is filled with clothing items, including [[Kings outfit]]s and [[Jailhouse Rocker]]s. If the Courier joins the gang, they will be given an outfit of their own. There is a large chalkboard on the wall with faint writing. Upon closer inspection, the Courier can read a "King Impersonation Checklist" with instructions to "move hips," "say "uh huh," "say momma," and "peanut butter & banana sandwiches" as well as "This week's homework" including "(illegible) girls (illegible)," "gyrate," and "aint nothin but a hound dog" written across the bottom. Other chalkboards can be found throughout the building featuring similar scribbles, including "make $$$." The hallway leads back to the stairway in the south corner. |
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==Notable loot== |
==Notable loot== |
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+ | * 32 [[Kings outfit]]s and three [[Jailhouse Rocker]]s - On the third floor. |
| + | * Three [[ping pong ball]]s - In a first floor bedroom. |
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| − | *[[Figaro]], a unique [[straight razor]], held by [[Sergio]]. |
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+ | * [[Figaro]], a unique [[straight razor]] - Held by [[Sergio]]. |
| + | * [[Viva Las Vegas]] - Unique outfit worn by [[The King]]. |
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| − | *Four [[ |
+ | * Four [[Golf ball (Fallout: New Vegas)|golf balls]] - In a second floor bedroom along with a [[9 iron]]. |
==Related quests== |
==Related quests== |
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* [[G.I. Blues]] |
* [[G.I. Blues]] |
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* [[Nothin' But a Hound Dog]] |
* [[Nothin' But a Hound Dog]] |
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| − | ==Notes== |
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| − | * [[Pacer]] will initially charge you 50 or 500 caps to speak to The King (5 caps can be offered, but Pacer won't accept), unless you talk him into waiving it (Speech 60). The King will reimburse you if you ask him. |
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| − | * If you prove your worth by completing quests for The King, he will grant you a favor in gratitude. This favor can be traded one time for 1000 caps, entrance to the strip (via a fake passport available from Mick & Ralph), membership of the Kings gang, or a peaceful outcome in the quest the [[Kings' Gambit]]. |
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| − | * Members of the kings are able to change their hairstyle with [[Sergio]], the King's barber, free of charge. They also receive a kings gang outfit. |
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| − | * If you have reached a Reputation of Liked with the people of [[Freeside]], every time you enter through a Freeside gate, one of The King's gang members will run up to you to give you a gift from the King himself (usually a small token, such as [[Stimpak (Fallout: New Vegas)|stimpak]]s, [[Bottle cap (Fallout: New Vegas)|bottle cap]]s, or [[Fallout: New Vegas consumable|consumables]]). However, during this encounter or shortly before, a fight will often erupt between the King's gang member and a [[Freeside thug]] (or two), and you may have to help kill the thug(s), or the King's gang member will die before this token of appreciation is bestowed. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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King's School of Impersonation appears only in ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]''. |
King's School of Impersonation appears only in ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]''. |
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| + | ==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | The King's School of Impersonation is based on the real world location of [[wikipedia:Four Queens|Four Queens Hotel and Casino]], located in the [[wikipedia:Fremont Street Experience|Fremont Street Experience]] in [[wikipedia:Las Vegas|Las Vegas, Nevada]]. Many aspects of the casino bear resemblance to the in-game equivalent, including the building's structure, name, location, and design. |
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==Bugs== |
==Bugs== |
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| − | * {{Platforms|pc,ps3,xbox360}} When playing as a female character random members of the Kings will occasionally say the usual "Ever heard of personal space guy?" but if subtitles are turned on they will read "Ever heard of personal space lady?", other times the gang members will say "lady."{{verify|verified}} |
+ | * {{Platforms|pc,ps3,xbox360}} When playing as a female character, random members of the Kings will occasionally say the usual "Ever heard of personal space guy?" but if subtitles are turned on they will read "Ever heard of personal space lady?", other times the gang members will say "lady."{{verify|verified}} |
| − | * {{Platforms|pc,ps3}} Activating the jukebox in |
+ | * {{Platforms|pc,ps3}} Activating the jukebox in The King's room will cause you to gain Freeside infamy, but strangely enough you won't be attacked if witnessed.{{verify|verified}} |
==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Kings_SOI_reception.jpg|Reception |
Kings_SOI_reception.jpg|Reception |
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Kings_SOI_bedroom.jpg|Prime bedroom, with one of [[Kings|The Kings]]' [[King groupie|groupies]] |
Kings_SOI_bedroom.jpg|Prime bedroom, with one of [[Kings|The Kings]]' [[King groupie|groupies]] |
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Kings_SOI_bedr2.jpg|Second bedroom |
Kings_SOI_bedr2.jpg|Second bedroom |
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| + | Kings bathroom floor 2.png|Bathroom second floor |
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| + | Kings putting green floor 2.png|Improvised putting green |
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| + | Kings chalkboard 1.png|Small chalkboard |
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| + | Kings beer pong floor 1.png|Beer pong setup |
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| + | Kings heart bed floor 3.png|The King's unique heart-shaped bed |
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| + | Kings outfit room floor 3.png|Outfit room |
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| + | Kings chalkboard 2.png|"King Impersonation Checklist" |
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</gallery> |
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[[Category:Kings]] |
[[Category:Kings]] |
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[[Category:Pre-War companies]] |
[[Category:Pre-War companies]] |
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| + | [[Category:Pre-War educational institutions]] |
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[[de:Schule der Verkörperung des Kings]] |
[[de:Schule der Verkörperung des Kings]] |
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Revision as of 07:05, 28 May 2020
“Oh, I know it says "school" out front, but everything in here seems to be related to the worship of some guy from back in the day.”— The King
King's School of Impersonation is a building in Freeside, located southeast of the Atomic Wrangler casino and northwest of Mick & Ralph's. The building serves as the home of the Kings and their leader, The King.
Background
The business served as an Elvis Presley impersonation school before the Great War. Although Elvis' name has been lost to history, the school is still active in 2281, with the gang members persisting in their emulation of the original "king" while simultaneously ruling as the predominant power in Freeside.
Layout
The building is sizable and consists of three floors. All items in the building are considered owned and in taking them, Karma will be lost. Contrary to this, all beds can be used freely. The Courier will enter through a door on the northmost corner of the building into a reception area.
First floor
In the reception room, couches line the wall, empty whiskey bottles litter the floor, and Kings gang members mill about the room, sitting on barstools around a semicircle countertop. An inoperable coffee machine sits on the counter and a broken freezer behind contains empty Sunset Sarsaparilla bottles.
There are two directions to proceed from the reception area. To the left of the counter is the entrance to a theater of sorts, with a stage, spotlights, and seating. Pacer will stop the Courier upon approach, requiring payment of 50 or 500 caps to speak with The King. The Courier can offer 5 caps, which he will refuse unless a 60 Speech check is passed. No matter what amount is given to Pacer, if the Courier tells The King, he will reimburse the player character and have unique comments on each differing sum. Inside the stage room, a Kings gang member performs for The King, who sits in front of the stage joined by his cyberdog, Rex.
A locked door on the southside of the stage room can only be opened with The King's key, obtainable only by pickpocketing. The area behind the door is accessible immediately by following the hallways of the first floor, and therefore pickpocketing the key is unnecessary to explore the building in full.
The second way to proceed from the reception area is a door directly opposite the main entrance. It leads to the living areas of the building, of which there are three floors. Each floor contains bedrooms, recreation rooms, and storage areas. Rooms on the first floor include a storage closet full of wire music stands, and two bathrooms. There are three bedrooms containing nine total beds and two dressing rooms on the first floor. In one of the rooms, cups alongside three ping pong balls are set up as if to play beer pong. In one of the dressing rooms, Sergio can be found. He is the gang's hairstylist. If the Courier becomes a member of the gang, they can change their hairstyle here. The staircase to the second floor is located in the west corner.
Second floor
The second floor has two bathrooms that are larger than those on the preceding floor. The lefthand bathroom has three stalls and two sinks, while the righthand stall has two stalls, two urinals, and one sink. All of the water in these bathrooms is radiation-free. In the righthand bathroom, a straight razor can be found on the edge of the sink with a pool of blood on the floor, presumably from a botched shaving attempt. A first aid box is mounted on the wall in each bathroom.
Apart from the bathrooms, this floor is comprised entirely of bedrooms. There are six bedrooms containing 21 beds on the second floor. The bedrooms have various personal effects within, including switchblades, cherry bombs, and alcohol bottles. One bedroom has a battery powdered light on the ground next to scrap metal, a hammer, and a wrench. Another bedroom has a chessboard propped up on cinderblocks. A bedroom in the north corner has a mattress laying on a desk, with a bottle of wine balanced on top. The Kings have turned another bedroom into a putting green, lining up squares of carpet underneath a cup on its side, with four golf balls and a 9 iron. The staircase to the third floor is located in the south corner of the building.
Third floor
By proceeding in a clockwise fashion, the Courier will first find Pacer's bedroom, with a lit cigar on the end table next to a queen-sized bed. This bed will grant the Courier the Well Rested effect, alongside the other beds on the third floor. The next room is a storage room filled with desks. To the right of the storage room is the bedroom of The King. A Kings member stands guard outside.
The bedroom is large, with windows extending to the top of the tall, coffered ceiling. Looking at the building from outside, the third-floor windows on the recessed walls above the main entrance belong to this room. The bedroom is occupied by two King groupies wearing sexy sleepwear. They cannot be engaged in dialogue but will say various things about The King or ask if the Courier is supposed to be there. The room has a unique heart-shaped bed, a pool table, jukebox, and a Sunset Sarsaparilla vending machine. The King can be found sitting in the chair next to the jukebox at times, next to Rex, behind a table with a Boxing Times skill magazine and harmonica. Connected to The King's bedroom is the bedroom belonging to the groupies, befit with two queen-sized beds, a vanity, and a bathtub.
The last room on the third floor is filled with clothing items, including Kings outfits and Jailhouse Rockers. If the Courier joins the gang, they will be given an outfit of their own. There is a large chalkboard on the wall with faint writing. Upon closer inspection, the Courier can read a "King Impersonation Checklist" with instructions to "move hips," "say "uh huh," "say momma," and "peanut butter & banana sandwiches" as well as "This week's homework" including "(illegible) girls (illegible)," "gyrate," and "aint nothin but a hound dog" written across the bottom. Other chalkboards can be found throughout the building featuring similar scribbles, including "make $$$." The hallway leads back to the stairway in the south corner.
Notable loot
- 32 Kings outfits and three Jailhouse Rockers - On the third floor.
- Three ping pong balls - In a first floor bedroom.
- Figaro, a unique straight razor - Held by Sergio.
- Viva Las Vegas - Unique outfit worn by The King.
- Four golf balls - In a second floor bedroom along with a 9 iron.
Related quests
Appearances
King's School of Impersonation appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.
Behind the scenes
The King's School of Impersonation is based on the real world location of Four Queens Hotel and Casino, located in the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Many aspects of the casino bear resemblance to the in-game equivalent, including the building's structure, name, location, and design.
Bugs
When playing as a female character, random members of the Kings will occasionally say the usual "Ever heard of personal space guy?" but if subtitles are turned on they will read "Ever heard of personal space lady?", other times the gang members will say "lady."[verified]- Activating the jukebox in The King's room will cause you to gain Freeside infamy, but strangely enough you won't be attacked if witnessed.[verified]
Gallery
Reception
Second bedroom
Bathroom second floor
Improvised putting green
Small chalkboard
Beer pong setup
The King's unique heart-shaped bed
Outfit room
"King Impersonation Checklist"
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