A recruit decanus (plural decani) is an officer of Caesar's Legion in the Mojave Wasteland in 2281. They work either as an assistant to a centurion or the head of a small camp of the legion.
Background[]
Caesar based this rank on the unit leaders of the ancient Roman army. The decani are recognizable with their helmet surrounded by feathers. The seniority of a decanus is measured by the color of the helmet's feathers, which are predominately black and some red for a recruit decanus, black with white tips for a prime decanus, and black, red, and white for a veteran.
Notable Recruit decani include:
- Alexus, commander of Legion forces in Techatticup Mine.
- Dead Sea, commander of Legion forces in Nelson.
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
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This character has no special interactions. | |
Inventory[]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legion recruit armor Recruit decanus helmet |
Rifles Cowboy repeater Submachine guns 9mm SMG 10mm SMG Handguns 10mm pistol .44 Magnum revolver Melee Throwing spears Machete |
Healing powder Legion Denarius Purified water Cave fungus |
 Legion ear |
Appearances[]
Recruit decani only appear in Fallout: New Vegas.
Behind the scenes[]
Decanus means "leader of ten" in Latin. Thus, a decanus would be a squad leader, and a recruit decanus would be a leader of a squad of recruits.
