Trent Bascom is farmer living at the NCR Sharecropper Farms in 2281. He can be found tending crops towards the southwestern corner of the farm.
Background
Originally from the Hub, Trent moved to the Mojave because of the Thaler Act. He has trouble meeting his crop quota and complains that there isn't enough water. He grows maize and tobacco. Investigation of this issue reveals that the water is being illegally diverted to Westside.
Interactions with the player character
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | |
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This character is a permanent companion. They grant the - perk. | |
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This character is a temporary companion. | |
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This character starts quests. |
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This character is involved in quests. | |
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This character is a doctor. |
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This character is a merchant. |  -Sells: - |
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This character can repair items. | Max Repair condition: - |
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This character can modify weapons. |
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This character rents beds. | -.
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Effects of the player's actions
If the Courier resolves the issue in favor of Tom Anderson, the person responsible for the water being diverted, Trent will mention that he's going back to California since he has no way to meet his quota.
Inventory
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| Settler Outfit | - | Note from Corporal White | $5 NCR x 5 |
Appearances
Trent Bascom appears in Fallout: New Vegas.
Bugs
- After The White Wash he may respond when you say Goodbye to him about Corporal White looking into the water shortage if the Courier completes they mission by lying about what happened to the Corporal.
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