Chapter 6 - Goodbye NCR
"How on earth did this happen?" President Kimball was terrified.
Every single member of his cabinet was dead. They had all collapsed and died instantly in the middle of a meeting to discuss the growing threat of the Vegas Empire. He had no idea why he had been spared, but he had a terrifying suspicion.
It was confirmed when a securitron abruptly appeared in the cabinet room.
His eyes widened in horror when he saw the visage of Mr. House on the securitron.
"Hello, Administrator Kimball."
Confusion joined with horror...until he connected the dots.
Oh, no.
NO!
"By now you have probably realized the Vegas Empire has the ability to kill anyone it wishes, at any time. As such, we will be annexing the NCR within one week. You will be allowed to retain your power as the Administrator of the California Region. This is not an insignificant position: you will retain your power, and I know your ego demands that. So, are you in? I strongly advise you to say 'yes'."
He was silent for a minute as he stared at the securitron and his mind processed what had just been said. He was incredibly saddened that his country was going to die instantly, without a fight. But his sadness was, as Mr. House predicted, tempered by his ego.
"Yes."
"A wise decision," Mr. House said approvingly. "Your first task is to inform your people of their future, I have prepared a speech for you."
The securitron left and Administrator Kimball steeled himself for a speech that would make his people despise him with all their soul.