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Chapter 626: Politicking

The real Caesar watches with wide eyes as his clone commits suicide after announcing the death of the Legion. He robotically turns to face Afton, the man who'd orchestrated all of this. He grits his teeth hard enough to bleed from his gums and trembles from the sheer rage he was experiencing. "I do not think any words could describe the hate I feel for you. I would be willing to castrate myself, just for a chance to take my revenge... You... You've destroyed everything I've worked for..."

Afton chuckles, ignoring Caesar's cold-rage, "Hahaha! Did you see that? You blew your own brains out!" he wipes a stray tear from his eye, "Man... I wonder how the Legion will react to that... I do know one thing though... Your legacy, it's ruined... Even if the Legion survives this, and I don't end up destroying it eventually. You will always be remembered as that crazy founder who blew his brains out after begging for forgiveness." he states with crossed arms.

Caesar just continues to glare at Afton, not willing to give him an inch. This was the only control Caesar had anymore... He doubted he'd even be able to commit suicide without Afton or one of his subordinates interfering...

To be honest, he felt helpless. His cancer was getting worse, causing him agonizing migraines almost every second of the day which stopped him from thinking straight. He was confined in this small cell all day every day, with minimal contact from the outside world... The only people he really spoke to was that robot called Glados, which continually mocked him at every moment, or Afton, who'd bring along the worst news with him.

Shaking his head and trying to restrain himself from crying, screaming, going berserk, or whatever else his fractured mind was tempted to do. He simply slumps back into his bed and refuses to look at Afton, not replying to his questions, not even acknowledging his existed. He'd just wait here to die, spiting Afton in the process.

Afton upon seeing Caesar not engaging with him anymore just shrugs his shoulders and stands, "Alright. Guess the old man has had enough and gotten grumpy. I get it... Oh, by the way, I don't know who did it, but someone decided to drop a couple nukes in the East... Just wanted to let you know." he says before closing the cell door and leaving.

Once Afton leaves Caesar to his own devices, he decides to take a small break and see everyone's reaction to the battle was... He kicks his feet up in the Sink and turns the radio on, turning it to Mr New Vegas station.

"*Bzztch!*nd would you have it, we've received many called from hundreds of viewers around the Mojave, giving their own two cents-er, two caps, to the recent battle that took place over at the Hoover Dam... Reports have been rather... Unreliable. But from official reports, it seems that neither the NCR, nor the Legion managed to take the Dam... But first, let's hear some thoughts from our listeners... Oh, you're on the air, Mr. Easy Pete was it?"

"Yeah, yeah, that's what they call me... Listen, those o' you that're worried about who won, or who lost. If yall're so scared of the outcome, why not just leave the Mojave for a more peaceful life. I can tell ya' that I thought about it myself more times than I'd like'ta admit." the older man says.

"I think we can all agree to that kind of thought Mr. Easy Pete, but a great many of our listeners have families and careers that keep them here. What would you say to them?" Mr. New Vegas politely retorts.

"Well, I'll just tell it how it is. If the NCR won that fight, you'll be fine, except for those taxes that'll pick ya' pockets... As for the Legion? You best run, they'll enslave your wife and daughters, force your husbands and sons into their armies... And that's the best-case scenario, see..." the man gravely states.

"Hm, a worrisome prediction, Mr. Easy Pete. Oh, apologies but we've just received an update from a reliable source that... Our own Mr. House along with the new faction known as Bulwark had worked together to take control of the Hoover Dam? Oh! We're receiving a call from the very man himself! Ladies and gentlemen, this will be the first time ever that anyone has had the chance to interview Mr. House!" Mr. New Vegas excitedly says, only causing Afton to laugh.

Mr. New Vegas was a creation of Mr House, an AI radio host. Most weren't aware of its origins, and it made sure not to outwardly address its bias either, so as to make it seem like Mr. New Vegas was a reliable, unbias distributor of news among the Mojave.

"Hello?" Mr. House's familiar voice asks over the radio.

"Yes! Mr. House, you are live on air. I extend to you the warmest welcome the Mojave has to offer... And while I have so many questions I want to ask, I think it would be best if we stuck to the topic at hand... What are your thoughts on the situation over at the Hoover Dam, and are the reports of your involvement true?"

Mr. House lets out a charming chuckle, "Well Mr. New Vegas, I am both happy and saddened to inform you that yes, I was forced to take action during the Battle of Hoover Dam, as some have coined it... For what reason was I required to act? Well, I stumbled across many unfortunate underhanded dealings committed by the NCR, who had been planning to subvert and take control of New Vegas, which as you know, is my personal and private property."


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Chapter 627: Afterparty

House continues, "I was assisted in this task by the faction you know as Bulwark, who provided forces which made the acquisition of the Hoover Dam, rather laughably easy. The ease with which we claimed the Dam only reinforced my conviction that the NCR could not protect the Mojave... The flagrant corruption in their backwards bureaucracy, underhanded dealings with both friend and foe, and their utter disregard for rules of both common decency and their own laws, has forced me to reconsider my options..." House trails off, and Mr. New Vegas awaits his response, along with the rest of the Mojave that was listening in.

"I would like to announce the founding of a new nation, one not beholden to the tyrannical NCR, the barbaric Legion, or the authoritarian Brotherhood of Steel. This nation will serve to secure a free Mojave from the grasping hands of tyrants and corrupt leaders, who only wish to chain innocent civilians and force them to become pawns in their foolish wargames... This is the beginning of a new age, and it will be us that will ensure the denizens of the Mojave's freedom." Mr House explains in his same charming manner of speech, annunciating each word so as to put more power into the subject at hand. Truly, Mr House knew how to control a crowd, even if he was currently limited to doing it over the radio.

Even Afton in the Sink felt his spirits rising in excitement at what House was saying. He couldn't help the eager grin forming on his face as he continued to listen.

"My-no, our new nation, Solphelicity will ensure the longevity of New Vegas, its citizens, and the Mojave as a whole. It brings me great honour and anticipation to explore all we can accomplish together... Mr New Vegas, I hope you don't mind if I use your platform to announce other future changes?" Hous suddenly asks the host.

"O-oh! Of course! It would be our distinct pleasure to help you with this... After all, are we not all Solphelicitians now? Hehehehe" the host chuckles.

Afton cuts off the radio as he slouches in his chair. Honestly, the first thing on his mind upon hearing that wasn't the logistics of starting a new nation, nor was it about that agreement he'd eventually have to make with House... It was primarily concentrated on how stupid 'Solphelicity' sounds... You'd think a savvy businessman like House would know better... Though, the man did name his company 'RobCo'...

He shakes his head and sits up, "Glados, is there anything left on the schedule? I feel as if I've forgotten something..." he admits, ignoring the japes made by the AI personalities at his expense.

"Preparations for the Won-War-Celebration are underway and almost completed... AI Designated : Alfred considered our victory a forgone conclusion and began preparations for it." Glados states.

"Oh? I don't remember hearing about this..." Afton wonders aloud.

"Indeed, that is due to this celebration being a surprise... Oh." Glados mutters before a pipe extends from the ceiling, the sound of many party horns go off as a small amount of confetti is shot from it. "Surprise." Glados states in her usual dull tone.

...

"This seems familiar... And brings back feelings of disappointment..." Afton admits as he stands, "Alright, where's this party then?"

"Outside. Most of the Meatbags have already started the process of intoxication... I suggest you avoid them, with how low their IQ is, the consumption of alcohol may turn them into rabid animals." Glados warns.

Afton just laughs in response, "Yeah, you could call it that... Don't worry Glados, I'm only gonna get a little shit faced... I still have a meeting with House tomorrow, so, if all else fails, make sure I wake up before 11am."

"Affirmative... Enjoy your night amongst the other Meatbags."

Outside :

After putting on something comfortable, Afton steps outside the Think Tank and immediately spots where the celebration is happening. Honestly, even if he didn't have eyes he could tell where they were with how loud they are.

A short distance away from the Think Tank was an open area covered by tarps made from a fortified synthetic mesh... Afton wondered if the material was to protect the partygoers, or if it was just the only stuff they had lying around... Either way, it painted a pretty militaristic picture of Bulwark.

A couple groups seemed to form from the party-goers, each cliche welcomed all groups, but had more engagement with people they were familiar with (obviously), so former Legion slaves grouped up, former NCR grouped up, and former Brotherhood grouped up.

The first people he notices however were actually Anja and Scorpion-Man, both sitting on the outskirts of the party sipping drinks, sitting close to one another and talking. "Sup guys, enjoying yourselves?" Afton suddenly asks from behind them, causing them to jump in surprise.

"A-Afton!?" Juan squeaks in embarrassment as if only now noticing the rather intimate way he'd been sitting with Anja.

"Hi, Sir." Anja easily greets after a moment, tilting an ear in his direction to hear him better.

Afton nods genially but points a lazy finger at their drinks, "Should you be drinking Anja? Pretty sure your Doc recommended not to with your meds." he states.

"You're my doctor though, sir... You said I'd be fine to drink if I didn't take my medication for the night..." she asks anxiously, suddenly worried.

Afton grins and shrugs, "Did I? I must've been drunk then. You two have fun, oh, and, we may develop a few ways to cure your 'eyesight' soon... Though, it'd involve a far more elaborate method than just simply giving you cybernetics..." he waves it off and begins to leave, "Just letting you know."


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