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| faction = Caravan Company |
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| image = FP_Caravan.png |
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| general = <b>Informal Names:</b> Traders <br> <b>Headquarters:</b> NCR, The Hub<br> <b>Founding:</b> Sometime before 2151 |
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|stafftype = CARAVAN COMPANY |
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| demographics = The Caravan Company is a diverse organization in terms of demographics |
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|jobtitle = Caravan Leader |
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| policies = <b>Governance:</b> Profit-First Governance Philosophy<br> <b>Governing Body</b> President / CEO<br> <b>Currency:</b> Bottlecaps<br> |
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|difficulty = Hard |
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| assets = <b>Brahmin Caravans:</b> ~400 or More</br> <b>Wagons and Carts:</b> Roughly 100–150 wagons or carts}}</div> |
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|superior = None |
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The Caravan Company is a well-organized merchant organization, working like a well-oiled machine. |
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|duties = Organize Trade Operations, Manage Personnel, Negotiate with Factions, Maintain Security, Generate Profit |
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| department = Caravan Company |
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| departmenthead = [[Caravan_Leader|Caravan Leader]] |
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| image = Carav_Lead.png |
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| roleheader = Caravan Jobs |
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| relatedjobs = [[Caravan_Trader|Trader]] - [[Caravan_Guard|Guard]] |
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| guideheader = Caravan Guides |
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| relatedguides = [[Paperwork Guide]] |
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==Overwiev== |
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The Caravan Leader is the backbone of the Caravan Company’s operations on the Wasteland. Tasked with '''managing trade routes, negotiating deals, overseeing logistics, and leading a team of Caravan Guards and Traders''', the Caravan Leader is a critical role for '''maintaining the company’s reputation, profit, and safety.''' This guide will cover every aspect of the Caravan Leader role to help you master it, including paperwork, faction relationships, trading strategies, early-round organization, coordination, and more. |
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==Starting the Round: Initial Setup== |
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''”Established long ago in California, the Caravan Company and the Gun Runners are two of NCR's oldest and most powerful merchant organizations.”'' |
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At the beginning of the round, your first priority is to set up the foundation for successful trade operations. Here’s how: |
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''— Fallout: New Vegas loading screens}} |
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#'''Gather Your Team:''' Check your Camp to identify available Caravan Traders, Guards, and other personnel. Brief your team on any known objectives, potential threats, and station conditions that you may know at the beginning. |
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#'''Inspect Supplies and Equipment:''' Check the Caravan Company storage for essential supplies, such as trade goods, medical kits, ammo, and communication devices. Ensure each Caravan Guard has weapons and armor, and each Trader has documentation and currency (caps). |
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#'''Secure Initial Funds:''' Locate any starting caps provided by the Caravan Company or generated through the Cargo Department. Prepare to use these funds for early trades or emergency purchases. |
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#'''Establish a Command Center:''' Set up a command post in the Camp or a designated Caravan office. Use this space for paperwork, negotiations, and coordinating with your team. |
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== Background == |
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==Duties and Responsibilities== |
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As a Caravan Leader, your duties span several key areas |
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*'''Trade Supervision:''' Organize and oversee all trading activities, ensuring fair pricing and efficient transactions. |
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*'''Personnel Management:''' Direct Caravan Traders, Guards, and supports, ensuring everyone understands their roles. |
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*'''Negotiation and Diplomacy:''' Negotiate favorable deals with other factions, settlements, and individual traders. |
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*'''Risk Management:''' Maintain security for Caravan personnel and goods, minimizing losses from theft or attacks. |
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*'''Documentation''': Complete paperwork for all trades, cargo manifests, and inventory reports. |
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*'''Financial Accountability:''' Track income and expenses, ensuring profitable operations for the Caravan Company. |
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==Paperwork and Documentation== |
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Keeping accurate records is '''crucial''' for the Caravan Leader. Here’s what you need to know about paperwork: [[File:Caravan_Paperwork.png|thumb|right|190 px|alt=Puzzle globe|''Possible Document for Caravan's'']] |
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[[File:Paperwork.png|50 px]] Your personal ''luxury pen'' and papers can be found inside your Office. |
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[[File:Briefcase.png|50 px]] Briefcases are always useful and professional for bringing paperwork to the Site. |
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===What you could do=== |
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*'''Trade Manifests:''' |
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**Document each trade with the item(s) exchanged, caps involved, and faction or individual traded with. |
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**Manifests are essential for accountability and can prevent disputes. |
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*'''Caravan Manifests:''' |
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**Track shipments moving to and from the Camp, including incoming and outgoing goods. |
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**List each item, quantity, and destination to ensure accuracy and reduce loss. |
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*'''Transaction Logs:''' |
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**Maintain a record of all caps spent and earned to calculate profit margins at the end of each round. |
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**Use these logs to analyze profitable trade routes and adjust future trade strategies. |
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*'''Incident Reports:''' |
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**If a theft, attack, or trade dispute occurs, file an incident report detailing the event. |
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**Reports help maintain a record in case further action is needed or assistance from Guards is required. |
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*'''End-of-Round Report:''' |
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**Summarize the round’s financial performance, successful trades, challenges faced, and personnel performance. |
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align: left;margin:15px;" |
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! style="width:30em;" | Document Example |
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|[color=#b18644]█▄ █ ▀█▀ [head=3]Caravan Request form[/head] |
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█ ▀█ █ Thank you for choosing Caravan[/color] |
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────────────────────────────────────────── |
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This form is to place orders for items or resources you require. Please make sure to be detailed and specific. |
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=== Fallout: New Vegas === |
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For multiple different orders please fill out multiple forms. |
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<b>The Caravan Company</b> has a rich history rooted in the establishment of trade routes and economic influence across the wasteland. Known for its longevity and expansionist approach, Caravan has become one of the most powerful and recognized trading companies in the Fallout universe, especially in the <b>New California Republic (NCR) and Mojave regions.</b> |
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Your Name: [color=#002AAF]Buck O'Willy[/color] |
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Your Order: [color=#002AAF]Medical Supplies[/color] |
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Specifics (please be detailed): |
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[color=#002AAF]5x Stimpacks[/color] |
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[color=#002AAF]5x Radaway[/color] |
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\[ X ]Request delivery |
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Destination (if applicable): [color=#002AAF]NCR[/color] |
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[color=#aaaaaa]Delivery is not guaranteed as Caravan personnel are not required to deliver your cargo to you. If delivery service is refused you will be asked to pick up your items over radio. |
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The Leader holds the right to change Caravan Request policies at any time. |
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If you are not satisfied with your Caravan service, please contact 1(800)-ASS-HOLE |
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*<b>Founding in the Hub:</b> The Crimson Caravan Company was founded in The Hub, one of the first and most significant trading centers in post-apocalyptic California. This early economic hub emerged after the Great War as a central point for trade and commerce, drawing survivors, farmers, and merchants together. Crimson Caravan rose to prominence alongside other major players in the Hub, such as the ''Far Go Traders'', by establishing organized, armed, and reliable caravans. |
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==Managing Personnel== |
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*<b>Early Competition:</b> The company faced early competition from other caravan companies, including the Far Go Traders and the Water Merchants. However, Crimson Caravan distinguished itself through business practices and efficient operations, outlasting or absorbing rivals over time. |
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As the Caravan Leader, '''you are responsible for directing your team effectively'''. Assign Traders to specific routes, and trade opportunities or manage stalls within the Caravan Camp. Keep '''constant updates''' on trade locations, security alerts, and critical trade agreements. '''Regularly update your team''' on shifting and operational priorities. |
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=== N-14 Canon === |
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[[File:FP_Caravan.png|thumb| Crimson Caravan Company Banner]] |
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As the Caravan Leader, your success largely depends on your ability to conduct profitable trades. |
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{{Quotebox| |
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''”Rule number one: don’t fall asleep. Rule number two: don’t trust anyone not on the payroll. Rule number three? Make it back alive. Simple enough, right?”'' |
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''- Caravan Guard Trainee}} |
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In the current timeline of Nuclear-14, Caravan is one of the most prominent and stable trading companies. It operates in key areas across NCR territory and into the Wasteland, securing profits through exclusive contracts and maintaining close connections with '''major factions'''. In the Sunnyvale, it faces unique challenges but remains a critical supplier for both NCR and local factions. Under the management of capable and calculating leaders, Caravan Company continues its growth, maintaining a strong grip on trade and extending its influence as far as the wasteland allows. |
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'''Price Knowledge:''' |
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Familiarize yourself with standard item prices for food, ammo, medical supplies, and luxury goods. |
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Adjust prices based on supply and demand to maximize profit without driving away potential buyers. |
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Overall, '''Caravan stands as an iconic institution''' within the N-14, representing the resilience and expansionist drive of post-war capitalism, as well as the moral compromises made to survive and thrive in the wasteland. |
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'''Bartering:''' |
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Be prepared to barter with other factions or individuals, trading valuable items instead of caps. |
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Focus on bartering for high-utility items like ammo, medical supplies, or rare resources. |
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=== The Mission === |
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'''Establishing Client Relations:''' |
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Build a client base by establishing regular trade partners or faction agreements. |
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Offer loyalty bonuses or discounts to repeat customers, incentivizing them to trade exclusively with the Caravan Company. |
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The mission of the Caravan Company can be viewed as a blend of ''' ''corporate ambition, survivalism, and control over the wasteland's economy.'' ''' While the company focuses primarily on '''maximizing profit''' and ensuring the success of its trade routes, its broader mission aligns with the post-apocalyptic ethos of '''capitalistic dominance''' and the necessity of maintaining a stable, profitable existence in a world of uncertainty and danger. |
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==Tips for Success== |
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*'''Stay Connected:''' Try and get a Radio as soon as possible, usually we'll just need '''circuits-materials''' to craft one by ourself. |
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*'''Watch Out for Scams:''' Not all wasteland dwellers have the best intentions; be cautious when making trades with unknown parties. |
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*'''Maximize Profits:''' Consider stockpiling highly demanded items or rare goods when prices are low, then sell high when scarcity hits. |
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*'''Trade-Patners:''' Be in touch almost immediately with the Factions. Set up a route to Caravan, and get the Townfolks people to purchase your merc. |
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== Culture & Society == |
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==Trivia== |
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'' '''The Caravan Company''' '' has been around since pre-war times and is one of the most successful trade groups in the Mojave Wasteland. Its reputation carries a mix of fear, respect, and grudging admiration. |
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*'''Profit-Oriented:''' The driving force of Crimson Caravan is a focus on profit. Its employees, from the caravan guards to the higher-ups in management, are deeply aware that their livelihood depends on the success of the business. This creates a culture where personal loyalty to the company, and the pursuit of wealth, are highly valued. |
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*'''Survival of the Fittest:''' This is not just a business model; it’s a survivalist mentality. The wasteland is a dangerous place, and the company’s culture reflects the need to be constantly vigilant. Guards and mercenaries must adapt quickly to new threats, while other employees must be resourceful and self-sufficient. Toughness and resilience are prized virtues within Caravan’s corporate society. |
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== Trivia == |
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The Caravan Company focuses on reliable, rugged technologies in their activities. Its primary advantages are its '' '''industrial and agricultural capabilities''' '', allowing the company to manufacture goods cheaply in large quantities and cultivate crops and livestock for sale and use. |
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Though primarily based in California and the Mojave, Caravan has branches in several key wasteland areas, including New California Republic territory. It plays an important role in '''resource distribution''', providing goods to both the '''NCR and independent settlements.''' |
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Latest revision as of 16:02, 12 November 2024
Informal Names: Traders
Headquarters: NCR, The Hub
Founding: Sometime before 2151
The Caravan Company is a diverse organization in terms of demographics
Governance: Profit-First Governance Philosophy
Governing Body President / CEO
Currency: Bottlecaps
Brahmin Caravans: ~400 or More
Wagons and Carts: Roughly 100–150 wagons or carts
The Caravan Company is a well-organized merchant organization, working like a well-oiled machine.
”Established long ago in California, the Caravan Company and the Gun Runners are two of NCR's oldest and most powerful merchant organizations.”
— Fallout: New Vegas loading screens
Background
Fallout: New Vegas
The Caravan Company has a rich history rooted in the establishment of trade routes and economic influence across the wasteland. Known for its longevity and expansionist approach, Caravan has become one of the most powerful and recognized trading companies in the Fallout universe, especially in the New California Republic (NCR) and Mojave regions.
- Founding in the Hub: The Crimson Caravan Company was founded in The Hub, one of the first and most significant trading centers in post-apocalyptic California. This early economic hub emerged after the Great War as a central point for trade and commerce, drawing survivors, farmers, and merchants together. Crimson Caravan rose to prominence alongside other major players in the Hub, such as the Far Go Traders, by establishing organized, armed, and reliable caravans.
- Early Competition: The company faced early competition from other caravan companies, including the Far Go Traders and the Water Merchants. However, Crimson Caravan distinguished itself through business practices and efficient operations, outlasting or absorbing rivals over time.
N-14 Canon
”Rule number one: don’t fall asleep. Rule number two: don’t trust anyone not on the payroll. Rule number three? Make it back alive. Simple enough, right?”
- Caravan Guard TraineeIn the current timeline of Nuclear-14, Caravan is one of the most prominent and stable trading companies. It operates in key areas across NCR territory and into the Wasteland, securing profits through exclusive contracts and maintaining close connections with major factions. In the Sunnyvale, it faces unique challenges but remains a critical supplier for both NCR and local factions. Under the management of capable and calculating leaders, Caravan Company continues its growth, maintaining a strong grip on trade and extending its influence as far as the wasteland allows.
Overall, Caravan stands as an iconic institution within the N-14, representing the resilience and expansionist drive of post-war capitalism, as well as the moral compromises made to survive and thrive in the wasteland.
The Mission
The mission of the Caravan Company can be viewed as a blend of corporate ambition, survivalism, and control over the wasteland's economy. While the company focuses primarily on maximizing profit and ensuring the success of its trade routes, its broader mission aligns with the post-apocalyptic ethos of capitalistic dominance and the necessity of maintaining a stable, profitable existence in a world of uncertainty and danger.
Culture & Society
- Profit-Oriented: The driving force of Crimson Caravan is a focus on profit. Its employees, from the caravan guards to the higher-ups in management, are deeply aware that their livelihood depends on the success of the business. This creates a culture where personal loyalty to the company, and the pursuit of wealth, are highly valued.
- Survival of the Fittest: This is not just a business model; it’s a survivalist mentality. The wasteland is a dangerous place, and the company’s culture reflects the need to be constantly vigilant. Guards and mercenaries must adapt quickly to new threats, while other employees must be resourceful and self-sufficient. Toughness and resilience are prized virtues within Caravan’s corporate society.
Trivia
The Caravan Company focuses on reliable, rugged technologies in their activities. Its primary advantages are its industrial and agricultural capabilities , allowing the company to manufacture goods cheaply in large quantities and cultivate crops and livestock for sale and use.
Though primarily based in California and the Mojave, Caravan has branches in several key wasteland areas, including New California Republic territory. It plays an important role in resource distribution, providing goods to both the NCR and independent settlements.