For the playing card, see 10 of Spades (card).

“ Nah... it's no p-problem. Everybody likes to have a little fun with me. You don't rib somebody you don't like. ”

"10 of Spades" is the youngest member of the NCR's 1st Recon Alpha Team, living at Camp McCarran in 2281.

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Background Edit

The young, stuttering 10 of Spades was born on a farm in the core territories, which meant that he trained with a rifle since he was a young boy (his father said he started when he was just 3 years old).[1] He was good enough at shooting to land a prestigious spot on the Alpha Team around 2280, tremendously improving his shooting in just a year.[2] He originally wanted to be called Ace of Spades, but Lieutenant Gorobets said no... At least not until he got a few confirmed kills. 10 expects to be promoted to jack in short order, though he's going to skip queen for obvious reasons.[3]

10 of Spades is partnered with Corporal Betsy, a veteran sharpshooter who volunteered for the spot after everyone else refused to put their hands in the life of a new recruit. On one of his first assignments, the pair was ambushed by Cook-Cook's group of Fiends. 10 of Spades was knocked out early in the fight, something he cannot forgive himself for, as his partner was then raped by the Fiend leader and left for dead.[4][5]

If asked about how to help Corporal Betsy he will recommend Doctor Usanagi, who helped him with his stuttering.[6]

Interactions with the player character Edit

Interactions overview Edit

Quests Edit

I Don't Hurt Anymore: 10 of Spades is needed for one of the paths for completing the quest by convincing Betsy that everyone is worried about her and that she should seek help.

Effects of player's actions Edit

Upon completing the Driver Nephi portion of the Three-Card Bounty quest by claiming Nephi's bounty, the entire 1st Recon moves to Camp Forlorn Hope to help with the Legion at Nelson. 10 of Spades can then be found in the Camp Forlorn Hope mess hall.

Other interactions Edit

If the player character makes fun of 10 of Spades about his stuttering, he will become agitated. However, it is possible to apologize to him, which will allow the player character to speak with him once more. This apology removes the option to again make fun of his stutter. Making fun of his stutter twice will make him angry, and he will not talk to the player character afterward.

Inventory Edit

Notes Edit

10 of Spades is one of the shortest characters in the game, similar to the height of legionaries.

Notable quotes Edit

" If I keep at it, eventually I'll make it to Ace. Think I'll skip Queen though. " Play sound

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" " Nah... it's no p-problem. Everybody likes to have a little fun with me. Just shows they l-l-like me. You don't rib somebody you don't like. " Play sound

FNV_10Spades_ItsNotProblem.ogg

" "Yeah. You just walk away. No fool can trump the T-t-ten of Spades!" Play sound

FNV_10OfSpades_NoFoolCanTrump.ogg

Appearances Edit

10 of Spades appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.

Gallery Edit