Navigating the post-apocalyptic settlement of Primm in Fallout: New Vegas presents players with one of their earliest opportunities to shape the law and order of the Mojave Wasteland. The quest My Kind of Town tasking players with restoring lawfulness to a town overrun by escaped convicts requires finding a suitable sheriff. Understanding the steps, requirements, and long-term consequences of each candidate allows players to make the best choice for their playthrough.
Rescuing Deputy Beagle and Starting the Quest
Before you can appoint a new leader for Primm, you must first free Deputy Beagle from the clutches of the Powder Gangers inside the Bison Steve Hotel. Navigating through the hotel requires caution as you clear out hostile convicts armed with improvised weapons. Once rescued, Beagle reveals that the town needs a proper sheriff to maintain stability and protect its citizens.
Appointing Sheriff Primm Slim
One of the quickest and most straightforward options is reprogramming the town's Protectron robot, Primm Slim. Players need a Science skill of 30 or higher, or they can collect necessary spare parts to rewrite his programming. Choosing Primm Slim provides immediate law enforcement without forcing the town to answer to external political factions.
Recruiting Sheriff Meyers for Frontier Justice
Another option involves recruiting former sheriff Primm Meyers, who is currently residing at the NCR Correctional Facility. To secure his service, players must travel to the facility and obtain a full pardon from Major Knight at the Mojave Outpost. Meyers brings severe frontier justice back to Primm, keeping criminals at bay through unyielding force.
Establishing Law Through NCR Military Control
If you prefer established military order, you can petition the New California Republic to take over law enforcement duties in Primm. Speaking with Lieutenant Hayes and securing additional troop reinforcements from Mojave Outpost secures NCR protection for the town. While this brings strong security and boosts local trade, it also subjects Primm citizens to heavy taxes and militarized control.
