#nuka world gangs

[lycheecatee]

BIG RANT:

I love Nuka World dearly but so many aspects of it feel unfinished.

The gang bosses play little to no role in the dlc - the only way to learn more about them is through terminal and holotape entries.

How come Mason doesn’t have two second in commands like Mags and Nisha? He’s absolutely not a “lone wolf” and is shown countless times to have the most loyal gang - so why not give him two “betas”?

Dixie and Savoy basically did nothing. There’s ONE random encounter event with Dixie and that’s it.

The gang bosses never interact outside of what their members tell you and occasionally what Redeye tells you.

Speaking of Redeye, where the hell is he? Why can’t we do at least one quest for him like Travis?

They literally cut Maddox’s whole story and for what?

Clearing the parks was always done really well, but Bethesda fell off with the raiders. I wish we could do more quests for them (NOT RADIENT QUESTS).

It all just feels like a waste. This DLC could have been spectacular.

[wraithsoutlaws]

ive had porter gage for 5 seconds but u know im already thinking of how he and fallout dagger have a history and probably a bloody one at that

[sniperdadmaccready]

My Courier's name is Johnny because when he woke up, he didn't really have any memories besides recalling vaguely that he was a courier, so when asked what his name is he panics and says "Johnny" because the song Johnny Guitar is playing on the radio

[thewheelofrp]

Mags was in a mood today. The raider gangs were getting restless again and needed something to occupy them or they’d start to cause problems for her. Not that she cared much. She gave them part of her territory filled with weak settlers to do their bidding. What more could they ask for? She growled when one of her minions announced she had a visitor. “What the fuck do you want?!”

[evilyesman]

Been playing the Nuka-World dlc, I really like Oswald he's silly and sad

[obessivedork]

Big fan of the Nuka World soundtrack tbh

[corvidexoskeleton]

You know, I actually think that Gage's romance in fo4 is incredibly fascinating on quite a few levels, not just in how it differs from the other fo4 romances, but in how his character is constructed

Like, aside from Mac, Gage is one of the only companions in fo4 that starts out 100% not giving a single shit about you or your safety as a person. You're just a tool he's using as a means to an end, and his interest in the pc and their safety begins and ends with how it benefits his goals

From the very first words he says to the pc, his intent is purely to manipulate you into doing what he wants you to do, by trying to make you think that A) you don't have any choice, and B) that you want to do it, that it's something you want to choose to do. The way he phrases things, his word choice, and the way he is constantly reaffirming very specific points while either ignoring or talking around others, he is explicitly manipulating you

But, because of the precarious situation he's found himself in, Gage is forced to tie himself to the new overboss, not just for his own safety, but for the success of nuka world. If the new overboss he selected at random - and it was at random, Gage doesn't select you for any reason other than the fact that you happened to be the one that survived that long and listened to him - doesn't work out for one reason or another, then that's his ass on the line as well, not just yours

He only cares about your reputation as a hard strong leader because being seen as anything less will jeopardize your position amongst the gangs, and in turn jeopardize his position amongst the gangs. It's the same with the pc taking chems and drinking alcohol, he only cares about you doing it because if you're impaired, you might not be thinking clearly or make the right decisions, or more importantly, you might not be able to listen to him as well as he needs you to. He doesn't care about raiding or the things raiders generally care about, but he is adamant in encouraging you to act like a raider and be interested in those things. He needs you to fill the role of a raider leader, and in order to do that you need to act like one

Which is how we end up with this guy who hates taking orders or being subservient to others looking out for the health, safety, and well-being of what is essentially a complete stranger at that point, because you're the tool he needs to keep around to get done what he needs to do. He doesn't want to be responsible for other people or get too close to them, but with the pc, he's put himself in a position where - unless you really screw it up or deliberately try to fuck it up - it's just about inevitable for Gage to eventually end up genuinely caring for the pc. After all, he spends all that time looking out for you, trying to keep you level-headed and safe, it's not really a surprise that eventually it would become sincere instead of just a means to an end

[slocumjoe]

Concept for if Bethesda loved the other Companions same as old tricky dick

Gage; a dlc that doesn't kinda suck actually, but also properly explores what being a raider entails, and what kind of people end up as one. I don't think you could actually redeem him, but I'd like that idea to be directly confronted, as least. I've talked about this before but it's wasted potential that you can't make the Nuka Gang confront the fact that Oh Shit The Farmers Are Now Dangerous

Deacon: I don't think he needs his own side quest or even DLC, but I'd like him to have side quests attached to him, a la Nick's detective cases sidequests. He's a spy. Pls let us do spy shit

Piper: Same as Deacon, but I think she actively needs a sidequest. Her character gimmick, her plot purpose, and her actual affinity talks are so unrelated it's painful. Let her journalism actually be content, not just a bit of trivia about her. A set of side quests + a personal quest that addresses Diamond City's Problems with a capital P. Lots of societal issues in that little space and we do nothing with any of it.

Preston: just fix the Minutemen and give this man a goddamn break. The Minutemen just need a rehaul, so as to not have him be the quest giver. And give him other stuff to do! I wanna actually fight the Gunners! Bring up and address the failures of the old Minutemen!!! Please!!!

X6-88: give the bitch something oh my God. Much like Gage, I don't think you can convince him to let go of the Institute, but give us a CHANCE. Emil just seems so scared to ask hard questions and use interesting concepts.

Danse; finish his arc you thots (also I think Fallout 4 really lacks some humanizing/soft moments in the world and I think Danse would be a good. Subject? For them. Like a shelter dog getting to play with ducklings. Idk but I have a vision)

MacCready: they forgot that his whole point was having a whole ass baby. Give him his child wtf.

Strong; delete

Codsworth; stronger plot presence. This robot raised that old bitch let him throw hands. Also, if you wanted to put quests in Sanctuary that spawn up as the town develops, Codsworth would be a great quest giver and tagalong as you try and keep the piece and set up some kind of society.

Curie; I've said it before. I'm saying again. Curies whole deal should have been a major plot point. She's a robot that becomes human and develops human feelings with human biology. This is not important to any faction leader. What on earth.

Cait; yall fuckin know how I feel about Cait but honestly, her personal quest sucks so much I'd rather they didn't. Just give her more and better affinity talks. She needs more time to open up and develop, and 4 conversations is not enough.

Hancock; I have quite a few nitpicks about Hancock but the fact that Micky D getting ganked and being revealed to be a synth DOESNT MATTER is insane. Macdonough's last interaction with Hancock was crucial to his character arc and not letting that circle around is so, so miserable. Also, I want politically-charged quests. Campaigning! Discussions on economy! He's a mayor of this weird little anarchy town, let us play in that space.

[wasteland-wrecker]

thinking of making an au where the Nuka World Overboss is some 14 year old in power armor, but no one *knows* he's a 14 year old. They thing he's some big bad adult who kicks ass and helps get the rest of the area unlocked for the gangs and then Gage seems him once out of power armor and is like: "....how old are you"

Considering Gage himself was a young punk teenager trying to make it in a raider gang, I think the 14 yo would remind him of his youth. He would show him respect for what he’s capable of and maybe try to protect him somehow. It could be interesting to see what would happen next but I have some doubts on Gage’s Nuka World plan. Would it work? Who knows.

[everydayyoulovemeless]

Ok, but what about the overbosses with overboss!sole who was a black widow? Like full on Natasha Romanoff vibes <3

Nuka-World Leaders with a Black Widow!Overboss

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Mags Black will quickly start to see you in a familial light since you hold a bit of a semblance to her brother. You're both a bit more brooding than the other raiders here, and she'll try to win your favor as soon as you approach her and the rest of the Operators because of that fact. She has her group invent all sorts of gadgets for you to use when you go off to take care of things. Every single one is catered to your exact needs and fighting style. Most raiders like to go in, guns blazing. So they have to workshop their weapons a tad to suit your more hidden approach to fighting. She'll try to make sure you get something worthwhile out of the transaction, you'd be best suited for her and her gang after all.

William Black actually likes you as the overboss. It's very hard to get that type of acceptance from him, but the moment you step into the parlor all straight-faced and confident, he'll recognize that you're actually here to take the job seriously. He won't give you any gifts of gratitude or anything like that, but you will have his respect, and that goes a long way toward becoming accepted as the official new overboss in Nuka-World. He appreciates that you don't dally around the jobs you take and that you're efficient when it comes to completing them. That alone is enough to get him to be open enough to accept you as the new overboss.

Nisha finds you incredibly endearing. Someone as cunning and secretive as you will easily fit in with her and the Disciples and if you were to show them a little more favoritism, she'd gladly help you with whatever you needed. She'll be your best friend and your closest ally in the park. The raiders here needed someone they could take seriously and, in her eyes, you're the perfect one for the job. You and her could run circles around the others here and could benefit greatly from it as well. She may not be one to like following orders but, for you? She wouldn't mind letting go of her pride.

Mason’s probably the only one who's not all that excited about you becoming the newest overboss. You're good at what you do, sure, but you don't take any artistic liberty. You do the job and then you finish. It's efficient, but as a raider, he wants to see a leader who will toy with their victim a bit before they die. He wants you to show everyone who you really are under that mysterious exterior and have you reveal your most twisted thoughts through how you handle the people who go against you. Besides, he finds it hard to throw a party with you around with how stern and quiet you are about everything. It doesn't always have to be business.

[zombiecakes]

15,17,27,28,29!!,37,49,52,55,59,64 🥺 (sorry lol)

APOLOGY NOT ACCEPTED (srsly tho never apologize for making me gush about my babies lmao 💕)

This is gonna be long tho, so under cut 😂

Also some plotline spoilers in here, for those who haven't done stuff like Nuka World.

15. What is their proudest moment / accomplishment?

After he killed Mason, he got a pat on the back from Nisha. He always saw her as the biggest threat to his personal safety as Overboss, so having her support definitely helps him sleep at night.

17. Do they have a job? How do they make a living?

SHAKIN DOWN DEM FARMERS. Basically, everyone and their mother just sends him tribute now as Overboss, so he swimmin in caps 😎

27. What faction(s) are they a member of / allied with?

RAIDERS. It's actually becoming an issue, because he sees the Institute as a threat, and his own gang isn't equipped to bust their way in there. He just got a vision from Mama Murphy that he should ask the Brotherhood for help, which is probs his only reasonable option. (He's HELLA paranoid of synths and would probably burn down the Railroad if he found it DISCLAIMER I DO NOT SHARE HIS VIEWS LOL and he already alienated the Minutemen soooo yeah…) He also really respects and trust Murphy the Madwoman, so he's probs gonna take that advice… at least until he gets what he wants.

28. What faction(s) do they despise?

Oops, I already answered this one lol. See above.

29. What is their moral alignment / karma?

Not pulling punches here: Zirk is evil. He lets fear and selfishness run his life, resulting in the suffering of others. He has a small handful of people he gives a shit about, but I don't think that redeems him. Almost all “good” things he does are still motivated by selfish intentions.

37. What is the worst injury they have experienced?

Zirk has been thru some shit. He didn't turn into the shitty little monster he is because his life was rainbows and sunshine. I would say, consistently ending up as the lowest rung on the social ladder in any group he was part of, and all of the abuses that entailed (for example, his teeth tattoos), were collectively his “worst injury”.

49. What item(s) do they always have on their person?

His glasses! Boy is blind as a bat (one of the things, along with his smaller/delicate stature, that made him a target for most of his life). Finding nice, VATS-connected spectacles when he was looting Vault 111 a couple years ago was a life-changer for him.

52. Can they swim?

Well enough… although it probs isn't too pretty to watch.

55. Are they past, present, or future oriented?

This is a cool question 🤔 I would say up until very recently, present-oriented, because he was constantly scrounging around for his next meal or hit. Recently, however, his gang has swept across the Commonwealth, and he's had to think further ahead so that he can feed his raiders and maintain his safety as top dog. This is not a task he enjoys doing, so he often leaves the minutiae to Gage 💕

59. Do they idolize anything / anyone?

Mama Murphy. She is the first person he's ever met who truly knows and sees him as he is, and she cares for him anyway. This is more important to him than he could ever say, but she doesn't need him to say it 💕

He's also IN LOVE with Gage (not that he'd ever use those words, even to himself), and he really respects and relies on him.

64. How / where do they generally sleep?

The how/where is actually a similar question for him!! He usually falls asleep wherever he can (bed, sleeping bag, large pile of soft dirt), but often around 2-3am, he tends toward night terrors, and often goes sleepwalking/crawling into the nearest small, enclosed space. He knows he does this, so he rarely ever goes to sleep nearby another person. Gage has only witnessed this a couple times, and while familiar with ptsd (raiders have tough lives and rough upbringings, I suspect), he still doesn't know exactly what to do when Zirk does this shit.

[blackmoonowl]

prompt 40 with porter gage

"It's just you and me."

Pairing: Porter Gage x reader

Summary: Just some alone time with everyone's favorite Nuka world raider.

Authors note: I'm a Gage enjoyer and I will not apologize for it. also this is my first time writing him my apolocheese, it's a little short.

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Rain poured down, droplets hitting the roof of the Fizztop Grille.

Gage dumped most of his armor on the floor, he'd worry about picking it up later. The raider rolled his shoulders, popping his muscles as he plopped down in the nearest chair he could find. His eye followed your movements as you dropped your newfound loot next to his armor.

"Gonna take a break, boss?" The raider broke the silence with a small grin on his face. You shot a playful glare his way, rolling your eyes.

"You watch yourself, Gage." The playful threat did little to deter Gage. He never would have dared any of this with Colter, but there was a deep sense of comfort with you. A trust he had never felt before.

Dusk had settled over the park, some raiders doing their rounds, patrolling their territory. But for the first time in a long while, the park was blissfully quiet. With most of the park conquered, the gangs had spread out, leaving Nuka town U.S.A less crowded. The raider pushed himself up again to approach the window, glancing outside.

"You're being awfully quiet," you mumbled as you approached him, your head leaned against his shoulders. "Something on your mind?"

"Nah, nothin' like that. Just glad we got all this shit done. Just us here now." Gage leaned his head back slightly, resting against yours. "If I had to deal with their loud, Jet fueled benders while I was tryin' to sleep I'd be pissed."

"Easy for you to say, you're usually down in the restaurant. I have a giant hole in the wall." Gage chuckled at your retort, his arm going around your shoulder to squeeze you closer to him.

"Yeah, well my beds gone unused a while now," he replied, his thumb rubbing your shoulder. You hummed in response, looking around your home. Gage's clothes were stacked on an unused chair, some of his books laid on your nightstand, as well as some general items from down in the restaurant. Gage followed your gaze, grinning. "Not that I'm complainin'."

Your eyes went back to the now strangely empty space outside. Usually there would still be people out drinking and shouting. Operators, Pack and Disciples; hey were still raiders at the end of the day. Blood, gore and chems were an integral part of that already messed up lifestyle.

"Guess we should clean up the mess the Disciples left behind," you mumbled. "Seeing human remains first thing in the morning never was my favorite."

"Yeah, fuckin' raiders..." he mumbled, trailing off. "But hey, least they're easy to manipulate." Gage pressed his lips against your temple, his makeshift eyepatch rubbing against your face, the metal feeling cool against your warmer cheeks. "We done well, boss. Nice goin'. Better than the shitshow colter left me with."

"He's been dead a while Gage, you can stop complaining about it," you teased, a smile stuck on your face.

"I don't think any complainin' will ever be enough," he retorted, his eye looking at nothing in particular. The now powered up amusement park was lit up, lights keeping the usual darkness at bay.

"Never thought this day would actually come," Gage muttered. He wasn't smiling, but there was a distinct shift in his behavior.

"Getting sentimental on me?" You playfully jabbed at him, wrapping your arm around his torso.

"Hell, maybe. I don't fuckin' know anymore. You bring it out on me, don't pretend you don't know that." Gage let out a huff, his large hand sliding down to your hip. "Got me all sentimental and shit. I ain't used to it, never have been."

"Hard not to take that as compliment," you replied, brushing a piece of filth off of your lovers face. He leaned into your touch slightly with a grumble.

"Yeah yeah, don't hurt your shoulder pattin' yourself on the back, Boss." He playfully swatted your hip, dangerously close to your rear, causing you to snort.

"Love you too, Gage." As soon as those words left your lips, he almost choked on his own breath. He knew it was meant to tease, but it still made his heart do a somersault.

"Jesus boss..."

"Hehe, sorry."

A comfortable silence washed over the both of you. You watched a pair of Pack raiders run out the main entrance, likely high off their mind. The one eyed raider didn't even bother to comment on it.

"Got the whole world at our feet boss. Nothing stoppin' us now." His eyes looked over the park once more. "Ain't nothing gets better than this." He looked down at you with a rare vulnerability.

"It's just you and me."

You placed your hand over his own that was still placed on your hip. Gage took it as an invitation to rub your waist through your clothes with his thumb.

"You and me against the world," he repeated himself. "And I wouldn't have it any other fuckin' way." After letting his words hang in the air for a moment, he sighed.

"Alright, enough lovey dovey bullshit. Let's go do something. I'm gettin' restless." Your right hand man stepped away from you, his warmth removed from your side.

"Awe come on, I was enjoying your softer side," you pouted, turning on your heel to look at him. Gage shot you a glare, though there was no malice in his gaze.

"You're a tease, y'know that?" He huffed as he leaned against the door leading down into the restaurant.

"Going back to your own little spot?" You asked, causing Gage to shake his head. "Nah, it ain't like that. I practically live up here now anyway. No point in goin' to bed alone if I get to have you."

You couldn't argue with that. Half of his stuff was laying around your living space. You walked up to him, wrapping your arms around his neck. "Might have to turn the restaurant into something else then, if you're not using anymore."

"Maybe, ought to keep us busy awhile," Gage mumbled in your ear. "Dealt enough with keepin' those clowns happy."

"Are you suggesting we get a little us time?" You inquired, your cheek leaning against his shoulder.

"Hell, boss, ain't saying no to that." He snickered. "Not sure if I'll know how do that. Never got to have any of this. But I'd like to get some time alone with you before those assholes come whinin' about their problems again."

"Just you and me?"

"Just you and I, boss."

[hancocksbestgirl]

The Raider and the Bear, Part 2/3

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Summary:

After losing control and finally admitting to himself that he has growing feelings for his new Overboss, Porter Gage is struggling to restore the professional balance of their relationship - mostly so he doesn't destroy everything he's built for himself so far.

But as they continue to work together, he can't quite seem to forget how badly he wants her.

Rating: Explicit

Archive Warning: Graphic Depictions Of Violence

Category: F/M

Fandom: Fallout 4

Word Count: This chapter, 6k. Entire work, 22k.

Relationships: Porter Gage/Female Nuka-World Overboss, Overboss Colter & Porter Gage

Characters: Porter Gage, Original Fallout 4 Character(s), Female Nuka-World Overboss (Fallout), Mason (Fallout 4), Overboss Colter (Fallout)

Additional Tags and Warnings Under the Cut.

NOTE: The tags on this fic have recently changed!!! There were some things I missed tagging on chapter one that apply to the work as a whole. Those have been updated there AND added here. Please reread the tags under the cut to be certain that the work is still in keeping with the type of thing you want to be reading!

Updated Tags and Warnings:

Canon-Typical Violence, Canon-Typical Behavior, Not Canon Compliant, Brief Mention of Past Abuse, Brief Mention of Past Harassment, Brief Mention of Animal Cruelty, Post-Apocalypse, Alternate History, Romance, Fluff and Angst, Pining, Awkwardness, Awkward Conversations, Awkward Crush, Raiders (Fallout), Nuka-World Amusement Park (Fallout), Fallout 4: Nuka-World DLC, Hurt, Morally Ambiguous Character, Original Character(s), Coworkers to Lovers, Love Confessions, Sharing a Bed, Service Kink, Panty Kink, Cussing, Submission, Non-Sexual Submission, Injury, Secret Crush, Masturbation, Fantasizing, Face-Sitting, P in V Sex, Oral Sex, Vaginal Fingering, Frottage

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The Brotherhood of Steel had gotten in the way of one of the Operators various little schemes.

The broad strokes of these things were always the same: the Operators had happened upon some good loot, caps, guns, whatever… and then someone, the Minutemen, the Brotherhood of Steel, Diamond City Security, went and fucked it up for them. The Operators would send a runner with the bad news, and then Mags Black would come slinking out of the shadows of The Parlor, requesting help from the Overboss.

Gage was tired of the whole thing, perhaps more so than usual. He believed the gangs needed to keep control of as much loot as they could, but the Operators were wearing him out with their constant requests for backup.

After the cart had hit him, as expected, his hip had exploded in a riot of colorful bruising. First it turned a deep greenish black, which had eventually given way to a purple and red sunset, which had eventually lightened to green and yellow fields of pain. It had swollen, keeping him off his feet for a few days, then receded, allowing him to walk once more.

The Overboss had been nice enough about it, by her standards anyway. She hadn’t said much, only asking after it once when he’d emerged from his forced rest, but she had allowed him to while away a few days in his backroom without any harsh comments whatsoever. 

The morning after the incident with her underwear, battling his own stiffening hip, Gage had limped to the sink to guiltily wash them, then hung them up in his room to dry. He’d only returned them to the clothes basket once he was back on his feet, though. 

So while they dried, he’d been laid up on his stomach with a pillow under his pelvis. Staring at them.

He just couldn’t help but spare glance after glance at the now-clean underwear hanging from the corner of a box as he rested. He’d been distinctly aware of being in two types of pain: each time he looked at the panties, his heart would constrict in his chest as he remembered what he’d done, and his aching hip would tense in reply.

The break from the Overboss, paging through a few crumpled issues of Guns and Bullets but not really reading the words, had otherwise done him some good. By the time the bruise calmed, the panties were returned, and he was comfortable walking long distances once more; he at least felt some semblance of control over the way he thought about her.

It helped that the Overboss had gone back to her cold, offputting self. She was mostly silent once more, decked out in the bearhead at all times, fully covered by her clothes again.

Now, they found themselves trudging through mud near Jamaica Plain, scouting for the team they were supposed to meet up with. If the high level Vertibird flying over was anything to go by, they were definitely close to the point where they’d meet up. 

They were a long way from Nuka World, about half a day’s walk from the transit station, and already Gage was looking forward to unrolling a bedroll and passing out somewhere. He didn’t sleep well out in the field, but he also didn’t sleep that well at Fizztop either. Getting off his feet though, that was sure becoming more of a priority than it had been in his youth.

Maybe about a half mile ahead, Gage could see the telltale cluster of Operators, looking like a bunch of highly conspicuous, fancily dressed assholes.

God, he was tired.

At the very least, it seemed that Mags Black running to the Overboss for help was a reasonable request this time. No sooner had they approached the Operator team, hellfire had begun to rain down on them.

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[fleshofmensis]

hey chat, it was my (source)birthday yesterday and i completely forgot about it ,, too busy playing fallout

and speaking of fallout! a little ramble for ya

i was rerunning the nuka world dlc and sided with the raiders like usual but this time 😏 i romanced porter gage BUT I SO WISH IT WAS SAVOY ?? i enjoy savoy so much but he's been given fucking.. unnamed npc treatment and i'm fumed — he seems like he could've been a really cool character based on his limited lines LIKE?? dixie had more interaction than him smh

on another note, when claiming territory for the gangs (i went with the pack and disciples) they wanted me to hit the slog and I REFUSE LMAO i love the ghouls in the slog / ghouls in general my sillies

i also started nuka world completely underleveled but tbh the only part that was a pain in the ass was the bottling plant, which i gave to the operators and i eventually offed them sooooo

[nerdygoth77]

Re: Fallout Equines

This might be a bit out there, but do you think there's a similar place for Zebras in the Fallout world? Both in terms of serving those in South-East Africa but also we know from Nuka World's Gazelles and Ghoulrillas that the survival of captive zoo animals is absolutely in play. I imagine the big challenge there is that they aren't really domesticated, but I'm sure over 200 years it could work out?

I have actually thought about this a lot!!! Like a lot, lol

Thank you so so much for your ask!! I love questions like this!! :)

I love the thought of zebras as vicious mounts for the people of the wastelands, but sadly zebras do not have the build to carry weight. They simply are not built for riding, despite what some may say. Why is that? Well! Their bone structure is quite different from horses.

They are incredible equines but they cannot be ridden, nor are they the friendliest or easiest to train. We actually had one come through our rescue a while back and I don't think I've met a more mean and fierce equine. Strongest bite i've ever felt too!! (Luckily I didn't have to experience the kicks) And I've met some real fiery and pissed off equines. So I bet Zebra's would not work out the best for a form of mount or labor, but hybrids? I could see how they would work out well!!

Zorses, a mix between a horse and a zebra, still have some fierce and feral tendencies and can be difficult to train, but they do have the structural build to carry weight and haul. Zonkeys, a mix between a zebra and a donkey would maybe be alright for some forms of labor but their build would not be very good for much carrying. So Zorses would be the best option. Almost all mules are sadly sterile, since they are also a hybrid. So Zorses, I believe, are as well. So it would require a permeant breeder of a horse and a zebra somewhere out there in the wasteland. They'd be harder to find naturally running in herds like horses and zebras do.

I have actually thought about the use of zorses in Nuka World extensively. Like I have written multiple ideas and even a large portion of a fanfiction about these animals. I love to picture zebras and horses, along with donkeys, surviving in and around Nuka World. Just like the Gazelles, Ghoulrillas, and Brahmiluff(mutated buffalo)

I also love to picture the raiders of Nuka World using equines for multiple reasons, especially as mounts.

I have a work in progress fic about my OC overboss of Nuka World, Lilly. And her relationship with Porter Gage and their story of turning Nuka World into a raider empire. In this story they manage to keep all three gangs alive by spreading their territory to the river valley surrounding Nuka World. Taking over the old farmlands and town of Bradberton. In my little fallout world The Pack uses their animals for many many crucial things, like their dogs for hunting and their equines for many different things like mounts and haulers. and I like to think their main mount/riding horses are actually hybrids. Some form of mutated Zorse, maybe they even have mutated enough to breed on their own and have more abilities that Zorses would lack, like extra carrying strength and thicker fur for the appalcian winters. Zorses would already have an incredible advantage over horses, they would be incredibly powerful and vicious animals. They'd have the build of a horse but the viciousness of a zebra, with incredibly strong hooves and teeth that were made for murder. They'd be extra surefooted and muscular, with the ability to survive on little water and limited grass. They'd be harder to train, but in my Au the Pack has a few horse trainers, including an old world horse trainer who is a ghoul OC of mine. They train their zorses not just in bravery, but they are absolutely trained to bite and trample enemies. Their powerful bites, kicks and stomps are taken advantage of by the raiders of Nuka World. I also see The Pack painting the Zorses colorful patterns involving their equine striped patterning.

[abiding-artist]

I didn’t want to fully color this so I did scribbles

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Crowe when she was heavily into the nuka world gangs. Her upbringing was with the pack and then she became a hired bounty Hunter!

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Fun fact: her real name is Eleanor