But across the Colorado, another society had arisen under a different flag. The NCR mobilized its army and set it east to occupy the Hoover Dam, and restore it to working condition. They returned with tales of a city untouched by the warheads that had scorched the rest of the world, and a great wall spanning the Colorado River. Scouts spread east, seeking territory and wealth, in the dry and merciless expanse of the Mojave desert. When they opened, their inhabitants set out across ruins of the old world to build new societies, establish new villages, form new tribes.Īs decades passed, what had been the American southwest united beneath the flag of the New California Republic, dedicated to old-world values of democracy and the rule of law.

When atomic fire consumed the earth, those who survived did so in great, underground vaults. The opening narration by Ron Perlman begins. The scene becomes Goodsprings cemetery, presently active with a small group of Great Khans digging a shallow grave intended for the unconscious Courier, and Benny standing only feet away. Once more, the camera resumes even further from the city distinguishable only by its glow amidst the dark, night air of the Mojave. In the distant hillside, a scout observes the hotbed of activity beside a flag bearing the mark of Caesar's Legion, Legionaries passing behind him as a veteran commander gives them calculated orders. The camera zooms out further to the perimeter of the auroral city to an NCR Ranger Veteran firing a lethal shot at an armed fiend just beyond the confines of New Vegas. It proceeds to exit the casino, picking up pace as it tours the Strip while Blue Moon slowly becomes fainter amidst the background of the carousal about the street.

Can the Flames meet the Buffalo Sabres’ asking price? Īnd let’s head to another Western Conference team: the Vegas Golden Knights.Begins playing the song 'Blue Moon' inside the casino of the Lucky 38 with a crooked portrait of the casino, the camera slowly rotating upright and moving away to reveal more of its surroundings. First up, the Calgary Flames are reportedly finalists to land the superstar center. We’ll round out Pens Points today with two different viewpoints on the Jack Eichel saga. The Nashville Predators have announced that fans won’t have to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test to enter Bridgestone Arena starting on November 13. News and notes from around the NHL.Įx- Chicago Blackhawks coach Brad Aldrich’s name has been removed from the Stanley Cup following the request from the team’s owner. GM Ron Hextall recently spoke and took stock of his team’s positives and negatives through the first eight games of the season.

Kasperi Kapanen’s early-season struggles are well-documented to this point, with the winger bluntly stating: ‘It’s just not bouncing for me.’ įellow Penguins blue liner who also contracted the coronavirus, Kris Letang, is continuing to rebound after having his bout with the disease. Defenseman Brian Dumoulin also tested positive for the virus. It was announced yesterday that Pittsburgh Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby, has tested positive for Covid-19. Here are your Pens Points for this Thursday morning.

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