Legate Lanius, also known as the Monster of the East, is Caesar's second legate, living in the Legate's Camp in 2281. He is the final boss of Fallout: New Vegas in three endings and one of the main antagonists of the game.

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About the Legate

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Lanius is a reckless and ferocious general, but words hardly do him justice. He is a man of action and wholeheartedly believes that war and violence tests people, breaking the weak and raising the strong above everyone else. He thinks nothing of suffering losses, so long as he can inflict greater loss on his enemy.

When Lanius woke up most of his face was torn off and Caesar was standing beside him. He offered Lanius a place in the Legion and a mask forged in the image of the great god Mars especially for him. Lanius accepted Caesar's proposal. After proving himself in several battles, Caesar bestowed upon him the name Lanius, Latin for "butcher". Since this time, Lanius has led the Caesar's Legion to victory on nineteen tribes, fourteen being integrated with five being completely wiped out, and has led the conquest of Colorado. By October 2281, Lanius had concluded a campaign in the Utah wilderness, presumably with the 87th tribe. From his many war campaigns and merciless tendencies, Lanius has developed the moniker, "The Monster of the East".

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