| “ | We shall see how brave you are when nailed to the walls of Hoover Dam, your body facing west so you may watch your world die.
— Legate Lanius
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Lanius is the legate of Caesar's Legion and Caesar's right-hand man. He replaced Joshua Graham in this role after the defeat during the First Battle of Hoover Dam, and led a campaign of expansion to the east of Legion territory. During his campaign, Lanius became well known for his brutal yet effective tactics, leading him to be known as the Monster of the East or Terror of the East. Little is known about Lanius' past, as it has been purposefully shrouded in mystery to maintain his ruthless image.
Some say that Lanius was a warrior of the Hidebarks who turned on his tribe after they dared to surrender. During the battle, the man that would come to be known as Lanius killed 15 of his warriors before being subdued, being scared in the process. He was found by the Legion and Caesar, recognizing the warrior's potential, offered him a chance to take revenge on the Hidebarks for their betrayal if he became his new Legate. An offer Lanius took. Others suggest he was born into slavery but earned his freedom in the arena at the age of 12 by never losing a fight before climbing the Legion hierarchy.
In 2282, Lanius would lead the Legion in the Second Battle of Hoover Dam. If the Courier sided with the NCR, Lanius was either killed in battle or retreated, having been convinced that the dam is a lost cause. If the Courier sided with Caesar's Legion, then Lanius ends up victorious. Should Caesar have died before the battle, Lanius would become the new Caesar, showing himself to be a much more brutal ruler than his pragmatic predecessor.
Battle vs. Joshua Graham (by Appelmonkey)[]
TBW.
Expert's Opinion[]
TBD.