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Why do the NCR (New California Republic) troopers in Fallout: New Vegas wear the Vietnamese People's Army helmet? (lemmy.world)
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[–] 24 points 2 months ago* (2 children)

It's just a type of pith helmet, similar to what's used by most troops deployed in warmer climates. I do wonder why none of them have boonies though since that would make slightly more sense for the U.S. military gear repurposed by the NCR.

I guess it's more rigid than a boonie? Might be a ballistic helmet with a pith covering?

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I guess it’s more rigid than a boonie? Might be a ballistic helmet with a pith covering?

    It is made of compressed bamboo.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    The NCR helmet looks almost like a covering over a standard helmet - hence my confusion. I'm aware that a normal pith helmet doesn't provide ballistic protection and is made of bamboo/other cloth material.

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 2 months ago

    The NCR helmet, judging by the sound of the fall, is made of metal. a thin sheet metal bender.

    Which is logical. In the wastelands, trees are scarce, but scrap metal is everywhere.

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