A New Fan Theory Links Victor from Fallout: New Vegas to Cooper Howard from Amazon Prime's Series

A captivating new fan theory has emerged that links Victor from the video game Fallout: New Vegas with Cooper Howard, a character from Amazon Prime’s live-action Fallout series. Victor stands out as one of the most intriguing characters in New Vegas, and this theory adds a unique twist to his story.

Following the debut of Amazon Prime's live-action adaptation of Fallout, the entire Fallout franchise has experienced a resurgence in popularity. Particularly, New Vegas has seen a significant increase in players. Set in the bleak, post-apocalyptic Mojave Desert, New Vegas is often celebrated as one of the franchise's finest installments. Its genuine cowboy flair, from the soundtrack to its aesthetics, might share intriguing ties with the television series.

A Reddit user by the name cjf0673 sparked discussions on the Fallout subreddit with a post suggesting a potential connection between Victor and Cooper Howard’s portrayal as a sheriff in the fictional show "The Man From Deadhorse." Cooper Howard, portrayed by Walton Goggins in the Fallout series, was a western actor prior to the nuclear apocalypse.

Victor and Cooper Howard Connection Explored

In the game New Vegas, Victor is a Securitron robot that exudes the essence of an old west cowboy. The face displayed on Victor's screen resembles that of Cooper Howard in his cowboy attire. The theory proposes that Victor might have been designed in the image of the well-known actor, drawing from his roles in Hollywood westerns. Even though Cooper later turns into a Ghoul, his pre-war look could have been the inspiration for RobCo Industries when they created Victor.

While it's possible this connection is just a coincidence, it enriches the lore of not only New Vegas but also the entire Fallout universe. With renewed interest in the Fallout games, players are keen to uncover subtle details linking the games to the television series. The TV series itself is replete with nods to the original games, and while theories like these may simply be coincidental, the live-action show offers fresh perspectives on established characters and elements of the games.