Aradesh

Aradesh was the Founder and First President of the New California Republic.

Hailing from Vault 15, he unified South California under Dharmic worship.

Followers of Dharma believe that he was a prophet sent by Allah to restore order to the Wasteland.

He is a major political, cultural and religious figure within the NCR, and many believe him to be the greatest man to come out of the Wasteland.

Early Life
Aradesh was born in Vault 15, to a multicultural family of Indian and Middle-Eastern descent.

Not much is known about his early life, but it is known that he was a follower of Dharma, and frequently attended his preaching.

After the Vault 15 split, the only group still left in the Vault were the followers of Dharma.

Soon, after running out of supplies, they left the Vault and trekked across the Sierra Nevada Mountains, eventually settling on a basin with nothing but a G.E.C.K and faith in Allah.

Here, he lived a peaceful life, living under Dharma's rule, praying to Allah, and helping out with farming.

Revelation
Aradesh's revelation came after Dharma died. According to Dharmic belief, Allah himself told Aradesh that he was sent down to unify the Wasteland under his rule.

It was here that he was graced with a child, Tandi, who would soon grow and finish her father's job of unifying the Wasteland.

After Aradesh's revelation, he took control of Shady Sands, and, with the help of the Vault Dweller, created the New California Republic, and unified all of South California under Allah's rule.

Death and Legacy
Aradesh died in 2196 due to an unknown disease.

His death threw the NCR into mourning, as Tandi took his place as the Leader of the NCR.

His legacy still lives on across the Wasteland, his face is on the $5 Bill, he is worshiped daily by followers of Dharma, and many protesters against the NCR use him as a martyr.

The day of his birth is frequently celebrated among even non-Dharmic citizens of the NCR, and the day he founded the NCR is a national day off.

Appearances
Aradesh appeared in Fallout and Project Peru, but was mentioned in Fallout 2 and New Vegas.