Context
The NCR and Caesar’s Legion first clash over Hoover Dam around 2277.
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Historical Record
In 2277 the Colorado River becomes a front line. Hoover Dam, the anchor of power and water for the Mojave, draws opposing armies to its walls and spillways. Recon units trade fire along the riverbanks; engineers work under duress to keep turbines safeguarded; and civilian traffic halts as the region holds its breath. Briefings on both sides sketch contingencies that hinge on bridges, culverts, and the stubborn physics of terrain.
Historically, the first battle sets expectations. It proves the dam is more than a symbol—it is logistics made stone. Commanders learn how quickly the desert punishes overreach and how valuable local knowledge is when maps omit wind and heat. The ceasefire that follows becomes a lesson in limits and a promise of reckoning to come.
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Q: When does the First Battle of Hoover Dam take place?
A: the First Battle of Hoover Dam happens in 2277 .