Okay, let’s talk about mr house. The man, the myth, the legend. But not in the “bro, this guy’s an absolute legend!” way, more like “how the hell does this guy not age?” Because, spoiler alert: he doesn’t.

You see, mr house isn’t just some weird recluse. Nah, he’s got layers. Like that mystery box of Halloween candy that everyone fights over. Who’s gonna get the Snickers? Who’s gonna end up with the licorice?

I’m not saying mr house is a Snickers, but you get where I’m going.

The Origins of Mr House

So, the year is 2020—before the Great War—and mr house was already the tech genius we never knew we needed. Born Robert House (I’m guessing he didn’t change his name to “Mr House” for dramatic flair), this guy had big plans.

Let me break it down real quick: mr house wasn’t the kind of guy who “just” tinkered with stuff. He was big into computing, robotics, and anything shiny that could be plugged into a wall. He founded RobCo Industries, which basically made him the Elon Musk of his day—except with less Twitter drama and more killer robots.

But, uh, don’t get too excited about this “heroic genius” bit just yet. This man wasn’t just about making tech; he was making moves. Big moves. You could find him in his futuristic mansion, sipping what I’m sure was an absurdly expensive cup of coffee, thinking of ways to not die. Because, see, mr house was all about immortality—so much so that he built his own version of a “backup plan” for when things inevitably went south.

How Mr House Survived the Apocalypse

And guess what? The Great War happens. I mean, I know we’re all used to that as part of the Fallout universe, but imagine actually surviving that. While the world’s going to hell and turning into a wasteland, mr house—with his crazy foresight—sits back and just… watches. He had this genius plan to survive. Talk about a backup plan that actually worked.

How’d he do it? Well, let me tell you. This guy was prepared.

• Plopped himself in a stasis pod like a futuristic Mum who’s not about to face those radscorpions and feral ghouls.
• Set up some crazy systems to reroute nukes away from New Vegas (so, you know, he could live another couple hundred years in peace).
• Kept his tech alive through some of the best robots. Seriously, if you haven’t encountered a Securitron in New Vegas, you’re missing out. They’re like the personal assistants you never asked for.

And honestly? For a couple centuries, he just chilled there, literally living in the future. Meanwhile, everyone else is fighting over canned beans and dirty water. Classic.

Mr House’s Vision for New Vegas

Fast forward a few hundred years. Now, mr house is awake. And what does he do? Start plotting world domination? Well, kinda. Except it’s not “world domination” in the traditional sense. No, his plan is more like, “How do I make this place—New Vegas—perfect?” So, he gets his hands on the Lucky 38 and says, “This place is gonna be mine, all mine, and no one can stop me.”

Some say it’s a casino. I say it’s a fortress.

His vision for New Vegas was simple: Create a place where technology and order reign supreme. No chaos. No NCR interference. And definitely no Caesar’s Legion running around like a bunch of drunk cowboys.

But was that a good thing? I mean, it’s a bit like trying to make the world perfect by turning it into one of those stores that only sell white couches. Is it impressive? Sure. But you wouldn’t want to live there.

The Courier’s Role in Mr House’s Fate

Enter the Courier. And now we’ve got a choice: Do you help mr house, kill him, or, better yet, take over his whole empire?

I gotta admit—I had a hard time picking. I mean, it’s not every day you get to either become a high-powered corporate overlord or, you know, murder a preserved genius. Either way, you’re helping shape the Mojave Wasteland.

Choices, choices.

So, you’ve got options:

• Help Mr House: Get New Vegas under his watchful eye. Serve as his enforcer.
• Betray him: Be a total buzzkill and wipe out his systems, then take it all for the NCR or Caesar’s Legion. What’s your vibe—dictator or freedom fighter?
• Take over: Oh yeah, this is the fun one. Use mr house’s fancy tech and just take control. You know, because you know better.

Is Mr House a Hero or a Villain?

Alright, here’s where it gets wild. Is he a hero or a villain? Well, that depends on how much you like your freedom and how much you trust big corporations. Because mr house isn’t out here handing out free hugs.

For Mr House:

• Saved New Vegas from total destruction (props for that).
• Has a vision that’s, like, totally futuristic—let’s be honest, we all want the robots.
• Wants to keep Vegas independent—no army of bureaucrats from NCR or bloodthirsty guys in skirts from Caesar’s Legion.

Against Mr House:

• Complete lack of democracy, which, let’s face it, is like a giant red flag waving in front of us.
• He’s not really into choices, if you know what I mean. His way or the highway.
• Can be, uh, cold—he’s running everything like a business. Not exactly a “let’s sit and talk about our feelings” kind of guy.

It’s complicated, y’all. You decide what makes sense for you.

Mr House’s Personality: More Than Just Robots and Robots

Despite the whole “I’m a thousand-year-old mind in a robot body” thing, mr house isn’t just cold calculations. Nope. This guy’s got spirit, if not in the most cuddly way possible.

• He’s wicked smart, like “I could totally run a city” smart.
• But also? Arrogant. Like, he knows what’s best, and if you disagree, well… too bad.
• He doesn’t suffer fools gladly. If you’re dumb enough to question him, get ready for some sassy comebacks.

Hidden Facts About Mr House

As you dig deeper, you start to find out some stuff about mr house that doesn’t show up on your first playthrough.

For example:

• mr house had satellites in orbit. You know, just casually.
• The Lucky 38 was supposed to be way more than a casino—it was his secret HQ, vault, and sci-fi lair.
• And get this: he was super into the idea of pre-War technologies. Seriously, this dude was preparing for the apocalypse long before we even thought about it.

The Real-World Inspiration for Mr House

Now, let’s talk about where mr house might have come from. I’m not talking about some guy in a lab coat in Fallout HQ. Oh no, this guy is straight-up inspired by legends like Howard Hughes and Andrew Ryan. These real-life visionaries (okay, maybe with a few more “mildly insane” tendencies) were all about building their perfect worlds. One was a reclusive billionaire; the other wanted to control everything from underwater cities.

And fun fact: Victorians believed that talking to ferns prevented madness. Don’t ask me how or why, but I talk to my plants just in case.

Final Thoughts: Mr House’s Enduring Legacy

Whether you’re on his side, against him, or somewhere in-between, mr house isn’t going anywhere. He’s the kind of character that sticks with you—like that one piece of clothing you keep wearing even though it’s way past its prime (don’t lie, we’ve all been there).

Was he a villain? Maybe. But, like most things in Fallout, it’s all about perspective.

One thing’s for sure: mr house remains one of the most complicated and memorable characters in the entire series. Like an old-school villain with a 21st-century twist.