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This page is about the generic Brotherhood of Steel characters in Fallout 3. For the rank, see Knights. For the various generic characters throughout the Fallout series, see Knights. |
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Knights are members of the Brotherhood of Steel. They make up the bulk of its armed forces as the standard soldiers.
Background[]
Knights are members of the Brotherhood that completed the training necessary to serve as technicians, engineers[1][2][3][Non-game 1] and soldiers if the need arises. They are competent fighters and excel in applied sciences, a complicated term for manufacturing weapons and ammunition, and maintaining the ever-expanding stock of combat technology in the Brotherhood's bunkers.[4][5][6][7]. During wartime, knights fill the role of infantry, security, military police, recruit instructors and aircrew operating airborne weapons systems.
After years of service and experience (or showing exceptional talent in combat), the best knights are promoted to paladins,[8][9] the pinnacle of the Brotherhood military.[Non-game 2]
In the hierarchy of rogue chapters, such as in Lyons' Brotherhood of Steel and the Eastern Brotherhood of Steel, knights are strictly combat personnel, with their non-combat duties folded under the scribes' supervision.[citation needed]
Unlike in the original Brotherhood of Steel, knights in the Capital Wasteland are not responsible for manufacturing weapons. Instead, the rank is a purely military one. The backbone of the Brotherhood of Steel, knights make up the squads that paladins lead into battle. Knights guard the bases and outposts as well as watch over and train initiates. Knights are moderately armed, with mostly laser rifles and assault rifles.
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
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This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | |
Inventory[]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| T-45d power armor | Laser rifle Assault rifle 10mm SMG |
Brotherhood of Steel holotag |
Named knights[]
Appearances[]
These knights appear only in Fallout 3.
References[]
- ↑ Knight: "{106}{}{Now where did I put that file?}"
"{107}{}{Where's that schematic?}"
"{108}{}{Well, the computer says it should work. Now what did I do wrong?}"
(Knights' dialogue) - ↑ Knight: "{104}{}{I can't find the file I need.}"
"{116}{}{Now where did I put that file . . .}"
"{117}{}{Where's that schematic?}"
"{118}{}{Well the computer says it should work; now what did I do wrong?}"
(Knights' dialogue) - ↑ Knight: "{105}{}{I can't find the file I need.}"
(Knights' dialogue) - ↑ Knight: "{102}{}{When our supplies are limited it can really be a challenge to find a way to use what we've got.}"
(Knights' dialogue) - ↑ Knight: "{112}{}{When our supplies are limited, it can really be a challenge to find a way to use what we've got.}"
(Knights' dialogue) - ↑ Knight: "{101}{}{I love working on new prototypes.}"
"{103}{}{I can't figure out why my last prototype didn't work.}"
(Knights' dialogue) - ↑ Knight: "{113}{}{I can't figure out why my last prototype didn't work.}"
(Knights' dialogue) - ↑ Knight: "{105}{}{I'll be a Paladin someday.}"
(Knights' dialogue) - ↑ Knight: "{106}{}{I'll be a Paladin someday.}"
(Knights' dialogue)
Non-game
- ↑ Fallout: The Roleplaying Game Rulebook p.383: "The rank of Knight among the Brotherhood of Steel is a much respected one. Knights are often responsible for maintaining weapons, armor, and technology within the brotherhood's
possession. Reaching this rank is not easy and requires dedication and years of service. Many who reach this rank are ambitious and aspire to move upwards towards the prestigious rank of Paladin."
- ↑ Fallout: The Roleplaying Game Rulebook p.383: "Paladins are the prize soldier within the Brotherhood's forces. Equipped with Power Armor and the best weapons the Brotherhood can offer, they represent the veterans of the Brotherhood and often those who are decorated fighters. Achieving the rank of Paladin requires an individual to show both extreme devotion to the Brotherhood and have an impressive record and is a rank many aspire to achieve."
