The Pride was formed by the chapter's elder, Owyn Lyons, to combat the growing super mutant presence in the Washington, D.C. area. This role later extended to combating the forces of the Enclave, as well as continuing his mission to lend aid to the people of the Capital Wasteland.[5][Non-game 1] He assigned leadership of the squad to Sentinel Sarah Lyons, his daughter. In her position, Sentinel Lyons personally chooses those that may join the Pride from a list of applicants drawn from the larger chapter.[2][3][4][6]
One of the Pride's missions was the defense of the Brotherhood outpost at the GNR building plaza in Chevy Chase after the Brotherhood made a deal with the station DJ Three Dog to offer protection from the super mutants and other threats. In exchange, the Brotherhood was allowed to use the GNR building as an outpost -- one of their few safe havens in the D.C. ruins -- and they could ensure the continued broadcasting of Galaxy News Radio, a relatively unbiased and Brotherhood-supportive radio station.[7][Non-game 2] However, they were evidently not always stationed there.[8] The group also had a private area within the A-ring of the Citadel called the Lyons' Den, which included a barracks and common room.
A chance encounter[]
In 2277, the Pride was sent to back up the GNR plaza's garrison from a super mutant attack, as it was feared that these mutants were just the first wave in a larger assault.[8] Upon their arrival to Chevy Chase, the Pride was forced to fight through super mutants entrenched in the neighborhood. During this initial combat, an oversight by the Pride's Paladin Vargas led to the injury and later death of Initiate Jennings(Note)[9][Non-game 3] while clearing out the attacking mutants around Early Dawn Elementary. At this point, they may have first encountered the Lone Wanderer during their search for their father. If this happened, they would have considered the Wanderer a civilian at the time and treated them accordingly, but allowed them to follow to the GNR building. The Lone Wanderer may have then helped them in the ensuing battle against the super mutants before parting ways to continue their search. Their presence would have coincided with a super mutant behemoth attack on the plaza, which would kill Initiate Reddin, a trainee member of Lyons' Pride.[10]
However, this meeting may not have happened, and the Lone Wanderer may have found their father without the initial step of seeking out Three Dog. In this case, the behemoth would not have appeared during the battle at GNR, meaning that Reddin may have survived the battle under these conditions.[11] Regardless, the Pride would return to the Citadel after the battle, and the Lone Wanderer would meet Sarah Lyons, whether again or for the first time, after escaping the Enclave assault on Project Purity and reaching the Citadel with Doctor Madison Li.[12] By this point, Initiate Reddin had still died in combat even if she had survived the earlier battle, opening up a spot in the Pride for recruits.[6]
The Lone Wanderer would go on to aid the Brotherhood before disappearing after entering Vault 87 in search of the G.E.C.K., being presumed dead. However, they later returned to the Brotherhood, having escaped from Raven Rock after being captured and brought there by the Enclave, and debriefed with Elder Lyons and his council on the new developments with the Enclave.[13] Seeing this, Sentinel Lyons and the rest of the Pride decided that the Lone Wanderer had done enough to warrant an honorary membership in Lyons' Pride, with the privilege of being allowed to wear their armor.[14]
Battle for Project Purity[]
The entire Pride later participated in the Battle of Project Purity alongside Liberty Prime and the Lone Wanderer. After fighting through the Enclave's forces protecting the Jefferson Memorial, Sentinel Lyons joined the Lone Wanderer in entering the purifier and inputting the code to activate it without using the modified FEV as intended by President Eden, resulting in an explosion that incapacitated all present parties.[15][16][17]
Following the Battle of Adams Air Force Base and the Enclave's retreat from the Capital Wasteland, the Pride was redeployed into the D.C. ruins to resume combat operations against the super mutants. As a side task, Scribe Rothchild also enlisted their help in salvaging spare parts for the reconstruction of Liberty Prime.[24][25]
Later days[]
By August 2279, Elder Lyons died, leaving leadership of the Capital Wasteland Brotherhood to his daughter Sarah; however, she would also die in battle soon after.[26] The status of Lyons' Pride after these events is unknown.
The Lyons' Pride insignia differs from that of the Brotherhood of Steel standard. In place of the three gears, the Pride's insignia shows a lion rampant imposed over the upper sword blade, inside the span of the wings.[27]
Technology[]
Each permanent member of the Pride is equipped with a set of T-45 power armor emblazoned with the Pride insignia on the pauldron, replacing the standard Brotherhood of Steel insignia. The weapon variety among members of the Pride range from sniper rifles and plasma rifles to super sledges and Gatling lasers, though the most common weapon is a laser rifle.[28]
Between the Battle of Project Purity and Battle of Adams Air Force Base, the Pride also gained access to a captured Enclave Vertibird now dubbed Pride One.[29][30]
The group's name is a play-on-words of "lion's pride," 'pride' being the collective name for a group of lions, in relation to Owyn Lyons' last name.
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↑The Lone Wanderer: "What can you tell me about the Lyons' Pride?" Knight Captain Dusk: "We're the most elite tactical unit ever assembled in the Brotherhood of Steel, here or anywhere else. Hell, ain't nothin' Sarah's cubs can't handle." (Dusk's dialogue)
↑ 2.02.1The Lone Wanderer: "What can you tell me about the Lyons' Pride?" Paladin Glade: "You my friend, are talking about the most elite fighting force ever assembled within the Brotherhood of Steel. Each of us was handpicked by Sentinel Lyons herself. You can't even realize what an honor that is. Sarah defines combat excellence." (Glade's dialogue)
↑ 3.03.1The Lone Wanderer: "What can you tell me about the Lyons' Pride?" Paladin Kodiak: "Ah, see, the Brotherhood's one thing, but the Pride... Best of the best. Every damn one of us. Hand picked by Sentinel Lyons herself." (Kodiak's dialogue)
↑ 5.05.15.2The Lone Wanderer: "Who did you say you were again?" Sentinel Lyons: "The name's Sarah Lyons, Sentinel and squad commander of the Lyons' Pride. We're with the Brotherhood of Steel. We do our best to hold back the Super Mutants in this area. But when civilians stumble into our sights, that gets a bit difficult. Doesn't it?" (Sarah Lyons' dialogue)
↑Knight Sergeant Wilks: "Welcome to the Galaxy News Radio Outpost. I'm Sergeant Wilks, and I'm in charge here. What brings you into the D.C. area?" The Lone Wanderer: "What's the Brotherhood doing here?" Knight Sergeant Wilks: "We have a relationship with the station here. We stay in this reinforced structure, and protect it from the Super Mutants. This is the only real safe spot in the ruins of D.C. The rest of the place is crawling with those walking abominations. It's nice to have a port in the storm, you know?" (Wilks' dialogue)
↑ 8.08.1Sentinel Sarah Lyons: "Look, I don't know who you are but you don't belong here.The Super Mutants have overrun our brothers at the Galaxy News Radio building, and we're headed there to back them up.You can tag along if you want. But keep your head down and try not to do anything... stupid." (Sentinel Sarah Lyons' dialogue) Note: Sarah mentions that the Pride is heading to back up GNR, indicating they were not stationed there beforehand.
↑Fallout 3 gameplay: the behemoth is triggered by the player's presence, so it can appear even after Following in His Footsteps; this also means the scripted scene where Reddin dies during that quest is not set in stone.
↑Sentinel Lyons: "The Pride and I have decided that after all you've survived, you've done enough to be an honorary member of Lyon's Pride. So congratulations. Membership comes with some privileges, including our Power Armor. You want the full suit, or the Recon armor?" (Sarah Lyons' dialogue)
↑Deacon: "I miss Capital Wasteland. You can actually drink the water there." (Deacon's dialogue)
↑The Lone Wanderer: "What happened? How did I get here?" Owyn Lyons: "You were brought back to the Citadel after some sort of energy spike in the purifier. You and Sarah were both knocked unconscious. Quite a bit has happened since then" (Owyn Lyons' dialogue)
↑ 19.019.1The Lone Wanderer: "So you're in charge now, huh?" Tristan: "Until Sarah gets back on her feet, I'm running the Pride. It's just temporary. But for now, I'm calling the shots. We were just about to mobilize, since everything's in place." (Tristan's dialogue)
↑The Lone Wanderer: "Olney? No, I don't think so." Paladin Tristan: "I'm sorry, perhaps there was a misunderstanding. I'm not asking you to go. I am, as your superior officer, ORDERING you to go. This is your assignment. You are to proceed to the Olney Powerworks. Once there, you are to locate and acquire a Tesla Coil, and return to the Citadel with it. Now get moving." (Tristan's dialogue)
↑Sarah Lyons: "Surprised to see me?" The Lone Wanderer: "I'll say! You look much better." Sarah Lyons: "Well, we both have the Pride to thank for that. Without them, we'd both be dead. But enough about me. You've done one hell of an outstanding job out here, soldier. A hell of a job! Now it's time to do my job and to get your ass onto this Vertibird before it goes up like a nuke." (Sarah Lyons' dialogue)
↑The Lone Wanderer: "So, what happens to the Brotherhood now?" Sentinel Lyons: "If you think this means the Pride has nothing to do anymore, you're crazy. We've still got the damn Frankensteins crawling all over D.C. and Rothchild's got us picking up every blinking gizmo from here to Virginia. Quite a bit of work cut out for us, eh?" (Sentinel Sarah Lyons' dialogue)
↑The Lone Wanderer: "What's next for the Pride?" Sentinel Lyons: "Father is sending us into D.C. to scour the ruins and try and cleanse it of Super Mutants. He's calling it 'our next great obstacle.' Sometimes I wish we could just take a rest. But I have to keep a stiff upper lip and help the machine run smoothly, so that's what I'm going to do." (Sentinel Sarah Lyons' dialogue)
↑The Prydwen terminal entries; Proctor Quinlan's terminal, The Rise of Elder Maxson Note: There is no explicit date given for Elder Lyons' death. However, the order of the entries "Enter Maxson" and "Accomplishments" suggests that both Owyn and Sarah Lyons died before or while Arthur Maxson was age 12, which would correspond to August 2279 at the latest (based on the Fallout 3 game guide, he is age 10 when the game takes place in 2277).
↑The Lone Wanderer: "So, what happens to the Brotherhood now?" Scribe Vallincourt: "I've got just piles and piles of Enclave technology to take apart and put back together. Who do you think got our captured Vertibird flying? Now let me get back to work before Rothchild assigns me trash detail." (Vallincourt's dialogue)
↑The Lone Wanderer: "So what's your job in the Lyons' Pride?" Paladin Glade: "Me? Heavy weapons. Miniguns, Missile Launchers... If it's bigger than a human and goes boom, I'm all over it." (Glade's dialogue)
↑The Lone Wanderer: "What's your combat specialization in Lyons' Pride?" Paladin Kodiak: "Hell, I do it all. Recon, demolition, tactical assault. Guess you could say I'm the Pride's jack of all trades." (Kodiak's dialogue)
↑ 33.033.1The Lone Wanderer: "What do you do here?" Knight Captain Dusk: "I'm a sniper with the Pride. Put any mutie bastard within one mile of me and my rifle and, well... pack it up troops. Fight's over. Colvin thinks he's a better shot. Man's delusional." (Dusk's dialogue)
↑Sentinel Lyons: "The Pride and I have decided that after all you've survived, you've done enough to be an honorary member of Lyon's Pride. So congratulations. Membership comes with some privileges, including our Power Armor. You want the full suit, or the Recon armor?" (Sarah Lyons' dialogue)
Non-game
↑Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 71: "ELDER OWYN LYONS" "Lyons, 75, was already highly decorated when he set out from the order's West Coast headquarters, leading a party of soldiers on a mission to reestablish contact with the 'Eastern Brotherhood.' He discovered this abandoned Pentagon military complex. The presence of Super Mutants sent a chill up the collective spine of the Brotherhood; these weren't the children of the dreaded Master, nor were they the remnants of the band that fled east and were ultimately destroyed (or assimilated into the Brotherhood of Steel) in the Chicago area. No, this was a new breed of Super Mutant, one with a local origin. But where did they come from? What did they want? How were they reproducing? Elder Lyons was ordered to discover the source of this new Super Mutant infestation and wipe it from the face of the earth. Recent weeks have seen him galvanize his 'Pride' to thwart the remnants of the Enclave forces, and to provide drinking water to all." (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
↑ 2.02.1Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.96: "SENTINEL SARAH LYONS" "Sarah, 26, was born in the West Coast Brotherhood of Steel headquarters. At the age of seven, she accompanied her father on his journey east to the Capital Wasteland (her mother having died several years earlier). Sarah Lyons is Brotherhood through and through, as dedicated and decorated as her father when he was younger. She commands a group of soldiers assigned to patrol the Washington, D.C., Mall area and operates out of the G.N.R. studio outpost." (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
↑Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 77: "INITIATE JENNINGS" "Unfortunately, Paladin Vargas, whose job is to train initiates and steer them away from heavy fighting, has failed in this responsibility. His oversight has recently resulted in an attack on a ground of Brotherhood of Steel Initiates. Initiate Jennings bore the full brunt of a Super Mutant attack, and recently succumbed to the wounds. (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
↑Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 90: "PALADIN VARGAS" "The sergeant of Lyon’s Pride, Vargas is 30, and a no-nonsense, professional type. He is Sarah’s right hand man; she relies on him for his experience and advice, and he supports her and mentors her. There is a very close but mostly unspoken friendship between them. He is no relation to Nathaniel Vargas of Megaton." (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
↑Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 89: "PALADIN GLADE" "Paladin Glade is the oldest member of Lyon’s Pride and serves as the group’s technician and smith. But it’s a well-known fact that Glade is also the most well-rounded and experienced Paladin in the Pride and is not to be trifled with. He’s a badass, so don’t mess with him." (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
↑Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 80: "KNIGHT CAPTAIN COLVIN" "A sniper in Lyons' Pride, Colvin is 40, friendly, and warm to everyone; he has priest-like tendencies. To him, combat is like worship, and he treats his rifle as a holy object and his targets as the unfortunate victims of his god's wrath. He says a prayer for the soul of each mutant he kills. He's extremely experienced, and completely unflappable: all according to god's will. He can be found guarding Galaxy News Radio from Super Mutants." (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
↑Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p. 80: "KNIGHT CAPTAIN IRVING GALLOWS" "Gallows is the Pride’s scout and stealth expert. He’s a quiet, kind of creepy man who isn’t much liked by the Brotherhood members beyond the Pride. It’s been said that if an enemy is in the field and sees Gallows, he’s already dead. Gallows tends to disappear from time to time, which only adds to the mystery surrounding him. But it is well known among the other members of Lyons’s Pride that Gallows is actually out hunting and killing Super Mutants. At least, they HOPE they’re Super Mutants...." (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
