Paladins are the protectors of the Brotherhood and their elite fighting force. Each is a highly trained combat veteran with high tech equipment at their disposal. They are responsible for maintaining security, from enemies both within and outside of the organization.[1] The ranks of the paladins are reinforced through promoting veteran knights of exceptional combat aptitude. It is generally impossible to become a paladin any other way.[2][Non-game 1][Non-game 2][Non-game 3]
Members of the order their whole lives they have not experienced life outside of the Brotherhood.[3] These paladins have come to idolize Head PaladinRhombus and Head ScribeVree.[4] The paladins in the bunker will direct the Vault Dweller to Senior Paladin Talus, High Elder John Maxson and Head Scribe Vree for any questions they might have.[5][6][7] They have recently come to use new laser rifles but preference for their older laser pistols is high.[8] They get bored while they are at their guard posts inside Lost Hills, they have been known to joke about playing Marco-Polo.[9] When they have time between patrols and training they like to keep up on their studies. They have to keep themselves at peak physical and mental condition, as being a paladin isn't only about combat.[10][11][12][13]
The paladins are regularly patrolling the perimeter of Lost Hills, they discourage unwanted elements from proceeding deeper into their territory. A dangerous job, particularly at night,[14] they are at an increased state of readiness due to the reports of large mutants attacking caravans and travelers.
Those that are not patrolling their territory are guarding their caravans,[15][16] making sure that their trade with the Hub, weapons for food and materiel, continues.[17][18][19] They are also perusing their wares, looking for deals.[20][21] These paladins will direct both brothers and outsiders who have questions to InitiateCabbot.[22][23]
Should the Vault Dweller have become an initiate, he can meet paladins patrolling their territory. They can inform him of this,[24] and he can answer their order to report his scouting.[25] They will become annoyed should he report that he has nothing, and order him to continue scouting.[26] Should the Vault Dweller have not become a brother of their order, but has already visited Lost Hills, they will let the Vault Dweller pass through their territory so long as he is peaceful,[27] or at least fights what the Brotherhood considers enemies.[28] Should this encounter be before the Brotherhood have been informed of the Unity threats, they can bring the Vault Dweller to their elders, specifically High ElderJohn Maxson.[29]
Should the Vault Dweller have already been to the Brotherhood and not have been initiated he can insult the paladins while refusing to state his business.[30] Should the Vault Dweller inform them of his search for the water chip they will show disgust at being enslaved to a single piece of technology. Declaring it better to be struggling on the surface.[31] Should he tell them that he is looking for the source of the mutant attacks they will direct him to the Glow, though they doubt that even mutants would survive in that amount of radiation for long.[32] If questioned about any news that they have run across, informing him of a wrecked caravan about a day's journey away, and a sole survivor, a girl telling of the mutant humans of great strength that attacked them.[33]
Other interactions[]
If the player character has a significantly low Intelligence, they will comment on it. The comment will differ based on whether they are scouting the area as an initiate,[34] or are just a wanderer meeting them in their travels.[35]
↑The Vault Dweller: "{1011}{}{Paladins}" John Maxson: "{1111}{Gen_63}{Paladins are in charge of all security and outside activities. I remember tradin' with the Hub, goin' on scouting missions for the Elders. Ah man, those ware a good times.}" (John Maxson's dialogue)
↑The Vault Dweller: "{1010}{}{Knights}" John Maxson: "{1110}{Gen_62}{The Knights make the weapons. And when he's good enough, a Knight can advance to become a Paladin and then an Elder and so forth. Right now Rhombus is the head of the Knights.}" (John Maxson's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{109}{}{The Brotherhood is great. I haven't had any experience outside of it, but it couldn't possibly get better than this.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{109}{}{Rhombus is my idol.}" "{111}{}{Vree's my idol.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{107}{}{You should talk to Talus or Maxson if you have any questions.}" "{108}{}{Vree's in the library during the day if you ever have technical questions.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{102}{}{If you need anything, you should talk to Vree.}" "{103}{}{Vree's right over there if you need to talk to someone.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{111}{}{If you need anything, you should talk to Vree.}" "{112}{}{Vree's right over there if you need to talk to someone.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{105}{}{I really like the new laser rifles, but the old laser pistols are my favorite.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{104}{}{I've got to find time between patrols and training to keep up with my studies. I think I'm getting a little rusty.}" "{105}{}{You've got to keep your mind and body in top condition at all times, Initiate.}" "{106}{}{Us Scribes design all the equipment, weapons, and supplies. It's quite exciting.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{113}{}{I've got to find time between the patrols and training to keep up with my studies. I think I'm getting a little rusty.}" "{114}{}{You've got to keep your mind and body in top condition at all times, Initiate.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{107}{}{Being a Paladin isn't just combat, son.}" "{108}{}{Being a Paladin isn't just combat, my lady.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{115}{}{Being a Paladin isn't just combat, my son.}" "{116}{}{Being a Paladin isn't just combat, my lady.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{106}{}{The night perimeter patrols are very dangerous. I wouldn't wander too far at night if I were you.}" "{107}{}{Be careful, it's a deadly world out there.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{104}{}{Some of these Caravan traders are a little strange.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{105}{}{Some of these Caravan traders are a little strange.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑The Vault Dweller: "{1012}{}{Hub}" John Maxson: "{1112}{Gen_64}{The Hub's down to the southeast. They trade us food and things for the weapons we make here. Now if you're ever down there, you talk to Butch Harris.}" (John Maxson's dialogue)
↑The Vault Dweller: "{1009}{}{Merchants}" Cabbot: "{1109}{Cab_62}{They trade with us for food and stuff. We give them weapons. They don't come around too often anymore, but uh, I don't know why.}" (Cabbot's dialogue)
↑Keri Lee: "{104}{}{So, that old bastard gave you the okay to work for us, eh? Well you must have balls of steel. I'm impressed, but we'll see how you do. We leave only twice a month, on the 3rd and 17th. Can you handle that? We go to all the local hot spots: the Brotherhood of Steel, Junktown, Necropolis, and the Boneyard.}" (Keri Lee's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{101}{}{Pssst, see any good deals?}" "{110}{}{Pssst, see any good deals?}" "{111}{}{If you're here to trade you're talking to the wrong person.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{101}{}{Pssst, see any good deals?}" "{110}{}{If you're here to trade you're talking to the wrong person.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{108}{}{If you have any questions about our order, you should talk to Cabbot, over by the door.}" "{109}{}{Cabbot is the one you want to talk to; he's the young lad by the door.}" "{117}{}{If you have any questions about the Order, you should talk to Cabbot, by the door.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{108}{}{If you have any questions about our order you should talk to Cabbot over by the door.}" "{109}{}{Cabbot is the one you want to talk to, he's the young lad by the door.}" "{118}{}{If you have any questions about our order you should talk to Cabbot over by the door.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{102}{}{Hold, initiate! What do you have to report?}" The Vault Dweller: "{105}{}{Actually, I wanted to know if you had heard anything.}" Paladin: "{127}{}{There are reports of large mutant humans attacking travelers, so we're increasing our vigilance. Keep a close eye on the area and retreat to the compound if necessary. Initiate, dismissed!}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{102}{}{Hold, initiate! What do you have to report?}" The Vault Dweller: "{104}{}{Rad Scorpions and intolerable heat. Uh . . . sir.}" Paladin: "{126}{}{I see. Carry on, Initiate.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{102}{}{Hold, initiate! What do you have to report?}" The Vault Dweller: "{106}{}{Nothing to report, sir!}" Paladin: "{128}{}{These are troubled times, Initiate! Mutants are on the march, attacking caravans! We need information, and we need it now! Nothing to report is not good enough!}" The Vault Dweller: "{106}{}{Nothing to report, sir!}" Paladin: "{129}{}{Get your sorry ass out of here, and bring us back some useful intelligence! Initiate, dismissed!}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{108}{}{Hold! I recognize you -- you've visited the Brotherhood. Some may trust you, but I do not. State your business!}" The Vault Dweller: "{111}{}{Wandering the wastes, trying to survive.}" Paladin: "{137}{}{As are we all. As long as you do not act against the Brotherhood, you will not be harmed, but tread carefully.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{108}{}{Hold! I recognize you -- you've visited the Brotherhood. Some may trust you, but I do not. State your business!}" The Vault Dweller: "{112}{}{I'm killing desert vermin. Do you disapprove?}" Paladin: "{138}{}{It depends on whether or not you consider us vermin. If you attack our enemies, you will be permitted to travel in our territory. If you offend us, you will die. Consider yourself warned.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{108}{}{Hold! I recognize you -- you've visited the Brotherhood. Some may trust you, but I do not. State your business!}" The Vault Dweller: "{113}{}{I will only state it to the head of your order. Take me to the Brotherhood.}" Paladin: "{139}{}{That's a reasonable request. Fall in.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{108}{}{Hold! I recognize you -- you've visited the Brotherhood. Some may trust you, but I do not. State your business!}" The Vault Dweller: "{109}{}{My business is my own, just as yours belongs to you.}" Paladin: "{131}{}{This is our land, and here, your business is our business. I repeat, state your business.}" The Vault Dweller: "{134}{}{This may be your land, but I am not your slave.}" Paladin: "{142}{}{How dare you accuse me of such a thing! The Brotherhood of Steel has never forced anyuone to serve us against their will. That goes against everything we believe in. Get out of my sight!}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{132}{}{I seek a water chip for my Vault. Can you help me?}" Paladin: "{140}{}{Water chip? I hope you're not serious! You'd be better off struggling on the surface than enslaving yourself to a single piece of machinery.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{133}{}{I am trying to find the source of mutant attacks.}" Paladin: "{141}{}{As are we. The most common theory is that they come from the Glow, but I doubt even mutants could survive there for long. If you find out something, let us know.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{135}{}{I've been wandering the wastes for a long time. I wanted to know if you have news.}" Paladin: "{143}{}{We found a wrecked caravan about a day's journey to the west. We found one survivor - poor girl. She claimed they were attacked by mutant humans with incredible strength.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑Paladin: "{102}{}{Hold, initiate! What do you have to report?}" The Vault Dweller: "{107}{}{Ruh?}" Paladin: "{130}{}{Oh yes, I heard about you. Not much of an IQ, but a helluva fighter. Too bad.}" (Paladin's dialogue) Note: This option is available should the player character have an Intelligence of [clarification needed] or less.
↑Paladin: "{108}{}{Hold! I recognize you -- you've visited the Brotherhood. Some may trust you, but I do not. State your business!}" The Vault Dweller: "{114}{}{Biz?}" Paladin: "{130}{}{Oh yes, I heard about you. Not much of an IQ, but a helluva fighter. Too bad.}" (Paladin's dialogue) Note: This option is available should the player character have an Intelligence of [clarification needed] or less.
↑Paladin: "{102}{}{Hold, initiate! What do you have to report?}" The Vault Dweller: "{103}{}{All quiet on the western front.}" Paladin: "{125}{}{Very good. Carry on, Initiate.}" (Paladin's dialogue)
↑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."
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."
