Elder Cleric Quintus is the leader of a chapter of the Brotherhood of Steel that operates in New California in 2296. He appears as a supporting character in the Fallout TV series where he is portrayed by Michael Cristofer.
Background[]
Little is known about Quintus' past, including whether he was recruited or born into the Brotherhood. As a veteran member of the organization, by the late 2290s, Quintus holds the rank of Elder Cleric and rules the western Brotherhood chapter with a firm hand.[1]
In the TV series[]
The End[]
Interrogating Maximus
Quintus first appears during Maximus' interrogation after he was brought in on suspicion of causing Aspirant Dane's maiming. The elder questions Maximus about his reasoning for joining the Brotherhood, to which Maximus responds by hurting the people who've hurt him. When Quintus informs him that his fellow aspirants have accused him of causing Dane's injury due to jealousy over their recent promotion to the rank of squire, Maximus denies doing it. When Quintus asks him why he would not do it since his ambitions to advance in the Brotherhood are known, a knight looms over Maximus to pressure him to speak truthfully. Maximus admits he wanted it to happen but maintains he wasn't the one who maimed Dane. Quintus states his belief that violence against a fellow member of the Brotherhood is a sign of weakness and asks Maximus if he is weak. He is left amused when Maximus claims that he tries not to be. When Quintus gives Maximus a chance to speak in his defense, he is surprised to hear Maximus not only tell the truth but expresses his gratitude for everything the Brotherhood has given him and his desire to do anything to help them in their mission to improve the world. Before leaving, Quintus clears Maximus of the charges and declares Maximus as the knight, Titus' new squire. Quintus then oversees his anointment as Titus uses the gauntlet of his armor, heated by flames to brand Maximus.[3]
Giving the mission briefing
Quintus is later seen giving a speech in front of the assembled Brotherhood forces, both his chapter and those sent from the Commonwealth aboard the Prydwen. He informs them about the details of their mission, to find and capture the escaped Enclave scientist, Siggi Wilzig who is in possession of an extremely powerful artifact. He instructs the knights to go forth with honor before sending them out on their missions, each covering a select section of the Wilds to find Wilzig.[3]
The Beginning[]
Quintus appears again in Filly after its occupation by the Brotherhood of Steel. He observes Maximus' return as he hands over the supposed head of the target to him. But Quintus' suspicions are proven true when he has his men scan the head and discovers it's a fake due to lacking the implanted artifact. Quintus immediately accuses Maximus of lying about the artifact just as he lied about his culpability in Dane's maiming. The Brotherhood knights restrain Maximus and point a gun to his head, with Quintus demanding a confession in the face of execution. Maximus implores Quintus to spare his life, promising to lead the Brotherhood to the artifact's location if they do so. Fearing for their fellow squire's life, Dane then interjects, confessing that their original injury was self-inflicted, and pleads for Quintus to listen to Maximus for the sake of the Brotherhood. Quintus commends such a rare display of loyalty and orders the knights to release Maximus. Maximus learns that his admission and Dane's confession both came as a result of "theatre" staged and pressure applied by Quintus.[4]
Quintus and Maximus later have a private talk away from the others, where Quintus asks Maximus about the circumstances of Titus' death. After finding out that Titus died running like a coward, Quintus disappointingly admits that the Brotherhood has "lost its way," before reminiscing about the time when they ruled the wasteland on the West Coast. He expresses his firm belief that power must be taken and not given, which is a lesson that he believes Maximus has learned and experienced well during his travels. He continues by saying that, by leading the Brotherhood to the relic, the two of them will be able to take power in a manner that will allow them to start "a new Brotherhood," with Quintus as its leader and people like Maximus, who seek the power to change the world for the better, as its sword. He then reminds Maximus about his lifelong search for a home and offers him a chance to build one together. Regardless of what was said, Quintus directly assigned Maximus to the Brotherhood vanguard, whereas Dane was assigned as a means of punishment for their self-sabotage.[4]
On Quintus' order, the Brotherhood deploys in force to the Griffith Observatory, beginning a battle against the military remnants of the New California Republic led by the pre-War scientist Lee Moldaver who was also attempting to reactivate the cold fusion artifact. After Moldaver's death and the defeat of the NCR forces, the Brotherhood is placed in a position of power over the Los Angeles Boneyard that was brimming with the power generated by the artifact, and Maximus officially promoted to knighthood and given the lordship of the Boneyard in addition.[4]
Personality[]
In his position as Elder Cleric, Quintus has seen enough misery and hardship to develop a keen insight into the nature of man, and a cynical attitude to the reality of the wasteland. He is one of the few in the modern Brotherhood to believe in loyalty and strength of character, seeing violence as a tool to impose order on the wastes.[5]
While his chapter is carrying out orders sent by the clerics of the East Coast, he proudly states in his speech to the Brotherhood of both West and East Coasts - that the future would be cut by their sword.[6] Elder Quintus displays a deep loyalty to the Brotherhood of Steel and its traditions; he sees himself as a leading figure in the organization's future. He believes that violence is only a tool that the Brotherhood should use as a last resort while severely condemning any actions of violence against fellow members of the organization - even willing to execute those if they appear to be responsible.
Above all, Quintus wants to see the Brotherhood restored to a position of absolute authority over the wasteland on the West Coast. With the cold fusion technology, he believes that the Brotherhood can be reforged, with him at the head and those loyal to him, ready to take power where possible, as the sword.[7]
Notable quotes[]
- "Our mission comes from the highest clerics in the Commonwealth. It is believed that a denizen of the Enclave has escaped. And that he has with him an object… of profound potential… to harm our nation or to save it. Each knight in this legion will search a section of the Wilds for this target. Brothers… we exist for moments such as these. Go forth with honor! And may the shape of the future be cut by your sword!"
- "Violence… is merely a tool. We use it to bring order to the Wasteland, but violence against a Brother of Steel is a sign of weakness."
- "The Brotherhood has lost its way. We once ruled the Wasteland… And yet power is taken, not given. A lesson you seem to have learned. So, if what you say is true, and you can lead us to the relic, then together, you and I, we will take power. And with it… we will start a new Brotherhood. With me as its head, and the likes of you as its sword. Your entire life, you’ve been looking for a home. Build one with me."
Appearances[]
Elder Cleric Quintus appears only in the Fallout TV series episodes "The End" and "The Beginning."
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Thaddeus: "I also bring new orders from the Elder Cleric. Uh, which I humbly relay. Mm. We're not the only ones in search of this remnant from the old world. The Elder Cleric says whoever gets the target will control the Wasteland. And, uh... we are to kill whomever stands in our way."
("The Head") - ↑ "As Shortsight leaves the room, Maximus sees a figure in RED ROBES by the window. ELDER CLERIC QUINTUS (60s) gazes over at him severely. Maximus has never spoken to a man this important in his entire life." – "The End" script, p. 41
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fallout TV series, Season 1, Episode 1: "The End"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Fallout TV series, Season 1, Episode 8: "The Beginning"
- ↑ Quintus: "We have given you a name. Food. Education. A place in the world. So, we expect you to give us the truth. Why did you join the Brotherhood?"
Maximus: "To hurt the people who hurt me."
Quintus: "I understand you're a friend of Aspirant Dane."
Maximus: "Yes."
Quintus: "You're aware of their injury?"
Maximus: "Yes."
Quintus: "Do you know who did it?"
Maximus: "No."
Quintus: "Your fellow aspirants say it was you."
Maximus: "No, I... I-I wouldn't..."
Quintus: "Why not? Your friend was promoted, you were not. You have ambitions, don't you?"
Titus: "Speak."
Maximus: "I didn't. I didn't do it. I did not. I... I wanted it to happen. Is that wrong?"
Quintus: "Yes. Yes. Violence... is merely a tool. We use it to bring order to the Wasteland, but violence against a Brother of Steel is a sign of weakness. But are you? Weak?"
Maximus: "I don't want to be. I..."
Quintus: "You have anything else to say in your defense?"
Maximus: "I just... I just... I-I want to thank you. For your guidance and... for giving me a home. I-I had no place in the world. So... if I can help the Brotherhood make it better... Eden or whatever... even if it means giving my own life... I'll do it. And I'd be grateful to the Brotherhood for giving my life meaning."
Quintus: "Good boy. Then you will be Knight Titus' new squire."
(Fallout TV series, Season 1, Episode 1: "The End") - ↑ Maximus: "Please... Please, I know where the head is!"
Dane: "For the sake of the Brotherhood, please listen to him!"
Quintus: "Such a display of loyalty. Don't see that much anymore. You think you're the first squire who coveted his Knight's armor? How did Titus die?"
Maximus: "He died running."
(Fallout TV series, Season 1, Episode 8: "The Beginning") - ↑ Quintus: "The Brotherhood has lost its way. We once ruled the Wasteland... And yet power is taken, not given. A lesson you seem to have learned. So, if what you say is true, and you can lead us to the relic, then together, you and I, we will take power. And with it... we will start a new Brotherhood. With me as its head, and the likes of you as its sword. Your entire life, you've been looking for a home. Build one with me."
(Fallout TV series, Season 1, Episode 8: "The Beginning")