早年实施了临时等级制度,旨在强调和加强约翰·麦克森提出的意识形态。麦克森的目标有两个:首先,它会剥夺兄弟会成员与战前军队和政府的联系,确保幸存的将军或政客无法援引他们的誓言并命令他们这样做,例如,再次对世界造成核破坏 (就像Col. Ellen Santiago和Sec. Thomas Eckhart在阿帕拉契亚的情况一样)。其次,它将为兄弟会成员提供一个鼓舞人心的新系统,让他们相信并为之献身,填补他们所知道的文明毁灭留下的空白。灵感来自西罗马帝国的衰落,当时骑士和学士在帝国崩溃后维持秩序并保存知识。[4] 到 2082年6月 20日,他手下的所有成员都转而使用兄弟会的等级和做法,无论是在新加州还是阿帕拉契亚州。[5][6]
↑Camp Venture terminal entries: "JAN-03-81: E Fisher" This entry establishes that Taggerdy is still referred to as lieutenant, indicating the switchover did not yet take place.
↑The Courier: "What do you mean decide for yourself?" Melissa Watkins: "I'm currently an Apprentice in the Brotherhood, and recently became eligible for Journeyman status. But first, I have to decide which Order I want to join - the Knights or the Scribes." (Melissa Watkins' dialogue)
↑ 12.012.1The Vault Dweller: "{1008}{}{Initiates}" John Maxson: "{1108}{Gen_60}{Well that's what you are. Initiates train and learn to become knights or scribes.}" (MAXSON.MSG)
↑ 13.013.1The Courier: "Tell me about the Scribes." Melissa Watkins: "The Scribes are responsible for discovering how all the old tech we recover actually works and sometimes even work on inventing new things. Without them, the Brotherhood could never fulfill its mission. Or at least, that's what my dad always used to say." (Melissa Watkins' dialogue)
↑ 14.014.1The Vault Dweller: "{1009}{}{Scribes}" John Maxson: "{1109}{Gen_61}{Well, Scribes copy down the weapon specs. We've got information all the way back to my granddad. Sometimes a scribe comes up with a new idea for a weapon. Hehehe. Doesn't happen too often. They all answer to Vree.}" (MAXSON.MSG)
↑ 15.015.1The Vault Dweller: "{1005}{}{Scribes}" Cabbot: "{1105}{Cab_58}{OK, well, scribes are the keepers of all the histories and the blueprints for the weapons we make. I just love books; that's why I want to be one . . . a Scribe, that is.}" (CABBOT.MSG)
↑ 16.016.116.2Fallout Bible 6: "The Brotherhood of Steel: The Brotherhood of Steel (BOS) is a techno-religious organization, with roots in the US military and government-sponsored scientific community from before the war. The BOS is mostly composed of the descendents of those military officers, soldiers, and scientists, but aside from some outlanders among their ranks, the BOS is as close to pure strain humanity (prime normals) as you're going to find outside of a Vault." "The ranks of the BOS is generally recognized as being composed of the best and the brightest... which means the BOS is a really small organization, at least compared to NCR. They make up for this with their frightening arsenal of pre-war and post-war technology: They have laser weapons, power armor, surgical enhancements, combat implants, and a squad of Brotherhood Knights have the ability to erase an entire town from a map without a scratch." "The Brotherhood are generally good guys, but they have their faults - (1) they don't care for mutants, (2) they worship technology, and in many cases, put it above human life, and (3) they don't like to share their choicest technological bits, despite the obvious benefits their technology could bring to the wasteland. It's commonly accepted within the Brotherhood that the people of the wasteland are not responsible enough to use (and maintain) all of the technology the BOS has at their disposal. They are known trade some of their technologies with frontier communities and NCR states, but they keep the more sensitive technologies to themselves." "It is believed that the current HQ of the BOS is the Lost Hills bunker in Fallout 1, but at the time of Fallout 2, the BOS is spread across the wastes in small bunkers and installations hidden from the eyes of common folk – finding them all and wiping them out would be a difficult and dangerous task." "The BOS is divided into different ranks: Initiates are trainees who are expected to perform well enough in the training process to be promoted to Squires. After proving themselves, Squires are promoted to Knights. After many years of service and experience, the best Knights are promoted to Paladins - the pinnacle of the Brotherhood military. Paladins who survive to their later years become Elders, and they number among the Brotherhood ruling council.""It is also possible to serve the Brotherhood as a Scribe. Scribes are responsible for copying the ancient technologies, maintaining the current technology and even experimenting with new weapons and other useful devices. Scribes rarely leave the safety of the BOS bunkers, but they are sometimes called into the field to examine a piece of technology or perform a task beyond the skills of the Brotherhood soldiers.""It is said that the BOS symbol, broken down, represents each of these orders. The sword represents the Paladins, the wings represent the Elders (the "wings" control the movement of the sword), the large gear represents the Knights, and the two smaller gears represent the Scribes and the Squires, whose services keep the Knights supplied with the information and the manpower to get their jobs done. No one is sure what the circle means, however."
↑The Vault Dweller: "{345}{}{What is the Brotherhood's main purpose?}" John Maxson: "{172}{Gen_21}{Our main goal is to survive. The Scribes copy old plans for weapons or design new ones, and the Knights make the guns from 'em. Most guns come from us.}" (MAXSON.MSG)
↑The Vault Dweller: "{173}{}{You trade the weapons to the Hub?}" John Maxson: "{176}{Gen_22}{That's the way we get our supplies.}" (MAXSON.MSG)
↑ 19.019.1The 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.}" (MAXSON.MSG)
↑The Vault Dweller: "{1006}{}{Knights}" Cabbot: "{221}{Cab_59}{Well, you see, they're the ones who want to become protectors of the Brotherhood. There's not many of them, but they train their whole lives to become Paladins.}" (CABBOT.MSG)
↑The Courier: "Tell me about the Knights." Melissa Watkins: "Knights are in charge of all of our equipment. Power armor, gatling lasers, you name it. All of it built and maintained by Knights. Knights also get to go out on patrols, scouting assignments, and support the Paladins in offensive operations. Being a Knight would mean getting to see more of the world, fight the Brotherhood's enemies, and possibly someday become a Paladin like my mother." (Melissa Watkins' dialogue)
↑Daniel Shin: "Since we only have one Paladin here, I also lead various combat operations and support Paladin Rahmani in any ways necessary"
↑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.}" (MAXSON.MSG)
↑Fallout Bible 8: Dave Sayz:Yes, Knight before you can become a Paladin. Becoming a paladin is special.
↑ 25.025.1The Vault Dweller: "{139}{}{What about that metal suit you're wearing?}" Talus: "{196}{}{Only Paladins wear Power Armor, someday you may earn the right to wear it.}" (TALUS.MSG)
↑ 27.027.1The Vault Dweller: "{1004}{}{Elders}" Cabbot: "{1104}{Cab_57}{They make all the decisions around here, from what we eat to what our duties are. And uh, they argue a lot, too. The High Elder seems to have to step in a lot.}" (CABBOT.MSG)
↑ 28.028.1The Courier: "Tell me about your last Elder." Edgar Hardin: "Elijah was a strange one. His even becoming Elder was highly questionable, seeing as how he was a Scribe. Typically, only Paladins are eligible. But an exception was made in his case, on account of him being a genius. Unfortunately, whatever scientific acumen he had didn't extend to tactics. Trying to defend HELIOS was a blunder of the worst kind, and many brothers lost their lives because of it. Many of the senior paladins, myself included, advised him to fight a retreating action, but he refused to budge. Said he almost "had it working". We never did find out exactly what he was talking about. When the perimeter was finally overrun, the Elder had simply vanished." (Edgar Hardin's dialogue)
↑Fallout Bible 8: Dave Sayz:Elected or chosen by the elders, don't recall which, but I don't think specifics were mentioned anywhere so you can do whatever you want I'm sure without running into an inconsistency that the players might find. Sebastien - my take is that they're paladins elected to the council, but in the Maxson line, they elevated mostly because of seniority. You're right - the limited number of council members would preclude becoming an Elder because of seniority only - though you could also argue that BOS members don't usually live to get "old."
↑The Vault Dweller: "{1006}{}{Elder}" John Maxson: "{1106}{Gen_58}{Hehehe. A fine, handsome, upstanding man. The High Elder position is to mediate the meetings between the Elders. You see, two years ago I got talked into it. If I'd of known then...}" (MAXSON.MSG)
↑Maxson II was killed in 2155, but John Maxson only replaced him on the elder council on that date. He only became the high elder in 2159. See Maxson II for details.
↑The Vault Dweller: "{1006}{}{Elder}" John Maxson: "{1106}{Gen_58}{Hehehe. A fine, handsome, upstanding man. The High Elder position is to mediate the meetings between the Elders. You see, two years ago I got talked into it. If I'd of known then...}" (MAXSON.MSG)
↑The Sole Survivor: "You're beating around the bush. Is there something you're trying to tell me?" Danse: "Is it that obvious? I've... never been very good at these things.Let me start at the beginning. I grew up alone in the Capital Wasteland. Spent most of my childhood picking through the ruins and selling scrap. When I was a bit older, and had a few caps to my name, I moved into Rivet City and opened a junk stand. While I was there, I met a guy named Cutler. We got along pretty well, watched each other's backs and kept each other out of trouble.When the Brotherhood came through on a recruiting run, we felt like it was the best way out of our nowhere lives, so we joined up." (Danse's dialogue)
↑The Sole Survivor: "So there is a human being under all of that power armor after all." Danse: "Sometimes I need a reminder, but yes... there is.When I was an Initiate, my sponsor was Paladin Krieg. Toughest squad leader I ever served with. He was a model soldier, embodying the values every trainee was striving to achieve. Fiercely loyal, secure in his beliefs and brave to a fault.From the moment I was assigned to his squad I was singled out... it felt like he was pushing me harder than the rest of the team.I fought by his side for years and we had some seriously close calls, but he never explained to me why I was treated that way." (Danse's dialogue)
↑ 35.035.1The Lone Wanderer: "So, you guys looking for new recruits?" Sarah Lyons: "That's a negative. We've got too many local conscripts as it is. Most are undertrained and too damned trigger happy for their own good. Our very own Initiate Reddin is a sterling example." (Sarah Lyons' dialogue)
↑ 36.036.1Fallout 4 loading screens: "Children born into the Brotherhood of Steel begin their training, and indoctrination, as Squires."
↑ 37.037.1Fallout 3 scribe proctors describe the function of each order.
↑Paladin Gunny: "Yeah, I can train you. But don't ask me to like it. My Initiates sweat blood, and you just get a free pass?"
↑The Sole Survivor: "So what's all this about you being my sponsor?" Danse: "Elder Maxson is understandably particular when it comes to new recruits. He believes in order to keep the Brotherhood strong, we have to bond as brothers. As your sponsor, it's my duty to travel with you throughout the Commonwealth to ensure that our ideals are being observed. That's why I'm so concerned about your performance in the field." (Danse's dialogue)
↑Danse: "I've already told you, I'm retracting my sponsorship. You're on your own." (Danse's dialogue) Danse's reaction at low loyalty.
↑Danse: "I don't know why you even bother staying with the Brotherhood." (Danse's dialogue) Danse's reaction at low loyalty.
↑The Sole Survivor: "Where can I get Power Armor?" Danse: "Only Knights are allowed to wear Brotherhood Power Armor. And you're no Knight. Not yet.Until Elder Maxson grants you that title, you'll have to make due with what you've got.Anything else?" (Danse's dialogue)
↑The Sole Survivor: "I won't disappoint you, Elder." Arthur Maxson: "Had I even a single doubt in my mind, I wouldn't have awarded you the promotion.Just be aware that a Brotherhood Paladin is expected to be a symbol of integrity to our brothers and sisters." (Arthur Maxson's dialogue (Fallout 4))
↑Brotherhood paladins typically lead squads in Fallout 4.
↑Arthur Maxson: "Paladin, I'm pleased you've returned. Captain Kells and I wanted to speak with you. Captain Kells." Kells: "First and foremost, I wanted to inform you that using the Minutemen to destroy the Institute was a risky venture at best. Using untrained non-military personnel in the operation could have had devastating consequences and resulted in an unnecessary loss of life. In the future, Elder Maxson and I need you to approve any tactical changes before they're executed. As I expect Elder Maxson has already explained, the destruction of the Institute is simply the first stage of our operations in the Commonwealth. There are still Super Mutants and ferals to be dealt with as well as any remaining synths that escaped the blast. It's our hope that you'll continue serving with the Brotherhood and assist us with eradicating these threats." The Sole Survivor: "Of course, Captain." Kells: "Very good Paladin." Arthur Maxson: "In light of your service, Captain Kells and I both feel you deserve unique recognition for your contributions, both past and future.It's with great pleasure, and the utmost respect that you are hereby granted the title of Sentinel. This is the highest honor a Brotherhood soldier can achieve, but we both felt strongly that it was well deserved." Kells: "In addition, we'd like to present you with this jetpack modification for your power armor. The Brotherhood has few of these devices in its possession, but we feel you've earned the right to utilize one of them.Congratulations, Sentinel. It's an honor to be serving with you." The Sole Survivor: "Would I be the only Sentinel in the Brotherhood?" Arthur Maxson: "In our division, yes. There hasn't been a Sentinel serving under me for many years now. It's a position that commands a great deal of honor and respect, so I do not award it lightly." The Sole Survivor: "Thank you both. I'm really quite honored." Arthur Maxson: "The honor is ours.So, Sentinel... for the first time since we've met, I have no orders for you. From this moment forward, you will decide which missions you undertake and how you will guide us. Captain Kells and the personnel at the Cambridge Police Station still possess numerous operations for you to undertake. Where you go from here is up to you. Ad Victoriam, Sentinel." (Arthur Maxson's and Kells' dialogue)
↑Fallout 4 loading screens: "Piloted by Lancer-Captain Kells, the Prydwen has traveled extensively along the East Coast... but this is its first journey to the Commonwealth."
↑Knights and paladins are treated as field combatants, based on their appearances in Fallout 4, while scribes handle all manufacturing and research duties.
↑Prydwen terminal entries; Proctor Quinlan's terminal, The Rise of Elder Maxson
↑Vault Dweller: "{142}{}{Maxson? General Maxson?}"
Kyle: "{143}{}{Not General Maxson, his grandfather, Roger Maxson. I heard you brought back a disk that told what happened to the guys who rebelled against him and went down there to recover the lost technology.}" (KYLE.MSG)
↑Rhombus: "{186}{Rhom40}{Ah, General Maxson was the finest Head Paladin ever. When he took over as High Elder, I became Head Paladin.}" (RHOMBUS.MSG)
↑The Vault Dweller: "{1006}{}{Elder}" John Maxson: "{1106}{Gen_58}{Hehehe. A fine, handsome, upstanding man. The High Elder position is to mediate the meetings between the Elders. You see, two years ago I got talked into it. If I'd of known then...}" (MAXSON.MSG)
↑The Sole Survivor: "Would I be the only Sentinel in the Brotherhood?" Arthur Maxson: "In our division, yes. There hasn't been a Sentinel serving under me for many years now. It's a position that commands a great deal of honor and respect, so I do not award it lightly." (BoSElderMaxson.txt)
↑Rhombus: "{118}{Rhom7}{I am Rhombus, head of the Paladins. I train those willing to learn.}" (RHOMBUS.MSG)
↑Vault Dweller: "{139}{}{You think I could become a paladin?}" Rhombus: "{142}{Rhom14}{Possibly. When the invading army is vanquished, come back to be trained.}" (RHOMBUS.MSG)
↑Edgar Hardin: "Many of the senior paladins, myself included, advised him to fight a retreating action, but he refused to budge. Said he almost "had it working""(Edgar Hardin’s dialogue).
↑Dialogue differences with Knight Sergeant Gavil in Fallout 4.
↑Jennifer: "{217}{}{Have you talked to Rhombus? He's the Head Knight. He's just right over there in that room.}" (JENNIFER.MSG)
↑The Sole Survivor: "So there is a human being under all of that power armor after all." Danse: "Sometimes I need a reminder, but yes... there is.When I was an Initiate, my sponsor was Paladin Krieg. Toughest squad leader I ever served with. He was a model soldier, embodying the values every trainee was striving to achieve. Fiercely loyal, secure in his beliefs and brave to a fault.From the moment I was assigned to his squad I was singled out... it felt like he was pushing me harder than the rest of the team.I fought by his side for years and we had some seriously close calls, but he never explained to me why I was treated that way." (Danse's dialogue)
↑The Courier: "What do you mean decide for yourself?" Melissa Watkins: "I'm currently an Apprentice in the Brotherhood, and recently became eligible for Journeyman status. But first, I have to decide which Order I want to join - the Knights or the Scribes." (Melissa Watkins dialogue)
↑The Vault Dweller: "{345}{}{What is the Brotherhood's main purpose?}" John Maxson: "{172}{Gen_21}{Our main goal is to survive. The Scribes copy old plans for weapons or design new ones, and the Knights make the guns from 'em. Most guns come from us.}" (MAXSON.MSG)
↑The Vault Dweller: "{1009}{}{Scribes}" John Maxson: "{1109}{Gen_61}{Well, Scribes copy down the weapon specs. We've got information all the way back to my granddad. Sometimes a scribe comes up with a new idea for a weapon. Hehehe. Doesn't happen too often. They all answer to Vree.}" (MAXSON.MSG)
↑ 69.069.169.269.3The Lone Wanderer: "What are the Orders?" Elizabeth Jameson: "The Order of the Sword is responsible for weapons research and development. Guns, ammunition anything of an offensive nature. Defensive research is done by the Order of the Shield. Power Armor, defensive structures anything that is intended to protect us. The Order of the Quill preserves the written knowledge of the ancients, seeking out all manner of books and holotapes." (Elizabeth Jameson's dialogue)
↑The Lone Wanderer: "What Order are you a part of?" Elizabeth Jameson: "Actually, I am proctor of the Order of the Quill. I oversee the Archives and Library here in the Citadel. We are dedicated to preserving the history of the Brotherhood as well as unearthing the secrets of the pre-war civilizations. We have a single field associate: Scribe Yearling. She operates out of the former Library of Congress to the northeast." (Elizabeth Jameson's dialogue)
↑Named simply Brotherhood of Steel Paladin in the game.
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↑Fallout 2d20 Rulebook p.382: "Elders make up the Brotherhood of Steel’s leadership council. To reach the lofty position of Elder, an individual must progress through the Brotherhood’s ranks and must reach at least Paladin to be considered. While a council of Elders are responsible for the entire organization, one or more Elders may also lead their own chapters in various parts of the wasteland."
↑Fallout 2d20 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."
↑Fallout 2d20 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 2d20 Rulebook p.384: "Scribes are the recordkeepers and scholars of the Brotherhood of Steel. While they can fight and receive the same basic combat training as any other member, this is not their primary role. Scribes handle the cataloguing, repair, acquisition, and study of any technology that finds its way into the Brotherhood’s hands. They sometimes accompany field units if their expertise is required in retrieving or locating an artifact of importance, but most Scribes stay within the base of operations of the chapter."
↑Fallout 2d20 Rulebook p.385: "The rank of Lancer denotes a member of the Brotherhood who takes on the role as a Vertibird pilot. They undergo specialist training to learn how to fly and maintain the aircraft used by the Brotherhood of Steel so that they can properly provide transport and air support. Not only do Lancers need to have a good understanding of their craft but also a good understanding of how to fly while under heavy fire. While they primarily focus on combat from the skies, they also carry laser weaponry in case they find themselves on the ground amid a firefight."