Brotherhood of Steel (Eastern division)

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	The key blow to the organization came with the death of [[Owyn Lyons]] circa 2278 and the loss of now-Elder [[Sarah Lyons]] later that same year. With the seat of power emptied, the remaining Brotherhood members elected multiple ineffectual leaders, while the adolescent Squire [[Arthur Maxson]] matured into a capable warrior and tactician, eventually securing a victory over [[Shepherd]], the new warboss of the Capital Wasteland super mutants, in 2282. This feat earned him a provisional leadership position. In fact, this position was bestowed by West Coast Elders, who revealed that they still monitored their errant brethren.<ref name="MaxsonBackstory" />		The key blow to the organization came with the death of [[Owyn Lyons]] circa 2278 and the loss of now-Elder [[Sarah Lyons]] later that same year. With the seat of power emptied, the remaining Brotherhood members elected multiple ineffectual leaders, while the adolescent Squire [[Arthur Maxson]] matured into a capable warrior and tactician, eventually securing a victory over [[Shepherd]], the new warboss of the Capital Wasteland super mutants, in 2282. This feat earned him a provisional leadership position. In fact, this position was bestowed by West Coast Elders, who revealed that they still monitored their errant brethren.<ref name="MaxsonBackstory" />
−	Maxson's position solidified in 2283, when he negotiated a treaty with the [[Brotherhood Outcasts]], bringing them back into the fold and reforming the entire organization. Proving himself a shrewd diplomat as well as a very capable warrior, Arthur Maxson was bestowed with the title of Elder with the full backing of the Western Elders. Maxson reformed the brotherhood, doing away with Lyons' insistence on charity, which had all but crippled the Brotherhood and nearly brought it to its knees. Maxson incorporated the best of both Lyons' Doctrine and the original mission of the Brotherhood of Steel: The acquisition of any and all advanced and dangerous technologies to prevent a repeat of the horror of the Great War. As well as maintaining Lyons' mission to exterminate abominations such as Super Mutants and Ferals to protect the people of the wasteland.<ref name="MaxsonBackstory" /> While some members found this distasteful and deserted,<ref></ref> many more remained, proud to serve a refocused Brotherhood.<ref></ref>	+	Maxson's position solidified in 2283, when he negotiated a treaty with the [[Brotherhood Outcasts]], bringing them back into the fold and reforming the entire organization. Proving himself a shrewd diplomat as well as a very capable warrior, Arthur Maxson was bestowed with the title of Elder with the full backing of the Western Elders. Maxson reformed the brotherhood, doing away with Lyons' insistence on charity, which had all but crippled the Brotherhood and nearly brought it to its knees. Maxson incorporated the best of both Lyons' Doctrine and the original mission of the Brotherhood of Steel: The acquisition of any and all advanced and dangerous technologies to prevent a repeat of the horror of the Great War. As well as maintaining Lyons' mission to exterminate abominations such as Super Mutants and Ferals to protect the people of the wasteland.<ref name="MaxsonBackstory" /> While some members found this distasteful and deserted,<ref>[[The Scribe]]: “''I was once a Scribe in the Brotherhood of Steel. Back when that was something to be proud of. Back when we used our knowledge to help people, rather than simply hoarding it for our own power. When Squire Maxson took over... well, I didn't like the changes he made to the Brotherhood. Some said it was a return to our ancient traditions. Maybe so. But things are not necessarily better simply because they are ancient. So, I left. Since then, I've been walking up and down in the world... until I found myself here."''</ref> many more remained, proud to serve a refocused Brotherhood.<ref>Brotherhood dialogue: ''"I'm proud to be serving under Elder Maxson. I had enough of Lyons and his foolish ways."''</ref>
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		+	That's not to say the Brotherhood remained entirely passive and focused inward. Recon teams scoured the wasteland for technology to recover, secure, and put into use. No less than three teams were dispatched to the [[Commonwealth]] between 2280 and 2287. The first team's mission was a tremendous success, returning with crates full of pre-war artifacts and historical documents. However, repeated forays were failures: The second mission in 2284,<ref>[[Sole Survivor]]: "''Paladin Brandis survived, but he was out of his mind. I killed him. I had no choice.''"<br/>[[Danse]]: "''After all that, you killed him? ...Damn it. I've heard of soldiers going native before, but I expected better from Brandis. Three years alone out here... the isolation must have broken him. All right. I'll prepare a full report based on your investigation. The Brotherhood will honor their memory.''"</ref> under Paladin [[Brandis]], was attacked by [[Institute]] synths and wiped out, leaving its commander the only survivor. The third in 2287 came under attack from local raiders and ghouls, losing half its number and forced to adopt a defensive stance in Cambridge.<ref>[[Danse]]: "''It might surprise you to learn that my recon team isn't the first to visit the Commonwealth. Over the last seven years, two other teams were sent here by the Brotherhood to gather technology. The first team's mission was a huge success. They came back with crates full of pre-war artifacts and historical documents. The second wasn't so fortunate. Shortly after they arrived, we lost contact with them and they haven't been heard from since. As far as my team goes, we've lost four good men to this godforsaken wasteland. We've been a target from the moment we arrived. But despite our setbacks, I don't intend to give up and head home... or end up missing.''"</ref> Unfortunately, their holding pattern was not tenable in the long term and so Paladin [[Danse]] decided to send a distress call to the [[Citadel]] for reinforcements.<ref>[[Danse]]: "''I'm Paladin Danse, Brotherhood of Steel. Over there is Scribe Haylen and Knight Rhys. We're on recon duty, but I'm down a man and our supplies are running low. I've been trying to send a distress call to my superiors, but the signal's too weak to reach them.''"
		+	<br/>[[Haylen]]: "'' Sir, if I may?''"
		+	<br/>Danse: "''Proceed, Haylen.''"
		+	<br/>Haylen: "''I've modified the radio tower on the roof of the police station, but I'm afraid it just isn't enough. What we need is something that will boost the signal.''"
		+	<br/>Danse: "''Our target is ArcJet Systems, and it contains the technology we need... the Deep Range Transmitter. We infiltrate the facility, secure the transmitter and bring it back here. So, what do you say? You willing to lend the Brotherhood of Steel a hand?''"</ref> The report also contained incontrovertible proof of the [[Institute]]'s presence in the Commonwealth and continued operation, prompting Elder Maxson to deploy the ''[[Prydwen]]'' and the full might of the chapter to the [[Commonwealth]], to destroy it and its threat to humanity once and for all.<ref>Events in ''Fallout 4''.</ref>
	==Organization==		==Organization==
	:''Main articles: [[Brotherhood of Steel#Society|Brotherhood of Steel - Society]], [[Brotherhood of Steel hierarchy]]		:''Main articles: [[Brotherhood of Steel#Society|Brotherhood of Steel - Society]], [[Brotherhood of Steel hierarchy]]
−	The Brotherhood of Steel is a militant order dedicated to the control and preservation of technology within the wasteland. The Eastern division, led by Elder Maxson, retains much of the basic organization of the Brotherhood, though it retains many of the modifications introduced by [[Owyn Lyons]]. As with the rest of the Brotherhood, the Elder has total control over the organization and its every aspect, from outlining the overarching goals, to assigning individual members duties to fulfill. The Brotherhood expects total obedience and adherence to its moral standards and issued orders. In the words of one officer, anyone who hesitates firing in combat due to misguided moral standards  isn't Brotherhood material.<ref>The [[Sole Survivor]]: ''" "''<br/>([[Cade's dialogue]])</ref> This includes aversion to carrying out orders such as requisitioning crops from farmers in the area of operations, to support the Brotherhood's campaigns.<ref>[[Feeding the Troops]]</ref><ref></ref>	+	The Brotherhood of Steel is a militant order dedicated to the control and preservation of technology within the wasteland. The Eastern division, led by Elder Maxson, retains much of the basic organization of the Brotherhood, though it retains many of the modifications introduced by [[Owyn Lyons]]. As with the rest of the Brotherhood, the Elder has total control over the organization and its every aspect, from outlining the overarching goals, to assigning individual members duties to fulfill. The Brotherhood expects total obedience and adherence to its moral standards and issued orders. In the words of one officer, anyone who hesitates firing in combat due to misguided moral standards  isn't Brotherhood material.<ref>The [[Sole Survivor]]: ''" "''<br/>([[Cade's dialogue]])</ref> This includes aversion to carrying out orders such as requisitioning crops from farmers in the area of operations, to support the Brotherhood's campaigns.<ref>[[Feeding the Troops]]</ref><ref>[[Teagan]]: "''You get to make sure those farmers down below donate a proper amount of their crop to the Brotherhood of Steel.''"</ref>
		+	Long range recon teams are a permanent element of Brotherhood operations, much like [[Brotherhood Outcasts]] used to work across the wasteland. Participation in recon missions is strictly voluntary, as the Brotherhood lacks the resources to carry out search and rescue missions. Everyone signing up for a recon mission knows the risks. Their loss is mourned, honored, and if possible, investigated if resources and time permit.<ref>[[Danse]]: "''All right. We need to talk. We aren't the first recon team the Brotherhood has sent to the Commonwealth. The last squad went in three years ago. They never reported back. Officially, they're missing, presumed dead.''"<br/>[[Sole Survivor]]: "''Was there a rescue mission?''"<br/>[[Danse]]: "'' No. The Brotherhood doesn't have the resources or the manpower to conduct a search like that. Everyone who signs up for a recon mission knows the risks. Our lives depend on our training, and on each other. But if a team is lost, we honor those who give their lives in the line of duty. We have a responsibility to find out what happened to them, if we can.''"</ref>
	===Ideology===		===Ideology===
	[[File:Fo4 Brotherhood Research Patrol.png|right|300px|thumb|A Brotherhood research patrol in [[Concord]].]]		[[File:Fo4 Brotherhood Research Patrol.png|right|300px|thumb|A Brotherhood research patrol in [[Concord]].]]

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