A/N Wow a lot has happened in Fallout 4! I'm sorry about not uploading, totally lost interest in the series. Now I've played fallout 4 I'm rejuvenated and I'm ready to tweak a few things here and there.
Tweak 1. Sarah Lyons dies in combat? Maybe in fallout 4 but not here. No way.
Tweak 2. WHERE THE HELL IS THE R91 ASSAULT RIFLE! Sorry but for the rifle that is the military main assault rifle, it's just not shown anywhere. The new design of assault rifle is just so ugly so I'll explain that in the story.
Tweak 3. All these new ranks and characters, in the Brotherhood of course. Proctors, knight sergeants and lancer captains? Yep it's going to be explained.
Tweak 4. Super mutants in Boston, already formulating an idea.
Tweak 5. Elder Arthur maxson. Yep I've already stated he is a paladin by 2281, (Is this story set in 2284? I think so) (( No its not its set in 2281 )) which kind of correlates with the back story in FO4. We will see his rise to power, just a slightly changed version.
Tweak 5. The outcasts reunited, yep already done that so whatever Arthur maxson did is nullified.
Tweak 6. The institute. Yep the whole she bang. I'm going to be entwining that in the story. Believe it or not, I hadn't really made up the evil enemy that would be our heroes conquest. I was planning it to be either the Legion or super mutants or a _ from _. Yep, I'm keeping that idea in place.
Tweak 7. The Brotherhood connecting with the west coast. Uh huh. Not sure what to do about this. Should I still make it happen, I had an idea about introducing a few mojave characters but. It might be more interesting to see the east coast rise on its own accord.
Tweak 8. The Brotherhood is strong and powerful now? Yep they are, before they were just some struggling organisation but now they are a massive threat to others.
Tweak 9. T60 power armour. Yes, I'm going to give a half arsed explanation for this one. In my opinion I thought it was a bad decision to make the T60, sorry Bethesda but it's a bit dodgy considering the T 51b was the supposed pinnacle of power armour. And now there is e, c and f models.
Anyway let's get on with the Chapter!
Citadel. January 2281, five months before Jon O'Neill exits the stargate.
Mostly every important Brotherhood of Steel member is in that room ahead of him. He can hear their hushed chatter. He can feel the tension. He can sense some our agitated, most our elated. He strides towards the briefing room with strong strides. Two Knights stand guard at the doors. They both nod to him and open the doors for him. His posture promotes power. He is in control. He holds everyone on a leash with his aura alone. He is...
Just a Paladin.
Arthur Maxson enters the room, he sits in a chair besides Knight Captain Gallows. Elder Lyons is at the head of the table, he nods briefly to Maxson. Lyons clears his throat, the room becomes deathly silent.
"In recent times, we have gained so much. It is a miracle. We have melted down the twisted bonds of Steel. We have been forged anew. We stand united. We stand tall. And we stand proud. However, we have to discuss the elephant in the room. My life."
If the room was silent before, Maxson couldn't describe it now. Almost everyone looked towards Lyons gravely. Rothchild coldly analysed the situation. Head Scribe Jameson looked on in horror, she held great respect for the man. Paladin Maxson was emotionless as well as Gallows besides him. Sentinel Lyons was staring at the table, a single trail leading from her eye, a single speck traversed down this trail. Paladin Kodiak took in a huge breath before steadying himself.
"I have lived a long and ardous life, I feel in my bones that I have little time left. I plan to make sure we still have leadership. I have regrettably stained an expedition to secure technology. Do not object to this statement, we all know it is true. I had hoped that everyone would look upon my actions as a noble deed, however they did not. This caused a rift within the Steel. The Brotherhood needs a wise and logical leader, someone who is not biased towards the so called outcasts-" He glanced at the Sentinel as he spoke those words, she replied by turning her head. "- or to those who carried on under my leadership. That is why I have chosen Head Scribe Rothchild to be promoted to the prestigious rank of Elder. Forever he has been at my side, we have debated long and hard. We have agreed and disagreed, he has been my confidant through troubling times. I believe it is a long overdue promotion. If I pass away tonight then I would be proud to know he will lead on tomorrow. I speak both figuratively and literally, I do not know how long I have left. We will have a formal ceremony within the day. Good day everyone."
The briefing was over. Arthur sat back and contemplated this all. He was no fool, he would be soon in a more powerful position. Then he could start making the changes the Brotherhood would need in order to change.
Arthur wasn't the only person left in the room. Paladin Commander Hammond sat opposite him, she was looking at him curiously. He eyed her back, the famous lone wanderer. She had done great things for the Brotherhood and made many sacrifices for the Steel. However her constant stream of bullshit about ghouls and super mutants were ridiculous. She would be a great ally, but a worser enemy. Maxson would have to play his cards right. He was still angry at Lyons for letting the Ghoul and Super Mutant become honorary Paladins. They were the enemy, they should be treated as such. Arthur stood and left, spitting behind him as he stormed off.
Sierra watched him go with pity, she felt more of an outcast every day. Half her squad had asked for reassignment when Elder Lyons allowed Fawkes and Charon to permanently join the team as Honorary Paladins. She mulled the idea of dismissal over, but she couldn't. They were her friends, they had risked their lives for her numerous times and vice versa. There was no way she could just leave them behind and become a Brotherhood drone. She would keep them and try to revolutionise the Brotherhood. She feared her days as a rebel would be soon over. Especially if Elder Lyons were to pass away. He was her sole supporter. If he died she would be reprimanded heavily, perhaps even exiled. She would have to walk the tight rope.
The day ended with the promotion of Rothchild to Elder, and a very surprised Senior Scribe Jameson becoming the new Head Scribe.
A new horizon awaits the Brotherhood.
A/N Next chapter will be a smaller one, exploring the Maxson character a bit more. I love him to bits.