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Peu après leur arrivée, les éclaireurs lyonnais ont identifié une nouvelle menace dans la région : une race particulière de [[Super mutant de l'abri 87|super mutants]], infestant les ruines désertes du centre-ville de D.C. Préoccupés par leur présence et convaincus qu'ils sont la principale menace pour le désert, Lyons a lancé une longue campagne d'agression pour les éradiquer.<ref>< Le [[Vagbond Solitaire]]: ''"How long have you been here?"''<br/>[[Owyn Lyons]]: ''"It's been over twenty years since we arrived. And we've been struggling to contain and eradicate the Super Mutants for nearly as long. With the arrival of the Enclave, I have a terrible feeling the Super Mutants are the least of our worries."''<br/>([[Owyn Lyons' dialogue]])</ref> Dans le même temps, ils ont prêté assistance à [[James (Fallout 3)|James]] et [[Catherine (Fallout 3)|Catherine]], une paire de scientifiques qui tentent de construire un purificateur à grande échelle, dans l'intention de fournir aux terres désolées une source pratiquement inépuisable d'eau douce purifiée, réduisant ainsi leur dépendance vis-à-vis des méthodes de purification locales. En fin de compte, [[ | Peu après leur arrivée, les éclaireurs lyonnais ont identifié une nouvelle menace dans la région : une race particulière de [[Super mutant de l'abri 87|super mutants]], infestant les ruines désertes du centre-ville de D.C. Préoccupés par leur présence et convaincus qu'ils sont la principale menace pour le désert, Lyons a lancé une longue campagne d'agression pour les éradiquer.<ref>< Le [[Vagbond Solitaire]]: ''"How long have you been here?"''<br/>[[Owyn Lyons]]: ''"It's been over twenty years since we arrived. And we've been struggling to contain and eradicate the Super Mutants for nearly as long. With the arrival of the Enclave, I have a terrible feeling the Super Mutants are the least of our worries."''<br/>([[Owyn Lyons' dialogue]])</ref> Dans le même temps, ils ont prêté assistance à [[James (Fallout 3)|James]] et [[Catherine (Fallout 3)|Catherine]], une paire de scientifiques qui tentent de construire un purificateur à grande échelle, dans l'intention de fournir aux terres désolées une source pratiquement inépuisable d'eau douce purifiée, réduisant ainsi leur dépendance vis-à-vis des méthodes de purification locales. En fin de compte, le [[Projet Pureté]] n'a pas réussi à décoller, malgré l'implication de la confrérie. Frustré, Lyons a retiré ses forces, laissant le Projet se débrouiller tout seul. Le Projet Pureté meurt peu après, en même temps que Catherine, la femme de James.<ref>The [[Vagbond Solitaire]]: ''"What about the Brotherhood's history in this area?"''<br/>[[Elizabeth Jameson]]: ''"We first arrived in the Capital Wasteland in 2255. In those first couple of years, we discovered the Citadel, Super Mutants, and Project Purity! Ah, the purifier. What an undertaking. The work your father and his team did was... amazing. The Brotherhood helped protect them, you know. At least for a little while. But we were stretched thin as it was, even back then. We had to pull our forces out. When we did, the place was overrun. I imagine that's when your father left. I... I'm sorry, I wish things had turned out differently."''<br/>([[Elizabeth Jameson's dialogue]])</ref> Une relation plus bénéfique a été établie des années plus tard, en 2272, avec [[Three Dog]] qui, en échange d'une protection et d'un soutien technique, a donné à la confrérie l'accès à la [[Galaxy News Radio]] plaza et a parlé en bien de la Confrérie. Dès lors, elle devint un bastion de la Confrérie dans la mer de ruines de Washington, et servit également de station de radio de propagande pour Lyons.<ref name="ThreeDogsDeal"/> | ||
Mais pour l'instant, trop de questions demeurent : comment ces super mutants locaux ont-ils été créés ? Étaient-ils liés aux super mutants de [[Nouvelle Californie]] à l'ouest ? Pourquoi ont-ils capturé les habitants des terres désolées de la capitale ? Où les emmenaient-ils ? | |||
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Trouver ces réponses allait finalement devenir l'obsession d'Owyn Lyons. Le nouvel aîné décida, malgré les preuves du contraire, que les super mutants constituaient une menace non seulement pour la Confrérie et ses éclaireurs à Washington, mais aussi pour tous les habitants de la Capitale.<ref name="RothchildWhatkindofchanges" /> Ainsi, il a commencé à consacrer des ressources à la lutte contre les mutants, réduisant progressivement l'importance de remplir l'objectif principal de la mission : récupérer la technologie.<ref name="RothchildWhatkindofchanges" /> | |||
Le conflit mettant à rude épreuve ses ressources, Lyons a tenté pendant plusieurs années de persuader la côte ouest d'envoyer des renforts et du ravitaillement, prétendant suivre les objectifs de la mission, mais en secret, il a continué à ordonner à ses subordonnés de sauver les gens en tuant des super mutants. Cependant, aucun mensonge ne peut être soutenu indéfiniment. Les choses ont atteint leur point culminant lorsque Lyon a carrément refusé de suivre un ordre direct des aînés. En réponse, la côte ouest l'a rapidement détaché, coupant les communications et refusant tout renfort. En 2277, les communications entre le chapitre de Lyons et Lost Hills ont complètement cessés.<ref name="RothRefusal">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"You make saving people sound like a bad thing."''<br/>[[Reginald Rothchild]]: ''"It wasn't why we were sent here. Good or bad has nothing to do with it. Lyons knew that, but ignored it. He decided it was more important to save the people here than to obey orders from his superiors. For years he'd try and persuade them to send reinforcements and supplies, all the while stringing them along, saying he was sticking to the mission. Finally, things came to a head. Lyons directly refused orders, and so the West Coast cut us off. No communications, no reinforcements."''<br/>The Lone Wanderer: ''"Why, what happened?"''<br/>Reginald Rothchild: ''"Lines of communication were severed years ago. The Western Elders have washed their hands of us."''<br/>([[Reginald Rothchild's dialogue]])</ref> | |||
The conflict with the Super Mutants dragged on for years, straining resources and manpower to the breaking point. Without the Brotherhood's support, the situation became progressively worse. However, Lyons' men continued to stick with him and follow his orders, primarily out of the doctrine of loyalty the Brotherhood taught them from birth.<ref>The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"What do you mean by "repercussions"?"''<br/>[[Reginald Rothchild]]: ''"Some did not approve of the Elder's decisions. Initially, they followed because we are all taught to follow the Elders."''<br/>([[Reginald Rothchild's dialogue]])</ref> This state of affairs would not last, culminating in what became the single most devastating blow to Lyons' chapter ability to wage war in its short history. | The conflict with the Super Mutants dragged on for years, straining resources and manpower to the breaking point. Without the Brotherhood's support, the situation became progressively worse. However, Lyons' men continued to stick with him and follow his orders, primarily out of the doctrine of loyalty the Brotherhood taught them from birth.<ref>The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"What do you mean by "repercussions"?"''<br/>[[Reginald Rothchild]]: ''"Some did not approve of the Elder's decisions. Initially, they followed because we are all taught to follow the Elders."''<br/>([[Reginald Rothchild's dialogue]])</ref> This state of affairs would not last, culminating in what became the single most devastating blow to Lyons' chapter ability to wage war in its short history. | ||
===Le Schisme=== | ===Le Schisme=== | ||
:''Main articles: [[ | :''Main articles: [[Dissidents de la Confrérie]], [[Schisme]]'' | ||
Under Lyons' command, segments of knights and paladins became dissatisfied with Lyons' focus on protecting the capital and its inhabitants from super mutants, seeing it as an ineffectual waste of men and resources that would ultimately destroy the Brotherhood. The situation gradually worsened, finally tipping in 2276,<ref name="BowditchLastYear">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"Tell me more about the Outcasts."''<br/>[[Bowditch]]: ''"It's a rather sad story, I'm afraid. Last year, some of our soldiers had grave disagreements with the decisions of Elder Lyons. Disagreements spiraled out of control, and there was a schism in the ranks. The loyal soldiers practically threw out the dissenters. Now they call themselves the Outcasts."''<br/>([[Bowditch's dialogue]])</ref> when Elder Lyons ignored their repeated requests to recover tech from [[Fort Independence]], a pre-War scientific military base.<ref name="OutcastsOriginBowditch">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"What sort of disagreements did they have?"''<br/>[[Bowditch]]: ''"Where Elder Lyons has fought to protect the people of the Capital Wasteland, the Outcasts demanded we move on and leave them to their fates. They insisted there was more important technology to be recovered in a scientific base in the ruins of Fort Independence, to the West. As callous as their decision may be, it's more in line with our original mission. Elder Lyons is an inspiration to us, but to them he's a traitor."''<br/>([[Bowditch's dialogue]])</ref> Rallying behind Paladin [[Henry Casdin]],<ref name="BowditchImpact">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"Who were the exiles?"''<br/>[[Bowditch]]: ''"The soldiers rallied behind Paladin Casdin, who was one of Elder Lyons' original squad. They served together for over twenty years. Casdin was well-respected, and every bit as loyal to the Brotherhood as Elder Lyons. He just disagreed with the interpretations of our oaths. But when disagreements turned into fistfights, he left with the Outcasts. We lost more allies that day than we ever have to any battle."''<br/>([[Bowditch's dialogue]])</ref> the dissenters abandoned Lyons' command and left the [[Citadel]], taking a large part of its weapons and equipment stockpiles with them. Lyons lost more soldiers in that single moment than he did over the 23 years of fighting mutants.<ref name="BowditchLyonsConvo1">[[Peabody]]: ''"Good morning, Elder. I'm sorry to report that things are not as they should be. Ever since Casdin was outcast..."''<br/>[[Owyn Lyons]]: ''"That name is not to be spoken within this Citadel. Do you understand? I wish it were not so, truly I do, but he is Outcast. He has been judged."''<br/>Peabody: ''"I know the protocols, sir. But the equipment that they stole was very valuable. Our weapons are beginning to deteriorate without the spare parts."''<br/>Owyn Lyons: ''"I understand, Peabody. But you'll need to make do the best you can. If our weapons can't penetrate that Enclave armor, we stand no chance."''<br/>Peabody: ''"Yes, Elder. I understand. I'm sure... we've got the parts around here somewhere..."''<br/>([[Peabody's dialogue|Peabody's]] and [[Owyn Lyons' dialogue]])</ref><ref>[[Peabody]]: ''"Greetings, Elder. I wish I could say that things were well. Unfortunately, I am still having supply problems. When Casdin..."''<br/>[[Owyn Lyons]]: ''"Scribe. You are not to speak the name of an Outcast in the walls of the Citadel. Is that understood?"''<br/>Peabody: ''"I... I understand, sir. But the Outcasts have stolen a great deal of our uncatalogued equipment. I am beginning to run short of supplies for repairs."''<br/>Owyn Lyons: ''"Then make do with what you have. We may lack the Enclave's resources, but I'm counting on your ingenuity to make up for that!"''<br/>Peabody: ''"Yes, Elder. I understand. Forgive me for speaking out of turn. My... frustration got the better of me."''<br/>([[Peabody's dialogue|Peabody's]] and [[Owyn Lyons' dialogue]])</ref> The loss of men and materiel had a significant negative impact on the combat performance of Lyons' chapter, greatly reducing its ability to project their power throughout the Capital Wasteland.<ref name="BowditchImpact"/> | Under Lyons' command, segments of knights and paladins became dissatisfied with Lyons' focus on protecting the capital and its inhabitants from super mutants, seeing it as an ineffectual waste of men and resources that would ultimately destroy the Brotherhood. The situation gradually worsened, finally tipping in 2276,<ref name="BowditchLastYear">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"Tell me more about the Outcasts."''<br/>[[Bowditch]]: ''"It's a rather sad story, I'm afraid. Last year, some of our soldiers had grave disagreements with the decisions of Elder Lyons. Disagreements spiraled out of control, and there was a schism in the ranks. The loyal soldiers practically threw out the dissenters. Now they call themselves the Outcasts."''<br/>([[Bowditch's dialogue]])</ref> when Elder Lyons ignored their repeated requests to recover tech from [[Fort Independence]], a pre-War scientific military base.<ref name="OutcastsOriginBowditch">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"What sort of disagreements did they have?"''<br/>[[Bowditch]]: ''"Where Elder Lyons has fought to protect the people of the Capital Wasteland, the Outcasts demanded we move on and leave them to their fates. They insisted there was more important technology to be recovered in a scientific base in the ruins of Fort Independence, to the West. As callous as their decision may be, it's more in line with our original mission. Elder Lyons is an inspiration to us, but to them he's a traitor."''<br/>([[Bowditch's dialogue]])</ref> Rallying behind Paladin [[Henry Casdin]],<ref name="BowditchImpact">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"Who were the exiles?"''<br/>[[Bowditch]]: ''"The soldiers rallied behind Paladin Casdin, who was one of Elder Lyons' original squad. They served together for over twenty years. Casdin was well-respected, and every bit as loyal to the Brotherhood as Elder Lyons. He just disagreed with the interpretations of our oaths. But when disagreements turned into fistfights, he left with the Outcasts. We lost more allies that day than we ever have to any battle."''<br/>([[Bowditch's dialogue]])</ref> the dissenters abandoned Lyons' command and left the [[Citadel]], taking a large part of its weapons and equipment stockpiles with them. Lyons lost more soldiers in that single moment than he did over the 23 years of fighting mutants.<ref name="BowditchLyonsConvo1">[[Peabody]]: ''"Good morning, Elder. I'm sorry to report that things are not as they should be. Ever since Casdin was outcast..."''<br/>[[Owyn Lyons]]: ''"That name is not to be spoken within this Citadel. Do you understand? I wish it were not so, truly I do, but he is Outcast. He has been judged."''<br/>Peabody: ''"I know the protocols, sir. But the equipment that they stole was very valuable. Our weapons are beginning to deteriorate without the spare parts."''<br/>Owyn Lyons: ''"I understand, Peabody. But you'll need to make do the best you can. If our weapons can't penetrate that Enclave armor, we stand no chance."''<br/>Peabody: ''"Yes, Elder. I understand. I'm sure... we've got the parts around here somewhere..."''<br/>([[Peabody's dialogue|Peabody's]] and [[Owyn Lyons' dialogue]])</ref><ref>[[Peabody]]: ''"Greetings, Elder. I wish I could say that things were well. Unfortunately, I am still having supply problems. When Casdin..."''<br/>[[Owyn Lyons]]: ''"Scribe. You are not to speak the name of an Outcast in the walls of the Citadel. Is that understood?"''<br/>Peabody: ''"I... I understand, sir. But the Outcasts have stolen a great deal of our uncatalogued equipment. I am beginning to run short of supplies for repairs."''<br/>Owyn Lyons: ''"Then make do with what you have. We may lack the Enclave's resources, but I'm counting on your ingenuity to make up for that!"''<br/>Peabody: ''"Yes, Elder. I understand. Forgive me for speaking out of turn. My... frustration got the better of me."''<br/>([[Peabody's dialogue|Peabody's]] and [[Owyn Lyons' dialogue]])</ref> The loss of men and materiel had a significant negative impact on the combat performance of Lyons' chapter, greatly reducing its ability to project their power throughout the Capital Wasteland.<ref name="BowditchImpact"/> | ||
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===The Year of Great Events=== | ===The Year of Great Events=== | ||
[[File:BOS Graffiti.jpg|thumb|Graffiti marking, used to denote outposts or waypoints]] | [[File:BOS Graffiti.jpg|thumb|Graffiti marking, used to denote outposts or waypoints]] | ||
Lyons' Brotherhood began [[Fallout timeline#2277|2277]] as a diminished, weakened force, suffering from a shortage of qualified combat personnel and severely depleted stocks of weapons and equipment. As a result, the Brotherhood has limited presence outside the [[Citadel]], with only a handful of reinforced outposts scattered across the District of Columbia metropolitan area.<ref name="LyonsState">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"Anything you can tell me about the Super Mutants?"''<br/>[[Owyn Lyons]]: ''"Would you believe... "no"? It's pathetic, really, considering we've been fighting those abominations for nearly twenty years. In all that time, all we've managed to do is contain the threat. Hold them back, so they don't overrun every blasted settlement out here. But we don't really "know" anything. Where they're from, why they've infested the D.C. ruins. And now here we are, holed up in our Citadel. Low on resources, low on troops. It's enough to make an old man so very... tired."''<br/>([[Owyn Lyons' dialogue]])</ref><ref name="RothHopeless">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"Those sound like pretty good changes to me."''<br/>[[Reginald Rothchild]]: ''"You're an outsider. I don't expect you to understand. We live and die by our dedication to the Brotherhood. To go against orders... It's not something that's done. I appreciate that Lyons believes he is doing what is right, but he should never have disobeyed orders. And now look where it's gotten us. Forces dwindled, Super Mutants on one side, Enclave on the other. We can barely take care of ourselves."''<br/>([[Reginald Rothchild's dialogue]])</ref><ref name="JamesonBoSbeliefs">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"What does the Brotherhood believe?"''<br/>[[Elizabeth Jameson]]: ''"We believe in technology, in the triumph of the creations of the ancients over the horrors and evils of the Wasteland. We believe in trust. Trust in technology. Trust in our fellow Brothers. Trust in our Elders. Ah, and we believe in victory. Our forces have dwindled, but still we fight on. Super Mutant, Enclave, it matters not. Surrender is not an option."''<br/>([[Elizabeth Jameson's dialogue]])</ref><ref name="ArtemisGoingOn">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"You must see a lot of things. What's been going on?"''<br/>[[Artemis ( | Lyons' Brotherhood began [[Fallout timeline#2277|2277]] as a diminished, weakened force, suffering from a shortage of qualified combat personnel and severely depleted stocks of weapons and equipment. As a result, the Brotherhood has limited presence outside the [[Citadel]], with only a handful of reinforced outposts scattered across the District of Columbia metropolitan area.<ref name="LyonsState">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"Anything you can tell me about the Super Mutants?"''<br/>[[Owyn Lyons]]: ''"Would you believe... "no"? It's pathetic, really, considering we've been fighting those abominations for nearly twenty years. In all that time, all we've managed to do is contain the threat. Hold them back, so they don't overrun every blasted settlement out here. But we don't really "know" anything. Where they're from, why they've infested the D.C. ruins. And now here we are, holed up in our Citadel. Low on resources, low on troops. It's enough to make an old man so very... tired."''<br/>([[Owyn Lyons' dialogue]])</ref><ref name="RothHopeless">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"Those sound like pretty good changes to me."''<br/>[[Reginald Rothchild]]: ''"You're an outsider. I don't expect you to understand. We live and die by our dedication to the Brotherhood. To go against orders... It's not something that's done. I appreciate that Lyons believes he is doing what is right, but he should never have disobeyed orders. And now look where it's gotten us. Forces dwindled, Super Mutants on one side, Enclave on the other. We can barely take care of ourselves."''<br/>([[Reginald Rothchild's dialogue]])</ref><ref name="JamesonBoSbeliefs">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"What does the Brotherhood believe?"''<br/>[[Elizabeth Jameson]]: ''"We believe in technology, in the triumph of the creations of the ancients over the horrors and evils of the Wasteland. We believe in trust. Trust in technology. Trust in our fellow Brothers. Trust in our Elders. Ah, and we believe in victory. Our forces have dwindled, but still we fight on. Super Mutant, Enclave, it matters not. Surrender is not an option."''<br/>([[Elizabeth Jameson's dialogue]])</ref><ref name="ArtemisGoingOn">The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"You must see a lot of things. What's been going on?"''<br/>[[Artemis (personne)|Artemis]]: ''"What's been going on? Well, let's see. For years, we've been draining our resources defending the ungrateful residents of this no man's land. Most of my best friends have either been ripped apart by Super Mutants or left to join the Outcasts. And now an enemy we faced more than thirty years ago has resurfaced, and their tech is still better than ours. What's been going on with you?"''<br/>([[Artemis' dialogue]])</ref><ref>[[Elder Owyn Lyons -- Personal Log 2]]: "''Here I sit, in the safety of the Citadel, while the people of the Wasteland thirst, and suffer, and die. Here I sit, a failed, feeble old man. What have I really accomplished? How many have I truly helped? The Super Mutants still roam rampant. The people still die of thirst and radiation. The Western Elders cease to acknowledge my existence. Some of my own people have even gone Outcast. And now... the Enclave. Technologically superior. Infinitely resourceful. The time has come to pass the mantle to more able hands. But is she ready?''"</ref> | ||
Elder Lyons' charisma keeps his people devoted to goals outlined by him, as does his daughter's personal combat unit, the [[Lyons' Pride]]. Sarah Lyons holds the rank of Sentinel and is considered a skilled combatant, leading the best warriors Lyons' Brotherhood of Steel has to offer. The same was not true for other members of the organization: after losing a great number of his men due to the Schism, Lyons was forced to recruit new members from the local population and the results proved disappointing. The attrition rate was tremendous, primarily due to deploying freshly trained initiates into combat. Without proper training, many died rapidly, despite being issued military grade weapons and armor, up to and including [[Power armor (Fallout 3)|T-45d powered armor]].<ref>{{Color|Gray|Initiate attrition rate is referred to several times, and further supported by presence of Initiate corpses in power armor scattered in D.C. and elsewhere.}}</ref> | Elder Lyons' charisma keeps his people devoted to goals outlined by him, as does his daughter's personal combat unit, the [[Lyons' Pride]]. Sarah Lyons holds the rank of Sentinel and is considered a skilled combatant, leading the best warriors Lyons' Brotherhood of Steel has to offer. The same was not true for other members of the organization: after losing a great number of his men due to the Schism, Lyons was forced to recruit new members from the local population and the results proved disappointing. The attrition rate was tremendous, primarily due to deploying freshly trained initiates into combat. Without proper training, many died rapidly, despite being issued military grade weapons and armor, up to and including [[Power armor (Fallout 3)|T-45d powered armor]].<ref>{{Color|Gray|Initiate attrition rate is referred to several times, and further supported by presence of Initiate corpses in power armor scattered in D.C. and elsewhere.}}</ref> | ||