Paladins

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Paladins are a caste in the Brotherhood of Steel.

Overview

Paladins are the protectors of the Brotherhood and their elite fighting force. Each is a highly trained combat veteran with high tech equipment at their disposal. They are responsible for maintaining security, from enemies both within and outside of the organization.^[1] The ranks of the paladins are reinforced through promoting veteran knights of exceptional combat aptitude. It is generally impossible to become a paladin any other way.^{[2][Non-game 1][Non-game 2][Non-game 3]}

Head paladin

The head paladin is the overall commander of the paladins, responsible for implementing the elder's combat plans, enforcing Brotherhood laws and discipline on top of overseeing the overall training regime. They are a veteran, a talented soldier and are required to periodically convene with other caste heads and the elders.

Notable members

• Head Paladin John Maxson, Lost Hills, pre-2161
• Head Paladin Rhombus, Lost Hills, 2161
• Head Paladin Lindquist, Mojave, unknown (succeeded Kenneth Jones to become elder)
• Head Paladin Edgar Hardin, Mojave, 2281

Star paladin

Star paladins are only answerable to their elder and are given a wide authority to do what they see fit to accomplish their objectives.^[3]

Notable members

• Star Paladin Cross, Capital Wasteland, 2277

Senior paladin

Veteran paladins may be promoted to the position of senior paladin. Short of elders and caste heads, this is one of the most prestigious ranks in the entire Brotherhood.

The Midwest did not change this rank's function, only the name, paladin commander.

Notable members

• Senior Paladin Ramos, Mojave, 2281

Paladin

The primary fighting force of the Brotherhood, paladins are expert soldiers armed with top-tier weapons and armor.

There are no differences in this rank between loyalist and rogue chapters.

Notable members

	The following is based on information from Fallout Tactics.

Junior paladin

A rank designating a veteran knight, freshly inducted into the paladin caste. Despite the name, they are still fierce, experienced warriors. Loyalist chapters eventually eliminated this rank, with paladin candidates promoted directly to paladin.

The Midwest, however, retained the position's name and function. There is no equivalent rank in the East Coast chapter.

Notable members

• Junior Paladin Cookie, Midwest, 2197
• Junior Paladin John, Midwest, 2197

Regional differences

Star paladin

The Eastern chapter of the Brotherhood in the Midwest has renamed the position of star paladin as paladin lord, but otherwise, it is identical in practice (one step below the general).

	End of information based on information from Fallout Tactics

References

Non-game