The Lore of The Brotherhood Of Steel - Part 1

Episode 1 of Fallout Lore, a series where we spout lore on Fallout. In today's episode we take a look at the origins of the Brotherhood of Steel, including their time guarding FEV research at West Tek Research Facility, Exodus from Mariposa Military Base, the splinter faction led by Sergeant Dennis Allen, their arrival at the Lost Hills Bunker, the founding of the faction and much more!
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[@TriangleCity]

This is my first lore video! Not sure if this will become a regular fixture on the channel or just a random one off(just depends on how it's received) but I hope you enjoy! 🖤🖤🖤

[@Ghostface6]

Please make it one and we will enjoy

[@toxiccorgi2108]

Would love to see more coverage of lore from the older games.

[@C1ockwork]

I think you should do Lore videos, you are my favorite Fallout channel, and talk about Van Buren, that would be great too. :)

[@yanisgraine3038]

Yeah lore videos would be awesome , ur videos help me sleep at night

[@tacoman736]

There’s only so much cut content, I can’t believe you’ve kept it going so long, happy to see you do whatever else you’re feeling

[@jcordgaming]

love it or hate it the brotherhood is cool as hell.

[@Tacdelio]

i prefer father elijah's brotherhood. strong and unyielding, hoarding all knowledge, it cant be trusted in plebeian hands.

[@mado-wh4jv]

They kill scientific personal out of spite for commiting more war crimes than they

[@duplicarus]

@@Tacdeliofor me it definitely has to be Arthur Maxson’s brotherhood. Still staying true it’s mission, but also letting in recruits to maintain numbers. I think it’s the best version of the brotherhood.

[@mintz9782]

he also takes a stronger stance against the abominations. then again they're not as much of a threat in the mojave as they are in boston.@@duplicarus

[@silentdestroyer]

Yeeeessss

[@DSlyde]

I've always loved the brotherhood of steel since F1. There are some rough analogues in other fiction, but their original incarnation was still so uniquely Fallout.

[@Idazmi7]

Same. I've always felt the Brotherhood of Steel was the only faction that really had their eye on the ball. They're the only ones that directly and intimately understand *_exactly_* what caused the apocalypse, and they are the only ones actively working to undo the damage it caused and actually clean up the world for future human habitation. The Brotherhood definitely has rough spots - and that's exactly what you need to survive in the wastes. A rough edge, forged by a singular creed that points to an actual goal: not money or fame, but the survival of everyone. Adding to that, sometimes you DO have to be ruthless with your foes, and for that reason, you have to be strong enough to defeat those foes before you meet them. And that power requires temperance: the willingness to *_not use_* overwhelming power when it isn't needed: otherwise, you aren't worthy to wield it. The Brotherhood understands all of this. A lot of people like NCR for some reason, but Edward Sallow is right: they're horribly corrupt, greedy, and self-interested to such a level that it actually affects their ability to win a war against a technologically inferior enemy with far less resources to work with. They're literally destroying themselves through greed and lack of temperance. Some people might argue for the Followers instead, but they don't have the tools, creed or fortitude to take on groups like raiders, let alone any massive threat like the Legion, or - heaven forbid - the Enclave. In fact, they indirectly *created* the Legion because of their loose management. I cannot understand Legion peeps. There's *nothing* worthwhile about a fake-Roman warrior-Luddite lifestyle under a cult of personality. Same goes for House: he has a nice sales pitch, but regardless of his claims, he doesn't actually have a long-term plan, and only sees as far as his own power and influence in Vegas. Both House and Caesar have no real foundation, so their plans don't even last beyond their own life. The Enclave is simply the Brotherhood without temperance: a monster ravaging all it touches. They cannot create: they only destroy. If I was a random survivor living in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, I'd hope and pray for a real Brotherhood of Steel to set things right.

[@nathanlevesque7812]

@@Idazmi7 BoS is in decline except in the -reskinned Elder Scrolls- Bethesda titles

[@Idazmi7]

@@nathanlevesque7812 Is that a joke? I don't care about Bethesda's nonsense. Fallout 3 and 76 can go hang. The Brotherhood isn't 'in decline'. The _Mojave Chapter_ of the Brotherhood - a small detachment that wasn't even prepared for war - is weak and trapped in Hidden Valley after the NCR attacked them with overwhelming force without warning. That's what the Brotherhood gets for saving the NCR from disaster in every game since Fallout 1.

[@nathanlevesque7812]

@@Idazmi7 California BoS also lost a war to the NCR. It's certainly amusing but I wouldn't exactly call it comedy.

[@Idazmi7]

@@nathanlevesque7812 We have no evidence that Lost Hills was defeated by the NCR. The Mojave Chapter was sent out from Lost Hills, so they would certainly have been aware of any war with the NCR: yet they don't mention any such thing. Instead, they were openly surprised that NCR attacked them in the first place. The only evidence we have of a Brotherhood loss is Salvaged Power Armor, which we know is from Helios One - which was the Mojave Chapter. In fact, you would literally need a bunker-busting bomb to penetrate the Lost Hills fortress by force. If the NCR can't get into Mr House's Lucky 38, they aren't getting into Lost Hills.

[@sawysauce1256]

The decision to make supermutants sterile is probably one of the only things that keeps fallout somewhat family friendly

[@damonedrington3453]

Just imagine the noises made by two super mutants having sex

[@DHunter_47]

The Kingdom of God is at Hand John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@feelfreetoscreenshot1733]

@@DHunter_47 What the sigma?

[@platinumshadow5626]

I don't know why but I started appreciating the Brotherhood a lot more when I thought of them more like mobile suit pilots from Japanese mecha anime. Also, even though it's not canon, I still find their alternate ending in Fallout 1 if Rhombus dies fascinating--the Steel Plague.

[@nathanlevesque7812]

Steel plague just sounds like a less feckless BoS, doing what they would do if they had the guts to try.

[@DHunter_47]

@@nathanlevesque7812 The Kingdom of God is at Hand John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@DHunter_47]

The Kingdom of God is at Hand John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@mcpossum]

Woo! Happy to see you dive into the lore side ❤️

[@DHunter_47]

The Kingdom of God is at Hand John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@Varitok1]

I'd love a video about Caesars Legions history. I feel we don't learn a whole lot about their history during the questing of New Vegas.

[@Vienna3080]

Would love to see more Brotherhood lore

[@jdizzy01]

I love the Dr. Strangelove clips, works perfectly!

[@chrisjurado5771]

Packing a bowl and about to ENJOY this video 🥹🫶

[@DHunter_47]

The Kingdom of God is at Hand John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@meekaboo_]

Exciting stuff! Nice to listen to you, and I'm sure you of all people know a lot of the lore in and out of the official releases and can distill it well into videos. Hope to see at least a few of these!

[@nicoto3843]

got a perfect voice to talk about some of the best lore

[@sski]

Very well done! Please make this a thing when you can. I really enjoy the lore being presented in this fashion. I'm glad you started off with BoS. It helped me get my Maxsons straight LoL! Always had a bit of confusion there when it came to who was who, when. Thanks!

[@chilldude30]

I know there are a lot of fallout lore channels, but I'd much prefer to listen to you talk about the lore. You're so knowledgeable and I love you videos (and your voice!)

[@elpascalmods7384]

Awesome to see you expanding to new topics, my man!

[@TriangleCity]

Thanks bro :))

[@eanhelms7900]

I’d love a lore series on this channel. Keep it up king!

[@zm1786]

every day i understand more and more why the brotherhood waxed all those scientists

[@Miss_Claire]

Super excited for this series!!!

[@thatman8848]

Actual amazing. Loved the holotape re-enactments.

[@CrypticCrap]

Loved this video man, really hope you do more

[@TriangleCity]

One day :)

[@thefalloutfanhub4934]

Nice stuff , Keep making lore videos !

[@devobronc]

Keep it up, TC... great content, as always.

[@vincentknox56]

That was a really interesting video and it showed exactly what I wanted to see but it'd be really nice to see a part 2 that goes into the events of fallout 3 and 4 and the multiple different chapters of the brotherhood of steel

[@skylerwilson5378]

I love your videos and love fallout. Make as many as you can my guy!

[@papabaer6069]

I'm shocked and tickled that you're doing a lore video. Let's give a shout out to TK for sending me here originally!

[@beairmann]

Loving it as always!

[@mz-hv2vh]

Love this.. Definitely would love more lore videos

[@deathskull77]

We need more lore! Love it

[@norouziman8748]

The only time the Brotherhood of steel did something right was when they were in the capital wasteland. They were cowards when they were in the Mojave and in the commonwealth they were assholes

[@TheWanderer2287]

I love the brotherhoods story!

[@nicholasgauthier7194]

Being as this is your first lore video I believe some criticism could help, excellent video but the slow monotone talking makes me want to nap, add a bit more emotion especially if you're talking so slow

[@Filip-pz7wu]

Great video!

[@Satellaview1889]

I'd personally love to see the lore of the Midwest Brotherhood from Tactics. They are just about the most powerful faction in the wasteland, and I would love to see someone with your skills tackle their lore.

[@sandywarren3656]

What we'd love to see next: Everything.

[@Ghostface6]

I would love to see you review Caesars legion next

[@thundercheckov9782]

This could have been an hour long video or a series, from the initial Maxon rebellion to the arrival of the eastern brotherhood in the Commonwealth, covering all canon (and not so canon, looking at you fallout BoS) mentions of it ! Great video nonetheless !

[@luissantiago5163]

Awesome! Cheers

[@christopherjohnson8876]

Great lore video.

[@TriangleCity]

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏

[@aninjaguardian]

By 2296, the East Coast Brotherhood of Steel is easily the strongest and most dominant faction in wasteland United States. The fact that they can project their power from coast to coast with the Prydwen and reinforce western chapters makes them top dog

[@SoundPeaceLover]

New series. You spoil us!

[@THEEJONESY]

I'd listen to ur lore all day baby

[@ded2thaworld963]

I don’t think there’s any lore left I don’t know, yet ima watch every damn video anyways😅

[@Darknal199]

Excited about lore vids! Ooohhhhh I got another series idea eventually. Delving into the political ideologies of NV factions etc!

[@hallamhal]

The whole world was nuked, but a military base wasn't targeted? Sounds about right

[@toxiccorgi2108]

But somehow Vegas was important enough to warrant a few dozen. Fallout lore has always pretty inconsistent.

[@vitanera4032]

@@toxiccorgi2108 new vegas is a city, in our world we have enough nukes to nuke all the cities few times so why In the fallout universe they couldn’t?

[@indiekiddrugpatrol3117]

Some Chinese nukes malfunctioned also it was a relatively new base that may not have been well known to them.

[@Jacob-kn6dt]

Love the way this guy says October

[@riley2201]

The dopamine I get when I see you posted

[@blackore64]

Bonus points for using Dr. Strangelove clips

[@Crossyy]

lore? yes please

[@braedenkraft-rudolph577]

I wish you did a part 2 and continued the history

[@TriangleCity]

I'm working on a script on and off :)

[@PopeDope69-420]

I love the Elden Ring lore community so this is very welcome.

[@lorddervish212quinterosara6]

Hey Triangle man, I saw a "leak" from the Fallout series, some bozo said it will take place during the BoS-NCR war in the west coast, near Vault City (wich will be under siege), I honestly doubt it but I saw some pictures and it showed the SuperDuper market with a lot of sand, wich to me it seems strange considering that there is no sand to speak of in the east coast, meaby it will take place somewhere in the Midwest?

[@branchy2000inc]

i doubt the showrunners even know that there was an NCR-Brotherhood war

[@teseo5544]

at first look i thought "another video saying the same things", but we're talking about Triangle City, so mean you're going to say something new _watching the video now_

[@starboy.76]

I love the effort of this video, keept it up!

[@TheTinMan2077]

Finally someone covering lore like a professional without being biased, edgy or overdramatic, the only guy who did it right is the Shoddycast.

[@nathanlevesque7812]

Mmmm, the only BoS lore that counts

[@chewbacc17]

Part 2!

[@wayneigoe6722]

16:48 "We felt it was a calculated risk... But damn, we SUCK at math."

[@sawysauce1256]

Can you do a video on Sarah Lyons’s death and the rise of maxson in 4?

[@disbeafakename167]

"They began animal testing" *human sized and shaped lab rat dunked into FEV vat*

[@MarcusBaltzer]

I swear the only thing I know about fallout is the power armor and the deathclaws that’s it

[@mrsir2254]

They need to get Ron Pearlman back into a major role.

[@michaelsilver253]

Wait. Camarilla? Gehennah? No No it couldnt be no IS THIS THE DEEPEST LORE? IT'S ALL WORLD OF DARKNESS? MY GOD IVE GONE TOO DEEP

[@Charlie-ow9hh]

I kind of regret skipping all their missions now

[@chadwolf3840]

Great stuff. Insta sub to this channel.

[@TriangleCity]

Thank you so much! 💜☺️💜

[@MartinsGarage97]

Yassssssssssssssss I love it

[@The_north-111]

AD VICTORIAM BROTHERS🔥🔥🗣🗣🗣🥶

[@aetherialcatnip]

But were the lore pages left on the cutting room floor?

[@TriangleCity]

There were! mentioned it in the video before this one!

[@AdaraHepburn938]

Does anyone know the name of the song that begins playing at 12:35

[@lanecolvin95]

Do vipers and other raider tribes

[@cicero_21]

Cover the Enclave next

[@bogusjuan4998]

IF it doesn't delay finishing New Vegas cut content I don't really care if I do or don't like whatever new content ideas you have

[@VerkingKerng]

New Vegas cut content is eternal, it will never end.

[@TriangleCity]

It does slow down other videos, but I need a break from FNV cut content lol

[@SupremeToafu]

Well, if you're gonna do the lore of the Brotherhood of Steel, you might as well do the lore of their "Rival" faction The Enclave.

[@danwoods8195]

Sheesh we get it, TriCity, ofc we should wipe out the brotherhood-- man youre worse than my boss, at least he gives me robot love dolls in exchage for my hardwork. Nice vid btw.

[@420-V.T.L-Machinist]

Where is the location with the crashed rocket in the sinkhole?

[@TriangleCity]

I forget, but in one of the DC world spaces IIRC

[@QuantumCamper]

Here because the Fortnite collab with Fallout was just officially announced. I can't wait!!! :)

[@peterpanda4296]

Ad Victoriam brothers!

[@loganlorey4020]

Can you do one on the part of the Caesar’s legion we don’t see in Vegas?

[@WiShTheRapper]

Part 2?

[@Momofukudoodoowindu]

Im only here to learn BoS lore trying to figure out if the 2024 TV show wants me to believe that Dane is a man when shes really a woman or if women can join BoS

[@MistaLiir]

Ad Victoriam!

[@UltraStormGamers]

Where is Part 2?

[@jarrodyuki7081]

enclave ncr and cears legion and the brotherhodd of steel.

[@ktrn6713]

what happened to bos between 1 and fnv ? i didn't play fallout 2 all that much because i heavily dislike it so i am weirded out by the fact that they're so jaded and even more against people having technology.

[@TimeFC-u6s]

Hola amigo ❤❤

[@TriangleCity]

Hey there 👋

[@Fusions-xl3sh]

I really like fallout new vegas but it dont work well too much crashes and freezes pc alot

[@TriangleCity]

I haven't had a crash in years unless I was specifically trying to trigger a bug. Try installing some bug/engine fixes like YUP and xNVSE

[@Pyromancer_]

Ay

[@TriangleCity]

How do you always see my videos so quickly? lmao

[@Pyromancer_]

@@TriangleCity Good timing and even better luck :)

[@igorgncalves2434]

Where are you from i cant place your accent

[@TriangleCity]

Originally from a small town in Northern Georgia

[@JRexRegis]

The Brotherhood was a bit mismanaged in F3, where they were roughly beat into the shape of a "good guys" faction, rather than a somewhat zealous technology cult, but F4 fixes this quite nicely, and expands their story further - under the command of Maxon, the Brotherhood's actions in Boston speak of a faction which has forgotten its roots, and has started to take its initial guidelines as dogma. They now worship technology, yet only within the bounds that existed pre-war - the Synths, and indeed all machines possessing human-like intelligence, are called "abominations", they wantonly use Liberty Prime, an ancient weapon of war, to do the job of a simple breaching charge, they detonate a nuclear reactor beneath one of the few regions that survived the war relatively unscathed, they no longer develop new technologies but rather remix and repair older artifacts, etc etc. I think the most damning part is blowing up the Institute, because I doubt it was done for anything other than religious reasons. The Institute held research and technology that was eons more advanced than the brotherhood's own - from advanced weapons, to much better polymers and metals, to incredibly advanced medical and biotechnology, *teleportation,* etc. The Institute, had it been taken with minimal bloodshed, could have been a boon to the entire Wasteland. Instead, Maxon ordered it blown up, so any means of replicating the Synths, the "heresy" would be erased.

[@tylerellis9097]

They don’t worship technology. Danse freely gives his laser rifle to you, they trade with the Caravans and are seen trading in diamond city if you beat the game on their side. Also, we see Senior Scribe Neriah develop a new anti radiation drug if you help her and they literally build devices that stop teleportation if you side with the institute. They destroy the institute cause it can make Synths, which when controlled are extremely dangerous. That’s the kind of tech they were formed to stop from being used. Plus they mention they have all the data they need off the drive you give them. Yeah it’s a waste no arguments there but the Fallout 4 Bos only sees the bad from the institute and thus completely destroys their existence. That said you can convince them to spare Virgil if he cures himself, showing that they can still tamper their ideals for the greater good. I think the fallout 4 Bos is actually an extremely interesting take handled badly by Bethesda. But it imo goes against what interplay and thus obsidian intended.

[@republicradio431]

You should make fake lore videos like if it was cannon as new original cont3nt

[@dogeprissy9850]

Ma boi running out of cut content.

[@TriangleCity]

There's a ton of cut content I still haven't covered, I just want a break from it.

[@dogeprissy9850]

@@TriangleCity to be honest it's good you're doing something different

[@etou1146]

@@TriangleCity Have you considered making shorter "cut content" episodes (more frequent)? I can see that 1 hour Fallout 3 cut content episode in my recommendations, however, I can only watch this type of content as main monitor content. I will nevertheless watch it in multiple sessions, but KZbin isn't really designed to come back to videos. 10-20 minutes feels like the sweetspot to me. Perfect duration to eat dinner while watching Would probably boost views and watchtime as well

[@TriangleCity]

@etou11 Video length just depends on the subject typically, but my next few videos will be in that range :))

[@etou1146]

@@TriangleCity Neat, thanks :)

[@Codydl14]

Ad Victoriam!