Lyons' Pride

Lyons' Pride was the elite tactical unit of Lyons' Brotherhood of Steel.

Background
The initial encounter with the Pride is when traveling on 42nd to the GNR building plaza to talk to Three Dog about where James, the Lone Wanderer's father is. They are heading to the GNR building to assist the brothers whom have been overrun by super mutants. The Lone Wanderer proceeds to join them, into the battle. The combined group heads into a mutant held school ruin, minus Jennings whom is lying dead on a mattress with SEC scattered around him. Rushing the building, they split up to flank the mutants within, meeting up at the end. This is where Colvin is ordered to take the high ground, being the squad's eyes, and inviting the Lone Wanderer to accompany him.

At the plaza the defenders of the outpost are in a stalemate with the mutant attackers. However once the Pride attacks them from the DIRECTION, they are quickly decimated. The tactical superiority and radio communications tipping the battle. The casualties of this battle include (other than Jennings and Reddin) a single paladin with a Fat Man. Once the fighting is concluded Sarah and ??? and Vargas and Reddin converse. With the concluding begin Reddin's fate, while celebrating by firing wildly into the air, well away from her squad, a Behemoth bashes through the coach. Killing her immediately. Lyons yelling to aquire said Fat Man, ordering the Pride to distract the Behemoth until the figurative artillery is brought into play, or the Behemoth is killed. Following the battle, Lyons consuls Vargas over Reddin's loss and can be conversed with once more. <!--

Full conversation needed Sarah Lyons: ''"Vargas, Reddin! Spread out and flank 'em!

All right. It's the usual drill. Reddin, you just do whatever Paladin Vargas says and keep your mouth shut. MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideS_0001EEA6_1	giving orders to the squad -- time to move out. She's putting Reddin in his place a bit.

Sarah Lyons: "Okay, the outpost is just to the south of us. Colvin, you're the eyes." Colvin: "Come with me if you like. We'll have the best view."

Conversation	MQ01LyonsPrideSarah	MQ01LyonsPrideA3		Vargas, Reddin, secure this building. MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideS_0001EEA8_1	giving orders to the squad -- quietly (they are in enemy territory) and calmly.

Reddin: "" Vargas: "Yeah, yeah. We'll see. Now knock that off. You're wasting ammo." Reddin: "Aw, come on. We just kicked their asses!" Vargas: "We need to sweep the area. You think those were all the Uglies in D.C.? You take the east side, I'll go west." Reddin: "Okay, okay." Vargas: "Once we're inside, then we'll celebrate." Reddin: "Now you're talking."

Vargas: "Reddin! Get out of there! Behemoth! Reddin!!"

Sarah Lyons: "Get the Fat Man! We'll try to keep him busy!"

Vargas: ''"God dammit!

Conversation	MQ01LyonsPrideSarah	MQ01LyonsPrideA3		It's not your fault, Vargas. Reddin was good enough for the Pride, and she proved it here today. MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideS_0001F28B_1	to Vargas. As a friend, not a superior officer. Trying to comfort him after Reddin's death. Conversation	MQ01LyonsPrideSarah	MQ01LyonsPrideA3		When we get back to the Citadel, I'll talk to the scribes. Let it be chronicled that Paladin Reddin passed her test. MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideS_0001F28A_1	the last sentence is more formal -- almost as if she's quoting from what the scribes will write down.

Conversation	MQ01LyonsPrideVargas	MQ01LyonsPrideVargas		Yeah, I know. God DAMMIT!! MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideV_0001F289_1	still cursing Reddin's pointless death (after the battle). Big pause before "God DAMMIT" also. First part is glum. "God DAMMIT" is angry. Conversation	MQ01LyonsPrideVargas	MQ01LyonsPrideVargas		Come on. Let's see if they've got anything to drink in this dump.

Sarah Lyons

Topic	GREETING	GREETING		I guess it's my turn to thank you. MQ01_GREETING_00086DC8_2 Topic	GREETING	GREETING		Anyway, the area's secure, so you're free to talk to Three Dog if you need to. MQ01_GREETING_00086DC8_1 Topic	GREETING	GREETING		By the way, because you helped us I'm going to let you wear that Power Armor. But don't you ever forget where it came from. MQ01_GREETING_00086DC8_3 Topic	GREETING	GREETING		I guess it's my turn to thank you. MQ01_GREETING_000A1EF9_2 Topic	GREETING	GREETING		Anyway, the area's secure, so you're free to talk to Three Dog if you need to. MQ01_GREETING_000A1EF9_1

MQ01LyonsPrideA3		And? MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideS_0001EEA9_1	meaning: what's your situation, Colvin? Report. in low voice (enemy territory) Conversation	MQ01LyonsPrideSarah	MQ01LyonsPrideA3		OK. We'll flush them out, you pick them off. On my mark. MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideS_0001EEAA_1	in low voice (enemy territory). over radio to Colvin. Conversation	MQ01LyonsPrideSarah	MQ01LyonsPrideA3		Go. MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideS_0001EEAB_1	In normal voice, over radio and speaking to Vargas and Reddin. (ordering them to commence their attack) Conversation	MQ01LyonsPrideSarah	MQ01LyonsPrideA3		Take cover! Behemoth! MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideS_00021F0D_1

Vargas

MQ01LyonsPrideVargas		Roger that. Uglies in our sights. MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideV_0001EEA1_1	to Sarah over radio

Colvin You don't need to worry. You're with friends now. We'll see you safely through. MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideC_0001EEAF_1	to player -- calmly and kindly

Conversation	MQ01LyonsPrideColvin	MQ01LyonsPrideColvin		I'm in position, sir.	MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideC_0001EEB1_1	to Sarah over the radio -- in a low voice (in enemy territory) Conversation	MQ01LyonsPrideColvin	MQ01LyonsPrideColvin		This looks like the main force. Many tormented souls will meet the Maker today. I will pray for forgiveness. MainQuestC_MQ01LyonsPrideC_0001EEB2_1	to Sarah over the radio -- in a low voice (in enemy territory)

I'm sorry about Reddin and the others... I'm sorry about Reddin... She died well. MQ01_MQ01TLSaraReddin_000A6D44_1 Topic	MQ01TLSaraReddin	I'm sorry about Reddin and the others... I'm sorry about Reddin... In the end, that's all that really matters. -->

Later, Sentinel Lyons makes the Lone Wanderer an honorary member before they trek to the Jefferson Memorial in a mission to restore the functions of Project Purity.

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Owyn Lyons: "So, you're back. We had feared both you and the G.E.C.K. were lost. Were you successful?" The Lone Wanderer: "There's no time. We have to move now or we'll lose Project Purity." Owyn Lyons: "You think I am unaware? We've watched the build-up around the facility for the last week. Has something new happened?"

The Lone Wanderer: "The Enclave took the G.E.C.K. They're installing it now." Owyn Lyons: ''"Then we must go at once! If you have any other information, tell me now before we mobilize. Any help you can give might save lives.

Sarah Lyons: "Before we get started, I wanted to let you know that my father and I have been talking. The Pride and I have decided that after all you've survived, you've done enough to be an honorary member of Lyon's Pride. So congratulations. Membership comes with some privileges, including our Power Armor. You want the full suit, or the Recon armor?"

I'll take the Recon Armor." Sarah Lyons: "All right, here you go. I hope it fits. So you think you can handle this?"''

I'll take the Power Armor." Sarah Lyons: "Sure thing. Hopefully it'll give you a bit of an extra edge. Okay, so do you think you can hold it together for this?"''

I don't need your armor. I've gotten this far without it. Okay, it's your call. I'm just trying to protect you. If you think you can handle this, we need to get moving.

Funny, I don't recall asking to be part of your little club. You don't have to be an ass about it. Just forget it. I just need to know that you can hold it together for this. Can you do that?

I sure hope so. Me too. If you need a minute to collect yourself, now's the time to do it.

I don't know, Sarah. I'm not so sure about this. Listen, you'll be fine. You just stay behind whoever's in front of you and keep your head down. We're burning daylight here. Are you ready to move out?

Of course I can. Now that's what I like to hear, soldier. You all packed? We're not coming back here anytime soon.

I think I need another minute or two. Hurry it up. Every minute you take is one more that we can't afford to spend.

I'm all ready. Okay. Don't be nervous. You'll have the whole Pride backing you up, not to mention this giant tin can. Just stay safe until we reach the purifier. You're no good to us if you're dead. And don't let that thing step on you.

Owyn Lyons: "You're reporting to Sarah from here on out. Don't let her down." Elder Lyons, we should talk about the Super Mutants. Oh? Have you learned something? Anything more you can tell me about the Super Mutants? My child, you seem to have learned more in your brief time than I have in twenty years!

Sarah Lyons: "Okay, we're going to go over it one more time. The Pride is on me. The goal is Project Purity, but we can't get into the facility with those energy fields up. Rothchild and Li say this robot should be able to take down the energy fields. So we're on fire support. We stay close to the thing, keep it clear, and get it to where it needs to go. Once the fields are down, we head straight for the facility. We'll use the robot to keep them occupied while we get inside and secure the control room. We need to move quickly, before we lose the chance to surprise them. Get whatever supplies you don't already have, and we'll meet in the Bailey. When we're done with this, everyone can have a nice cold glass of water on me. Let's move." Sarah Lyons: "All right, Rothchild. Fire it up. Pride, move out!"

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Roundel
The Lyons' Pride badge differs slightly from the Brotherhood of Steel badge. Where the BoS badge has a winged sword with cog wheels around/behind the sword blade, the Lyons' Pride has a lion rampant imposed over the upper sword blade, inside the span of the wings, and no cog wheels.

Barracks
The Lyons' Pride also has a special area reserved for them within the Citadel's A-Ring. "The Den" is where members of the Pride get some R&R. In addition to food stores, tables, and chairs, there are 4 cots in the back. Since the Pride has more than 4 members, and they don't seem to operate in shifts, it is likely that other bunk room, probably in A Ring, are also reserved for the Pride. B Ring holds the Barracks, which is likely where all non-Pride BoS soldiers sleep.

Materiel
The squad's members are equipped with rifles, heavy weapons and T-45 power armor. The Pride functions as the Brotherhood's mobile shock troops, reinforcing points against concerted or sustained super mutant attack, and spearheading raids into Super Mutant-held territory.

Members

 * Sentinel Sarah Lyons (leader)
 * Paladin Vargas (second in command)
 * Paladin Glade (heavy weapons)
 * Paladin Kodiak (generalist)
 * Knight Captain Colvin (sniper)
 * Knight Captain Dusk (sniper)
 * Knight Captain Irving Gallows (spec ops)
 * Lone Wanderer (becomes a member of the Pride during the Take it Back! quest and becomes a Knight in the add-on Broken Steel)
 * Initiate Reddin (dies during main quest line - does not wear Lyons Pride Power armor).
 * Initiate Jennings (found dead with Knight Captain Colvin after first meeting Sarah Lyons).

Appearances
The Lyons' Pride appears in Fallout 3 and in the Broken Steel add-on.

Behind the Scenes

 * Early in development, it was named the Lyons' Pride Platoon.