The captain of the Brotherhood flagship, The Prydwen, Kells is a fervent supporter of Elder Arthur Maxson and his mission in the Commonwealth. As head of the Lancers, he is equivalent in rank to Scribe Proctors and answers directly to Elder Maxson. As such, he advises the Elder on operations in the Commonwealth, supervises their execution,[1] and is authorized to designate targets for elimination at his own discretion.[2]