Gunny

Paladin Gunny is a Brotherhood of Steel Paladin stationed at the Citadel in 2277, and is tasked as the drill instructor for new initiates.
==Background==
Paladin Gunny was involved in Elder Lyons' original expedition to the Capital Wasteland. Although he disagrees with Elder Lyons’ policy of recruiting wastelanders into the Brotherhood, he still works to train them to the best of his abilities before they are pressed into service, whether that be against the super mutants or the renewed threat of the Enclave. As the Enclave’s presence means that many of his initiates are likely to be sent into battle before they’ve taken the Brotherhood’s oath, his work has been cut out for him.The Lone Wanderer: "What do you do here?"Paladin Gunny: "I am charged with the duty of turning these maggots into Brothers of Steel. With the threat of the Enclave, they're likely going to be pressed into service before they've taken the oath. So, I've got a lot of work to do."(Paladin Gunny’s dialogue)Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.89: "Paladin Gunny:Paladin Gunny is in charge of training initiates and turning them into hard-nosed Knights and Paladins. He is unhappy with the Elder Lyons's method of taking on volunteers from the Wasteland but still performs his duty to the best of his ability." He has particularly strong feelings on the Enclave, viewing them as cowards for shooting unarmed civilians. He fully believes that the Brotherhood will defeat them, and that the experience and equipment gained by doing so will improve the Brotherhood’s abilities.The Lone Wanderer: "So... Any thoughts on the Enclave?"Paladin Gunny: "Killing unarmed civilians... Makes me sick. Come over here, try fighting someone who shoots back. Fucking cowards."(Paladin Gunny’s dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "So... Any thoughts on the Enclave?"Paladin Gunny: "We're going to kick their asses, plain and simple. And once we do... With all this new tech, and all this field experience... Well, we'll see who controls things around here then."(Paladin Gunny’s dialogue) He also has additional thoughts on the Enclave after the destruction of Liberty PrimeThe Lone Wanderer: "So... Any thoughts on the Enclave?"Paladin Gunny: "Cowards, the lot of them. Taking pot-shots at us from who knows where? That's no way to fight."(Paladin Gunny’s dialogue) and the capture of the Enclave-controlled Adams Air Force Base.The Lone Wanderer: "So... Any thoughts on the Enclave?"Paladin Gunny: "They're still cowards, far as I'm concerned. Hiding in their little bunkers, flying away first chance they get. We'll root 'em all out eventually. And the initiates that survive will be better trained than any group that came before 'em."(Paladin Gunny’s dialogue) Despite his harsh attitude towards the Initiates that he is training, he genuinely cares about their survival and only treats them harshly to prepare them for the difficulties of the battlefield.The Lone Wanderer: "Care to share anything about the Super Mutants?"Paladin Gunny: "Why you think I ride these Initiates so hard? I make training hell so fighting those Uglies won't be."(Paladin Gunny’s dialogue)
He is responsible for training all initiates in the use of power armor.The Lone Wanderer: "Can someone in the Citadel train me to wear Power Armor?"Elder Lyons: "Why yes. Yes, indeed, there is someone. Our intrepid Paladin Gunny trains all Initiates in the use of Power Armor. When they’re ready. Under the circumstances, I will allow Gunny to train you as well. You’ll find him in the Bailey. I will send word that I have given my approval."(Elder Lyons’ dialogue) Should the Lone Wanderer acquire permission from Elder Lyons, Gunny will reluctantly train them as well, despite them not having gone through the same rigorous training as his initiates.The Lone Wanderer: "Can you train me to use Power Armor?"Paladin Gunny: "Heard you were coming. Yeah, I can train you. But don’t ask me to like it. My Initiates sweat blood, and you just get a free pass? Anyway... you ready for this?"(Paladin Gunny’s dialogue)
==Daily schedule==
He can be found in the A ring just outside the lab in the council room, outside in the courtyard training recruits during the daytime, or inside a dormitory in B ring.
==Interactions with the player character==
===Interactions overview===
===Other interactions===
* If permission is granted by Elder Lyons, Gunny can train the Lone Wanderer to properly use and wear power armor. However, Gunny does not like it as he clearly states, "Yeah, I can train you. But don't ask me to like it. My initiates sweat blood, and you just get a free pass?"
* He has a low opinion of the Enclave and their tactics, and will readily voice these opinions if inquired about them.
* Once Gunny has provided the Lone Wanderer with power armor training, he will lose his essential status.
==Inventory==
==Notable quotes==
==Appearances==
Paladin Gunny appears only .
==Behind the scenes==
"Gunny" is a play on the common nickname for the United States Marine Corps personnel holding the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.
==Bugs==
* Sometimes, when talking to him, the subtitles will say, "Nothing to report here," but he will say, "We've got this area locked down." This can also happen to the unnamed Brotherhood of Steel members. This bug appears only if Broken Steel is installed. 
* Paladin Gunny will cease to move and become frozen in place in the courtyard of the Citadel during the Broken Steel questline. He will remain this way for the life of the game. This can also occur after being asked for power armor training.
==References==
Non-game
Category:Fallout 3 human characters
Category:Fallout 3 Brotherhood of Steel characters
Category:Citadel characters
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