Odessa Valdez/Dialogue

==BS01_Dialogue_Valdez==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	Let's talk. Maybe we'll both learn something. 	
 	 	 	What can I do for you? Or did you come to lend a hand? 	
 	 	 	Anything you need to know? 	
 	 	 	Have a question? The past has the answers, but I'm not a bad backup. 	
 	 	 	I've always got time for you, Initiate. What do you need? 	
 	 	 	Well if it isn't my favorite Initiate. How can I help? 	
 	 	 	Any new deeds to add to your Scroll? 	The Scrolls list the deeds of each Brotherhood of Steel member
 	 	 	Hi Initiate. How're you holding up? Need to talk? 	
 	 	 	Knight Shin may be upset with you, but you'll always have my ear. 	
 	 	 	Paladin Rahmani may be upset with you, but you'll always have my ear. 	
 	 	 	I hope Knight Shin is going to be all right. I wish I had more medical training, but it's probably best I leave that to our specialists. 	Concerned for a friend
 	 	 	Knight-Errant. It's good seeing you. Oh, and congratulations again on the promotion. 	Friendly
 	 	 	Oh, hello, Knight-Errant. Something I can help you with? 	Friendly
 	 	 	Everything is running smoothly, Knight-Errant. All things considered, that is. 	Friendly, slightly joking
 	 	 	I never thought we'd end up here... The Paladin had always stayed strong in her beliefs... 	Grieving
 	 	 	But I didn't think we'd be put in the position to... Well, I guess we don't need to relive it again. I'm just... feeling a little lost without her. 	Feeling hurt, alone
 	 	 	It's good that Paladin Rahmani, or, um, Leila was able to walk away from this unharmed. 	Grieving
 	 	 	I know she's more than capable of looking out for herself... But I hope she stays safe. 	Slight concern
 	 	 	I can't help but wonder what's next for Shin. We traveled a long and difficult road together. It's hard to see him off. 	Missing a friend
 	 	 	It's a futile thought, but how different would things have been if Knight Connors was still with us? 	Missing her mentor
 	 	 	Losing Shin in that way... I can't get it out of my mind. I'm angry... at myself, I think. 	Struggling to come to terms
 	 	 	His beliefs put us in a position where we had to... well, you know. But I keep wondering if there was no other way. 	Trying to find an impossible solution
 	 	 	(Sigh) To be honest, I'm not sure what to make of it anymore. I think I just... miss him. 	Missing her friend
 	 	 	Watch your step, it's a mess up here. 	
 	 	 	Here to lend a hand? 	
 	 	 	What's the word from the Wasteland? 	
 	 	 	Something I can help you with? 	
 	 	 	Staying safe out there? 	
 	 	 	We're really fixing this place up, don't you think? 	
 	 	 	If you stumble on any new tech, you know who to bring it to. 	
 	 	 	Don't mind the clutter. Atlas is a work in progress. 	Atlas = Fort Atlas, the Brotherhood of Steel's base
 	 	 	I don't suppose you know how to spot weld? 	
 	 	 	Shouldn't you be waiting in the entryway? 	
 	 	 	If you're going to be walking around up here, at least grab a wrench and help me out. 	
 	 	 	Hello, Initiate. 	
 	 	 	Need some words of wisdom, Initiate? 	
 	 	 	Come to help out in the 'shop? 	'shop = workshop
 	 	 	Bring any new finds today? 	The Scribes collect technology
 	 	 	If you're here to join up, you need to go through the proper channels. 	
 	 	 	Thanks for all your help, Initiate. Things have gotten dicey, but we're a Brotherhood. We'll get through it. 	
 	 	 	I'm glad you're with us, Initiate, and sorry you have to see us at our worst. 	
 	 	 	Don't worry about Knight Shin, you know how he is by now. I'm sure he'll come around. At least, I hope he will... 	Shin is a very angry individual
 	 	 	Don't worry about Paladin Rahmani. Her decision may seem rash, but I'm sure she'll correct course soon. At least, I hope she will... 	
 	 	 	Hello, Knight-Errant. 	
 	 	 	Was hoping you'd still stop by. 	
 	 	 	Knight-Errant. Good seeing you. 	
 	 	 	Calibrate this, tighten that... 	
 	 	 	With all these new Initiates, I may need another Scribe just to keep the Scrolls up to date. 	
 	 	 	Just a few more tweaks, then it's back to working on that Vertibird. 	
 	 	 	How can I find time to study our history with all this maintenance work piling up? 	
 	 	 	We come all the way from California, and here I am fixing broken pipes. 	
 	 	 	I wonder what stories are hiding in the mountains out here? 	
 	 	 	The Scorched Plague... I've seen nothing like it. I wonder if I could get my hands on a sample? 	
 	 	 	Robots everywhere, but all standard models. Surely there's something more to discover here? 	
 	 	 	I want to visit Fort Defiance, but I'm not sure I could stand the sight... 	Fort Defiance is a destroyed Brotherhood of Steel base in the area
 	 	 	I made it, Scribe Takano. I wish you were here, too. 	Scribe Takano is Valdez's teacher from back home
 	 	 	Too bad this observatory is so busted up. I'd love to look at the stars. 	
 	 	 	A weapon may keep me safe, but it doesn't make these repairs go any faster. 	
 	 	 	Ultracite country. Who knows what strange contraptions the old mining firms built here? 	
 	 	 	To think, of everywhere we've been, this old place may hold the most promise. 	
 	 	 	I wonder what legacy I'll leave to the Scrolls? 	The Scrolls are an account of each Brotherhood of Steel member's achievements
 	 	 	Those mutants were terrifying. How many more wait out there in the Wasteland? 	
 	 	 	I hope they make up soon... 	Referring to Paladin Rahmani and Knight Shin
 	 	 	We're on our own now, no Elders to guide the way. It's terrifying, but a little exhilarating. 	
 	 	 	It took so much to get here. We can't fall apart now that we've finally made it. 	
 	 	 	Okay. What do you want to know? 	
 	 	 	I do. Scribes are critical to the Brotherhood's mission. It's a mission I believe in. 	
 	 	 	The work that comes my way can get tedious, or overwhelming. But knowing I'm helping the greater good keeps me satisfied. 	
 	 	 	We're a strong organization with a noble goal. Our methods draw some flak, sometimes, but we're doing the right thing. 	
 	 	 	What's more, the Brotherhood is my family. 	
 	 	 	Like any family, we can bicker some, though we'd never admit it. But we're there for each other when it counts. 	
 	 	 	Most days. 	Coy
 	 	 	Well, I won't force you. But Vault knowledge is special knowledge. 	
 	 	 	We could help a lot of people with whatever's in your head. 	
 	 	 	I have a lot to take care of while we get settled in here, but I'll get back to you on this, don't worry. 	
 	 	 	I think you're right, though getting to see the world - even as it is now - is worthwhile. 	
 	 	 	Yeah. It can be. 	
 	 	 	Really? How rare! You'll have to let me interview you sometime. I'd love to know more about the Vaults. 	
 	 	 	Of course. What's the next topic? 	
 	 	 	We're a splintered organization with noble goals but competing methods. 	
 	 	 	We're a bickering family, but a family nonetheless. That's why I know we'll come together in the end. 	
 	 	 	Appalachia... Well, it suits our needs well. 	
 	 	 	It has its dangers, but it's in better shape than a lot of America. 	
 	 	 	That means there's a lot of old tech lying around, and in good enough condition for conservation. 	
 	 	 	Appalachia... It's beautiful. I've never seen anything like it. 	Heartfelt
 	 	 	It reminds me of the stories my parents told me of before the War. Hiking in the mountains, playing in the rivers... 	Heartfelt
 	 	 	I think, despite everything, you're lucky, Wastelander. I don't say that lightly. 	Heartfelt
 	 	 	California, though truth be told I've spent most of my life in one bunker or another. 	
 	 	 	My parents joined the Brotherhood when I was very young, so I grew up in the order. 	
 	 	 	Sure. What do you want to talk about? 	
 	 	 	Well, first you'd have to join up, and we don't take just anyone. 	
 	 	 	Then it depends on your aptitude. Not everyone has the mind or patience for Scribe work. 	
 	 	 	But ultimately, if you're driven and competent... I don't see why not. 	
 	 	 	Someday. You have what it takes, I've seen that much. I'd have you promoted here and now, if I could. 	
 	 	 	But the Brotherhood is slow to trust outsiders. You'll have to keep working for it. 	
 	 	 	Be patient, put in your time, and know that I have your back. 	
 	 	 	Maybe someday, though after my stint as your observer, I think I'd recommend a different role for you in our organization. 	
 	 	 	We record things. Histories, schematics, every bit of knowledge we can get our hands on. 	
 	 	 	We collect it all, compile it, and keep it safe, like old scholars or monks. 	
 	 	 	Our name hearkens back to that ancient tradition. So that's why we use it. 	
 	 	 	We're the heart of the Brotherhood's mission to find, catalog, and preserve Pre-War technology. 	
 	 	 	Though sometimes in practice... Well, let's just say I spend a lot of time calibrating things. 	
 	 	 	I... knew some of them. From a distance. 	
 	 	 	But it's better if we don't get into that now. 	
 	 	 	Probably best if we didn't. 	Resigned
 	 	 	We think the Scorched got them. The last transmissions we got weren't promising, and we haven't had any contact since. 	
 	 	 	You mean they died in the line of duty. Bravely. 	Angry
 	 	 	To be honest, that's what I expected to hear. At least they died trying to make a difference. May they rest in peace. 	
 	 	 	That's one interpretation, certainly one I've heard before. 	
 	 	 	But my journey here has only reinforced my faith in our mission. 	
 	 	 	We're dedicated and organized. I trust us to do the right thing with the knowledge we gather. 	
 	 	 	You could say that. You could also say we have no right to keep knowledge to ourselves. That everyone deserves to learn. We get that from time to time. 	
 	 	 	I can see the argument, but I believe in our mission. Nobody else does what we do. If not for us, all that old tech would just rust away. 	
 	 	 	Okay. What do you want to know? 	
 	 	 	The Council of Elders, chief among them High Elder Maxson, our founder. 	
 	 	 	He proclaimed our mission and set us on the path we follow today. 	
 	 	 	Our expedition leader is Paladin Rahmani. She's an aggressive and daring commander who's taken us through many trials. 	
 	 	 	We're here to help the people of Appalachia, and to catalog any technological discoveries we find. 	
 	 	 	We set up Fort Atlas to that end. This old observatory has a wealth of technology to discover, and is a good staging point for future operations. 	
 	 	 	We also want to learn the fate of the old Appalachian chapter of our order. MIA, presumed KIA. 	Somber
 	 	 	California, all the way across the continent. 	
 	 	 	I've read that people used to fly that distance in a few hours, but the trek took us months. 	
 	 	 	Maybe eventually we'll get flying again, but for now it's an arduous journey. 	
 	 	 	We're an order dedicated to the preservation of science and technology. 	
 	 	 	We find and catalog knowledge from before the Bombs. And keep it safe. 	
 	 	 	I'll be here if you need anything. 	
 	 	 	About me? What do you want to know? 	
 	 	 	Sure. What needs explaining? 	
 	 	 	Luckily, I know all about us. 	
 	 	 	I can't wait to take a closer look at this. Thanks again. 	
 	 	 	You mean to tell me these documents were just lying about in the wilds of Appalachia? 	
 	 	 	If you find any more data like this, the Brotherhood can use it, or at the very least keep it safely filed away. 	
 	 	 	There's another secure cache at Camp Venture you can use, if you're on that side of the neighborhood. 	
 	 	 	Otherwise I will happily take this off your hands. 	
 	 	 	Mhm. I think I understand. 	
 	 	 	The funny thing about data is you don't know what's real or not. Not unless you gathered it yourself. 	
 	 	 	To be honest, I was working on encrypting my terminal for this kind of situation. 	
 	 	 	So if anyone accessed it who wasn't supposed to, they would just get false info, and none would be the wiser. 	
 	 	 	I didn't finish, but you can still use the fake data I created. Should be clearly labelled in the files. Just... don't select the wrong one. 	
 	 	 	This is the Raiders we're talking about. It'd be bad news if they got an advantage on us. Worse if the Knight found out it was because of me. 	
 	 	 	Raiders, huh? If they're anything like the Raiders we encountered on the expedition route, then my guess is the situation isn't pretty. 	
 	 	 	Alright, how can I help? 	
 	 	 	Well, you know. Just trying to help where I can. 	Bashful. "Aw, shucks!"
 	 	 	Rusty nails and live wires are fun and all, but sometimes it's also nice to write code without having to get my hands dirty. 	
 	 	 	It's not likely to happen anytime soon, but an enemy could use our names, skills, and history to trick other members, or develop a targeted strategy. 	
 	 	 	I may also start storing schematics and stockpile records on there. Right now the Knight is doing it all by hand... 	
 	 	 	Well, for now I just hope we don't make too many enemies. I don't expect much from the Raiders, but maybe they're smarter than they give off. 	
 	 	 	Not a problem. I'm here to help. 	
 	 	 	I'll just... get back to soldering wires, then. 	
 	 	 	I'd be more comfortable with that. 	
 	 	 	It's a shame, but luckily I still have the blueprints and the original. I can make more. 	
 	 	 	And we can always go back and retrieve the one from the transmitter, if we still need to. 	
 	 	 	Sure thing. What's the next topic? 	
 	 	 	It's not the first time they've butted heads, but this does feel different. All of their past frustrations feed into this conflict. 	
 	 	 	The mutant attack does give us a common cause again. I hate to say it, but it might just buy us the time we need to come together. 	
 	 	 	If it doesn't drive us apart even more. 	
 	 	 	No, I don't think so. As much as I'd love to, we're too short handed, and I just don't have that kind of expertise. 	
 	 	 	We'll have to make due with learning what we can from the project for now. 	
 	 	 	They're unsettling. They can use human weapons, mount an organized offensive, and they targeted us for an attack. 	
 	 	 	I get the feeling we haven't seen the last of them. 	
 	 	 	I'd like to reverse engineer it and make more, of course. With the amount of energy it can unleash, we could power all kinds of things for a very long time.	
 	 	 	Think of how far a Vertibird could fly on Ultracite power! 	
 	 	 	I'm... conflicted. I was raised in the Brotherhood. The Elders gave me my education, my occupation, my life. 	
 	 	 	But Paladin Rahmani gave me freedom. I always wanted to see the world. I jumped at the chance to join her expedition, and she fought to bring me along. 	
 	 	 	Being out here on our own, without contact with home... it's terrifying, but it's also thrilling. 	
 	 	 	I wanted an adventure, and I'm getting that. I wanted to see Appalachia, and here I am. But stay here forever? I don't know about that. 	
 	 	 	Well, you aren't an Initiate yet, but I guess we can discuss it a bit, since you helped out and all. 	She shouldn't be discussing sensitive details with a non-Initiate
 	 	 	Sure! Always happy to talk tech with an Initiate. 	
 	 	 	Um, sure. I'll discuss what I can. 	
 	 	 	Sure. Honestly, I could use someone to talk to about all that's happened. 	Sincere
 	 	 	Right... Those weapons you've been chasing? We found them in a government facility on our way to Appalachia. 	
 	 	 	We were supposed to keep them to ourselves - that's how we operate - but then we ran across a settlement being threatened by raiders. 	
 	 	 	We couldn't just leave them to die. We equipped them with the weapons we found, but it didn't help. 	
 	 	 	It was a massacre. The whole place was wiped out. Everyone was killed, including Knight Connors, one of our own. 	
 	 	 	The only survivors were two children we brought back with us, Marcia and Max. 	Marcia pronounced "Marsha"
 	 	 	Knight Shin believes it's our duty to report this incident to Elder Maxson. Paladin Rahmani feels we'd be punished just for trying to help. 	
 	 	 	Yes! He's quite the interesting guy. He really familiarized himself with the proprietary tech that the West Virginia chapter developed. 	Positive
 	 	 	He's been an excellent source for archiving their research. I'm glad we could give him a safe place to stay after all he's been through. 	a hint of sympathy
 	 	 	I'm not even sure where to start... 	Slight anxiety
 	 	 	I... don't even know what to say to that. Thank you, I guess? 	Feels blindsided
 	 	 	I appreciate your vote of confidence, but I don't think that was ever a possibility. 	Still a little confused by the suggestion
 	 	 	That type of responsibility... I can't even fathom it. 	The reality of leadership, and a friend lost starts to set in
 	 	 	With all our talk about being a chain that binds, I'm starting to feel like there was more than just one weak link. 	Hurt, just doesn't know who to blame, even herself
 	 	 	I think all of us strained that connection... It's going to take time to heal, to learn to live with these choices we've made, and where it's led us. 	It's over, but not hopeless
 	 	 	You've been an exceptional friend through this, no matter where we ended up. I'm lucky to have you... Knight-Errant. 	Grateful to have a friend
 	 	 	Thank you for talking with me about this. I know we didn't always see eye to eye, but you've been a good comrade, Knight-Errant. 	Slightly hesitant thanks
 	 	 	Even as a scientist, I'm not sure I can see things so objectively. But there's certainly truth in needing to move on. 	Feels bad the player can't be more understanding
 	 	 	Yes, I think you're right. All we can do is move forward... together. 	Brightening up
 	 	 	You know, through all this I kept wishing that Knight Connors was still here... Having the right thing to say... The right thing to do. 	Misses her mentor
 	 	 	But I think it's time I stopped hoping for an easy solution, and started being that person myself. 	Gaining confidence
 	 	 	The fact that this all had to come at the cost of a friend's life isn't something that will ever leave me, though. 	Crushed
 	 	 	I wish I could have done more... Said more... 	Searching for an impossible solution
 	 	 	I really believed we could come out of this together... I keep wondering where it went wrong, what I could have done differently. 	Blames herself. An undertone of "at least no one is dead"
 	 	 	Of course, what's on your mind, Knight-Errant? 	Neutral
 	 	 	They are extremely knowledgeable. To a frightening degree sometimes. 	Impressed, but worried
 	 	 	There's a real chance that we land on something truly groundbreaking... Something that can save lives. 	Hopeful
 	 	 	The Paladin has assured me that I'll have oversight on their work... and their practices. 	Changing the subject toward something darker
 	 	 	But I'd be lying if I said I'm wasn't worried about them pursuing the more "efficient" methods they're accustomed to when I'm not looking. 	Unsure of the future
 	 	 	Well, I don't want to say, er... draconian. Maybe... scrupulous? 	Careful with wording
 	 	 	I'm likely to wear out my thesaurus trying to dance around it: it's pretty damn tough, honestly. 	Trying to make the most of it
 	 	 	It's impressive to see him lay out a plan and stick to it, but he asks a lot of the Initiates. 	Growing concern
 	 	 	I suspect we'll shed a few as the months go on, but there's a good chance we come out stronger for it. 	Trying to see the positive
 	 	 	As for where he'll lead us in the future... Only time will tell. 	Unsure, but trying to be optimistic
 	 	 	Are you-? I'm... You must be contagious, because now I'm blushing. 	Taken a back, heart aflutter. Emphasis on "I'm" blushing
 	 	 	It may take me awhile to figure out how to fix that for you. My specialty is more... mechanical. You know, Ultracite batteries and damaged Pip-Boys. 	Being flirty, the "fix" part is facetious
 	 	 	The human heart is a whole different beast. But I'm not one to turn down a challenge. 	Committing herself to this bit
 	 	 	Are you-? I'm... I'm flattered, but I don't think we're a match. Some gears just don't fit together, you know? 	Yikes
 	 	 	Now that you mention it, there's a new initiative that I'm leading. 	Pleased to hear
 	 	 	We have a team infiltrating an up and coming branch of Raiders called the "Rust Eagles." 	
 	 	 	They're an offshoot of the Blood Eagles that have a fanatical obsession with robot modifications. 	
 	 	 	Keep an eye out for an alert from Initiate Pappas. He'll be recruiting assistance up at their "Metal Dome." 	
 	 	 	My understanding is that it can be pretty dangerous, so hopefully we can provide him the reinforcements he needs. 	
==BS01_MQ02_Invention==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	So how about it? Help me out and I'll put in a good word with the Paladin. 	
 	 	 	Good, you're here! 	Leading into a longer conversation
 	 	 	That should be enough to start. Let me take a look. 	
 	 	 	Alright, let's go over the inspection results. 	
 	 	 	Phew. Whatever you did up there, the security system sure didn't like it. Thanks for the backup. I doubt I could have handled that on my own. 	
 	 	 	Now that that's over with, let me take a look at what you've collected. 	
 	 	 	Ready to start our little expedition? 	
 	 	 	Hello civilian. I don't mean to be rude, but what exactly are you doing up here? 	
 	 	 	Just look at this place. So much tech in one spot, I can't wait to dig in! 	
 	 	 	We really need to get a team down here to get things cleaned up. 	
 	 	 	I wish we had the people to get this stuff up and running again. 	
 	 	 	I'm glad you agreed to come along. All I get as a Scribe is this dinky pistol. Hardly a match for any mutant critters that sneak in. 	
 	 	 	Finally, real Scribe work! 	
 	 	 	I'm leaving the extractions up to you. Use a light touch, alright? 	
 	 	 	Interesting. I can see now how the machine's underlying construction lends itself to these misalignments we read about... 	
 	 	 	I can trust you to extract those components we discussed without any trouble, right? 	
 	 	 	No wonder the intake valves are under so much stress, with that design... 	
 	 	 	What is this thing? 	Examining a mysterious, glowing component sticking out of a machine (the Ultracite Battery)
 	 	 	Glad we could come to an agreement. 	
 	 	 	Didn't even have to think about it, did you? 	Bemused
 	 	 	Let me give you a quick rundown of the mission before we start. 	
 	 	 	Great! Unfortunately, I need to finish up a few things here. Head downstairs and I'll meet you in a bit. 	
 	 	 	Any questions before we start? 	
 	 	 	We need to keep a cool head and investigate this thoroughly. 	
 	 	 	Hey, if this is normal in Appalachia, then we'll be sticking around here a long time. 	
 	 	 	Can I do it? Yes. But it's not my life's calling. 	
 	 	 	Really? Then your research acumen must rival my own. 	Bemused
 	 	 	And how did you like reading all those terminal entries? 	
 	 	 	Our new base is littered with old technology, but there's something in particular I want to investigate. 	
 	 	 	It's down in the bowels of this place, a part of Atlas that we've cordoned off. I'm not keen on going alone, so I'd like some backup. 	
 	 	 	Let's continue our discussion. Now where were we? Oh, right. 	
 	 	 	Should be a simple inspection, so you can have point, but I'll be looking over your shoulder the whole way. 	
 	 	 	Take note of the details and we'll discuss how it goes after. 	
 	 	 	Yet you'd be amazed how many people refuse to do it. 	
 	 	 	So, how do you feel about reading for comprehension? I was hoping to start by sweeping the area for documentation left behind from before the War. 	
 	 	 	I'm counting on you. Let's see what you can do. 	
 	 	 	Oh, I thought of one more thing. Can you pick up the induction coil up there on the machine core? 	
 	 	 	"The fuel of the future." I'd heard the stories, but to think I could hold so much energy in my hands like this... 	
 	 	 	And what's this? 	
 	 	 	Hmm... This is... is this Ultracite? Fascinating. This looks like some kind of compact power source. 	
 	 	 	None of the documents, none of the terminals said anything about this. Did this power the whole machine? 	
 	 	 	The induction coil seems fine. That's a relief. 	
 	 	 	The induction coil isn't looking so hot. Hopefully it's salvageable. 	
 	 	 	The induction coil has seen better days. Much better. 	
 	 	 	The ion focus looks usable. Impressive! 	
 	 	 	The ion focus is banged up. I'll have to get some of the dents out of it. 	
 	 	 	The ion focus is completely wrecked. That's bad. This is a critical component. 	
 	 	 	The core processor is pristine. Good work on that. 	
 	 	 	The core processor is out of commission, but I think a little elbow grease will get it working. 	
 	 	 	The core processor is totally fried. There's no fixing this one. 	
 	 	 	The pressure gauge looks like it's in good condition. 	
 	 	 	The pressure gauge looks a bit bent out of shape. 	
 	 	 	The pressure gauge is totally warped. I don't know if I'll be able to read much from this. 	
 	 	 	Okay, well sorry about the pop quiz. But in general, you're handling yourself well, so far. 	Pleased
 	 	 	Alright, well sorry to spring the quiz on you. I can tell you weren't prepared, but you'll need to think on the fly if you want to be Brotherhood. 	
 	 	 	A very important and technical component. It helps force particles into a beam that the machine could fire to affect the weather... somehow. 	
 	 	 	Could take a bit of manual dexterity to pry loose without any damage. 	
 	 	 	The "brain" of the machine. It's the component that coordinates all of the others. 	
 	 	 	It should be slotted into a terminal somewhere. May take a little technical know-how to extract, but nothing you can't handle, I'm sure. 	
 	 	 	You saw what happened when we tested the release valve. 	
 	 	 	I want to examine the stress on the gauge. That could tell us if all that built up pressure was normal or an anomaly. 	
 	 	 	Oh, and you may have to pry it off, but be careful about it when the time comes. 	
 	 	 	I want to take some notes on the core up there, so I'm going to leave the parts removal to you. 	
 	 	 	Each extraction will be a little different, but in general you'll want to use a light touch. I want the components in good condition, so please be careful. 	
 	 	 	Any questions, or are you ready to get started? 	
 	 	 	I'm worried about what our inspection turned up. There are a few parts I'd like to extract and examine in my lab. 	
 	 	 	There's the pressure gauge, the core processor, and the ion focus. They should be upstairs. 	
 	 	 	There's a lot I can learn from examining them, if we can pull them out and get them back to my lab in decent condition. 	
 	 	 	Last but not least, the wiring. The wires were...? 	
 	 	 	Yep. I think the warm reception they gave us also points to that. 	
 	 	 	Looked like bite marks to me. I didn't see any evidence of a fire or short circuit. 	
 	 	 	Fascinating theory, but I think the mangled wires tell a different tale, personally. 	Heavy sarcasm
 	 	 	"ATLAS Decommission Report..." Hmmm... So the project was in bad shape after all? I knew it sounded too good to be true... Fascinating. 	
 	 	 	Wow, this is some seriously classified stuff that I just let you read, isn't it? I wasn't supposed to show you any of this. 	
 	 	 	Well, Knight Shin did send you, so I guess I can trust you with a little information... 	Relieved, sarcastic
 	 	 	That's a mature attitude to take. I really appreciate that. 	Relieved
 	 	 	I guess you're right... 	Uncertain
 	 	 	Hey. I made a mistake, but don't put that on the whole organization. 	
 	 	 	Now let's follow up on some leads from this report. I'd like to do a quick inspection of some key components that should be nearby. 	
 	 	 	There should be a terminal around here. If it's still running, we can do a diagnostics check. That will tell us about some of the less accessible hardware. 	
 	 	 	The report mentioned that the machine's intake pump was under a lot of pressure. Let's find the release valve for that and give it a spin, see what happens.	
 	 	 	Finally, the lower core on this level should have a wiring box. We should take a glance at that to get an idea of the electrical hookups. 	
 	 	 	The diagnostics test can tell us the state of some key components that we won't be able to test manually. 	
 	 	 	Keep an eye on the state of each component. We'll want to look into them after the initial check. 	
 	 	 	The release valve is an emergency mechanism that can relieve pressure on the intake pipes if they come under stress. 	
 	 	 	If all is well, we'll just be able to turn it and nothing out of the ordinary will happen. 	
 	 	 	Think of the wires like the blood vessels of the machine. Without the electricity running through them, nothing's going to work. 	
 	 	 	We just need to do a little checkup and see what condition they're in. 	
 	 	 	The diagnostics check revealed some issues. 	
 	 	 	Flux disruption in the induction loop, intake valves ruptured, and the ion focus...? 	
 	 	 	Misaligned. Problematic, to say the least. 	
 	 	 	Misaligned. 	
 	 	 	Technically true, since it shouldn't be accelerating itself at all. But "misaligned" is the answer I was looking for. 	
 	 	 	You'll need to going forward, if you're going to be a productive member of the Brotherhood. 	
 	 	 	Next, we have the release valve. That went... well, what was your assessment? 	
 	 	 	If you consider that "working as intended," then sorry, but I have to question your competency there. 	
 	 	 	Not ok. Explosive decompression is not what we were looking for. 	
 	 	 	It certainly did. I'm going to mark that down as "bad." 	
 	 	 	I don't even know what that's supposed to mean. 	Exasperated
 	 	 	Believe it or not, I didn't choose to be a Scribe. I was born into it. 	
 	 	 	My parents chose this life for me. I've gotten used to it, but it isn't mine. 	
 	 	 	I... Ugh, Knight Shin would throw a fit if he'd heard how unprofessional I just was. 	
 	 	 	We should get back to business. Sorry. Business only. 	Flustered
 	 	 	But we've already been over that. Let's talk about something else. 	
 	 	 	Sure. Ready to go? 	
 	 	 	Not as a civilian. However, if Paladin Rahmani lets you join our ranks, then I might reconsider. Especially if you're a big help on this mission. 	
 	 	 	Normally, I would. But today you came along. 	
 	 	 	We have a lot of capable Initiates, but we could always use more. 	
 	 	 	Handle yourself well and I'd be happy to vouch for you. 	
 	 	 	Ideally? Yes, actually. In practice? Not at all. 	
 	 	 	We're supposed to be the lore keepers, preserving old technology for the betterment of today. 	
 	 	 	Instead, I spend all my time soldering wires on busted comms equipment or tightening screws on tracking scanners. 	Irritated
 	 	 	This investigation will be a breath of fresh air. It's what being a Scribe should be about. 	
 	 	 	No problem. I have to wrap something up myself. 	
 	 	 	Why don't you head downstairs when you're ready, and I'll meet you there? 	
 	 	 	Alright. Fire away. 	
 	 	 	Alright. Don't strain yourself. 	Playfully
 	 	 	Well aren't you the trusting one? 	Disappointed, judgmental
 	 	 	I'm Brotherhood. I'll keep my promise. No need to worry about that. 	
 	 	 	Here. Take this letter to Paladin Rahmani. 	
 	 	 	She'll make the final call on letting you into the Brotherhood, but my rec may tip the scales. 	
 	 	 	I'm going back upstairs to take a look at these components. I need to catalog our findings. 	
 	 	 	If nothing else, this Ultracite battery has piqued my interest. There's a lot I could learn from reverse engineering it. 	
 	 	 	I'm giving you access to my private terminal, too. It has all the logs we recovered from when we moved in. 	
 	 	 	After what we just went through, I think you deserve to know more about Project ATLAS. Take a look if you get some free time. 	
 	 	 	Thanks again for your help. And good luck with the Paladin. 	
 	 	 	You were a big help. I'm sure you have what it takes to be an Initiate, and soon. 	
 	 	 	Well, thanks for your help. This Ultracite battery is an interesting find, at least. 	
 	 	 	I can't say you have the skill-set to be a Scribe, but there are other paths an Initiate can follow. You know your way around a firefight, at least. 	
 	 	 	Project ATLAS may be beyond our power to repair, but we might have something here. 	
 	 	 	I expected the machine to use a small reactor's worth of energy. They condensed that into a container I can hold in my hands. I could do a lot with this. 	
 	 	 	I don't see another explanation. And if it did, this could be an important find for the Brotherhood. 	
 	 	 	If it wasn't staring me in the face right now, I'd say it sounded pretty far-fetched, yes. 	
 	 	 	But you kept going anyway? I can empathize. 	Laughs
 	 	 	Well then it sounds like you're perfect Scribe material! 	
 	 	 	Just alright? How anti-climactic. 	Disappointed
 	 	 	Backing down, are we? 	Disappointed
 	 	 	To think I've been outdone! 	Bemused, skeptical
 	 	 	Dozens? Fascinating. 	Bemused, sarcastic
 	 	 	It's a necessary step. The files from upstairs led us here, but this area is relatively unexplored. 	
 	 	 	The scientists could have recorded information that we need to know before we start examining the machine itself. 	
 	 	 	Oh? You've read a lot of terminal entries, then? 	Bemused
 	 	 	Are you trying to get on my good side? Because that's how you get on my good side. 	Amused
 	 	 	Paladin Rahmani makes the call on new recruits, but the Knight and I have some influence. 	
 	 	 	It just so happens I'm in need of someone to help me out on a little "mission." 	
 	 	 	If you're interested, I can bring you along and put you to work. Do a good job, and I'll send a recommendation your way. How about it? 	
 	 	 	Did he now? Knowing Knight Shin, I'm guessing that's not exactly how it went down. 	
 	 	 	But if you're a prospective Initiate, then I guess we're both in luck. 	
 	 	 	Oh, a prospective Initiate? And Knight Shin sent you? Then I guess we're both in luck. 	
 	 	 	That doesn't sound good. 	
 	 	 	Huh? What was that? 	
 	 	 	Interesting... 	
 	 	 	Looks like we've got company! 	
 	 	 	Whoa! Are you ok? 	Reacting to an explosion; really alarmed
 	 	 	Here's one. 	
 	 	 	This looks like what we need. 	
 	 	 	Here's a document. 	
 	 	 	Well that didn't sound good... 	
 	 	 	Something sounded, uh, off there. 	
 	 	 	I'm beginning to wonder if I was right to trust you with this. 	
 	 	 	You doing ok over there? 	
 	 	 	That extraction go ok? Because it doesn't sound like it. 	
 	 	 	This must be Dr. Hammond, ATLAS's lead scientist. We recovered some of his Holotapes and logs in our initial sweep of the area. 	Somber
 	 	 	This tech down here is his handiwork, and he couldn't give it up, even after the War. 	Somber
 	 	 	I should make arrangements for a proper burial. 	
 	 	 	We run a tight ship in the Brotherhood, or at least we're supposed to... All of the information we collect is distributed on a need-to-know basis. 	
 	 	 	I was hoping we could get through this without you needing-to-know, but I guess that was too much to ask. 	
 	 	 	Whoa, whoa whoa. "Looting" is absolutely not what we're doing here. 	
 	 	 	Everything of worth that we remove from this substructure is going with me up to my lab to be cataloged and analyzed. 	
 	 	 	I did ask you to help, after all. It's only fair you're prepared for what you might find. 	
 	 	 	A fair point. 	
 	 	 	We have a saying among the Scribes: "Through discourse, we gain strength." This wasn't discourse. It was a test. I can't blame you for being upset. 	
 	 	 	I wanted to see if you would pay attention, and I have my answer now. Sorry if I angered you. 	
 	 	 	Nobody does, outside of a classroom. That's why I love to evaluate new prospects this way. 	
 	 	 	If I'm going to recommend you to Paladin Rahmani, I need to know you're serious. Can you pay attention? Think on your feet? 	
 	 	 	If you can, you earn my favor. If you can't, then maybe I reconsider my recommendation. 	
 	 	 	But enough about that. I'd like to get started. Let's head downstairs and see what we can turn up. 	
 	 	 	So much for your "reading comprehension." Still, Knight Shin did trust you enough to send you my way, so I guess a little explanation wouldn't hurt. 	
 	 	 	As you've just discovered, the technology we're investigating was built by the military, not astronomers. 	
 	 	 	Their "ATLAS Project" was advanced. Very advanced. And I doubt we can revive it ourselves. Even if I understood the nuances, we're too understaffed to try. 	
 	 	 	But it's my duty as a Scribe to pick it apart and learn as much as I can. That's why we're down here now. 	
 	 	 	There's only so much I can tell you, but I'll share what I feel is relevant. Atlas wasn't just an observatory before the War. That was just a front. 	
 	 	 	The military conducted research here. Pretty advanced research. We're down here to investigate, and see what's worth salvaging for the Brotherhood. 	
 	 	 	That does it for the inspection. Let's talk. 	
 	 	 	I think this is good. Let's talk for a sec. 	
==BS01_Dialogue_Combat==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	How you like that, huh? 	
 	 	 	Think I can't fight? How's this!? 	
 	 	 	I'm not dying today! 	
 	 	 	You picked the wrong Scribe to mess with! 	
 	 	 	Fix THIS! 	
 	 	 	Oof! 	
 	 	 	Aaarggh! 	
 	 	 	Errr! 	
 	 	 	Urgh! 	
 	 	 	Agh! Get it together, Valdez... 	
 	 	 	Gah! Damn! 	
 	 	 	Uff! 	
 	 	 	Wow that hurts! 	
 	 	 	Shit! 	
 	 	 	Glad that's over with. 	
 	 	 	Phew. We survived. 	
 	 	 	Close one! 	
 	 	 	I am not used to this. 	Emphasis on NOT
 	 	 	I don't envy the Knights... 	The Knights are a warrior caste in the Brotherhood of Steel
 	 	 	Should've spent more time at the firing range...	
 	 	 	I'll show you what I can do. 	
 	 	 	Ugh! I'm down! 	
 	 	 	Ow ow ow ow... 	
 	 	 	This sucks... 	
 	 	 	Stay away! 	Talking to enemies
 	 	 	Uh-oh, here we go. 	
 	 	 	Back at it? 	
==BS01_MQ07_Over==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	My residents must have had a good reason to open all those cells at the time. 	
 	 	 	Sorry you had to see that. 	
 	 	 	Have you talked to the others recently? I've been trying to get a moment with them, but things are still so busy. Seems our time slots never align. 	
 	 	 	Ready to track down that signal? 	
 	 	 	Let's get down to business, shall we? 	
 	 	 	If we can find the source of the signal I detected, we should be able to use it to send a message to Elder Maxson on the west coast. 	
 	 	 	I tracked the signal to an area northwest of Vault 76. You'll need to go and check it out in person. 	
 	 	 	Maybe you'll get lucky, but... I suspect the source of the transmission won't be easy to find. 	
 	 	 	Devices that can transmit at this frequency are rare. The only ones I know of were built at advanced military facilities. 	
 	 	 	Paladin, Knight, you'll want to hear this. 	
 	 	 	I picked up a low-frequency signal in the area. It's weak, but I'm close to narrowing down the coordinates. 	
 	 	 	If we can find and boost the source of that signal, we might be able to use it to get in touch with California. 	
 	 	 	After all you've done for us, I suppose you deserve an answer. 	
 	 	 	Their relationship has been... rocky, since a certain incident on our journey here. It's kind of a sensitive topic for everyone. 	
 	 	 	I thought they'd be able to work things out over time, but it's only gotten worse. I'm honestly kind of worried. 	
 	 	 	But... maybe contact with Elder Maxson will get them back on track. I hope it does. 	
 	 	 	It was one of our orders. After setting up in Appalachia, we were to re-establish contact, make a report, and receive our next assignment. 	
 	 	 	It's not that the Paladin has directly disobeyed that order, but... she's been more focused on helping Appalachia. 	
 	 	 	Being in that position, as the leader of this whole operation, I can't even imagine how much she has to think about. 	
 	 	 	I'm just trying to support both her and the Knight as much as I can. And hopefully get them back on the same page. 	
 	 	 	Because other transmitters don't reach that far. The one they were using at Fort Defiance is out of commission, permanently. 	
 	 	 	But low-frequency signals - like the one I'm detecting - they travel incredible distances, even passing through mountains and oceans without a hitch.	
 	 	 	During wartime, they were used to transmit signals to submarines. Pretty cool, right? 	
 	 	 	I'm glad you asked! It may not work, in its current state. But do you remember what we found in the Atlas substructure? 	
 	 	 	An incredibly powerful, compact, Ultracite battery cell. With one of those, we could easily boost the transmitter back to its full function. 	
 	 	 	Lucky for us, I've just managed to reverse engineer the cell. Let's think of this as its final test. 	
 	 	 	Stay safe out there. We'll be right on your tail. 	
 	 	 	My... apologies, Paladin. 	
 	 	 	The Knight kept talking about Elder Maxson's orders, so I set up a signal tracer to run in the background. It was my own initiative. 	
 	 	 	What I wouldn't give for a moment of peace at Fort Atlas. Maybe someday. 	
 	 	 	Then it's my lucky day. Come with me. 	
 	 	 	Oh, have we not explained that to you yet? It should have been part of your Initiation... 	
 	 	 	Guess we just haven't had a chance to slow down. Sorry about that. 	
 	 	 	Above the Paladins are the Elders. And leading the Elders is High Elder Maxson. 	
 	 	 	He's the one who founded the Brotherhood, and decided to send us on our mission here. 	
 	 	 	Okay. Come back to me when you're ready. 	
 	 	 	Okay. I'll be in my workshop, when you're ready. 	Awkward. A bit embarrassed that Rahmani and Shin just argued in front of the player
==BS01_MQ08_Defense==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	Good, our Initiates held, and the barricade's still standing. 	
 	 	 	Go on ahead. I'll stay here and do what I can for these Initiates. 	Urging the player to continue the mission.
 	 	 	Let's let Paladin Rahmani do the debrief. 	
 	 	 	Hurry! 	
 	 	 	Please, before it's too late! 	
 	 	 	Atlas is under attack. These big... mutant people blew a hole right through the wall of the substructure and came pouring through! 	Urgently trying to convey this info
 	 	 	What's gotten into all of you? This is no time for bickering. Look, I think there's a way we can make the plan a success. 	
 	 	 	I have some explosive charges. I was waiting to plant them as our last line of defense, but maybe we can put them to better use. 	
 	 	 	If we go into the tunnels and find their points of entry, we can destroy them, and prevent any more mutants from attacking. 	
 	 	 	A little longer? Wha- Never mind. That can wait. Here are the bombs. I'll stay here and do what I can for the wounded. 	Wants to ask more, but realizes there are more important things to do right now
 	 	 	Good luck, I believe in you. All of you. 	
 	 	 	She did what, now? 	
 	 	 	Paladin Rahmani's leadership has taken us this far, and she does truly care for all the people we've met along the way. 	
 	 	 	Still, I can't help but wonder if her aggressive tactics and trusting attitude will invite trouble without the structure of the Elders to temper her.	
 	 	 	Knight Shin believes strongly in the Brotherhood the Elders have built, and for good reason. 	
 	 	 	It's given order to all our lives, and its mission is critical to the revival of humanity. Still, he fosters an oppressive and isolating mindset. 	
 	 	 	I can't help but wonder if the order will evolve into a detached and selfish one with people like him at the helm. 	
 	 	 	Back to what we were discussing... 	
 	 	 	It's clear this rift won't heal easily. There's too much animosity between those two now. 	
 	 	 	I still believe they can come together in the end, though. I plan to do everything I can to make that happen. 	
 	 	 	We've been through a lot. I need some time to think. Ad Victoriam, Initiate. Until next time. 	Ad Victoriam is the Brotherhood's signature phrase
 	 	 	They each have beliefs so strong they'd die for them. Those passions drive them forward, but leave no room for compromise. 	
 	 	 	I... Don't know what to say. Paladin Rahmani has always butted heads with the Elders, but cutting ourselves off entirely? 	
 	 	 	And I've never seen Knight Shin behave that way toward a superior officer. His rage has taken complete control of his senses. 	
 	 	 	Okay... What happened? You've been at each other's throats since you returned, I should have known something was wrong. 	
 	 	 	Unlikely. Hostiles have been hitting in waves for hours now. Our scouts - the ones who've returned - reported the tunnels crawling with mutants. 	
 	 	 	If that's what they're called, it's a fitting name, but I'm really not worried about semantics right now. 	
 	 	 	All I know is that they were very big, very green, and very good at using weapons. 	
 	 	 	How could you say such a thing? 	Appalled at the player's callousness
 	 	 	Please go kill them. That is why I called you back here. 	That IS why I called you back here.
 	 	 	Dozens of mutants, I couldn't get a good count. We fought them back into the substructure and set up a makeshift barricade. 	
 	 	 	We're holding them below for now, but it's only a matter of time before they break through. 	
==BS02_MQ01_Penance==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	Hey, have you seen Marcia around? Girl with black hair and the spirit of youthful rebellion? 	Worried, slightly frazzled
 	 	 	Knight's orders? I'll prioritize it, but we really should have someone out looking for Marcia. 	Reluctant
 	 	 	You know what? You're right here. If you don't have another assignment from Knight Shin, then I could really use your attention on this.	
 	 	 	I'm going to run a diagnostic on this Pip-Boy. Talk to me as soon as you're available. I'm pretty worried. 	
 	 	 	She hasn't been at Fort Atlas for a little while. Normally I wouldn't be so worried, but... 	
 	 	 	The truth is, she's not the only one. We've been hearing about people going missing all across Appalachia. 	
 	 	 	That means you haven't seen her, then? Drat. I was really hoping... Nevermind. Just let me know if you see her. 	
==BS02_MQ02_Missing==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	Are you available now to look for Marcia? She could be in trouble. 	
 	 	 	Welcome back, Initiate. I see that Marcia has returned, and in brighter spirits than before. 	
 	 	 	I don't know how you managed it but... great work. 	
 	 	 	Please, tell me you've found out where Marcia's gone. 	desperation
 	 	 	Welcome back, Initiate. What do you have to report? I see that Marcia is not with you, is she okay? 	
 	 	 	This is one of our own who's gone missing. 	
 	 	 	Despite her resentment towards the Brotherhood, I've come to consider Marcia a friend. 	
 	 	 	I know that life hasn't been easy for her at Fort Atlas, and I'd hate to think that something has happened to her. 	
 	 	 	Think of it as doing a favor for me. 	
 	 	 	Marcia is the eldest of the two siblings that we encountered on our journey to Appalachia. 	
 	 	 	There was... an incident that resulted in the death of their mother. 	
 	 	 	Paladin Rahmani decided that we should bring them along with us instead of leaving them alone. 	
 	 	 	First, start by talking to her younger brother, Max. He might have an idea of where she's gone. 	
 	 	 	I'm going to remain hopeful that something didn't happen to her, or anyone else who's missing. If something did happen while she was in our care... 	
 	 	 	Let's not worry about that just yet. 	
 	 	 	She was supposed to make a trip to Foundation, but a group of Initiates recently returned from there and nobody remembers seeing her. 	
 	 	 	The Raider War Party?! Oh no, that's not good at all. The Raiders are dangerous, she could get herself hurt, or worse. 	
 	 	 	I knew that she was frustrated with the Brotherhood but I never thought she would just leave. 	
 	 	 	I didn't actually think that you would fail. Poor Max, first he loses his mother, and now Marcia is gone. 	
 	 	 	Not to mention who knows what information she will be able to share with the Raiders. 	
 	 	 	We're going to need to be really careful going forward. 	
 	 	 	Marcia has a lot of...strong feelings about what happened to her mother. Some of them fair, some of them misguided. 	
 	 	 	Maybe if you get Marcia to open up to you, she'll tell you her side of the story. 	
 	 	 	No, it's still important that we find her. I can't stand the idea of something happening to her. Paladin Rahmani will certainly feel responsible as well.	
 	 	 	As for Knight Shin, I fear what he would do if he learned about the potential intel that could be leaked to the Raiders. 	
 	 	 	You read my mind. Thank you, Initiate. 	
 	 	 	Do what you can to get her back.... and be gentle, she's been through a lot. 	
 	 	 	Please hurry and make the time. I fear the longer we wait, the more her life is in danger. 	
 	 	 	I did consider that when I first heard of it, but I'd rather remain hopeful and investigate further. 	
 	 	 	AMS? Those headquarters had been a point of interest for the Brotherhood for a long time. 	
 	 	 	I see Marcia was not shy in sharing our intel, Shin is going to freak when he hears of this. 	
 	 	 	Very interesting research on the effects of heated ultracite on the human body. Horrendous that they were performing these secret experiments, though. 	
 	 	 	We'll learn what we can from this, thank you. 	
 	 	 	I see. I figured you'd hear more about it eventually. Try not to judge us too harshly based on the way Marcia tells it. 	
 	 	 	We did the best that we could in those circumstances. 	
 	 	 	Too many lives have been lost. I feel for Marcia and Max. 	
 	 	 	Hmmm...This letter is concerning. 	
 	 	 	While Marcia wasn't missing, it seems that these Hellcat Mercenaries and the Blue Ridge Caravan Company are both involved in the other disappearances. 	
 	 	 	Please, take this to Rahmani as soon as you can. She will want to hear about this. 	
 	 	 	Did you discover anything else on your mission? 	
 	 	 	Let's find cover! 	
==BS02_MQ04_Conscience==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	Wow, it's freezing in here! Look at all this ice...the environmental controls must be damaged. 	
 	 	 	The card doesn't work? 	
 	 	 	What can I help you with, Initiate? 	
 	 	 	Blood Eagles? What are they doing here? 	
 	 	 	Looks like Paladin Rahmani was right - there's a link between the abductions, Blackburn, and the Super Mutants. 	
 	 	 	We still need to figure out what. 	
 	 	 	What happened here? Those are Hellcat Company uniforms, right? 	
 	 	 	It looks like a massacre! 	
 	 	 	Well, that's going to complicate things. 	
 	 	 	If the Hellcats were here already, then Blackburn, the abductions, and the Super Mutants are all tied together somehow. 	
 	 	 	If he's changed the codes for the door, we're not getting through normally. 	
 	 	 	I knew a lot of Knights that would probably try to blow up the door, but I think we can do better than that. 	
 	 	 	Blackburn must've overwritten the door codes. Probably guessed the looters might find a keycard eventually if they had the run of the place.	
 	 	 	From here? 	
 	 	 	If I had more tools, time, and some schematics? Sure. 	
 	 	 	Under the circumstances, we'll have to get creative. 	
 	 	 	Let's get back to it. 	
 	 	 	You'll take point. 	
 	 	 	Based on other Vaults we found crossing the country, the Vault should have an emergency transponder. 	
 	 	 	Once you've secured the entrance, the controls for the transponder are usually there near the main door. 	
 	 	 	Activate it to give the all clear and I'll follow you in. 	
 	 	 	Of course. We've crossed the country on foot and fought Raiders and more. 	
 	 	 	A Brotherhood Scribe's life isn't all manuscripts and microscopes. 	
 	 	 	We've made a good team in the past. We can handle it, don't worry. 	
 	 	 	We'll be all right. If things get too technical, I can step in. 	
 	 	 	Step one is finding a way in. 	
 	 	 	I've marked Vault 96 on your map. We don't know what we're walking into, or even how we'll get in, to be honest. We'll need to be cautious. 	
 	 	 	Well...we're not sure it is. 	
 	 	 	I wasn't able to find anything, unfortunately. 	
 	 	 	I know every Vault had a purpose, though. Like Vault 76 was meant to house the best and the brightest to rebuild America. Ostensibly. 	
 	 	 	Vault 96 could be anything. 	
 	 	 	It took a bit of research to locate it, but it's well south of here. I'll mark it on your map. 	
 	 	 	That's right. 	
 	 	 	Remember the Pip-Boy you found in the Uncanny Caverns? It took a while to crack the encryption, but I've unlocked it. 	
 	 	 	It came from Vault 96. 	
 	 	 	Let's get moving. I'll follow your lead. 	
 	 	 	Hrm. That's not good. The Vault's on internal lockdown. I guess someone's responding to the Blood Eagle attack. 	
 	 	 	If there are automated defenses still working, they'll all be active. We may be facing more than just Blood Eagles. Be careful. 	
 	 	 	Give me a moment to look at these terminals. 	
 	 	 	You know her? 	
 	 	 	Good thing Shin's not here. I don't think he'd agree to this. 	
 	 	 	I don't think we've got much choice. 	
 	 	 	We're going to need that keycard to bypass the rest of the security doors. 	
 	 	 	What are you doing? 	Shocked and confused, and a little bit scared. Not of the fight to come, but by the bloodthirstiness of the player.
 	 	 	This didn't have to go like this. Get 'em, boys! 	
 	 	 	I can't believe we just got thanked by a Blood Eagle. 	
 	 	 	You've got...interesting friends, Initiate. 	think of this like a sister trying to be polite about a sibling hanging with the wrong sort of people
 	 	 	You shouldn't have done that, Initiate. There didn't need to be any more killing. 	a reprimand - a little angry, but mostly disappointed. Definitely not a raising your voice kind of angry, though.
 	 	 	It's better if they stay here. When we've cleared the Vault, I'll radio Fort Atlas. 	
 	 	 	They can send medics with the recovery team, and get them to safety. 	
 	 	 	I'll leave some food and water for you to share until help arrives. 	
 	 	 	These doors are hydraulically sealed. 	
 	 	 	If we can find the lines that feed to this door, we might be able to cut the pressure holding it shut. 	
 	 	 	Look for a utility room nearby. 	
 	 	 	This should be it. Take a look. See if you can find the lines to the Overseer's office. 	
 	 	 	Well, that's certainly one way to do it. 	
 	 	 	The door should be open now. 	
 	 	 	Nice work. You might have a future as a Scribe, if you wanted. 	
 	 	 	Let's head back; the door should be open now. 	
 	 	 	That'll drop the pressure all right. 	
 	 	 	Okay, the door should be open. Let's go. 	
 	 	 	Wow. 	impressed, but not in a good way
 	 	 	One of my tutors called that method "ape dynamics." 	
 	 	 	Hopefully, that did the trick. We should check it out. 	
 	 	 	After seeing what you've done here...I hope Hell does exist. 	
 	 	 	Listening to this is making me understand Shin's point of view. 	
 	 	 	Your "errors" tunneled into Fort Atlas and could've killed everyone! 	angry
 	 	 	I don't like the sound of that. 	
 	 	 	It sounds like you haven't actually tested your "perfect" virus. 	
 	 	 	You can head out. I'll radio for a team to secure the site and get the prisoners to safety, then bring Blackburn back to the Fort. 	
 	 	 	I'm sure the others are going to have lots of questions for him. 	
 	 	 	Good work, Initiate. I'm glad you were here. 	
 	 	 	What? You can't do anything with it now. We've caught you. You're finished. 	
 	 	 	Have I given you any reason to believe I have not already taken the necessary action? 	
 	 	 	Okay, that's not good. 	
 	 	 	Paladin Rahmani needs to hear about this immediately. 	
 	 	 	I get where you're coming from, but Paladin Rahmani said it before: you didn't do this. 	
 	 	 	No. It appears he transferred all main systems controls to the Overseer's office. 	
 	 	 	It's the smart move with the Blood Eagles here. 	
 	 	 	Our first priority is finding any clues about the missing people and what's been going on here. Anything else can wait. 	
 	 	 	We need to get to Blackburn. Paladin Rahmani wants him alive. 	
 	 	 	As long as Blackburn has control in the Overseer's office, I don't think we can lift it. 	
 	 	 	It might be possible to bypass individual doors somehow. If we found a security key, that'd be a big help. 	
 	 	 	Too soon to say. It depends on if we can access any of the Vault's control systems. 	
 	 	 	It's horrible. Deliberately exposing animals...people...to radiation, electrocuting them... 	
 	 	 	It didn't look like it was meant as torture, though it must've been to the victims. 	
 	 	 	He was trying to determine something. I just don't know why. 	
 	 	 	We found a few defunct cryonic storage capsules in bunkers on our way out from California, but never operational. 	
 	 	 	And never anything on that scale! It's no wonder this vault is frozen over; the coolant requirements must be enormous. 	
 	 	 	Agreed. After you, Initiate. 	
 	 	 	All the data I've seen says FEV is horrifying, but he's doing these...nightmarish things thinking he can "fix" it? 	
 	 	 	Everything we've found makes it sound like he knows it's wrong, but has convinced himself it's justified. 	
 	 	 	Even if he could make the FEV beneficial, I could never condone what he's done here. 	
 	 	 	I'm not sure if I hate him for it, or pity him for being so lost. 	
 	 	 	We're supposed to bring him in alive. Don't forget that, no matter what we've seen here. 	
 	 	 	When we're done here, we'll have a team check all these pods. There might still be someone alive in one of them. 	
 	 	 	Oh my god. The smell. 	
 	 	 	Why would he electrocute and irradiate his specimens? What was he hoping to learn? This seems insane. 	
 	 	 	Now this is an impressive setup. I wonder why they needed so much computing power here? 	
 	 	 	I guess we've found Dr. Blackburn. 	
 	 	 	Looks like most of this place is locked off. We need to search everywhere, but our options are limited right now. 	
 	 	 	I think that door labeled "Mainframe" is stuck open, though. Let's start there. 	
 	 	 	Got it. I was able to use the Pip-Boy's protocols to get the doors open, but it fried the circuits. 	
 	 	 	If we run into any more locked doors, we're going to need another way through. 	
 	 	 	Locked? Must be the security lockdown. Let me try something. 	
 	 	 	Unfortunately, no. The Pip-Boy's systems are pretty proprietary. I'd need to spend a day in a workshop modifying them. Good idea, though! 	
 	 	 	Between what we learned at AMS and the journal we recovered from Harpers Ferry, this is big. 	
==BS02 Dialogue ValdezBlackburn V96 Offquest==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	I might not like spending time alone with him, but I can handle it. 	
 	 	 	Don't worry, I won't let him out of my sight. 	
 	 	 	Shouldn't be too long. As soon as they've got the message they'll be on the way.	
 	 	 	I'll be back with Blackburn in tow before you know it. 	
 	 	 	You too, Initiate. I'll see you back at Fort Atlas. 	
 	 	 	I'll be fine here. Report back to the Paladin and the Knight as soon as you can.	
 	 	 	Good work in here, Initiate. 	
 	 	 	You should be getting back to Fort Atlas, Initiate. 	
 	 	 	The recovery team should be on their way. 	
 	 	 	Was there something else, Initiate? 	
 	 	 	Something you needed, Initiate? 	
==BS02_MQ05_Catalyst==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	I'm afraid Knight Shin might kill the doctor right here!} 	
 	 	 	We have to stop Blackburn's associates from manufacturing more of the FEV! 	
 	 	 	So Knight Shin is gone... I can't believe it. 	
 	 	 	So Paladin Rahmani is gone... I can't believe it. 	
 	 	 	We have to stop these people, before they spread their virus even farther! 	
 	 	 	Hello Initi-, er, Knight-Errant. That will take some adjusting to. 	The player has just been promoted from Initiate to Knight-Errant and Valdez
 	 	 	Please, this argument is getting us nowhere. 	
 	 	 	If they've already begun producing the virus, blowing the place up could just help spread it. 	
 	 	 	We'll need to be a bit more delicate than that. 	
 	 	 	No! It could spread for hundreds, maybe thousands of miles! 	
 	 	 	That's what I said! 	
 	 	 	It is, but... at least you and I are still here. Through everything, we made it. That's something we can be grateful for. 	
 	 	 	So don't be a stranger. You have the freedom to go anywhere, but remember, you're a part of our Brotherhood now. You'll always have a home here. 	
 	 	 	Or... for having been, I guess. I'm going to have to get used to talking about her in past tense. 	
 	 	 	I know Knight Shin wasn't the most lighthearted person to be around, but he had a good heart. Really. 	
 	 	 	Try not to think too poorly of him. 	
 	 	 	Well... both of them would die for their beliefs. At least this way, they can pursue those beliefs separately, rather than killing each other over them.	
 	 	 	Things are going to get a lot looser around here. Paladin Rahmani never believed in strict regulations. 	
 	 	 	She's going to focus on recruitment and outreach. Well, if she can find the time. 	
 	 	 	I think it might start feeling a little more like back home, with the Elders. 	
 	 	 	We're going to have a lot of work to do, to make things safer in Appalachia. 	
 	 	 	Without Paladin Rahmani to counter his priorities, Knight Shin will have a plan laid out in no time. 	
 	 	 	Don't mention it. As the resident Scribe, it's my job to keep things functioning around here. 	
 	 	 	What is wrong with you? 	
 	 	 	To you, they may be just your annoying superior officers. But to me, they're... we were a family. 	
 	 	 	Please don't say something horrible like that again. 	
 	 	 	Until next time. 	
 	 	 	I'm going to keep doing my job. With one officer down, there's going to be a lot of slack to pick up. 	
 	 	 	There's still a lot more I'd like to see out there, but right now, I need to support the Brotherhood. 	
 	 	 	I wanted to be optimistic about their conflict... right up until the end. But the more I think about it, the more I feel like maybe this was inevitable.	
 	 	 	If only there was more I could have done... 	
 	 	 	Well that's going a bit far, isn't it? 	Flustered; completely taken aback
 	 	 	But it's a very nice thing to say... Um, thank you. 	Flustered, doesn't know how to respond
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