The Crusaders of Steel

The Crusaders of Steel are one of the three Major Factions.

## On The Road to Ouachita

The Crusaders of Steel arrived in the Ouachita Wasteland in 2282. This Encampment started in Portland. After the Domina's Victory in the Frontier, she had several expeditionary groups leave RobCo Tower. One of those groups was given the orders from the Domina to reclaim the Holy City of Salem, Massachusetts, and to destroy any who were unworthy. For this task, she promoted Warden Timothy Jackson to Castellan of the Salem Expedition. Castellan Jackson was in charge. They made it as far as the Oklahoma Wasteland when they picked up a signal from the Little Rock AFB. Castellan Jackson decided that they may as well check it out as the base could be a secure location to rest. The AFB was completely abandoned on arrival. So they set up some guard posts and started to explore. They discovered a bunker underneath the AFB, and signs that the Enclave had at one time called this base home. After thoroughly clearing the base, Castellan Jackson went to the terminal tower and on one of the terminals discovered a Secret Government project. Upon seeing this, Castellan Jackson decided that the mission had changed. Being a former member of the Brotherhood of Steel, he was concerned what would happen if this fell into the wrong hands.

## Ranks and Branches of the Crusaders

There are 3 Total branches of the Crusaders that new members can choose to join

Crusader Prelates-

The prelates are in charge of the spiritual needs of the Crusaders and civilians, and can sometimes be found hosting church services for locals outside the base. The Head Prelate acts as a high priest who leads the main Crusader church service at the base.

Crusader Knighthood-

The Crusader knights are warriors of God who fight on the battlefield to defend holy lands and cities. They follow orders given to them from the Knight Commander. The knighthood can only be joined by men. Those joining knighthood, start as a Man-At-Arms, a training rank. Their main responsibility is cleaning duty. Once the Knight Commander or Castellan believe a Man-At-Arms is ready, they have them swear their Holy Oath of Knighthood. They will then be knighted. Once a knight has won in many battles, the Castellan or Warden Master may deem them worthy to become a Warden. Wardens are battle hardened knights who can survive almost any situation. To become a Warden, prospects must take the Holy Oath of the Warden. Wardens will often lead teams of knights on the battlefield, or be chosen to oversee an outpost.

Crusader Sophers-

The Sophers are the Crusaders that work maintenance on gear and armor, making sure the Knights are the most formidable opponent on the battlefield. The Sophers will also work on Research and Development of new technologies. Some Sophers are sent as spies into New Little Rock. The Sophers can only be joined by women.

Crusader Ranks and Branches

## Crusader Leadership

The Crusaders have a chain of command like any other organization. They also have their own version of the Chain That Binds. The founder and Domina of the Crusaders is Tasha Weaver. She rules over her dominion from RobCo tower. After her victory in the Frontier, she had several expeditions sent from RobCo Tower, to reclaim Holy Cities across North America. The leaders of the Expeditions would be Castellans, originally a role of servitude, now a rank of great honor and respect. When these Expeditions reclaim their holy cities, they'll establish a Commandery. A Commandery is a permanent Crusader base. The Castellan of the Expedition would chose a Camp Master to lead the Commandery. Minor Crusader Outposts are called Encampments. Wardens are chosen to oversee encampments and will temporarily be Camp Masters.

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