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Recon Squad Artemis,[1] officially Recon Team 429-Alpha,[2][3] was a squad of Brotherhood of Steel soldiers investigating the Commonwealth ahead of the rest of the chapter.

Background[]

Following the success of another recon squad four years prior,[4] Recon Squad Artemis, led by Paladin Brandis, was sent to investigate the Commonwealth for technology and information in 2284.[5] Not long after arriving in the region, they were attacked by a large group of assailants near Med-Tek Research just outside of Malden. Five of the team's knights, including Knight Varham, were killed and the three survivors were forced to scuttle their power armor and flee.[6][7]

Taking refuge within the nearby National Guard training yard, Paladin Brandis and Field Scribe Faris left to investigate the Revere satellite array, during which time Knight Tara Astlin was overwhelmed by feral ghouls and killed.[2]

At Revere, Brandis attempted to return to Astlin, and Faris was wounded, resulting in him bleeding to death.[8] Brandis was unable to reach either Faris or Astlin, and fled to recon bunker Theta, hoping the two of them would retreat there as well.[3] Over the next three years, Brandis spent much of his time either within the bunker, scouting the region, or attempting to find the other members of his team.

Interactions with the player character[]

In 2287, the Sole Survivor may stumble across the Artemis squad's distress signals, or they may be tasked by Paladin Danse or Lancer Captain Kells with investigating Artemis' fate. Following the distress beacons and listening to their holotapes will eventually lead the Sole Survivor to recon bunker Theta, where they can confront Brandis. Brandis may either turn hostile and attack the Sole Survivor or be convinced to stand down and learn of the fate of Faris and Astlin. Optionally, Brandis can then be convinced to rejoin the Brotherhood of Steel.

Appearances[]

Recon Squad Artemis appears only in Fallout 4.

Behind the scenes[]

The recon squad is named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis.

References[]

  1. The Prydwen terminal entries; Elder Maxson's terminal, Kells KS-390LC - Recon Squad Artemis
  2. 2.0 2.1 Knight Astlin's holotape
  3. 3.0 3.1 Paladin Brandis' holotape
  4. Paladin Danse: "It might surprise you to learn that my recon team isn't the first to visit the Commonwealth. Over the last seven years, two other teams were sent here by the Brotherhood to gather technology. The first team's mission was a huge success. They came back with crates full of pre-war artifacts and historical documents. The second wasn't so fortunate. Shortly after they arrived, we lost contact with them and they haven't been heard from since. As far as my team goes, we've lost four good men to this godforsaken wasteland. We've been a target from the moment we arrived. But despite our setbacks, I don't intend to give up and head home... or end up missing."
    (Paladin Danse's dialogue)
  5. The Sole Survivor: "Is your recon team the first to explore the Commonwealth?"
    Paladin Danse: "No, far from it. I've been meaning to speak with you about that. The last squad went in three years ago. They never reported back. Officially, they're missing, presumed dead."
    (Paladin Danse's dialogue)
  6. Battlefield holotape
  7. Paladin Brandis' holotape
  8. Scribe Faris' holotape
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