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Member: Knight Commander Athena Bonnell
Service Number: BN-185KC
Date of Birth: 05-16-2251
Date of Death: 12-03-2287
Place of Death: Bunker Hill (Commonwealth)
Chapter: East Coast
Duty Stations: Cambridge Police Station, Adams AFB, Citadel
Noted Engagements: Bunker Hill, Battlezone 4557 CW, Battlezone 2934 CW, Battlezone 9711 DC
Tech Recovered: Fusion Pulse Charge, V87 FEV Sample strain 0221922, External Blood+ Molecular Additive, Advanced PA MkII Tesla Conversion Schematic
Archive Submission: Audio Transcription (Standard)
[Holotape recording transcribed by LH Level 3 Scribes for Archive Submission. Playable audio file unavailable through this terminal – See Senior Scribe Jonas Eckler for original holotape]
[Transcription Begins]
Distant Voice of "Scribe Haylen" Speaking
…The leadership seems especially misguided… How long can I stand the sight… blood… my own moral fiber.
*Door opening and loud footsteps*
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Scribe Haylen!
Scribe Haylen Speaking
Ye- Yes? What is it, Knigh-?
*Violent Shuffling Sounds*
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
What the fuck is this? And what the fuck were you talking about!?... Well!?
Scribe Haylen Speaking
Please? Knigh- Ma'am? It's nothing I swear!
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Nothing? Really!? It sounded like you were recording your thoughts? So, you got something you want to say about your leadership? Something Paladin Sabers or Elder Maxson might want to hear!?
Scribe Haylen Speaking
No… I don't have any complaints. I swear-
*Slapping sound*
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Don't you lie to me, Scribe! I asked you a question! You will fucking answer it honestly!
*Muffled hysterics*
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
What!? You crying now!? Grow the fuck up! How the Hell did someone like you get past Initiate training!?
[9 Impatient seconds pass]
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
I'm waiting, Scribe? You have something to tell your Knight Commander or Paladin!?
Scribe Haylen Speaking
…It was nothing, Knight-Commander… I've just been wondering if joining the Brotherhood was the best choice for me…
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
And?... You said your leadership seems "misguided?" How exactly would you run things? Should I tell Elder Maxson that he should step down?... Don't make me hit you again Scri-
Scribe Haylen Speaking
I don't know?... I was just thinking we should be more… I don't know… cooperative?... in our approach with outsiders…
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Missing the days of Lyons, huh?
Scribe Haylen Speaking
That was before my time, ma'am.
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Oh, that's right! You were a leech sucking safety off our poorly led brothers and sisters before it became "Convenient" for you to join up?
Scribe Haylen Speaking
No! It isn't like that!
*Slapping sound*
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Don't you dare raise your fucking voice at a Knight Commander, Scribe!
*Sobbing noises*
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
And quit your fucking crying! Look at you!... Talking bullshit into your recorder and can't even stand up for what you believe!? Where were you during Battlezone 4557!? I didn't see you on the front lines when that nuke went off!? I didn't see you fixing T-60 or pulling Ingram out of the rubble!? No, you were safe back at Adams, a quote "Field Scribe" who ain't even seen the field yet…
*Sobbing continues*
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Hmph. Look at you… What the fuck do you know about "Spilled blood?" I've lost 13 close friends since I came of age and saw my husband roasting on a spit in a super mutant camp. So, don't you dare cry about anything or grandstand about what we should do!... You "Traded your humanity?" Cry me a river. We're all that's left of humanity, so you better grow up and start acting like a strong one, or I'll give you something to truly cry about!
*Sobbing fades*
Scribe Haylen Speaking
I'm- I'm sorry, Knight Commander-
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Nobody needs your apology, just be better. Fix your fucking self.
Scribe Haylen Speaking
I'm- Sorr- Was there something you needed from me, Knig- Knight-Commander?
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Yes actually. Now that you're done crying like a child, I've come to inform you that Paladin Sabers and I are having you reassigned back to Paladin Danse's unit. Word is; he's heading a recon team into the Commonwealth and it's about time you showed you're actually worth something to the Brotherhood.
Scribe Haylen Speaking
Am I- Am I moving barracks too, Knight-Commander?
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Yes, pack your shit and get out of my barracks. We need room for dedicated brothers and sisters.
Scribe Haylen Speaking
Yes, ma'am… right away.
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Don't talk. I'll be back in 30 minutes and I better not see you in here when I return.
Scribe Haylen Speaking
Yes, ma'am..
*Heavy footsteps*
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Almost forgot. Give me that holotape… There we go, Paladin Sabers might get a kick out of this. Hell, even Danse might… On second thought…
*Plastic cracking sound*
Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell Speaking
Clean this shit up and get out of our unit.
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[Although confronting and reprimanding dissenters within the ranks is the duty of every member of our order, evidence of such violations should not be destroyed. East Coast Command is currently investigating "Scribe Haylen" and her loyalty regarding noted event as well as recent issues of possible spies within the Commonwealth Expeditionary Force – Head Scribe Wisner (LH)]
Legacy: Knight-Commander Athena Bonnell was killed in action on 12-03-2287 during the Battle of Bunker Hill, after a wildly successful life of service dedicated entirely to the Brotherhood of Steel. Knight-Commander Bonnell must also be noted as one of the East Coast's true members, having left the treasonous Elder Lyon's command. Post reintegration, Knight-Commander Bonnell led our forces ruthlessly in victory after victory. May this noble Knight-Commander go to her final rest knowing that she served a worthy cause, and will serve as an inspiration to countless brothers and sisters across the wastes.
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*This was regarding Haylen's personal holotape in Fallout 4 (She fixed it after this event). To me it seemed only likely that a true blue member of the Brotherhood wouldn't tolerate that kind of talk if it was overheard. Some of my other shorts between soldiers were getting too friendly, so I made this one to level it out a little (Nothing like a good ol ass chewing and physical disciplining Lol). Hope you all enjoy the rest!*
