“Insolent pup. Apologize now and you'll not be hurt.”
Rhombus is the Head Paladin and Head Knight of the Lost Hills chapter of the Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout.[1][Pub 1] He led the expedition east towards the Vault-Tec Corporate Vault and fought the Brotherhood-Attis War in Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel.
Background[edit]
Fallout[edit]
Rhombus is the head of the Brotherhood military in Lost Hills, where he serves as a mentor for knights.[Pub 1] He provides information about current topics and individuals within the Brotherhood.[Pub 1] He was promoted to Head Paladin when John Maxson became High Elder, and Maxson refers to him as "a bit stiff, but a helluva soldier."[2] Vree states that Rhombus enforces the High Elder's wishes, "with force, if necessary."[3]
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel[edit]
Rhombus led the fight against a large faction of super mutants known as the Super Mutants. They established their headquarters in the Brotherhood of Steel Automated Training Center, heading out to meet the army in the ghoul city of Los. In the Church of the Lost, Rhombus is tortured but liberated by the Initiate.
He is also a playable character, after completing chapter two. His advantages are listed below:
- +30 AC
- +100% Bonus to Melee Damage
- +50% Bonus to Explosive Damage
- +50% Bonus to Heavy Hitter
- +50% Bonus to Wastelander
Publications[edit]
“Rhombus: Head Paladin of the Brotherhood: Rhombus is the head of the military arm of the Brotherhood, and a teacher of young knights. Gruff, stern, and stoic, he will tolerate no nonsense. He can be a good source of information about people within the Brotherhood.”— Fallout Official Survival Guide p. 101
“Rhombus is the paladin you're searching for when your adventure begins. You'll finally catch up to the old coot in Los, but he's certainly seen better days. Enjoy Rhombus' final hours, mowing down Ghouls together as you make your way to the Vault entrance.”— Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel Official Strategy Guide/Fallout Troublemakers p. 94
Interactions Overview[edit]
- Fallout
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| This character has a talking head. | ||
| This character is involved in quests. |
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| This character is allied with the following faction(s). |
Lost Hills residents | |
- Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel
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| This character is a temporary companion. | ||
| This character starts quests. |
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| This character is involved in quests. |
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Tell-Me-Abouts[edit]
| Rhombus' Tell-Me-Abouts | |
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| Query | Response |
| Army | "I am not authorized to discuss that. Talk to the High Elder." |
| Boneyard | "The Boneyard is far south. You will find only violence there." |
| Children of the Cathedral, Chip | "I have no knowledge of such a thing." |
| Disks, Master | "Ask Vree. She would know." |
| Elder, Maxson | "Ah, General Maxson was the finest Head Paladin ever. When he took over as High Elder, I became Head Paladin." |
| The Hub | "The Hub and the Boneyard are south, mountains are east, and desolate wasteland north. Whoever goes there never returns." |
| Exodus, Initiates, Merchants, War | "Talk to Vree in the main library." |
| Knights | "They are the makers of the weapons." |
| Missing Caravans | "I do not know of that." |
| Paladins | "You do not understand what it is to be a Paladin. Too bad." |
| Rhombus | "That is me." |
| Scribes | "They copy the weapon documents down and come up with new ideas. What they research, the Knights make." |
| Strange Army | "There are rumors of a strange army gathering. I will not say more." |
| Talus | "Talus is my second-in-command." |
| Vree | "She is the Head Scribe. You can find her in the library." |
Inventory[edit]
- Fallout
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powered Armor | Minigun | 5mm AP x100 Stimpak x6 | empty |
- Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel
| Apparel | Weapon | On death |
|---|---|---|
| Lightweight power armor | Desert Eagle | empty |
Quotes[edit]
- Fallout
- "I am Rhombus, head of the Paladins. I train those willing to learn."
- "Stuff? I could teach you how to fight...if you had any ability. But the High Elder decreed no training of new recruits until the threat of invasion passes."
- "The Scribes copy the plans for the weapons, and the Knights make them. The Paladins protect the Brotherhood from harm."
- "Many covet our technology. We have at least four attacks a week, from raiders to just people who want to steal what we have."
- "Insolent pup. Apologize now and you'll not be hurt."
- Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel
- "You - you're the only one?!? Those idiots on the Brotherhood council! I warned them that this region contained significant activity! And they sent a - a... You're not even a full paladin, are you? How preposterous!"
- "I have fought the mutants all my life, but you may be too young to recall their savagery... They threaten all life because they wish to become the dominant species on earth, crushing the world in their grasp."
- "When I was younger... I would have laughed at a wound like this! Looks like you've finished that abomination Blake... but your work isn't done yet."
- "This is no longer my fight, soldier. Here, take my Brotherhood Insignia. A sign of my trust... that you will do what must be done..."
Notes[edit]
Rhombus is a key figure in determining the course of the Brotherhood. The ending outlining his death is described as bringing about a "Steel Plague" that would last one thousand years.[4]
Appearances[edit]
Rhombus appears in Fallout and Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel.
Gallery[edit]
Fallout[edit]
Test animation of Rhombus; PC-Games Magazine CD-ROM, December 1996
"Possibly. When the invading army is vanquished, come back to be trained."
"Ha ha ha! Let's see."
"Insolent pup. Apologize now and you'll not be hurt."
Rhombus in his office.
Elderly Rhombus
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel[edit]
Back view
Trapped in Los
Texture
Wallpaper
References[edit]
- ↑ Jennifer: "{217}{}{Have you talked to Rhombus? He's the Head Knight. He's just right over there in that room.}"
(JENNIFER.MSG) - ↑ John Maxson: "{242}{Gen_56}{Rhombo's been here a long time. A bit stiff, but a helluva soldier.}"
(MAXSON.MSG) - ↑ Vree: "{200}{Vree306}{He enforces the High Elder's wishes. With force, if necessary.}"
(VREE.MSG) - ↑ Fallout Endings: "The Brotherhood of Steel, under new leadership after the death of Rhombus, becomes an overzealous, techno-religious dictatorship. In 20 years, the Steel Plague devastates the newly formed New California Republic, and starts a Dark Age that could last a thousand years"
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fallout Official Survival Guide p. 101: "Rhombus: Head Paladin of the Brotherhood: Rhombus is the head of the military arm of the Brotherhood, and a teacher of young knights. Gruff, stern, and stoic, he will tolerate no nonsense. He can be a good source of information about people within the Brotherhood"
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