[u][color=a36209][b]Grand Zealot Richter- Megaton, Cathedral of Atom[/b][/color][/u]

Grand Zealot Richter walked through the hallowed halls of the holy cathedral, down the nave crafted from division-formed glass, past rows of steel benches, past the radium-painted banners of Atom's symbol lining the walls.  No sound passed through these chambers except the Grand Zealot's footsteps and the soft whirring of an aircraft turbine that provided ventilation to the cathedral.  To the ignorant, this holy place would no doubt seem crude with its scrap metal construction, but to His devotees, this was the holy of holies, where men and women came to contemplate the nature of Atom, and of Division.  At the altar sat Megaton's namesake, the bomb from which the town had been born around.  The Grand Zealot paused when he reached the altar, looking up at the holy avatar of Atom's glory.  Once, it was nothing more than a reminder of the tragedy that once struck this nation, a hazard to be disposed of when the Enclave reasserted its rightful place as the rightful rulers of the Capital Wasteland.  But that long ago, back when the Grand Zealot foolishly placed his faith in young, earthly powers, godless masters who sought only their own glorification.  How foolish and unenlightened he was back then, he mused.

But he did not come to the cathedral to worship.  He stepped past the altar into a doorway, leading into the office of Inquisitor Tektus.  The Inquisitor sat behind a desk in a massive, impressive chair, almost more of a throne, his hand resting on a number of black-and-white photographs.

"Greetings, my faithful Grand Zealot," Tektus spoke.  "Please, have a seat.  There is much for us to discuss."  Richter wordlessly sat in a chair- an old airliner sea- in front of the desk.

"I must commend you on the information you have provided on the so-called Adam's Air Force Base.  What we have recovered has been an indispensible boon to our cause, Grand Zealot," the Inquisitor said, looking down at the photos.  While the Children of Atom had gathered many useful items from the air force base, such as Vertibirds, weaponry, and a few suits of Hellfire Power Armor, the Inquisitor was no doubt referring to the Eyebots, which the Children had used to broadcast the Pontiff's words, but some of which the Inquisitor had modified for surveillance and scouting.  "In particular, the Eyes of Atom have beheld new threats that may face our flock," he continued, handing the photographs to Richter.

The first photograph was of one of a group of soldiers entering a pre-war fort.  "Those who call themselves the Free Commonwealth have been seen entering the Capital Wasteland and occupying this fort.  Fort Independence, I believe it is called.  They have yet attacked our flock, nor have they made any communication with us.  We must find out why they have entered the Capital Wasteland, and if they have betrayed out good will, we must remove them."

"Yes, Inquisitor, I shall look into it." Richter replied.  "Will that be all?"

"No," Tektus answered, shaking his head.  "There is more, and I fear it is far more dire.  Tell me, what do you know of this bunker?"  He presented another photograph, this time depicting an entrance to a very familiar installation- guarded by what appeared to be power armored soldiers".  Richter's eyes widened as he beheld the photo, as memories of his old life came flashing back.

"Grand Zealot, is something the matter," Tektus asked, tilting his head curiously.  "Is this perhaps related to your old life, before I rescued you and brought you into our flock?"

"Yes, Inquisitor," Richter spoke, his normally calm demeanor visibly shaken.  "This is Raven Rock, formerly the headquarters of the Enclave, before the Cult came to the Capital Wasteland.  These soldiers, however, they are not Enclave.  From the look of their power armor, I would guess the Brotherhood of Steel, and not the Midwestern branch.  Are they here with the Midwestern Brotherhood?"

"I do not know, Grand Zealot," the Inquisitor answered, "Our guests have not informed us about this incursion.  The Brotherhood of Steel maintained a presence in the Capital Wasteland before the Cult came, perhaps it these are the survivors of those dark days.  I do not know their numbers, but this must be investigated thoroughly.  You were formerly one of them, would you perhaps have knowledge of this Raven Rock, should we need to dislodge the Brotherhood?"

"I know the layout of the installation, Inquisitor.  It was meant to ensure continuity government in the event of a nuclear war, meaning that its exterior will resist any attempts to inflict Division.  It is large enough to house a sizable number of soldiers, scientists, and support personnel, as well as several Vertibirds.  Additionally, it houses a ZAX supercomputer linked up to its defense and power systems.  Should we need to remove the Brotherhood, it may be an option to initiate Division from within through the supercomputer, should it still function," Richter explained.

"An interesting option," Tektus concluded.  "I trust you will not have trouble returning home after all these years."

"It is not longer my home.  The Children of Atom are my family now," Richter responded, speaking with conviction.  "I will not hesitate to carry out His will, whatever the cost."

"I am pleased with your conviction, Grand Zealot.  That will be all.  Investigate both of these incursions and report back to me.  Take one of my Eyes so that their blasphemies may be recorded and our judgment may be sound."

Richter nodded, stood up, and exited the office.  There was much to be done.