Andrea Brixley

	The following is based on Van Buren design documents and is not canon.

General Andrea Brixley is an Elder of the Brotherhood of Steel in 2253.

Background[]

Andrea began her career in the Brotherhood of Steel as a scout/explorer. She was originally sent east to confirm the existence of the Maxson bunker and to use it as a staging area for her explorations. She was accompanied by a team of four Paladins. Andrea did discover the bunker and successfully disabled the security as well as opening it for habitation. For over a decade after, she and her fellow paladins explored the east and forged relationships with many of the tribes that inhabited the area.^[1]

After the war broke out between the Brotherhood of Steel and the NCR, Andrea was promoted to commander and placed in charge of the bunker. She also received the title of Elder Paladin, as did her four companions.^[2]

Andrea is not comfortable with leadership and would prefer to spend her time exploring. She is not very organized and is content to let people do what they are best at with little supervision. Fortunately, her supporting staff recognize her flaws and cover for her. Her most ardent supporter is her best friend and fellow paladin, Glenn Deering.^[3]

Despite Andrea's best efforts, Traci Niels can see that without Glenn's careful attention her grasp over the situation would waver, perhaps even fall apart. Traci would much rather she was put in charge.^[4] And when Andrea denied approval for Jerry Corsetti's plan for ending the war with the NCR, he would certainly not be disappointed if she were replaced by Traci.^[5]

Interactions with the player character[]

Interactions overview[]

Interactions
	This character starts quests.	Find the poisoner Find contacts Find COS Peacemaker
	This character is involved in quests.	Cure the commander Successfully Negotiate Peace between NCR and BOS

Quests[]

• Cure the commander: Andrea is suffering from a debilitating illness that Sarah has been unable to diagnose even with the help of the Auto-Doc. Unless her ailment is diagnosed and a cure found, the commander will die.^[6]
• Find the poisoner: Once the commander is cured she will ask to see the Prisoner. She wants to know who poisoned her and why.^[7] The trail leads the Prisoner to Devon Hill and his association with the Circle of Steel.^[8]
• Find contacts: Once the poisoner is found, the Prisoner will be asked to find his associates.^[9]
• Find COS: Find the Circle of Steel and eliminate them.^[10]
• Peacemaker: Andrea will ask the Prisoner to end the war between the Brotherhood of Steel and the NCR.^[11] By the time Peacemaker is reached, it can serve as the mutually beneficial option for completing Successfully Negotiate Peace between NCR and BOS.^[12]

Appearances[]

Andrea Brixley was to appear in Van Buren, the canceled Fallout 3 by Black Isle Studios.

Behind the scenes[]

The image used in the design document is a photograph of the Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett.

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