The Brotherhood have power armor and laser rifles. We have nice hats and pipe pistols. Shotgun if we're lucky. [John knows that Bellamy is just reporting what he hears, but he still feels the need to defend his honor.]

I joined the Minutemen about a month ago. Our numbers are steadily growing, but like I said, a lot of people's equipment is old. Fine for taking down a feral or a raider, but we're going to need better supplies if we're going to be much help taking on the Brotherhood.