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PoseidoNet is a pre-War transcontinental network operated by Poseidon Energy, stretching from the Pacific[1] to the Atlantic.[2]

Background[]

PoseidoNet was the network backbone of the military-industrial complex, connecting not just corporate branches, but also government and military facilities, allowing real-time communication.[1] It provided enough bandwidth to support downloading robot routines (as long as the PoseidoNet search could find them on the network),[3] real-time videoconferencing,[4] and the ability to perform traces for security purposes, allowing for locating unauthorized users.[5] Security was maintained by preventing uplink to central PoseidoNet without inputting the correct security access code sequence.[1] If a user failed to input the correct code three times, PoseidoNet would immediately activate internal security procedures,[6] and lock the terminal down. PoseidoNet network supervisors could remove the lockout, though some terminals could simply be reset locally to restore access.[7]

Commercial variants of PoseidoNet were available on the market, sometimes bundled with other software, like the Poseidon Power Management System,[2] available as trialware. After the trial period elapsed, PoseidoNet would not install any updates, including any Help system updates. Ironically, the PR_002 Presidential shelter on a Poseidon oil rig used such a commercial variant whose trial period ran out a few years after the Great War. It remained in use without a replacement for the next one and a half centuries until the oil rig's destruction.[8]

Post-War, the Enclave used PoseidoNet to communicate between its facilities scattered across the American wastes. The system proved its resilience, remaining operational and capable of connecting even to orbital assets as late as 2281.[9]

Known PoseidoNet nodes[]

Corporate
Government and military

Appearances[]

PoseidoNet is mentioned in Fallout 2, Fallout: New Vegas, and Fallout 76.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Reactor Maintenance and Repair Robot control terminal: "{140}{}{This terminal is used to input command data for the robotic maintenance and repair unit assignedto Poseidon Oil'Reactor #5. This terminal also allows access to PoseidoNet.}"
    "{220}{}{Uplink with central PoseidoNet initiated. Enter Primary Security Access Code Sequence: 70Y644, 008Z21, 9X7299, A46123.}"
    "{250}{}{This Terminal Closed For Security Reasons. Please inform PoseidoNet Supervisor.}"
    "{330}{}{Security Access Code Sequence Accepted. Welcome to PoseidoNet: }"
    "{350}{}{Searching Comlinks... Searching... Iron Mountain... Offline, NORAD... Offline, SAC... Offline. Searching PoseidoNet... --More?--}"
    "{360}{}{Active PoseidoNet Stations: Atomic Powerplant #5, Navarro Refinery, Control Station ENCLAVE, ENCLAVE Vault-Research Control... AccessDenied}"
    "{362}{}{Everything's shut down except for the ENCLAVE Vault-Research Control. I wonder what that is?}"
    "{370}{}{Accessing... Enclave Station Access denied.}"
    "{371}{}{Accessing... again... Enclave Station Access denied.}"
    "{372}{}{Accessing... yet again... persistent little cuss aren't you? ... Enclave Station Access denied.}"
    "{373}{}{Accessing... yet again... aren't you getting tired of this yet?... Enclave Station Access denied.}"
    "{374}{}{Accessing... yet again... don't you have anything better to do with your time?... Enclave Station Access denied.}"
    "{375}{}{That's it. I've had enough of this constant prodding. If you try just one more time, you're going to regret it.}"
    "{376}{}{Don't say I didn't warn you. (Just as you read this you feel a surge of electricity arcing through your fingers from the keyboard.)}"
    (Gecko reactor maintenance terminal's information)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Thunder Mountain Power Plant terminal entries, Thunder Mountain Master Control terminal: "Thunder Mountain Internal Network
    --}---- Welcome to PoseidoNet ----{--"
  3. Reactor Maintenance and Repair Robot control terminal: "{331}{}{Download Maintenance Robot Routines}
    {340}{}{Searching…. Maintenance Robot Routines not found.}"
    (Gecko reactor maintenance terminal's information)
  4. Enclave communications officer: "{103}{powr1}{ENCLAVE here. Why isn’t your video feed working?}"
    The Chosen One: "{104}{}{Uh, it’s working just fine. I can see you.}"
    Enclave communications officer: "{106}{}{We’re working on the visual link right now. I just wanted to test it.}"
    (Enclave communications officer's dialogue)
  5. Enclave communications officer: "{126}{powr4b_b}{Oh? A wise guy, huh? Look, I’m tracing you right now, pal. We’ll see how smart you feel with internal security all over your fricking ass. Dickhead!}"
    (Enclave communications officer's dialogue)
  6. Reactor Maintenance and Repair Robot control terminal: "{300}{}{Incorrect Security Access Code Entered.}
    {301}{}{Incorrect Security Access Code Entered. Access Denied. Please enter correct code. Two more attempts permitted.}
    {302}{}{Incorrect Security Access Code Entered. Access Denied. One more attempt permitted.}
    {303}{}{Incorrect Security Access Code Entered. Access Denied. Internal Security Procedures Activated.}"
    (Gecko reactor maintenance terminal's information)
  7. Reactor Maintenance and Repair Robot control terminal: "{250}{}{This Terminal Closed For Security Reasons. Please inform PoseidoNet Supervisor.}"
    The Chosen One: "{252}{}{Hmm, I wonder if this has a local reset. There’s one. Let me try it.}"
    (Gecko reactor maintenance terminal's information)
  8. 8.0 8.1 DataPlex 2000 SmarTerminal: "{104}{}{Welcome to PoseidoNet. Enter Menu Selection:}"
    "{225}{}{Welcome to PoseidoNet Help system. We regret that your Help files are currently out of date, and unavailable. Seek Help file update? (Y/N)}"
    "{228}{}{User Help file update not available with trial PoseidoNet software. Please purchase full version for full access to all further updates. Your trial period for PoseidoNet access is 59, 439 days overdue.}"
    (DataPlex 2000 SmarTerminal's information)
  9. 9.0 9.1 HELIOS One terminal entries; HELIOS One mainframe terminal
  10. PMV Valdez Tanker PoseidoNet computer: "{105}{}{Welcome to PoseidoNet. This terminal is limited to transmission between one tanker - PMV Valdez - and docking rig. Command?}"
    (PMV Valdez Tanker PoseidoNet computer's information)
  11. Poseidon Energy Plant WV-06 terminal entries; Poseidon plant master control terminal
  12. Thunder Mountain Power Plant terminal entries; Thunder Mountain Master Control terminal
Enclave Symbol (FO3)
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