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RobCo Industries Termlink is a protocol of the Unified Operating System, used to log into the system and recover lost passwords. It is also the main tool used in hacking terminals to gain access to otherwise restricted content and files.
Background[]
Termlink is a basic program allowing for rudimentary interaction with a given computer system. Apart from logging in, it also allows anyone with a rudimentary understanding of IT to force a reboot in maintenance mode and create a memory dump including the password for the terminal. This security loophole is prevalent in all terminals using the UOS.
The security loop is achieved as the Termlink initiates the MF Boot Agent initializing the RETROS BIOS which then allows access to the maintenance mode to completely reset a terminal's password. Since it is both an extremely simple and low-level computer utility, it is also a very powerful one that allows a user to bypass more complex systems and (in this case) their associated security protocols.
Error codes[]
In case the protocol encounters an error, it will display an error code. Error codes are prompted by 0x and then eight additional variables signifying the likely error cause which is then printed in a plain text message for the user.
Image | Code | Message attached | Purpose | Place where a terminal shows it |
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0x03C663A1 | Network connection not found
Dummy terminal inactive |
The BIOS could not find the network link. | 1 in Rivet City's midship deck, common room 1 in a Camp Golf tent, Camp McCarran tent, Securitron vault and Tops 13th floor (room Yes-Man) | |
0x0AABFF00 | Primary power source unavailable
Check all cords and plugs for connection |
Power cord / power supply unit failure. | 2 in the weather monitoring station 2 in Allied Technologies offices 1 in the visitors center 1 in Las Vegas Boulevard Station 1 in the House Resort | |
0x07F6BAAC | Bad data. Cannot read | A fatal error due to a
memory / network / storage failure. |
1 in the Evergreen Mills foundry 11 in Vault 3 living quarters | |
0x00B636C6 | No input device found
Connect a keyboard |
The BIOS could not find the keyboard. | 1 in Fort Independence's lower level and 1 in Evergreen Mills foundry 2 in Vault 3's living quarters | |
0xFFFFF710 | Processor Corru;xsfkleg,,g364[735}3__. | Corrupt processor. | 1 in Fort Independence's main level 1 in the Goodsprings schoolhouse | |
0xF141A013 | No Data Storage Detected.
Check Tape Drive Connection. |
No storage device present | 1 in the Megaton clinic 1 on Tops 13th floor (room Yes-Man) | |
0x357C5001 | Bad Sectors Found In Boot Block.
Terminal Error. |
Bad sector | 1 in the drainage chamber near broadcast tower KT8 | |
N/A | 0xFA770171 | Segmentation fault. | Improper authorization or corrupted file string | RobCo Sales & Service Center public display terminal |
N/A | 0x0D890102 | Boot sector invalid/corrupt. | Corrupt or missing BIOS/MF Boot Agent | RobCo Sales & Service Center public display terminal |
N/A | 0xFFF11011 | Memory fault. | Unreadable memory access | RobCo Sales & Service Center public display terminal |
N/A | 0xC0001011 | Critical failure. | Unknown critical system failure | RobCo Sales & Service Center public display terminal |
N/A | 0x00001001 | Critical failure. | Unknown critical system failure | RobCo Sales & Service Center public display terminal |
N/A | 0xA001C007 | Invalid request. | Corrupted or non-privileged write attempt | Watoga Emergency Services complaint database terminal |
External error codes[]
External error codes are prompted when an external device is malfunctioning when connected to a functional terminal. Termlink error codes take precedence over external devices and external error codes are only given when the device is faulty, such as a holotape or robot. External error codes are much shorter than terminal error codes stopping at three variables past 0x.
Image | Code | Message attached | Purpose | Place where a terminal shows it |
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N/A | 0x081 | Data loss detected. | Lost data from a holotape | Chestnut Hillock Reservoir, Edwin's terminal |
N/A | 0x104 | Manual controls are disabled while Nuka-Galaxy is in AUTOMATIC Ride Mode. | Manual controls were attempted while ride was in Automatic Mode | Nuka-Galaxy, control terminal |
N/A | 0x107 | Catastrophic physical damage detected. | Extensive damage to the external device | Vault 94, G.E.C.K. monitoring station terminal |
N/A | 0x109 | A core meltdown is in progress. | Complete or partial collapse of the nuclear core, such as with a Garden of Creation Kit | Vault 94, G.E.C.K. monitoring station terminal |
N/A | 0x117 | Critical damage to mobility system. Unit is unable to move. | Severe damage to legs or propulsion jet | RobCo Battlezone, Robotics diagnostics terminal |
N/A | 0x281 | Critical damage to targeting system. While in combat, unit will attack random targets. | Severe damage to Combat inhibitor | RobCo Battlezone, Robotics diagnostics terminal |
N/A | 0x391 | Multiple malfunctions detected. The ride has been halted until safe conditions can be restored. | Malfunctions from several sources have triggered a safety lockout | Nuka-Galaxy, control terminal |
N/A | 0x401 | Unknown | Unknown | Vault 94, G.E.C.K. monitoring station terminal |
N/A | 0x402 | Unknown | Unknown | Vault 94, G.E.C.K. monitoring station terminal |
N/A | 0x519 | Unknown | Unknown | Vault 94, G.E.C.K. monitoring station terminal |
N/A | 0x509 | Unable to connect to the ABIS Biometrics ID Fabricator. | Disconnected or malfunctioning automated biometric identification system | Missile silo terminal entries, biometrics system terminal |
Notes[]
According to RobCo Termlink in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, the boot agent was copyrighted by RobCo Ind. in 2201 and expired in 2203. This is impossible, due to the fact that RobCo Industries or any sort of legal system necessary to patent something did not exist 124 years after the Great War.
Appearances[]
The RobCo Termlink appears in Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76.