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The Unified Operating System (UOS) is a text-based user interface operating system developed by RobCo Industries which manages the hardware of a computer and acts as a software environment in which computer programs can be run efficiently. It runs on a computer mainframe.[1]

Background[]

The UOS was published and copyrighted by RobCo Industries in 2075 with an expiration date in 2077.[1] As the name suggests, it is an operating system: A software medium between the user and the computer hardware itself, including the kernel, which controls the very basic processes like memory management, the execution of programs and drivers which handle networking between computer terminals and mainframes, as well as sending and receiving of data to and from the keyboards, peripherals, monitors etc. which are connected to them. The operating system is also responsible for the user interface, i.e. what the terminal user sees on the screen.[2] In the UOS's case, this is a combination of a command-line interface to input and the display of a text-based UI.

To boot, the Unified Operating System relies on the MF Boot Agent and the RETROS BIOS, which initialize the hardware, run tests, and then proceed with booting the system. Before the unified operating system starts, the protocol RobCo Industries Termlink is used to log into the system and recover/reset lost passwords. It is also the main tool used in hacking terminals to gain access to otherwise restricted content and files.[1]

The system is backwards-compatible with older software, such as the Journal-It Software published by PagSoft LLC in 2072.[3]

Commands[]

Command transcript

System header[]

Transcript

ROBCO INDUSTRIES UNIFIED OPERATING SYSTEM
COPYRIGHT 2075-2077 ROBCO INDUSTRIES

Logon[]

Transcript

WELCOME TO ROBCO INDUSTRIES (TM) TERMLINK

> LOGON ADMIN

ENTER PASSWORD NOW

> ******

Hacking[]

Transcript

WELCOME TO ROBCO INDUSTRIES (TM) TERMLINK

>SET TERMINAL/INQUIRE

RIT-V300

SET FILE/PROTECTION=OWNER:RWED ACCOUNTS.F

SET HALT RESTART/MAINT

Initializing Robco Industries(TM) MF Boot Agent v2.3.0
RETROS BIOS
RBIOS-4.02.08.00 52EE5.E7.E8
Copyright 2201-2203 Robco Ind.
Uppermem: 64 KB
Root (5A8)
Maintenance Mode

>RUN DEBUG/ACCOUNTS.F

Minigame[]

Transcript

ROBCO INDUSTRIES (TM) TERMLINK PROTOCOL
ENTER PASSWORD NOW

Termlink[]

Used to log into the system and recover lost passwords and serves as the main tool used in hacking terminals to gain access to otherwise restricted content and files. Error codes may occur, 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.

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.

Message transcript
Image Code Message attached Purpose Place where a terminal shows it
Network connection not found terminal error 0x03C663A1 Network connection not found

Dummy terminal inactive

The BIOS could not find the network link. Fallout 3 1 in Rivet City's midship deck, common room
Fallout: New Vegas 1 in a Camp Golf tent, Camp McCarran tent, Securitron vault and Tops 13th floor (room Yes-Man)
Primary source unavailable terminal error 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
Bad data cannot read terminal error 0x07F6BAAC Bad data. Cannot read A fatal error due to a

memory / network / storage failure.

Fallout 3 1 in the Evergreen Mills foundry
Fallout: New Vegas 11 in Vault 3 living quarters
No input device terminal error 0x00B636C6 No input device found

Connect a keyboard

The BIOS could not find the keyboard. Fallout 3 1 in Fort Independence's lower level and 1 in Evergreen Mills foundry
Fallout: New Vegas 2 in Vault 3's living quarters
Processor corrupt terminal error 0xFFFFF710 Processor Corru;xsfkleg,,g364[735}3__. Corrupt processor. Fallout 3 1 in Fort Independence's main level
Fallout: New Vegas1 in the Goodsprings schoolhouse
No data storage terminal error 0xF141A013 No Data Storage Detected.

Check Tape Drive Connection.

No storage device present Fallout 3 1 in the Megaton clinic
Fallout: New Vegas 1 on Tops 13th floor (room Yes-Man)
Bad sector boot block terminal error 0x357C5001 Bad Sectors Found In Boot Block.

Terminal Error.

Bad sector Fallout 3 1 in the drainage chamber near broadcast tower KT8
N/A 0xFA770171 Segmentation fault. Improper authorization or corrupted file string Automatron (add-on) RobCo Sales & Service Center public display terminal
N/A 0x0D890102 Boot sector invalid/corrupt. Corrupt or missing BIOS/MF Boot Agent Automatron (add-on) RobCo Sales & Service Center public display terminal
N/A 0xFFF11011 Memory fault. Unreadable memory access Automatron (add-on) RobCo Sales & Service Center public display terminal
N/A 0xC0001011 Critical failure. Unknown critical system failure Automatron (add-on) RobCo Sales & Service Center public display terminal
N/A 0x00001001 Critical failure. Unknown critical system failure Automatron (add-on) RobCo Sales & Service Center public display terminal
N/A 0xA001C007 Invalid request. Corrupted or non-privileged write attempt Fallout 76 Watoga Emergency Services complaint database terminal
External error
Image Code Message attached Purpose Place where a terminal shows it
N/A 0x081 Data loss detected. Lost data from a holotape Fallout 4 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-World (add-on) Nuka-Galaxy, control terminal
N/A 0x107 Catastrophic physical damage detected. Extensive damage to the external device Nuclear Winter 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 Nuclear Winter 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 Nuka-World (add-on) 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 Nuka-World (add-on) 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-World (add-on) Nuka-Galaxy, control terminal
N/A 0x401 Unknown Unknown Nuclear Winter Vault 94, G.E.C.K. monitoring station terminal
N/A 0x402 Unknown Unknown Nuclear Winter Vault 94, G.E.C.K. monitoring station terminal
N/A 0x519 Unknown Unknown Nuclear Winter 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 Fallout 76 Missile silo terminal entries, biometrics system terminal

Behind the scenes[]

  • According to this BIOS, the boot agent was copyrighted by RobCo Ind. in 2201 and expired in 2203. This is improbable, 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. It's possible, though unlikely, that RobCo founder Robert House, still alive through stasis, had something to do with this.
  • There are actually two operating systems shown in Fallout 3, one that has a green text interface with the patent expiring in 2077, the other with white text, with the patent expiring in the 2180s.
  • The UOS bears a more than passing resemblance to the real world OpenVMS system, especially the terminals and terminal commands the Lone Wanderer can be seen typing in to hack into systems. The SET FILE/PROT= command is a valid VMS command, as well as the SET TERM/INQ command. The terminals themselves are labeled RT-V300 in the game, which probably means Remote (or RobCo) Terminal Video 300. The corresponding DEC (now HP) terminal would be a VT-300 terminal: Video Terminal-300. The RT-V300 terminals have the same "look and feel" (font, green screen, etc) as many character-cell terminals of their day.

Appearances[]

The Unified Operating System appears in Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Terminal commands
  2. Definition of operating system.
  3. Software in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas appears predominantly on UOS devices.
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