The X-8 research center terminal entries are a series of terminal entries in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Old World Blues. They can be found on terminals in the X-8 research center.
X-8 main terminals
**** Big Mountain Research Network ****
X-8 Bio-Mechanical Testing Facility
X-8 Test Subject Information
In this test, YOU will take on the role of one of those evil Commies, infiltrating an institution of HONEST AMERICAN LEARNING. (Don't worry, Citizen, it's just for pretend!) Your objective is to steal documents that a REAL dirty Commie traitor (which you're not) could use to BRAINWASH OUR CHILDREN (which you wouldn't do). This test will help us to protect our children's fragile minds from the agents of INTERNATIONAL COMMUNISM! Agents like YOU!
Just kidding! We know you're a loyal American! AREN'T YOU?
X-8 Institutional Test Internal Memo
Subjects will be informed that we are gauging the effectiveness of Communist infiltration of American schools. They won't know about the Cyberdogs until they actually begin the testing process.
1) TEST A engages Cyberdog protection protocols alongside standard automated turret systems.
2) TEST B adds Protectrons to the previous test. TEST B also includes some basic tests for the Field Disrupter Capacitance Module.
X-8 Residential Test Internal Memo
Until further notice, please do not enter the Residential Cyberdog Test area, or conduct any experiments using it. The Cyberdogs are still being programmed, and any disturbance could have dramatic influence on their progress. Restricting access in this fashion should also help to avoid any repeats of Incident: PLAYTIME, settlements for which are coming directly out of our budget.
Dr. Gail Richardson, PhD, Test Engineer, X-8 Cyberdog Project
EM Pulse Wave Module On Loan
The X-13 Facility has loaned us their EM Pulse Wave Module prototype for the Sonic Emitter for use in our Data Retrieval Test simulations. The Module allows the Sonic Emitter to disable certain force fields. DO NOT allow test subjects to leave the X-8 facility with this Module! Even though it won't work outside Big MT, it's a security nightmare. Thank you all for your attention in this matter.
Dr. Adam Figgis, MD PhD DVM DDM DD, Test Supervisor
Project: Burke and Project: Hare
Yes, Project: Burke involves what some less science-minded individuals might call "grave robbing." Yes, we're forced into this due to budget cuts. No, none of senior staff uses the bodies for anything else. Finally, in regards to the rumor that Project: Hare engages in liquidation operations against non-military targets to procure research subjects, I will not dignify them with a response. Any other questions?
Dr. Adam Figgis, MD PhD DVM DDM DD, Test Supervisor
Important Reminder to Myself
While programming the new residential Cyberdog model to retrieve objects thrown by human beings for purpose of enjoyment, I accidentally used an audio sample recording of its bark as the object to be fetched. The Cyberdog has now become attached to the sample, and displayed signs of aggressive tendencies when I attempted to recover it. I have left it in the Residential Reconstruction Area until it is needed. I believe the Cyberdog has buried it.
Dr. Gail Richardson, PhD, Test Engineer,
X-8 Cyberdog Project
X-8 test terminal
**** Big Mountain Research Network ****
X-8 Bio-Mechanical Testing Facility
Basic test
For this test, you must use any means necessary to retrieve three student files from an average high school. Basic security protocols have been activated.
Success - Retrieve three student files.
Failure - Security measures prohibit you from retrieving the files.
Advanced test
For this test, you must use any means necessary to retrieve three student files from an average high school. Utilize the Field Disrupter Capacitance Module for the Sonic Emitter to better navigate the area. Protectrons and basic security protocols have been activated.
Success - Retrieve three student files.
Failure - Security measures prohibit you from retrieving the files.
X-8 Test 2 Sonic Emitter Note
A Sonic Emitter is required to complete this test. If you were not provided with a Sonic Emitter or have misplaced the one provided to you, please contact your Big MT host to receive one before entering the testing area.
Addendum: Due to staffing cutbacks, a new Sonic Emitter can now be received at The Sink Central Intelligence Unit.
X-8 Institutional Test terminals
**** American High School Network ****
Retrieve Student Records
**** Big Mountain High School Network ****
Retrieve Richie Marcus' Midterm Grades
Adds Midterm Grade Report: Richie Marcus note to player's Pip-Boy
Midterm Grade Report: Richie "Ball-Lover" Marcus
English F-
Math F-
Science F--
History F-
Retrieve Cherie O'Bannon's Schedule
Adds Cherie O' Bannon's After-School Schedule note to player's Pip-Boy.
Cherie O'Bannon's After-School Schedule
Ballet: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 - 6:30
Pep Squad: Wednesday 4:15 - 5:15
Tutoring Center Volunteer: Monday 4:15 - 6:00
Retrieve Betsy Bright's Disciplinary Record
Adds Betsy Bright's Disciplinary Record note to player's Pip-Boy.
Betsy Bright's Disciplinary Record
Unexcused Absences 7
Disruptive Behavior 3
Smoking on School Property 11
X-8 Observatory terminal
**** Big Mountain Research Network ****
X-8 Bio-Mechanical Testing Facility
X-12 Request for Assistance
We've had a small issue with one of our Y-17 Trauma Override Harnesses. Sadly, a member of the X-12 research team choked on a Buffalo gourd seed and died while working late last night. For some reason his Y-17 Trauma Harness will not shutdown. In fact, it has begun malfunctioning and causing the lat Mr. Harris to attack other employees. Do you have any prototypes you could lend us as to means to stop it?
-Barb
Assistance Granted
I'm sending over the K9000 cyberdog gun. It should do the trick. Let me know if you have any operational questions.
-Adam
K9000 Cyberdog Gun Sealed in X-12
We've had another unfortunate occurrence. While attempting to destroy Mr. Harris's Trauma Harness, the disaster control team member carrying the gun slipped and fell, dropping the weapon. Unarmed, the team had to flee and seal off the lab. Unfortunately, your K9000 Cyberdog Gun Prototype was sealed inside X-12.
-Barb
X-8 kennel terminal
**** Big Mountain Research Network ****
X-8 Bio-Mechanical Testing Facility
Shipping Department: Unusual shipment
Dr. Richardson,
We've just received the latest shipment of dogs for the Cyberdog experiment process, but... well, frankly, I think our supplier screwed us. The animals must be basically feral - every time we get close to the shipping kennels they let out with the most Godawful hissing and... well, rattling is the only way I can describe it. Please advise - should we open the kennels or just send them back?
Shipping Department: Please Advise
So, at Dr. Richardson's request, we opened one of those kennels from our latest shipment. The "dog" inside (and I use that term very loosely) appeared to be suffering from a truly horrendous case of mange, and upon being released it immediately attacked, killed, and attempted to swallow whole Specialist Akers. Luckily, the situation has, for now at least, contained itself, as SPC Akers was a very large man and the creature has choked to death.
Does anyone know anything about this shipment? Please Advise.
Shipping Department in Lockdown
In light of the large number of fatalities due to the latest shipment of experimental test subjects, the shipping department is going into lockdown. I give you my personal assurance that as soon as this plague of monsters has been dealt with, I will work overtime to get your deliveries to you in a timely and efficient manner. As I am currently the only surviving member of the shipping department, however, there may still be some delays. Until then, Dr. Calis in X-13 has the passcard for the area.
Skippy, Sole Survivor
Regarding Shipping Department in Lockdown
In our last supervisor meeting, we discussed the possible benefits of the small shipping accident. We are considering studying the unexpected specimen's behavior by releasing them into our test area before removing them from the X-8 facility. The shipping department will remain in lockdown until a decision has been reached.
Dr. Adam Figgis, MD PhD DVM DDM DD, Test Supervisor
Residential Cyberdog Guard Test
The parameters for this test are currently incomplete. Beware of dog.
X-8 splicing facility terminal
**** Big Mountain Research Network ****
X-8 Bio-Mechanical Testing Facility
Bio-Mechanical Splicing Rules
1) Due to recent government-mandated cutbacks to our funding, only THREE experiments may be performed per day.
2) We do not have infinite kennel space here in X-8! Only ONE Cyberdog beyond those needed for the testing process may be created.
3) Clear any and all debris from the platform before conducting any splicing experiments.
4) Experiments are NOT allowed outside the X-8 Facility.
5) Finally, Security must be disabled before experiments can be run.
Splice Robot and Dog
Dog and robot splicing experiment holotape needed.
Splice Lobotomite and Robot
Splice Robot and Unusual Specimen
Robot and nightstalker splicing experiment holotape needed.
Splice Lobotimite and Dog
Dog and lobotomite splicing experiment holotape needed.
Clear Splicing Area
Field Disrupter download terminal
**** Big Mountain Research Network ****
X-8 Bio-Mechanical Testing Facility
Sonic Emitter Data
Attached to this message is the data I collected regarding the EM Pulse Wave Module's effect on our force field emitters. I'm sending the prototype weapon your way for testing. Please forward this on to Ohlen as soon as you can determine how we might shield our emitters from this weapon's EMP effect.
-Dr. Calis
Download EM Pulse Wave Module
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