Date: January 2272
The Discovery of Mr. Handy Robot
It had been six months since Victor first embarked on his secret mission to uncover the hidden depths of Vault 101. His efforts had been methodical and precise, and the vault had begun to reveal its long-forgotten secrets.
During the third month of his explorations, Victor ventured into Hall 2 on Level 3. The air was thick with dust, and the walls bore the marks of decades of neglect. As he carefully navigated the dimly lit corridor, something caught his eye—a long-abandoned Mr. Handy robot lying dormant in the corner. The once-proud machine was now a lifeless heap, its outer casing covered in grime and corrosion.
Victor approached the robot cautiously, kneeling beside it to inspect the damage. The power core had long since died out, and many of the internal components were beyond repair. However, Victor saw potential in the old machine. If he could salvage some parts or even restore the Mr. Handy to partial functionality, it could prove invaluable to his ongoing projects.
"This could be useful," Victor muttered to himself. "I'll need to get it back to the lab for further analysis."
He carefully noted the location and condition of Mr. Handy before continuing his exploration, his mind already racing with ideas.
By the fourth month, Victor had become adept at navigating the labyrinthine halls of Vault 101's lower levels. His next target was Hall 4, an area he had initially avoided due to the radroach infestation.
Using the Pip-Boy's built-in Geiger counter, Victor carefully made his way into Hall 4. The device began to click rapidly—the radiation levels here were dangerously high. The source seemed to be a reactor leak in Level 3, which had likely occurred decades ago and had driven the original inhabitants to abandon this section of the vault.
Victor quickly retreated, making a mental note of the radiation levels. "I'll need proper protection to explore this area further," he thought. "There might be valuable materials or equipment here, but it's too risky right now."
In the same month, Victor shifted his focus to Hall 3, located adjacent to Hall 2 on Level 3. As he carefully pried open a rusted door, he was met with a surprising sight: stacks of sealed boxes lined the walls of the room. Victor 's heart raced as he inspected the contents.
Inside the boxes were RadAway, blood packs, stimpaks, surgical instruments, and lab equipment. Some of the supplies were still in usable condition, while others had degraded over time. Victor also discovered several packs of irradiated blood, a grim reminder of the vault's past experiments.
At the far end of the room, Victor found something extraordinary—three old Auto-Docs ranging from Mark 1 to Mark 3. However, when he attempted to power them on, only the Mark 1 model was partially functional. The other two were plagued by software errors, and even the Mark 1 had damaged arms and sensors that would need replacement.
"These Auto-Docs could be a game-changer," Victor thought. "I just need to find the right parts to repair them."
By the fifth month, Victor had honed his lockpicking skills, a necessity given the numerous sealed doors and containers he had encountered in the hidden parts of the vault. His persistence paid off when he finally managed to unlock the door to Hall 1 on Level 1—the vault's armory.
The armory was a treasure trove of old weapons and gear, though much of it was in a state of disrepair. Victor carefully cataloged his findings:
- Three working 10mm pistols and a few damaged ones.
- One working 12-gauge riot gun.
- A 10mm submachine gun.
- Several broken assault rifles, BB guns, and stun batons.
- Several boxes of ammunition.
In a nearby guards' quarters, Victor found additional supplies, including reinforced Vault suits, riot shields, armor, helmets, boots, and gloves. Though some of the gear was damaged, many items were still usable.
Victor felt a surge of satisfaction as he surveyed his haul. "This equipment will come in handy. I'll have to be careful how I distribute it, though. No one can know about this."
During the sixth month, Victor discovered a server room adjacent to the armory. The room had been sealed off, likely to protect its valuable data from the radroach infestation and reactor leak. Inside, Victor found terminals still containing logs and records from the vault's earlier days.
Victor spent the next several weeks carefully sifting through the data:
- Patrol logs revealed routine operations, but a few entries caught Victor 's attention—mentions of contact with the outside world, including places like Megaton and Springvale. These logs hinted at brief excursions made by vault residents decades after the bombs fell, though details were sparse.
- Medical records contained research on the impact of radiation on blood and organs, as well as experimental cures. Some of the information was advanced, suggesting that the vault had been a hub of medical research during its prime.
- Maintenance logs mentioned a spare fusion core and generator located on Level 3. These could prove essential for powering up the Auto-Docs or even restoring other parts of the vault.
Victor was particularly intrigued by the blueprints of Vault 101 that he found within the server data. The blueprints provided a detailed layout of the entire vault, including areas that were still unexplored. This new information would guide Victor 's future explorations and help him avoid potential dangers.
As Victor finished reviewing the logs, he leaned back in his chair, deep in thought. "There's still so much to uncover," he mused. "But with these blueprints, I'll have a better chance of finding everything I need."
As the months passed, Victor 's work became increasingly complex. The hidden sections of Vault 101 were yielding their secrets, but each discovery brought new challenges. The Mr. Handy robot, the radiation-filled Hall 4, the medical supplies, and the armory—all were pieces of a larger puzzle.
Victor knew that he was on the verge of something great, but he also knew that he had to remain cautious. The more he uncovered, the more dangerous his work became. With the blueprints in hand and his friends unknowingly supporting his endeavors, Victor was prepared for whatever lay ahead.
The vault was old, and its secrets were buried deep, but Victor was determined to unearth them all. The next steps would be critical—he needed to repair the Auto-Docs, find a way to clear the radiation, and continue gathering materials without raising suspicion.