Chapter 59: A Dirty Past
"The experiments that have been carried out in this facility are very numerous and very complex, natural.... Because of the inferiority of some human beings, some inhumane experiments have also taken place here. ”
The blue image shook slightly, illuminating Andy's face a little blue.
"There have been some complex drug experiments here, ostensibly for clinical trials of a new plague antidote, but from what I know about those forms, they are actually quietly testing some experimental drugs, a total of about 30 drugs, and there have been many bad consequences in the experiment, such as one experiment that caused more than 20 people to become demented."
A faint blue glow reflected the surroundings, and Andy felt that there must have been many terrible things that had happened in this place, but they had all become eternal secrets and were buried here.
"If the scope of experiments you are asking about includes those that were conducted during the time when Vault-Tec was in charge of the area before the automation transformation here, then I could give many more examples.... In fact, Vault-Tech's claim that they built and completed experiments in Los Angeles is a lame lie. What the Vault really needs is the ability to hard-top the nuclear bomb and the conditions to keep personnel healthy and thrive in an underground enclosed space, which cannot be achieved through that kind of showmanlike public propaganda, most of which have created countless darkness before they are achieved, and the same is true for the Vault. ”
The screen jumps to reveal a cog-shaped gate, apparently an enclosed area of unknown use.
"What you're seeing before you is the earliest Vault in the literal sense of the word, and as you can see, it's shabby and dilapidated, and for more than two decades between 2042 and 2070, when I arrived here, Vault-Tech was used in Tibbetts Prison to use a large number of of its inmates as free labor to offset expenses and cheap experiments."
As soon as the screen turns, the camera cuts to the interior of that area, which is divided into many extremely small spaces, some of which have doors that are not closed, and some old stains remain on the walls inside, and the color is oppressive.
"It's hard to imagine what ever happened here, as Vault Tech has designed Vault standards that require their Vault to be able to continue to self-circulate for long periods of time after being completely isolated underground, so according to the data, many prisoners have been held in these extremely confined spaces for long periods of time to test the reactions of humans to being alone in a closed space for long periods of time."
The camera zooms in, and there is a whole set of strange equipment on the wall, one side is similar to a toilet, and the other side is similar to a faucet, but the complexity of these two things is not so simple to describe.
"In this type of experiment, once imprisoned, prisoners are forced to be confined to these spaces for months or even years, where everything is recovered using advanced recycling devices, and Vault Tech prepares only a small amount of additional supplies. The air, water, and even any inorganic matter in this confined space become part of the self-circulation..... The prisoners had no choice but to desperately try to survive, and no one cared if they would die or not. ”
Andy looked at the oppressive environment and felt like a cloth on his heart, and it was hard to imagine what would happen if he was locked up in it for so long, but Odysseus then announced the answer.
"The initial test subjects almost all died tragically, some died from the foul air, some died from serious problems in the circulatory system, some lost their ability to express themselves due to long-term solitary captivity, and even committed suicide insanely.... There have even been instances of severe mental and physical deterioration at the same time, but the experiment will not be interrupted until the subject's vital response is terminated. ”
When the picture ended, Andy couldn't help but shiver, and he always felt as if he could hear the terrible wails of the dead.
"These experiments .... Although it is indeed inhumane, it has indeed played a huge role in the rapid development of various life-sustaining technologies of the Vault Technology, in addition to greatly improving the internal circulation system of the Vault with the help of the data of those experimental projects, they have also made certain technological developments to deal with the damage caused by long-term closed life to the psychological level of people. ”
The scene then shifts to a small dark room with something like a large camera placed in the center of the room.
"Let me introduce the CODE technology, the full name is Challenge, Opportunity, Discipline, Ethics technology, it was first developed by one of the SA think tank bases of Jushiding, is a technology that relies on light as a medium and uses an internal optical sensor to directly input repeater data to the target, which was originally used for fast remote wireless programming robots, but later developed more excellent functions, Scientists have found that this technology can work on the human brain in addition to the CPU, which is used in robots. ”
Andy shuddered, isn't this a brainwashing device?
"This ..... Was this really used in the Vault? ”
"It can be said that it is used, or it can be said that it is useless, because the shelter technology is based on this technology to develop a thing called a subliminal correction device, which can quietly exert positive emotions on the shelter residents, and let the shelter residents reduce their desire to go out, and willingly live in the shelter, reducing the probability of riot groups or mental illness patients in the shelter, but the development of this development project was completed relatively late, and only some suitable shelters are listed... Vault-Tec is also said to have intended to use pheromones, white noise, and other chemicals to achieve even greater results, but those were also experimental before the war. ”
"This.... Why the hell was this codex technology developed, are those conspiracy theories...."
"This technology has been tested in some pilot areas, and the effectiveness is obvious, the use of this technology can affect the tendency of the human brain at will, there are proposals within the government to use this technology to control the SA population, and this technology has been determined to be effective in alleviating PTSD, and can be used for information indoctrination to achieve rapid learning. In addition to this, there are many applications of this technology at the military level, including the restoration of front-line soldiers or the integration of felons held in prisons into troops.... One of the most important research topics is the use of this technology to counter BA's brainwashing techniques. ”
“..... Only magic can defeat magic? ”
Odysseus sighed, and could see that these things did not conform to its moral code.
"These things are technology in every sense of the word.... Although the technology created by humans themselves by brutal means is very useful, the side effects are unfortunately also very large, and any unprofessional use or long-term exposure can cause permanent severe cranial nerve pain, intense hallucinations, amnesia, and epilepsy. ”