L.O.B. Enterprises

L.O.B. Enterprises is an explorable building in Fallout 3, located in Falls Church. It can be reached by traveling through Grayditch, then Marigold Metro Station. It is divided into three areas: the main area, East Wing, and Enterprises Archives. The building continues to be occupied by military robots after it was invaded by federal security agencies.

The company itself was involved with China before the war, developing a new incendiary sidearm for them (known as Project Zhu-Rong). Rumors arose and subsequently spread of their activities, as one would expect, and L.O.B. Enterprises soon came under federal scrutiny as political tensions rose between the United States and China before the bombs fell. As a result of this, its employees were required to carry low-grade military weapons at all times and received training in the event of a federal invasion or nuclear exchange.

In 2077, shortly after Project Zhu-Rong's completion, the building was invaded by U.S. military security forces, comprised mostly of robots. Most of the employees of L.O.B. Enterprises safely evacuated the building in time, forcing a lock-down of the facility pending further federal investigation. However, the War broke out in 2077 and the U.S. military robots remained inside, keeping the premises secure without fail for over two hundred years since that time.

Notable Loot

 * It should be noted that this building (specially the Archives section) contains a lot of components for custom weapons.

L.O.B. Enterprises
 * Pugilism Illustrated: On a shelf in the store room Northeast of the L.O.B Enterprises entrance
 * Nuka-Cola Quantum: On a shelf in the big office above the boiler room in the L.O.B. Enterprises area.

East Wing
 * Stealth Boy: As soon as you enter the East Wing, there is an open room with a desk on the right. It looks like a mall reception center/sectratery area.  There are two terminals.  One is the security operations terminal, the other is smashed.  It's on that desk.
 * Pre-War Book x2: Both of them are on the desk by the R&D Operations Terminal in the East Wing.
 * Zhu-Rong v418 Chinese Pistol: East Wing in the CEO's office.
 * Tumblers Today: Next to the computer monitor on the desk in the CEO's office.
 * Mini Nuke: On a light rafter in bathroom of CEO office, above toilet on the light.

Archives
 * Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual: Beside the employee terminal in the Archives.
 * Stealth Boy: In the storage area of the Archives past the bathrooms.

Terminal Communication Transcripts
Weapons Policy #H31

As standard policy, all employees are required to carry low-grade military-class weaponry at all times (see HR Policy#A12). In the event of a hostile takeover, your desk can be used as a makeshift barricade. Position the desk between yourself and your opponent, then crouch behind the desk while firing any weapon approved on Form B43-2.

NOTE: Cafeteria privileges will be suspended in the event of a hostile takeover. Inclement Weather Policy #C31

In the event of extreme winter (nuclear) conditions, all employees are required to proceed to human resources and complete forms D87-a, D87-b, H04-1, and A14-3, addendum 7. In accordance with company policy #L83, employees will be issued iodine tablets, personal geiger counter, meal rations, and sworn into the sovereign L.O.B. republic. From: McCoy, Derrick To: Entire Company

Subject: Weapon Practice Tonight?

If anyone would like to practice with their "low-grade, military-class" company issue, Sam and I will be shooting rounds off in the yard at 7:00PM.

BYOB. From: Warring, Joanna To: Entire Company

Subject: Oh, !@#

THEY'RE HERE! MAN THE DOORS! THE FEDS ARE HERE! From: Director of Human Resources To: Entire Company

Subject: Caps in Emails

I would like to remind everyone that, despite the impending Federal invasion, standard company policy is still in effect. Specifically, do not write emails in all caps. This style is offensive to your coworkers. Thank you for your cooperation.