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 (Project Zhu-Rong). Rumors arose of course, and it came under government observation. As such, it's 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 military security forces primarily composed of robots. Most employees evacuated the building, forcing a lock down of the facility pending further investigation. However, the War broke out and the robots remained inside, securing the area.

The final version of the incendiary sidearm rests in the East Wing behind a locked door/terminal (both rated very hard), a Zhu-Rong v418 Chinese Pistol, in the CEO's office in a locked L.O.B. box. There is another way into this office. Go to the third floor using the stairwell that seems to lead to a dead end. Keep the door on the floor closed and go out the other opening and follow the extremely thin ledge to the left and all the way around. At one point you will reach a desk and filing cabinet. Climb on top of the cabinet and you will be able to continue on into the office. Other notable loot includes: Tumblers Today next to L.O.B. box. In the Archives, right beside an employee terminal there is a copy of Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual. A copy of Pugilism Illustrated sits on a store room shelf at the southeast corner of the L.O.B. Enterprises level. There's also a Nuka-cola Quantum in the big room (above boiler room) in Enterprise level, with several Nuka-Cola vending machines throughout the building that could possibly contain more Quantums. A Pre-War Book sits on a desk on the second floor of the East Wing next to the R&D terminal and another in the same room on an over-turned filing cabinet. The entire building is scattered with weapon components, such as pilot lights, lawnmower blades, steam-gauge assemblies, etc...

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.