How to Gain Access to Sam’s Terminal in Fallout 76: A Step-by-Step Guide
Gaining access to Sam’s terminal is an essential part of the Fallout 76 adventure, but many players struggle with getting past the initial barriers. As the main character, you’ll face various challenges, puzzles, and challenges on your way to uncovering the truth. In this article, we’ll help you understand the steps to gain access to Sam’s terminal in Fallout 76.
Pre-requisites:
Before starting, ensure you have the required skills and resources. Here’s what you need to know:
- You need to be at least level 11 to unlock Sam’s location.
- Complete the "Bass Creek Lodge" questline, which includes "Into the Unknown" and "Of Steambirds and Heroes."
- Gather the necessary quest items: "The Sixth Night" holotape and the "Signal Broadcast" radio piece.
- Ensure you have a Radiation Emitter device, as you’ll need it to hack computers and access terminals.
Steps to Gain Access to Sam’s Terminal:
Once you have the pre-requisites out of the way, follow these steps to get started:
- Find the Railroad Terminal: Head to the Vault 51 location, where you’ll find the Railroad Terminal. This can be done by traveling to the Morgantown train station and following the eastern railway track.
- Search the Terminal for Clues: At the Railroad Terminal, you’ll find two important terminals. Make a note of the terminal logs and computer terminals.
- Terminal log #1: Search the "Security Terminals" and look for an encrypted log containing information about Sam and her whereabouts.
- Terminal log #2: Search the "Control Room" and find a manual outlining the necessary procedures for accessing terminals. You’ll need this info to unlock the Sam’s terminal.
How to Hack Sam’s Terminal (without losing progress)
Since hacking the terminal requires specific access permissions, we’ll outline the steps in a safe and secure way:
• Disable Steamgaunts: Remove any steam gaunts guarding the area, which can be done with ranged weapons or sneaking attacks. If you encounter a lot of them, you might need a companion with a high Perception attribute or the "Stealing" skill.
• Retrieve the Railroad Keycard: