Wallscreens
Wallscreens display the outside world to silo residents; the cafeteria screen now lets dozens of people watch Juliette’s outside mission.
Story so far
The large screens on the silo’s upper level show different portions of the outside wasteland. The cafeteria image became blurred by dirty camera lenses and airborne grime, while the holding-cell display had dozens of pixels stuck bright white. Both Holston and Allison questioned whether the view could be trusted. Dust passing over the sensors briefly darkened the cafeteria screen, and gaps in the nighttime clouds exposed stars that other clouds concealed.
Views on cafeteria and dining screens have shown scorched ground, debris, dust, low clouds, bare metal poles, and gray hills. Thurman says the screens show the danger outside to discourage residents from leaving. Other silos also have wallscreens through which residents see outside; Charlotte remembers watching clouds boil on a screen in her own silo. Most recently, dozens of people have gathered to watch Juliette’s outside mission on the cafeteria wallscreen.
Appearance
Large wall displays show portions of the outside landscape, including gray hills, debris, dust, low clouds, and bare metal poles. The holding-cell display has been observed with dozens of pixels stuck bright white.
Role
The screens provide silo residents with a view outside and allow them to watch Juliette’s mission. Thurman describes their display of external danger as a deterrent to leaving.
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- Dozens of people watch Juliette’s outside mission on the cafeteria wallscreen.