Some Terminator series units can enter a standby mode which allows them to conserve power. These Terminators can exit standby mode after a 15-second reboot.
Terminators sometimes enter standby mode after successful completion of their missions.[1]
History[]
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles[]
Several Terminators have entered standby mode and later rebooted:
- Vick Chamberlain may have been waiting for Derek Reese in the Resistance safe house while in standby mode; he did not attack until his arm was moved and revealed no barcode. "Gnothi Seauton"
- Carter rebooted from standby mode when the mercenary shoved him over. Interestingly, Carter displayed the autonomic response to catch himself on his fists before the eyes indicated a return to full function. Later, Carter rebooted from standby again when Cameron attacked him. "Heavy Metal"
- Myron Stark rebooted from 80 years in standby mode when Cameron attacked him. "Self Made Man"
Terminator Salvation[]
The Harvester on board the Transport seemed to enter standby mode after capturing Kyle Reese and Star. Terminator Salvation
Notes[]
- So far, only Terminators on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles have been shown in standby mode. Vick Chamberlain and Myron Stark were confirmed to be Series 888 Terminators; Carter's series number is unknown, although producer commentary strongly suggests he is a T-888. [citation needed]
Quotes[]
- John: It's like he's frozen.
- Sarah: He's frozen?
- John: Yeah, when the door shut, it's like he went to sleep or something.
- Cameron: Standby. He completed his mission. He powered down to standby mode until he's moved or triggered awake.
- Sarah: Triggered?
- John: The door. That put him into standby.
- Cameron: 15 seconds. That's the reboot time.
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 1 episode "Heavy Metal"
References[]
- ↑ Dialogue in "Heavy Metal"
External links[]
- Standby power at Wikipedia
- Sleep mode at Wikipedia