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sensor assembly
Spare PartsA carved sphere embedded with small black glass screens. It's probably a sensor of some kind.
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set of heavy duty pipe fittings
Spare PartsA loose assortment of very thick-walled steel pipe fittings - end caps, pipe junctions, and similar items. Probably intended to be a part of industrial equipment.
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set of omni wheels
Spare PartsA set of omni wheels, like the ones found under a police bot.
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set of ring stand clamps
Spare PartsA small box with a jumbled assortment of clamps for mounting on ring stands. There seems to be some sort of rule that all of them are missing at least one wing nut for tightening; twist ties, duct tape, and other random stuff has been used to compensate.
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set of rotors
Spare PartsA set of rotors able to lift a small drone.
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set of small tank treads
Spare PartsA set of small tank treads, like the ones used by the "Beagle" mini-tank.
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set of spidery legs
Spare PartsA set of big pointy legs, like the ones found under a tripod.
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set of tiny spidery legs
Spare PartsA set of tiny, pointy legs, like the ones found under a skitterbot.
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shed snakeskin
Spare PartsThe molted dermis of an adult snake. This one is in one piece. You can even see the individual eyes.
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shed snakeskin
Spare PartsA small length of shed snakeskin. It's thin and translucent but still bears the distinct pattern of scales.
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short plastic zipper
Spare PartsA short zipper made from plastic, usually found on footwear or clothing pockets.
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short string
Spare PartsA 6-inch (or about 15 cm) long piece of cotton string.
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short vine
Spare PartsA sturdy 6-foot (or about 180 cm) long vine. Wear it over a shoulder and tie items to it as a temporary carrying solution.
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silver
Spare PartsA soft, shiny metal. Before the Cataclysm it was worth quite a bit, but its value is now greatly diminished.
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simple crank mechanism
Spare PartsA simple cranking mechanism, consisting of a bent metal arm attached at a right angle to a rotating shaft. It can be used to convert circular motion into reciprocating motion, or vice versa, by means of muscle power.
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sinew
Spare PartsA tough sinew cut from a corpse, usable as thread.
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small engine block
Spare PartsThe beginnings of a small gas or diesel engine. It's not good for much of anything on its own.
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small glass tube
Spare PartsA small glass tube. Small, tube-shaped, and made of glass.
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small high-quality lens
Spare PartsA small, high-quality glass lens, useful for focusing or diffusing light. Might be useful for crafting.
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small LCD screen
Spare PartsA small backlit screen, used for displaying images. Useful in some electronics recipes.
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small lock and key
Spare PartsA small lock, with its key still inserted.
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small pressure vessel
Spare PartsA rather small steel vessel with thick walls designed to contain high pressure. Quite heavy for its size.
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small railroad track
Spare PartsA length of track, made from some planks and rails.
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small unfamiliar electronic thingy
Spare PartsThe wiring and general shape suggest to you that this is a tiny computer, or at least some sort of electronic device, but what it is and what role it serves is lost on you. It's small enough to fit into your palm.
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snail sample
Spare PartsA slurry of steadfastness.
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soft adobe brick
Spare PartsA compacted mass of soil and natural fibers, still too wet to build with. Load it onto a pallet and leave it to dry.
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soil
Spare PartsA pile of loosely-packed, slightly damp loamy soil. This mixture of sand, silt and clay is ideal for growing plants.
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solar cell
Spare PartsA small electronic device that can convert solar radiation into electric power. This one is a common, inexpensive type made of polycrystalline silicon.
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spare tire carrier
Spare PartsA bumper-mounted rig for attaching and storing a spare tire on the back of a vehicle. Combine it with a wheel to get a mountable piece.
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spent Caotel cell
Spare PartsThis is a small metallic cube of inscrutable construction. You think it might feel slightly lighter when compared to the fresh ones.
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spent large pistol primer
Spare PartsA primer from a large-caliber pistol round. It has been fired, and must be cleaned and reloaded to use again.
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spent large rifle primer
Spare PartsA primer from a large-caliber rifle round. It has been fired, and must be cleaned and reloaded to use again.
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spent shotgun primer
Spare PartsA primer from a shotgun shell. It has been fired, and must be cleaned and reloaded to use again.
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spent small pistol primer
Spare PartsA primer from a small-caliber pistol round. It has been fired, and must be cleaned and reloaded to use again.
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spent small rifle primer
Spare PartsA primer from a small-caliber rifle round. It has been fired, and must be cleaned and reloaded to use again.
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spider sample
Spare PartsA slurry of sustainability.
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spike
Spare PartsA large and slightly misshapen metal spike, could do some damage mounted on a vehicle.
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spring
Spare PartsA large, heavy-duty spring. Expands with significant force when compressed.
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steel buckle
Spare PartsA steel buckle, like the kind usually found on belts.
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steel chain
Spare PartsA heavy steel chain. Useful as a weapon, or for crafting. It has a chance to wrap around your target, allowing for a bonus unarmed attack.
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steel mesh
Spare PartsA 6-inch square piece of finely-woven steel wire, useful for dryer lint traps and reusable coffee filter baskets. You could put this on a window to keep mosquitoes and other bugs out if it was larger, but chain link fencing will do these days.
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steel plate
Spare PartsA steel armor plate, specifically engineered for use in a bullet-resistant vest.
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steel snap fastener
Spare PartsA steel snap fastener, usually found on clothing.
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