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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

A practical guide to what matters across CDDA’s scavenging, crafting, equipment, and specialist systems.

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menorah

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An eight-branched candelabra more properly called a 'hanukkiah', the menorah is used to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

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mesh colander

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A stainless steel mesh colander, for washing rice and vegetables, or straining liquid off from noodles or other foods.

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mess kit

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A self-contained camping mess kit, containing everything you might need for wilderness cooking.

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metal butchering rack

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A metal butchering rack designed to hang a carcass in the air. It is folded for easy transportation.

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metal smoking rack

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A metal rack designed to smoke food for better preservation and taste. It is folded for easy transportation.

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metallic smoother

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A tool that is most often used to smooth concrete or mortar in construction projects.

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methanol fuel cell UPS

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A direct methanol fuel cell which can provide power to UPS-compatible electronic devices by oxidizing methanol supplied from a specialized fuel tank to produce electricity.

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Mi-go Biotech

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A piece of mi-go biotechnology.

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microcentrifuge

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A smaller, benchtop version of the larger furniture-sized centrifuge. Don't be fooled by its portable scale; it's still a very powerful piece of equipment that can spin stuff really quickly. It's not a toy!

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microscope

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A classic tool for the ages! This hefty, durable piece of lab equipment makes small things look bigger. Without electricity the light doesn't work, but the rest of it is surprisingly functional. Unfortunately it's not useful for very much at the moment.

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microwave

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A home microwave, has probably seen its share of baked beans.

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mini diving flashlight (off)

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A small waterproof flashlight with an aluminum handle, powered by batteries. Can be attached to some diving masks and hoods.

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mini diving flashlight (on)

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A small waterproof flashlight with an aluminum handle, powered by batteries. Can be attached to some diving masks and hoods.

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mini lighter

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A miniature disposable plastic lighter, capable of creating a small flame with the flick of a finger. Allows you to use various drugs, like cigarettes, light explosives like Molotov cocktails, or light nearby items on fire.

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mitre saw

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Dummy item. If you see this description, it is a bug.

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modified radio

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A modified portable radio. A mess of metal and wires has been attached to the back and the frequency dial has been removed.

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mortar and pestle

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A simple combination of a small grindstone and a bowl-shaped stone. Used for grinding grain, but time-consuming compared to more complex methods.

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mp3 player (off)

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This battery-powered device is loaded up with someone's music collection. Fortunately, there's lots of songs you like, and listening to it will raise your morale slightly. Use it to turn it on.

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mp3 player (on)

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This mp3 player is turned on and playing some great tunes, raising your morale steadily while on your person. It runs through batteries quickly; you can turn it off by using it. It also obscures your hearing.

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multi-cooker

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A professional-grade multi-cooker, with a short electric cord. Its multitude of settings and features promise to handle any sort of cooking, from parboiling potatoes to cooking curry to popping popcorn. There's no manual, but you're sure you can work it out.

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multi-cooker - cooking

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A professional-grade multi-cooker, with a battery slot for camping trips or tailgating. There is a dish cooking inside it.

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multimeter

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A gadget that is a little bigger than a handheld calculator, with a digital display and two pointed probes connected by wires. It can measure not just voltage, but current in amps, and resistance in ohms, as well as test for electrical continuity.

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net hammock

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A large net with ropes on two sides. Could be tied to something and then used as a sleeping place that is comfortable, but lacks warmth.

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New York hook

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A shaft with a pair of hooks on one end and a pry bar on the other, forged from a single piece of steel.

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noise emitter (on)

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A homemade device that is emitting horrible crackles, pops, and other loud static sounds. Quick, get away from it before it draws zombies to you!

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NRE recorder

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A strange apparatus, seemingly consisting of a glass-encased microphone linked to a small thermal printer and digital screen. The screen remains perpetually blank, save for a battery indicator on its upper right, and on its left side lies a single red button: "PRINT DATA".

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oil-powered manual oil press

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A barrel with a large screw press for creating vegetable oil. A kerosene cooker heats the raw material to increase extraction efficiency.

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older memory card

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A memory card. Maybe a decade out of date, but can still be used to store data.

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older USB drive

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A USB thumb drive. Maybe a decade out of date, but still useful for holding electronic data.

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Otherworldly measuring device

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This strange contraption appears to be little more than a laminated box built around a battery, a poorly backlit screen, and a wound spool of cloth netting. The letters "X E D R A" are emblazoned on the side. To operate the device, unfurl the netting and place it around the object to analyze. Despite not appearing to do anything, it consumes an enormous amount of electricity and provides a brief numerical readout.

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oxygen concentrator

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Used for practice recipes and the like. If you see this description, it is a bug.

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oxygen delivery kit

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A tank of compressed medical oxygen with a regulator and mask. Commonly used in emergency situations, it provides immediate relief for asthma attacks or smoke inhalation, and can provide a brief burst of energy.

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pack of firecrackers

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A pack of 25 firecrackers with a starter fuse. Use this item to light the fuse. Of course, you will need a lighter or some matches to do so. Shortly after you light the fuse they will begin to explode, so throw them quickly!

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pack of firecrackers (lit)

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A pack of 25 firecrackers that has been lit; the fuse is hissing. Throw them quickly before they start to explode.

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pair of binoculars

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A pair of optics with a neck strap attached. Useful for seeing long distances. Wearing this item or carrying it in your inventory will double the distance around you that is mapped during your travels. You could also use them to focus the sunlight.

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pair of bolt cutters

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A large pair of bolt cutters. You could use them to cut padlocks or heavy gauge wire.

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pair of wavy scissors

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A pair of wavy artistic scissors. You can theoretically use them to cut things but you should probably not get your hopes too high.

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pallet of dry adobe bricks

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A pallet of humble mud bricks that have dried for a week while you were out risking your life. Disassemble it to retrieve your frame and building supplies.

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pasta extruder

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A pasta extruder powered by a hand crank. Useful in making pasta. It comes with various heads to make various kinds of pasta.

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pedal powered grindstone

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A round, pedal-powered grindstone, useful for grinding metal.

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pen

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A fine metal pen, of much better quality than a disposable model.

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pencil

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A sharpened HB Number 2 graphite pencil, equipped with an eraser.

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permanent marker

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A King Size™ industrial-strength permanent marker, about halfway between a typical marker and a can of spray paint in size. Activate it to write something down. However, writing "Elbereth" probably won't help you.

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pet carrier

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A plastic container meant to hold pets for transport. Use it on a suitable animal to capture, use it on an empty tile to release.

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pH meter

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A pair of glass probes attached to a voltmeter. By putting one probe into a calibration solution (conveniently included) and the other in a substance, you can calculate the substance's acidity.

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pin reamer

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Handheld pin reamers of this kind are used to enlarge existing holes, or remove any burs and such from them.

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planer

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Dummy item. If you see this description, it is a bug.

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plastic fish trap

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A makeshift fish trap made from plastic bottles. It's simple, even primitive, but easy to use. The principle of action: the fish swims inside to eat the bait, but can't get out. Not humane and prohibited by law, but there are no cops left to care.

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