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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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extension cord

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A long 30-foot (or about 10 m) orange extension cord for extending cables or connecting appliances. Could be used on any appliance or other household electrical system.

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fire barrel (100 L)

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A large metal barrel used to contain a fire. It has multiple holes punched in its walls for air supply. Fires set in a fire barrel will not spread to surrounding flammable objects.

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fire barrel (200 L)

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A large metal barrel used to contain a fire. It has multiple holes punched in its walls for air supply. Fires set in a fire barrel will not spread to surrounding flammable objects.

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firearm repair kit

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A portable tool kit made to repair damaged firearms. Powered by standard batteries, it is a vital tool for long-term firearms maintenance. It requires one charge of battery power per use.

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firecracker

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A solitary firecracker with a short 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 it will explode, so throw it quickly!

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flashlight (off)

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A typical household flashlight with a plastic handle, powered by batteries.

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flint and steel

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A piece of flint paired with a hardened high carbon steel striker. Use it to spark a flame.

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food dehydrator

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An electric food dehydrator, invaluable in preserving food. Can be connected to the electric grid using cord.

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food processor

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A kitchen appliance capable of slicing, chopping, shredding, grinding, pureeing, and mixing.

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funnel

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A plastic funnel used to collect rainwater. Use it outside and place a container beneath it to collect water when it rains.

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gas forge

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A gas-fueled metalworking forge. With the right tools, you could use this for metalworking.

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gasoline cooker

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A simple heater powered by gasoline. It is designed for cooking food.

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gasoline lantern (off)

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A small gasoline-powered lantern. It does not provide much light, but it lasts a long time. Use it to turn it on.

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glass pipe

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A hand-blown glass pipe. It's commonly used to smoke recreational substances.

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glass thermometer

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A device used to measure temperature. This one is made entirely of glass. Mercury is used as its temperature sensor. You could use this to get accurate information on current air temperature.

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hacksaw

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A sturdy saw, useful for cutting through metal objects.

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hair dye kit

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A kit featuring all the tools needed to dye hair, including an applicator brush, combs, and plastic gloves.

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hand pump

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A hand-powered pump suitable for pumping air into inflatable objects.

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hand-crank charger

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A hand-powered battery charger. It has an adjustable receptacle designed to accept a wide variety of rechargeable battery cells.

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heavy-duty jumper cable

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A long, thick, heavy-duty jumper cable with power leads on either end. It looks like you could use it to hook up two vehicles to each other, though you expect the power loss would be noticeable. Can also link other electrical systems.

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heavy-duty tow cable

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An extremely heavy-duty 30-foot (or about 9 m) tow cable made from thick steel wire coated in plastic. If attached to a vehicle, it could be used to pull another vehicle of any weight.

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hexamine stove

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A lightweight, folding stove designed to use small hexamine tablets for cooking. Also known as an Esbit stove.

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high-temperature welding kit

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A welder combined with a fireproof insulating blanket allows for advanced welds and repairs to tempered steels.

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hotplate

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A small heating element on a stand, powered by your electric grid. It is indispensable for cooking and chemistry. Try not to burn yourself.

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improvised lockpick

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An improvised pick and torsion wrench made from scrap metal. You'll need MacGyver-like skills to open locks with these as they are brittle, but they lower the chances of alarms being set off.

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improvised oven

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A large pot converted into an improvised oven, suitable for basic baking on a hot surface.

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inactive autonomous M240 CROWS II

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An inactive turret. Using this item involves loading the unit with the factory-loaded 7.62x51mm rounds in your inventory (if you wish to divide your ammunition, set aside whatever 7.62x51mm rounds you do NOT want to give the turret), turning it on, and placing it on the ground, where it will attach itself. If programmed successfully, the turret will then identify you as a friendly, and attack all enemies with its M240.

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inactive autonomous M249 CROWS II

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An inactive turret. Using this item involves loading the unit with the factory-loaded 5.56x45mm rounds in your inventory (if you wish to divide your ammunition, set aside whatever 5.56x45mm rounds you do NOT want to give the turret), turning it on, and placing it on the ground, where it will attach itself. If programmed successfully, the turret will then identify you as a friendly, and attack all enemies with its M249.

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inactive C-4 hack

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An inactive C-4 hack. Manhacks are fist-sized robots that fly through the air. This one contains a C-4 demolition charge and attacks by flying at its target and detonating. Use this item to reprogram and activate the C-4 hack. Electronics and computer skill determines if the targeting matrix is reprogrammed successfully.

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inactive EMP hack

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An inactive EMP hack. Manhacks are fist-sized robots that fly through the air. This one contains an EMP grenade and attacks by flying at its target and detonating. Use this item to reprogram and release the EMP hack. Electronics and computer skill determines if the targeting matrix is reprogrammed successfully.

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inactive flashbang hack

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An inactive flashbang hack. Manhacks are fist-sized robots that fly through the air. This one contains a flashbang and attacks by flying at its target and detonating. Use this item to reprogram and activate the flashbang hack. Electronics and computer skill determines if the targeting matrix is reprogrammed successfully.

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inactive grenade hack

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An inactive grenade hack. Manhacks are fist-sized robots that fly through the air. This one contains a grenade and attacks by flying at its target and detonating. Use this item to reprogram and activate the grenade hack. Electronics and computer skill determines if the targeting matrix is reprogrammed successfully.

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inactive grocery bot

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An inactive grocery bot. Using this item involves placing it on the ground and reactivating its mechanical body. If reprogrammed and rewired successfully, the grocery bot will then identify you as a friendly, roam around or follow you.

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inactive M202A1 TALON UGV

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An inactive TALON UGV equipped with an M202A1. Using this item involves loading the unit with the M235 rockets in your inventory (if you wish to divide your ammunition, set aside whatever M235 rockets you do NOT want to give the robot), turning it on, and placing it on the ground. If reprogrammed and rewired successfully, the security bot will then identify you as a friendly, roam around or follow you, and attack all enemies with its M202A1.

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inactive M2HB autonomous CROWS II

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An inactive turret. Using this item involves loading the unit with the factory-loaded .50 BMG rounds in your inventory (if you wish to divide your ammunition, set aside whatever .50 BMG rounds you do NOT want to give the turret), turning it on, and placing it on the ground, where it will attach itself. If programmed successfully, the turret will then identify you as a friendly, and attack all enemies with its M2HB.

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inactive manhack

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An inactive manhack, a fist-sized robot that flies through the air. This one is covered with whirring blades and attacks by throwing itself against its target. Use this item to reprogram and activate the manhack. Electronics and computer skill determines if the targeting matrix is reprogrammed successfully.

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inactive milspec searchlight

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An inactive military-grade automated searchlight. Using this item involves placing it on the ground and turning it on. If reprogrammed and rewired successfully, the searchlight will then identify you as an ally, survey the area, and illuminate approaching hostiles. Seems to have an unhealthy fascination with you.

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inactive nurse bot

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An inactive nurse bot. Using this item involves placing it on the ground and reactivating its mechanical body. If reprogrammed and rewired successfully, the nurse bot will then identify you as a friendly, roam around or follow you, and assist you in surgeries.

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inactive skitterbot

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An inactive skitterbot. Using this item involves placing it on the ground and turning it on. If reprogrammed and rewired successfully, the robot will race towards enemies and shock them.

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inactive TALON UGV

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An inactive TALON UGV equipped with an M16A4. Using this item involves loading the unit with the factory-loaded 5.56x45mm rounds in your inventory (if you wish to divide your ammunition, set aside whatever 5.56x45mm you do NOT want to give the robot), turning it on, and placing it on the ground. If reprogrammed and rewired successfully, the security bot will then identify you as a friendly, roam around or follow you, and attack all enemies with its rifle.

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inactive taser hack

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An inactive taser hack. Manhacks are fist-sized robots that fly through the air. This one has a taser and attacks by flying at its target and delivering an electric shock. Use this item to reprogram and release the taser hack. Electronics and computer skills determine if the targeting matrix is reprogrammed successfully.

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inactive tear gas hack

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An inactive tear gas hack. Manhacks are fist-sized robots that fly through the air. This one contains a tear gas canister and attacks by flying at its target and releasing the gas. Use this item to reprogram and activate the tear gas hack. Electronics and computer skill determines if the targeting matrix is reprogrammed successfully.

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jack-o'-lantern

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A carved pumpkin with a candle inside it. You could light it to really set the spooky mood.

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jumper cable

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A 3-foot (or about 1 m) jumper cable: a short multi-stranded copper cable with power leads on either end, whose main purpose is to share power between vehicles, but can also link other electrical systems.

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kantele

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A traditional Finnish string instrument. According to myth the first one was fashioned from a great pike's bone. This ordinary wooden one doesn't seem quite as special.

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kerosene cooker

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A simple heater powered by kerosene. It is designed for cooking food.

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kerosene lamp (off)

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A kerosene-fueled lamp. It does not provide much light, but it lasts a long time. Use it to turn it on.

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ketene lamp

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A section of glass pipe with a bulb in the middle, which contains an electrical heating element. It is used for producing ketene via pyrolysis of acetone or 1,3-butadiene from cyclohexane, for use in other chemical reactions. Due to the instability of ketene, it can't be stored and must be used immediately.

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