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clay crucible
ToolsA primitive metalworking crucible made of clay. Looks like a stout drink tumbler. You could use it for metalworking.
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clay oil lamp
ToolsA specialized small clay container with a wick, an ancient form of oil lamp. Unlike newer designs, it isn't windproof, so the flame is likely to be extinguished if exposed to wind; better use it indoors. It does not provide much light, but lasts a long time. It is lit, consuming oil and providing light. Use it to extinguish the flame.
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clay pot
ToolsA crude clay pot used for cooking.
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clothes hanger
ToolsA plastic clothes hanger with a metal hook to hang something on a rail.
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coffee pot
ToolsA glass pot for making a cup of joe.
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compressed air horn
ToolsA small can of compressed air attached to a plastic horn. Pressing the button on top causes it to emit a loud honking sound.
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concrete mixer
ToolsDummy item. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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copper frying pan
ToolsA copper frying pan, coated in a thin layer of tin. Makes a decent melee weapon, and is used for cooking.
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copper pot
ToolsA cooking pot, useful for boiling water and making all kinds of food. Made from copper, with a lining of tin to prevent metal from leaching into acidic foods.
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corded electric chainsaw (off)
ToolsA treecutting tool moonlighting as a weapon of opportunity. It has a short electric cord, which you can connect to the generator or your home grid. Extension cord not included.
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corded electric chainsaw (on)
ToolsA treecutting tool moonlighting as a weapon of opportunity. If loaded with batteries, using this item will turn it on, turning it into a very powerful but unwieldy melee weapon.
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cordless drill
ToolsA cordless battery-powered drill with a selection of drill bits.
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cordless impact wrench
ToolsA cordless battery-powered impact wrench, designed to deliver high torque via an internal rotating hammer. It comes with a standard set of sockets, and makes a loud ratcheting sound when it operates. You could use it to turn large bolts or change a vehicle wheel.
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cot
ToolsA military-style folding cot. While it may not be quite as comfortable as a bed, it's better than slumming it on the ground.
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crucible
ToolsA small metalworking crucible. Looks like a stout drink tumbler. It's used in some metalworking fabrication recipes.
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crystal urn
ToolsAn exquisite, translucent container for cremated ashes, decorated with floral patterns.
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damaged shelter kit
ToolsA disassembled small shelter made of sticks and skins. It's been damaged and needs to be repaired before you can set it up.
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dental tool set
ToolsA set of picks, hooks, and scrapers designed for cleaning teeth.
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deployable antenna
ToolsA directional antenna and accompanying tripod, folded into a shape vaguely resembling an umbrella.
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directional antenna
ToolsAn antenna designed to pick up signals better when pointed at the source. You could use this with a radio to receive faint signals.
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disassembled catalytic cracking reactor
ToolsA makeshift extraction system, or as makeshift as you can consider something that was purpose-built in a laboratory by a group of experts. Meticulously disassembled. You can reassemble and plug it into your own power grid to use it.
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disconnected autoclave
ToolsAn autoclave, used to sterilize equipment with pressurized steam. It requires a massive amount of power, so it will need to be plugged into a power grid.
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dissecting microscope
ToolsThis microscope has less magnification than a standard one. It's also stereoscopic and produces a neat 3-D image of the surface. It was typically used for performing dissections and other fine-detail work on small creatures. It still works pretty well with an added light source, but what would you do with it?
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dog whistle
ToolsA small whistle. When blown into, it produces a high tone that causes nearby friendly dogs to either follow you closely and stop attacking, or start attacking enemies if they are currently docile.
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Doppler Radar Turbo 2000
ToolsA briefcase with a built-in laptop that looks like it's from the 80s. Its vintage monochrome monitor displays a plethora of meteorological data. No sign of the FLDSMDFR, however.
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drift
ToolsA hardened spike-like object for metalsmithing. It's used to make holes in metal in some metalworking fabrication recipes.
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drill press
ToolsDummy item. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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e-ink tablet PC
ToolsA tablet PC using an efficient color e-ink display. Before the Cataclysm, these were nifty gadgets; now, they are extremely useful tools. Runs on conventional batteries.
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e-ink tablet PC (on)
ToolsA tablet PC using an efficient color e-ink display. Before the Cataclysm, these were nifty gadgets; now, they are extremely useful tools. Runs on conventional batteries.
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electric carver (off)
ToolsAn electric meat carver powered by cord. It has two serrated blades that vibrate together to slice just about anything from turkey to ham… even zombies!
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electric carver (on)
ToolsThis carver is on and the blades are buzzing. Use it to turn it off.
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electric chainsaw (off)
ToolsA treecutting tool moonlighting as a weapon of opportunity. If loaded with batteries, using this item will turn it on, turning it into a very powerful but unwieldy melee weapon.
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electric chainsaw (on)
ToolsThis electric chainsaw is on and making a lot of noise. Use it to turn it off.
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electric guitar
ToolsA standard factory-made electric guitar. It's probably better at smashing heads than melting faces, these days. Has a strap.
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electric jackhammer
ToolsA construction tool for drilling through hard rock or other surfaces. It runs on a cell compatible with a UPS. Use it to blast a hole in adjacent solid terrain.
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electric kiln
ToolsAn electric kiln, powered by your electric grid. It is designed for firing bricks, but you could use it to fire anything made of clay. With a little mechanical know-how, you could probably even convert it to run directly off a vehicle's power system.
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electric lantern (on)
ToolsA battery-powered lamp. It does not provide much light, but it lasts a long time.
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electric lighter
ToolsA rechargeable electric lighter.
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electric masonry saw (off)
ToolsA construction tool for cutting through concrete or other surfaces. It uses electric motor with integrated battery and is compatible with a UPS. Using this item will cause it to turn on, turning it into a very powerful but unwieldy melee weapon or a terrible chainsaw.
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electric masonry saw (on)
ToolsThis electric masonry saw is on and making a lot of noise. Use it to turn it off.
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electric polisher
ToolsAn electric polisher, used to buff metal surfaces until they are reflective like a mirror.
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electric shears
ToolsElectric corded shears, used to quickly shear animals.
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electronic handcuffs
ToolsA pair of electronic handcuffs, used by police and riot bots to detain captives. Their continuous siren clearly identifies the wearer as an arrested criminal and alerts human police. Wait for their arrival, don't try to escape or to remove the cuffs - they will administer an electric shock. However, since the only police likely to respond are undead, you may have a long wait ahead, unless you get creative…
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electrophoresis tray
ToolsA set of plastic trays, electrodes, and a power supply designed to create an electric voltage gradient through a liquid solution containing a solid gel. Stuff like proteins and DNA would then get separated on the gel according to electrical charge and size. Pretty useless now for anything but salvage.
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