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EMF detector (off)
ToolsThis device detects and reads out different electromagnetic wave lengths. It beeps with proximity and is sensitive enough you could use it to get a sense of direction.
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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
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EMF detector (on)
ToolsThis device detects and reads out different wave lengths. It is currently on, humming and beeping with proximity. It is sensitive enough you could use it to get a sense of direction.
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entrenching tool
ToolsA stout, collapsible spade. It's commonly used by military forces and favored by hikers for digging.
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exercise machine
ToolsUsed for practice recipes and the like. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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fake butcher rack (pseudo item)
ToolsDummy item. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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fake crafting tool
ToolsUsed for practice recipes and the like. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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fake power tool
ToolsDummy item. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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fanning mill
ToolsA machine for separating seed from chaff. It mechanized the winnowing process, in which the grain was separated from the lighter chaff and straw by blowing a leather bellows.
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feeding kit
ToolsThis is a collection of syringes with nozzles, an aerosol sprayer, and a few other attachments. It seems designed for looking after some kind of creature that wants to stay wet.
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fiber mat
ToolsA large mat woven from fibrous material. You could use it as a picnic blanket, but it's more valuable as a surface for butchering. Too thin to be used as a comfortable sleeping mat. It's rolled and ready for carrying.
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fire piston
ToolsA firestarting tool of Southeast Asian origin, consisting of a thin, hollow wooden cylinder sealed at one end and open at the other, and a wooden piston forming an airtight circular seal with it, making use of rapid and adiabatic air compression to ignite a piece of tinder. It also comes with a tinder container to keep tinder dry. Use it to start a fire.
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firecracker (lit)
ToolsA firecracker that has been lit; the fuse is hissing. Throw it quickly before it explodes.
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flare
ToolsA slow-burning magnesium flare. Use it to strike the striker and light it. It will produce a bright light for about a half hour.
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flashlight (on)
ToolsA typical household flashlight with a plastic handle, powered by batteries.
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flute
ToolsA simple silver-plated flute.
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fog machine
ToolsA battery-powered fog machine. It would be great for setting ambience.
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folded Bicycle
ToolsA folded Bicycle.
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folded butter churn
ToolsA large wooden container used to turn raw milk into butter and buttermilk. This model uses a foot crank and holds three gallons of raw milk.
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folded travel toilet
ToolsA portable plastic toilet. It has been collapsed for easy transport.
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folded wheelchair
ToolsA folded Wheelchair.
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folding chair
ToolsFolded plastic chair on a metal frame, deploy to sit down.
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folding table
ToolsA metal folding table for off-road trips. It is currently folded for easy transportation.
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fractional distillation apparatus
ToolsOne of the classic pieces of mad science glassware, this is a small-volume still that passes vapor through a fractional distillation column and then condenses the distillate in a cooled collection column. A grad student or a robot (is there really any difference?) collects the distillate in fractions so that specific contents can be analyzed. Going a few milliliters at a time, it would not be very effective to try to distill whiskey in this thing.
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frame loom
ToolsA rather bulky and primitive wooden frame which can be used to weave cloth sheets. The process is very slow, though.
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fur rollmat
ToolsA bedroll made of pelts which can be rolled up for transport. It insulates you from the floor, making it easier to sleep. Use it to unroll and place on the ground.
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garden hose
ToolsA flexible garden hose. If you cut it into smaller pieces, it could be used for crafting or siphoning fuel from a vehicle.
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gas-powered UPS (off)
ToolsA compact thermoelectric generator. Burns propane gas to charge UPS devices. Use it to turn it on.
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gas-powered UPS (on)
ToolsA compact thermoelectric generator. When connected to a propane tank, it will slowly charge UPS-compatible devices.
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gasoline lantern (on)
ToolsA small gasoline-powered lantern. It does not provide much light, but it lasts a long time. It is turned on. Use it to turn it off.
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Geiger counter (off)
ToolsA tool for measuring radiation. Using it will prompt you to choose whether to scan yourself or the terrain, or to turn on continuous scan, which will provide continuous feedback on ambient radiation. It is currently off.
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Geiger counter (on)
ToolsA tool for measuring radiation. It is in continuous scan mode, and will produce quiet clicking sounds in the presence of ambient radiation. Using it allows you to turn it off, or scan yourself or the ground.
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glass terrarium
ToolsA glass container meant to hold plants and/or insects. They come in a variety of sizes.
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glassblower's crucible
ToolsDummy item. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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glowstick
ToolsA small blue-light glowstick. Use it to bend the plastic and break the glass cylinder inside to start the reaction. It will produce a small amount of light.
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golden fiddle
ToolsA shiny golden fiddle, with a strange aura around it. You feel like it once belonged to the best there's ever been.
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golden krar
ToolsA shiny golden krar, similar to a harp.
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goo canister
ToolsA metal canister with a label reading: "Warning: contains highly toxic and corrosive materials. Contents may be sentient. Open at your own risk." You think you can feel something moving inside it.
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grappling hook
ToolsA folding grappling hook attached to a stout, 30-foot long piece of lightweight cord. Useful for keeping yourself safe from falls. Can be used in place of a long rope for butchering, in a pinch.
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gravity treadmill
ToolsUsed for practice recipes and the like. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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green pen
ToolsA disposable ballpoint pen, offers a smooth writing experience on paper. Has the same logo as those disposable lighters. This one is green.
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gunsmith repair kit
ToolsA complete tool kit made to repair damaged firearms. Powered by standard batteries, it is a vital tool for long-term firearms maintenance. It requires 1 charge of battery power per use.
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hair dryer
ToolsThis tool dries your hair by pushing air through a coil of hot wires. The heat can be toggled on and off.
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Halligan bar
ToolsA heavy, multiple-use tool commonly carried by firefighters, law enforcement, and military rescue units. Use it to open locked doors without destroying them or to lift manhole covers. You could also wield it to bash some heads in.
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hammock
ToolsA large sheet of cloth 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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