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meatballs & marinara entree
MaterialsThe meatballs & marinara entree from an MRE.
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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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THE COMPLETE DIRECTORY
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Manuals
Mechanical Mastery
ManualsAn advanced guide on mechanics and welding, covering topics like "Grinding off rust" and "Making cursive E's".
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Drugs
medical gauze
DrugsA decent-sized piece of cotton, sterilized and sealed. It's designed for medical purposes.
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medical sample
Spare PartsA slurry of satisfaction.
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medical tape
Spare PartsA roll of semi-opaque medical tape, intended to hold bandages in place. Not as versatile as duct tape.
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Spare Parts
medium engine block
Spare PartsThe beginnings of a medium gas or diesel engine. It's not good for much of anything on its own.
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Other
medium feline skull
OtherThe skull of a medium-sized feline, likely a bobcat.
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medium liquid bag
ContainerBag, similar to an IV bag, that previously stored a sterilized saline solution. Whatever it stores now, it is not safe to put in your veins.
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Drugs
medium saline infusion kit
DrugsA sealed plastic bag for liquids used in intravenous therapy, with rubber tube and cannula - all you need to perform an infusion. Holds 500 mL of completely sterile saline, therefore it is safe to put it inside your veins, if you know how.
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Veh Parts
medium steam engine
Veh PartsA medium-sized steam engine. An integrated boiler burns coal to heat water into steam, driving a reciprocating shaft. A condenser recaptures the water, making this a closed-cycle system.
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Veh Parts
medium steel rim
Veh PartsA medium-size steel rim for a car tire.
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Veh Parts
medium wheel hub assembly
Veh PartsA metal assembly that allows bolting a wheel onto a car. Fit for a car wheel.
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Materials
melatonin tablet
MaterialsAn over-the-counter melatonin supplement, commonly prescribed to treat sleep deprivation and to mitigate its effects. One tablet a day combined with a good night's sleep will help you recover faster.
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Books
MELCHIOR report
BooksA white piece of paper, with the logo of XEDRA printed on its upper left corner. It seems to be an internal report of some kind.
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Materials
Melitzanosalata
MaterialsA Greek eggplant dip. The eggplants are baked until almost falling apart and seasoned with a big help of garlic, then mixed with some oil and acid.
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Spare Parts
memory banks module
Spare PartsA module that allows for the storage and recovery of information.
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menemen
MaterialsA popular traditional Turkish dish which includes eggs, tomato, green peppers, and spices such as ground black and red pepper cooked in olive oil.
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menstrual cup
MaterialsA tiny, washable, flexible plastic cup about the size of a medicine cup for catching menstrual flow.
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menstrual pad
MaterialsAn absorbent pad.
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Currency
merch
CurrencyThe Free Merchant Certified Note, also known by names such as a 'c-note' or 'merch', is a currency based on old American bills. Fifty dollar bills and larger are printed with a promissory note signed by the treasurer of the Free Merchants, along with a complex design. The note explains that this can be exchanged for food, water, and other services through the Free Merchants in the Refugee Center.
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Manuals
Merck Veterinary Manual
ManualsThis expansive text covers 'all domestic species and diseases in veterinary medicine worldwide'. Should you need information regarding zoonotic diseases, off-label use of medication for animals, common dysfunctions and diseases of animals, or any other veterinary reference info, this is your book. There are some interesting new chapters on animal cloning in this edition.
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Chems
mercury
ChemsElemental mercury, unique in that it is a liquid under normal temperatures and pressures. Known for its use in thermometers.
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Spare Parts
mesh screen
Spare PartsA roll of fine mesh screen for bug barriers on porches.
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Bionics
Metabolic Interchange CBM
BionicsThis module interconnects the user's digestive system and power supply, letting them replenish bionic energy by burning calories.
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metabolism
Materialsseeing this is a bug
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metal casting reference manual
ManualsA textbook with information about casting various types of metals.
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Spare Parts
metal fan blade assembly
Spare PartsA multi-bladed metal fan, like you'd find on a larger desk fan or inside a convection oven.
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metal grinding disc
Spare PartsA manufactured disc for an angle grinder, with a thick, abrasive surface designed for grinding and shaping metal.
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Container
metal paint can
ContainerA metal paint can, able to hold a gallon of liquid.
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Materials
metal RPG die
MaterialsA metal die used to play various role-playing games.
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Veh Parts
metal wheel
Veh PartsA simple metal wheel.
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Materials
metaprolol
MaterialsMetaprolol, a classic beta blocker. It lowers blood pressure and decouples heart rate from stressful events such as anxiety or pain.
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Books
metatopography protocol
BooksA sheet of paper bearing an atom-and-flask symbol, filled with incoherent ramblings about alien geometries and how to get to them.
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Chems
methanol
ChemsHigh-purity methanol suitable for use in chemical reactions. Could also be used as fuel in an alcohol-burning stove. Very toxic.
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Chems
methylated spirits
ChemsA high-strength ethanol solution mixed with methanol to make it toxic to drink, so as to avoid pre-apocalyptic regulations on ethanol. Intended for use in alcohol-burning stoves and as a solvent.
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Materials
Mexican chicken stew entree
MaterialsThe Mexican chicken stew entree from an MRE.
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Other
mi-go bone
OtherAn unrecognized structural element from inside a mi-go. It's strong and springy, somewhat like cartilage, but a bit stiffer. It's also a deep green color, and might possibly serve a scaffolding role, like bone.
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Other
mi-go ichor
OtherGoo from inside a mi-go, perhaps some kind of blood? It's obviously alien, given its pink color and strange, nostril-stinging odor. It would not be advisable to try to eat it.
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Materials
micro conceal carry magazine
MaterialsA 6 round magazine for the micro conceal carry pistol.
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Container
micro-carbine conversion kit
ContainerThis is a relatively small cardboard box, stamped with manufacturer markings and emblazoned with the stylized image of an assembled, extremely compact carbine. Containing appropriate retool components for a given weapon platform, including adorably small upper receiver assemblies, pistol-length swappable barrels, and assorted extras (such as magazines), its contents could be used to rechamber a compatible rifle.
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microcentrifuge tube
ContainerA plastic tube with a little built in snap-cap, a great way to store a tiny amount of liquid. Great for Jell-O shots if 1 mL is enough of a shot for you. Cool people call these "eppies".
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Spare Parts
microcentrifuge tube tray
Spare PartsA plastic tray riddled with small holes, for storing microcentrifuge tubes.
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Materials
microphone stand
MaterialsA lightweight telescoping boom stand made of aluminum and painted black. About 6' tall when full extended, or 3' when closed fully. Has threads for a mic clip on one end.
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microwave burrito
MaterialsA small, microwavable steak & cheese burrito, like those found at gas stations.
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Materials
mid-length .223 upper receiver
MaterialsThis is a complete upper receiver assembly containing a barrel, handguard, and bolt carrier group that is installable upon an AR-15-style rifle's lower frame. Swappable uppers allow compatible firearms to be retooled for different cartridges and barrel lengths, with this kit furnishing a weapon with a standard 16-inch barrel chambered for .223 Remington ammunition.
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Materials
mid-length .300BLK upper receiver
MaterialsThis is a complete upper receiver assembly containing a barrel, handguard, and bolt carrier group that is installable upon an AR-15-style rifle's lower frame. Swappable uppers enable compatible firearms to be retooled for different cartridges and barrel lengths, with this kit furnishing a weapon with a specialized 16-inch barrel chambered for .300 AAC Blackout ammunition. Fortunately, standard STANAG magazines are still compatible.
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Materials
mid-length 12.7x42mm upper receiver
MaterialsThis is a complete upper receiver assembly containing a barrel, handguard, and bolt carrier group that is installable upon an AR-15-style rifle's lower frame. Swappable uppers enable compatible firearms to be retooled for different cartridges and barrel lengths, with this kit furnishing a weapon with a big-bore 16-inch barrel chambered for .50 Beowulf rounds. Specialized or modified STANAG-style magazines are required to properly feed the much larger cartridges.
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