Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

sling

A leather sling, easy to use and accurate. It uses pebbles as ammunition.

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slingshot

A forked piece of wood with an elastic band stretched between two of its tips. Can launch tiny pebbles and similar things at high speeds.

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slow-sand water filter

An improvised water filter made from a plastic bucket filled with a layer of sand and a layer of gravel. It can be used to remove particulates and some pathogens from water, but it is not 100% effective.

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small adjustable wrench

A compact adjustable crescent wrench, with a short handle that fits in the palm of your hand. It could be used for turning small hex-head nuts or bolts.

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small anvil

A proper, albeit small, anvil. Pretty handy.

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small kitchen knife

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Tool Magazine

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A light battery cell, universally compatible with all kinds of industrial-grade equipment and portable tools - drills, angle grinders, chainsaws.

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smoke bomb

A canister grenade filled with a variety of pyrotechnic chemicals. Use this item to pull the pin and start the fuse, turning it into an active smoke bomb. Five seconds after you do that, it will begin to expel a thick black smoke. This smoke will slow those who enter it, as well as obscuring vision and scent.

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soaking long pole

A stout, ten-foot pole. Could be used similarly to a spear. It's currently soaked with oil and quite slippery. Once the oil penetrates the wood it can be wiped down and used for further projects.

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soaking spear shaft

A long stick carved and sanded into a smooth staff with a slight taper, for use in making spears. It's currently soaked with oil and quite slippery. Once the oil penetrates the wood it can be wiped down and used for further projects.

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socket screwdriver set

A ratcheting screwdriver with a collection of hex sockets for turning small bolts or nuts, including a couple standard screwdriver bits.

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soldering iron

A device with a metal tip that can get very hot. It is necessary for advanced electronics crafting. Has a short cable that you can plug to your grid.

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spear shaft

A long stick, sanded and treated with oil for integrity and carved into a smooth staff with a slight taper, for use in making spears. It can also be used as a makeshift quarterstaff as-is, but is too thin to be very effective for just hitting people.

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speargun

An underwater fishing implement designed to fire a specialized type of spear using tension in a rubber band. While highly effective when used underwater, it is nearly useless on dry land.

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spike on a stick

A flimsy pole made of wood with a basic metal spike tied to it. It's barely sharp, and crudely constructed, but it will keep the zombies out of arm's reach until you can find something better.

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spiked kanabō

A two-handed war club used in feudal Japan by samurai against armored opponents. Made from hardwood with metal spike inlays.

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sports bra

A sturdy nylon bra to provide additional support during physical movement. Typically worn when exercising, it clings to the skin and is easy to wear.

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sports bra

A sturdy nylon bra to provide additional support during physical movement. Typically worn when exercising, it clings to the skin and is easy to wear.

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sports bra

A sturdy nylon bra to provide additional support during physical movement. Typically worn when exercising, it clings to the skin and is easy to wear.

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staff sling

This staff can launch rocks with a whipping motion that sends them flying much further and faster than throwing them.

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steel frying pan

A steel frying pan. Makes a decent melee weapon, and is used for cooking.

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steel sewing awl

A steel awl with a wooden grip, usually used for leatherworking. It can also serve as an improvised stabbing weapon, but will break quickly.

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still

A large still, useful for creating distillations of alcohol and other, more curious substances. Features a slot for a thermometer.

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stock pot

A large pot with 20 gauge walls and a thick aluminum bottom, used for making soup stocks. You could fit a whole turkey in there, with a bit of shoving.

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stone bladed tepoztopili

This is a long polearm with an oar-like oval head covered with stones. Its shape make it suitable for both thrusting and slashing. It resembles the Mesoamerican Tepoztopili, though the shaft is not very sturdy.

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stone lined macuahuitl

An improvised version of the close combat weapon that was mainly used by Aztecs. It's not very sturdy, but it will break someone's skull open and give them a good cut.

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straw hat

A hat woven out of straw. Its brim helps keep the sun out of your eyes.

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straw sandals (pair)

Sandals made from straw rope. Not very comfortable, but can keep your feet safe.

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studded kanabō

A two-handed war club used in feudal Japan by samurai against armored opponents. Made from hardwood with metal stud inlays.

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summer hard hat

A hard plastic hat worn at construction and industrial sites, with a sun shield tucked on top to keep the glare out of your eyes. Protects your eyes from the harsh sun, although it makes ear muffs unattachable to the hard hat itself.

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super noise emitter (off)

This is a noisemaker that has been further enhanced with a series of amplifiers. It's about as loud something can get without making you vomit from sound-induced nausea, and it's as sure to attract every zombie in town as it is to give you permanent hearing damage.

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survival marker

A sharpened piece of charcoal used as an improvised pencil. Almost guaranteed to get your hands all covered in charcoal. Activate it to write something down.

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survivor dry duffel bag

A modified large watertight duffel bag. Durable and carefully crafted to hold as much stuff as possible. Capable of floating. Provides plenty of storage, but is severely encumbering.

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survivor mess kit

A homemade mess kit containing everything you might need for creating post-apocalyptic cuisine. Powered by a kerosene burner, it is composed of simple yet durable tools and materials.

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swag bag

A large canvas sack, re-purposed for makeshift storage. Goes well with a striped shirt and a domino mask.

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sweater

A warm wool sweater.

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switchblade

A long, thin knife with a spring-loaded blade that rests inside the handle while not in use.

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sword cane

A sword with a thin blade designed to be hidden inside a hollow cane.

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t-shirt

A short-sleeved cotton shirt.

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tactical tonfa (off)

A reinforced plastic tonfa; the core is filled with capacitors and a high-yield rechargeable storage battery. When a switch on the handle is pressed, a high-voltage current is transmitted to the two electrodes mounted in the end of the tonfa, and by extension to anyone unfortunate enough to be in contact with them. It also has a nifty flashlight, which is off at the moment.

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tailor's kit

A high-quality kit consisting of a variety of needles, some plastic spools for thread, scissors and shears, and an awl. Use a tailor's kit on an article of clothing to attempt to repair or refit if applicable. This uses your tailoring skill.

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teeth-bladed macuahuitl

A flat wooden club with impossibly-sharp teeth stuck to both sides. Fragile yet very sharp.

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teleport pad

A kit for a teleporter trap, consisting of a teleporter and a solar cell that is triggered when stepped upon.

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tempered brigandine coat with shoulder guards

A coat made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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tempered brigandine coat with shoulder guards

A coat made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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tempered brigandine coat with shoulder guards

A coat made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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tempered brigandine with shoulder guards

A vest made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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