Armor
abaya
ArmorA loose-fitting, full-length outer garment generally worn over clothing by Muslim women.
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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
Everything, within reach.
Introduction history determines newest order. Undated objects follow dated additions; download dates do not make an object new.
Tools
acetylene lamp (off)
ToolsAn antique brass lamp designed to run from a pressurized cylinder of acetylene. It is an efficient, if somewhat dangerous, light source.
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acetylene lamp (on)
ToolsAn antique brass lamp designed to run from a pressurized cylinder of acetylene. It is an efficient, if somewhat dangerous, light source.
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acetylene torch
ToolsA compact tool kit intended for welding and cutting metal, this portable oxygen-acetylene torch includes a torch handle and cutting attachment in an easy-to-carry tote. It needs to be connected to a pressurized cylinder of an appropriate welding gas before use. In addition to its metalworking uses, you can activate it in order to destroy metal barriers.
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acetylene-gas machine
ToolsA bulky device that turns water and calcium carbide into unpressurized acetylene.
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Weapons
acid dart gun
WeaponsFake gun that fires acid globs.
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acid dart volley
WeaponsFake gun that fires acid globs.
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acid spit gun
WeaponsFake gun that fires acid globs.
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Tool Magazine
activated carbon
Tool MagazineA small amount of coal-derived carbon material with many small pores, used for the adsorption of harmful chemicals. Most commonly employed within respirator filters, it traps and retains chemical gases and vapor contaminants while allowing filtered air to pass unhindered. Once all the carbon has been bonded to intruding chemicals, the filter is expired and must be replaced.
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Weapons
active 100 L barrel bomb
WeaponsA 100 L metal barrel filled with military explosives. It has been activated and will soon explode, delivering its entire destructive power to everything in sight.
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active 50 L barrel bomb
WeaponsA metal keg filled with stable explosives. The fuse has been lit and once it ignites the primary explosive, the bomb will detonate and rain fire and steel on everything in sight.
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active alien bomb
WeaponsThis item is used to make a hole for a crater. It should not otherwise appear in game.
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active EMP bomb
WeaponsThis EMP bomb is active and will shortly detonate, creating a large EMP field that damages robots and drains bionic energy, as well as a sizeable explosion. You may not want to be holding it much longer.
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active EMP grenade
WeaponsThis EMP grenade is active and will shortly detonate, creating a large EMP field that damages robots and drains bionic energy, as well as a mild electric shock cloud. You may not want to be holding it much longer.
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Tools
active flare
ToolsA burning magnesium flare that is producing light. It will last for about a half hour before burning out.
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active flare
ToolsA bright burning flare that is producing light. It will last for about a minute before burning out.
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active flashbang
WeaponsThis flashbang is active, and will soon detonate with intense light and sound, blinding, deafening, and disorienting anyone nearby. It may be a good idea to throw it!
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active glowstick
ToolsAn active glowstick, currently producing light. It will last for a few hours before burning out.
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Weapons
active grenade
WeaponsThis fragmentation grenade is active, and will explode any second now. Better throw it!
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active homemade grenade
WeaponsThe fuse on this improvised grenade is lit, and it will explode any second now. Better throw it!
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active incendiary grenade
WeaponsAn active incendiary grenade, likely to burst into an inferno any second now. Better throw it!
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active makeshift gas canister
WeaponsThis homemade canister of poison gas has been unsealed, and is (or will shortly be) expelling highly toxic gas. You should consider getting rid of it soon.
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Weapons
active military explosive 100 L barrel bomb
WeaponsA 100 L metal barrel filled with military explosives. It has been activated and will soon explode, delivering its entire destructive power to everything in sight.
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active military explosive 50 L barrel bomb
WeaponsA metal keg filled with military explosives. It has been activated and will soon explode, delivering its entire destructive power to everything in sight.
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active military explosive bomb
WeaponsA homemade explosive device, consisting of a large plastic jug filled with military explosives and scrap metal. Its fuse has been lit, its final countdown starting.
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active military explosive homemade grenade
WeaponsThe fuse on this improvised grenade is lit, and it will explode any second now. Better throw it!
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active military explosive pipebomb
WeaponsThis pipebomb's pin is pulled, and it will explode any second now. Throw it immediately!
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active military explosive small homemade grenade
WeaponsThe fuse on this improvised grenade is lit, and it will explode any second now. Better throw it!
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active pipebomb
WeaponsThis pipebomb's fuse is lit, and it will explode any second now. Throw it immediately!
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active SADM mininuke
WeaponsThe nuclear bomb looks no different from the outside, yet you know that the device is armed and counting down. You should probably get far, far away from it.
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active scrambler grenade
WeaponsThis scrambler grenade is active and will soon detonate, releasing a control wave that temporarily converts robots to your side.
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active small homemade grenade
WeaponsThe fuse on this improvised grenade is lit, and it will explode any second now. Better throw it!
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Weapons
active tear gas payload
WeaponsThis is a dummy item used by tear gas hacks that just so happens to be counting down. You should never see it outside of debug.
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Tools
active throwable fire extinguisher
ToolsAn active extinguisher grenade, likely to burst any second now. Better throw it!
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Armor
activity suit
ArmorA single-piece brown and orange environmental suit, tailored in a way that slightly recalls a military flight suit. The letters "X.E.D.R.A" are inscribed on its back, and a white shoulder patch on the right arm shows an arrow reaching within rings of concentric circles. It requires a separate gas mask for full protection.
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activity suit (casual)
ArmorA single-piece brown and orange environmental suit, tailored in a way that slightly recalls a military flight suit. The upper portion has been tied around the waist casually.
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Armor
adjustable sling (front)
ArmorA shoulder strap allows the rifle to be worn over your shoulders like a piece of clothing. Currently adjusted so the weapon hangs off your front.
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advanced nomad jumpsuit
ArmorA reinforced but airy jumpsuit designed to survive the long-term wear and tear of exploring the apocalyptic wasteland. Rather than advanced polymer fabrics which may not be available in many worlds, it is made of breathable twill fabric with leather reinforcements ensuring it can be produced easily regardless of technology level. Its clever construction adds additional core support, helping you to carry more equipment. A set of cooling tubes run throughout the clothing as well.
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advanced nomad jumpsuit (on)
ArmorA reinforced but airy jumpsuit designed to survive the long-term wear and tear of exploring the apocalyptic wasteland. Rather than advanced polymer fabrics which may not be available in many worlds, it is made of breathable twill fabric with leather reinforcements ensuring it can be produced easily regardless of technology level. Its clever construction adds additional core support, helping you to carry more equipment. The internal cooling tubes are active and humming.
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Weapons
AF2011A1 .38 Super
WeaponsA double-barrel semi-automatic pistol of Italian origin, firing two bullets per shot, a derivative of the M1911 pistol.
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AI bolt-action sniper rifle
WeaponsA high-precision bolt-action sniper rifle, in service with special operations members of the US Navy prior to the Cataclysm. Firing the powerful .338 Lapua cartridge, the weapon feeds from detachable five round Accuracy International magazines.
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Tools
air compressor
ToolsDummy item. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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Armor
airsoft helmet
ArmorA lightweight helmet that is fashioned to look like a real military helmet, but is made of plastic and only protects against BB's and other light threats. It has a military rail system for attachments.
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Weapons
AK-47 rifle
WeaponsCivilian-legal clones of the AK-47, with no ability to fire full-auto. Despite lacking that ability, they're still reliable and useful rifles, even if much rarer ammo and magazine wise than the more common AR-15 platform.
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AKM rifle
WeaponsOne of the most recognizable assault rifles ever made, the AKM is renowned for its durability even under the worst conditions.
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alarm clock
ToolsA wind-up alarm clock. Though the noise it makes is unpleasant to wake up to, it's always good to get an early start to your day. Can also be disassembled into some useful parts.
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