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Curator

2021-07-13T18:38:16Z

Yorii: ban bait warning

{{JobPageHeader
|headerbgcolor = gray
|headerfontcolor = white
|stafftype = CIVILIAN
|imagebgcolor = lightgray
|img_generic = Generic_librarian.png
|img = librarian.png
|jobtitle = Curator
|access = [[Library]] Private Study, Construction, Mining Station
|additional = N/A
|difficulty = Easy
|superior = [[Head of Personnel]]
|duties = Read and write books and hand them to people, stock bookshelves, report on station news and find TREASURE!
|guides =[[Paper Markdown]], [[Guide to construction]], [[Auxiliary Base Construction Area]], [[Lavaland]], [[Megafauna]], [[Shaft Miner]], [[Space]]
|quote = ONE DAY WHILE ANDY WA- *THUD* *BRRRRZT*
}}
The Curator spends most of their time in the [[library]] printing out large quantities of questionable books or running around in their red suit and welding through walls of everywhere they have no access (i.e. everywhere). The [[library]] itself has a permanence to its contents from game to game on the servers -- all properly uploaded books can be downloaded in any other round.

This is more bane than blessing, since several titles that never should have seen the light of day are forever mingled in with literary classics shamelessly plagiarized from the internet, and also a lot of H.P. Lovecraft. Ba-zing!

'''Bare minimum requirements:''' Learn how to [[Paper Markdown|write]] and [[Curator#How To Add A Book To The Database|publish]] books. Know how to navigate the library computer GUI.
[[File:Library.png|300px|thumb|alt=Library|The [[Library]]]]
==Welcome to the exhibit!==
Sadly, you will not go on cool adventures to obtain magical artifacts. You will be giving out books, on the rare occasion that someone requests a book.(See Below) You will also occasionally have to replace the [[Chaplain]]'s bible, after he beats one too many people with and is disarmed and the book spaced. The final area of your job is to upload new books to the archive (See Below). So, take your [[pen]] and [[paper]], and write down some screenplays! Printing a few books is cool, but don't be a dick and print 100 copies of one. All it does is crash people that right-click that pile.

==The Curator and his [[Library]]==
First things first, stock your [[library]] with books that matter. At the start of the station, your bookshelves will be EMPTY! Your fellow crew members will not want to stay in a [[library]] that has no books. To fix this use the [[Library]]'s [[Library Computer|Check In/Out Computer]]'s and use its function, "4. Connect to External Archive". Here is the main dish of your sum total of existence, to sort out in the mess of books, and find only the BEST. The books are not sorted, or sortable, and look to have no order what so ever. You will even find many books' copies in the archive. To retrieve the selected book, simply click ORDER, the Check-In/Out Computer's printer will hum as it produces a completely bound book. How did it do that?

The barcode scanner will be needed for checking books into the local [[library]]'s computer. It has 4 settings, as follows:
Mode 0 : Scan book to local buffer.
Mode 1 : Scan book to local buffer and set associated computer buffer to match.
Mode 2 : Scan book to local buffer, attempt to check in scanned book.
Mode 3 : Scan book to local buffer, attempt to add book to general inventory.
(*Note:Use the scanner on the computer, otherwise it won't work)

The [[Library]] is not your workspace, but a home, to you and your books. Your books are like people in a 1960s bus, so keep your books segregated. Sort them on their labeled book-shelves: Religious, Fiction, Adult (read: erotic fanfics), Reference, and the back room's Forbidden Knowledge. You can use your bookbag, which works like a mining satchel or plant bag, to carry multiple books at once.
==How To Add A Book To The Database==
# Get [[Paper]] and a [[Pen]].
# Write your amazing* idea of a book on the paper.
# Take your story to the East Back of the [[Library]] to the [[File:Book_Binder.png]] Book Binder, and slap that epic story onto the binder. This will spit out your new award winning story.
# Still have that pen? Good, you can sign your name, add more content, and even title it.
# This book is ready to be send though the Nanotrasen command! Ask the Curator to scan this book into the computer, using the [[File:Scanner.png]] Scanner.
# Once scanned, use the [[File:Library_Computer.png]] [[Library Computer|Check In/Out Computer]]'s 5th function, tittled, ''"5. Upload New Title to Archive"''.
# Here you can change the category, change the author once more, and view the title.
# After reviewing the book, and being ready to publish, use the "UPLOAD" command.

== Adventuring ==
Do you think giving out books is boring? Does literaly noone go to the library exept for if they are seeking safety, commiting a [[space_law|crime]] or the station is being attacked by a [[Devil]]? Here you will learn about how to do fun shit and because noone cares about the library. '''(For more non-librarian librarian work check out the tips section)'''
=== The Heroic Beacon ===
Your loadout. This will decide your adventuring destiny:
*'''"First Man on the Moon - 1960's":''' Contains a spacesuit which has welder protection "
*'''"Braveheart, the Scottish rebel - 1300's":''' Contains an awesome claymore, a kilt and wooden sandals "FREEDOOM"
*'''"Courageus Tomb Raider - 1930's":''' Contains the classic Indianna Jones trasure hunter outfit and a high quality whip wich can reach 4 tiles in front of you and has different effects depending on where you target on the body (arms to disarm and take whatever they are holding, legs to make them fall down, and head to make them scream)
=== Breaking News! ===
Behind the library desk is a handy newscaster to work with. Since the Curator is given a tape recorder and a camera with spare film, this allows you to keep the crew informed of station events, such as [[Beyond the impossible|memorable performances by the clown]], interviews with prominent people, murders or even writing smutty tabloid articles. Photos from your camera can be attached to the news articles you post. Alternatively, you could use your photocopier to copy your ass and attach the results to your news articles.

The newscaster can also print out up to 15 newspapers, and can be refilled by adding more paper. After that, you'll want to deliver the newspaper to frequently visited areas like the Medbay, Brig, and more.
===Sanctuary===
You have a little study with a bookshelf waiting to be filled with forbidden knowledge (read: pornography). In here, you <del>should</del> won't be safe from the [[Head of Security]] (read: [[shitcurity]]) who didn't like your poetry readings. He can just ask the AI to open the door. <s>When the lynch mob inevitably forms after you read aloud [[Woody's Got Wood]], you can weld the door shut to buy yourself a precious few seconds before someone unwelds it, as the Head of Personnel will often storm the room, shoot you with an energy gun and hand you over to security officers. If he doesn't just laser you to death on the spot.</s> Do not do this it will get you banned.
===The Soapstone===
[[File:Soapstone.png|thumb|right|Amazing Chest Ahead]]
You can use the soapstone that you start with in order to leave messages for others to read later. Your soapstone starts out with 3 charges that can be used to write on a floor or wall on the station. The messages will be saved and appear in future rounds until removed by a soapstone. No charges are required to erase messages, and erasing your own message will grant you an additional charge. The [[Janitor|janitor]] starts out with an empty soapstone to erase your [[Woody's Got Wood|useful tips]].
==Languages==
As an academic, you studied even the most obscure languages known in the universe. You can innately understand secret cultspeak, robotic beeping, drone chatter, and can even interpret [[xenomorph]] hissing. What is seriously puzzling is that you can also <i>speak</i> those languages, which supports the theory that Curators are just failed wizards.

==Tips==
*'''Curator system is much more robust than most people think:'''
**You can activate barcode scanner to switch modes.
**You can use it to add printed books to your library's "inventory", then use the check in/check out computer to actually give people books for specified amount of time, like a real library would.
* You can cut inventory slots in books with wirecutters.
*Your whip will instantly disarm anyone you hit with it.
*Many people don't visit the library because the literature is <s>trash</s> poorly curated. Try setting aside a special shelf with hand-picked books. Decorate, advertise and hold events to attract the attention of passerby!
*You have Construction access so you can make a base and go to lavaland or renovate the [[Vacant Office]]. Try it out!
*Pry up wood tiles with a screwdriver or deconstruct tables with a wrench and fix all the rotting wood tiles in your library. Get those cobwebs cleared out, too!
*Your access to the [[Auxiliary Base Construction Area]] can provide you with meson scanners and a full toolbelt, along with a cargo headset.
==Book'em Dano==
This used to be one of the hardest jobs to be a Traitor as. It used to be a job where you had nothing but some books and your wits, but with some recent changes he now has robust armor and a unique weapon: THE WHIP. Security trying to taze you? Whip the gun out of their hands! Target is too loud? Whip them! You're too slow? Whip yourself! It's amazing.

However, don't downplay your weakness: piss all access. And don't forget, you're about as suspicious as an assistant. Make sure to get your stealing (or killing) done, then hole up in your private study until the heat dies down. However, unlike assistants, your outfit is quite special, so people will easily recognize you everywhere unless you ditch it. Emagging the library computer causes it to spit out a [[Tome|tome]], though you need to be a real cultist to read it. This can be used to confuse security, but you should be ready to get searched and brigged for some time.
==I can offer you Knowledge (Defeating the Devil)==
You have a very important role when the station is visited by [[Devil|devils]]. Your private study contains a book called the Codex Gigas, using this will allow you to find out crucial information about the devil including his weaknesses, ban, bane, obligation, and how to keep the devil dead. To use the Gygax to find the devils weaknesses, you must first know his name through their contracts and enter it correctly.

You must protect the Codex Gigas as the devils themselves and their followers would love to stop the devil from dying, as well as stopping [[Shitcurity|security]] members from taking the Codex and trying to use it themselves. Only you can read the Codex Gigas properly, but you may get brain damage from reading it too much. Others will get the wrong information.

<s>Or you could work with the devils for free powers.</s>

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Makeshift weapons

2021-04-03T18:53:12Z

Yorii: /* Singletank Bomb */

Makeshift weapons are offensive weaponry or equipment that can be made with relatively common and low tech items. They are significantly less effective than more modern and effective [[Security items]], but these weapons can prove to be very useful in a pinch and can surprise even the most [[Head of Security|hardy]] [[Captain|of]] [[Clown|people]]. Do keep in mind, like the disabler you stole from [[Security Officer|Paul Blart's psychopathic great great great great great grandson]], Beepskys will molest you, and other security officers will harmbaton your skull intill it is soft and dough-like if they see you with these.
== Construction ==
====[[File:Cablecuffs.png]] Cablecuffs====
Cable cuffs are makeshift handcuffs. They are easier to break out of, and wirecutters will remove them instantly, but otherwise they still function as normal handcuffs. (Fun fact, they use the same sprite as zipties)
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="100"
!Requires
|-
|15 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]]
|}
Click on the Cable Coil in your hand and select "Make Cable Restraints".
Alternatively, you can hold some cable and click 'Make Cable Restraints' in the object tab.
====[[File:Spear.png]] Spear====
The spear is a makeshift melee weapon which can only be held in hand or on your back. It does 10 brute when wielded with one hand, and 18 brute when wielded in both hands. You can impale a decapitated head on the spear, and display it for all to see. However, this essentially nullifies the spear as a weapon. (you can just make another one, but, eh...)
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Rods.png|Rods|link=Rods]], 15 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1x [[File:Shard.png|Glass shard|link=Glass shard]]
|}
Make Cable Restraints from the Cable Coil.
Use the Rods on the Cable Restraints.
Use the Glass Shard on the Wired Rod.
====[[File:Spearbomb.PNG|32px]] Explosive Lance====
The explosive lance is a simple spear, which when striking someone in melee with it while wielding it with both hands, activates the grenade attached to it on the target's tile. Does not explode from being thrown. A 100 Potassium/Water mix has a 1 tile gibbing radius, an effective and makeshift way of permanently taking care of a [[Wizard]]. (A [[Guide_to_chemistry#Meth_Explosion|meth explosion]] mix is a tad bit too destructive, and might lead to innocent bystanders sustaining serious injuries, as well as a rather large hull breach being generated.)
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="350"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Rods.png|Rods|link=Rods]], 15 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1x [[File:Shard.png|Glass shard|link=Glass shard]], 1x Any grenade or C4/X4
|}
Make Cable Restraints from the Cable Coil.
Use the Rods on the Cable Restraints.
Use the Glass Shard on the Wired Rod.
Attach a [[Grenade]] to the resulting Spear.
====[[File:Stunprod.png]] Stunprod====
The Stunprod is a makeshift [[Stun Baton]] which consumes much more battery life, and is much, much bulkier, which means that it can't be stored in backpacks (it will only fit on your back slot, and in the armor slot of certain bodywear). Expect to get thrown in the brig if caught with this weapon by Security. It is possible to recharge a Stunprod after depleting its power supply by using a [[Screwdriver]] on the prod to remove the [[Power Cell]] and either replacing it with a fresh cell or putting the dead cell in a [[Cell Charger]]. Rechargers are also surprisingly compatible with Stunprods.

While the Stunprod is great for self-defence, it deals almost no damage.

Note that basic power cells can't be inserted into a stunprod. You'll be told that you need a higher-capacity cell for them.<br>
Similarly to the [[Stun Baton]], hitting someone with it will result in 50 instant stamina damage, and then a 5 second [[Status_Effects#Knockdown|knockdown]] 2 seconds after the hit. Has a 4 second cooldown between [[Status_Effects#Knockdown|knockdown]] hits.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Rods.png|Rods|link=Rods]], 1 x [[File:Igniter.png|Igniter|link=Igniter]], 15 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1x [[File:Powercell.png|Power cell|link=Power Cell]]
|}
Make Cable Restraints from 15 Cable Coil.
Use the Rods on the Cable Restraints
Use the Igniter on the Rods
Use the Power Cell on the assembled rod.
=========Alternatively=============
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Stunprod" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Teleprod2.png]] Teleprod====
The Teleprod is similar to the Stunprod, but instead of just stunning the target, it also teleports the target a short distance away. Hopefully it sends the target straight off into deep-space.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Rods.png|Rods|link=Rods]], 1 x [[File:Igniter.png|Igniter|link=Igniter]], 15 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1x [[File:Bluespace Crystal.png|Bluespace Crystal|link=Bluespace Crystal]]
|}
Make Cable Restraints from the Cable Coil.
Use the Rods on the Cable Restraints
Use the Igniter on the Rods
Use the Bluespace Crystal on the assembled rod.
=========Alternatively=============
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Teleprod" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Flashshield.png]] Strobe Shield====
A standard issue security riot shield, but it has a built in flash with the ability to blind and disorient the target.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="250"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Wallflashframe.png|Mounted Flash Frame|link=Mounted Flash Frame]], 1 x [[File:Flash.gif|Flash|link=Flash]], 1x [[File:RiotS.png|Riot Shield|link=Riot Shield]]
|}
Use the Mounted Flash Frame on the Riot Shield
Use the Flash on the Strobe Shield assembly
=========Alternatively=============
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Strobe Shield" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Chainsaw.gif]] Chainsaw====
The Chainsaw is a glorified version of the [[circular saw]], with extra robustness. You can even surgically replace your arms with chainsaws, if you would like your dream about the unstoppable Double Chainsaw Griffon Man to come true.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Saw.png|Circular saw|link=Circular saw]], 3x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 5x [[File:Metal r.png|Plasteel|link=Plasteel]], [[File:Welder.png|Welder|link=Welder]]
|}
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Chainsaw" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:IED.png]] Improvised Explosive Device (IED)====
The IED is a firebomb made out of a soda can. It is weak but it can do lots of damage if used correctly, from setting fire to crew to breaking power wires. It has a random timer between 0 and 8 seconds, so use it wisely!
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x soda can, 1 x [[File:igniter.png|1 igniter|link=Igniter]], 50u Welding Fuel, 1 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]]
|}
Fill the can with welding fuel.
Put the can, the igniter, and the cable coil within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Improvised Explosive Device" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Molotov.gif|32px]] Molotov Cocktail====
Bash it on your target, watch him burst into flames. Highly recommended for rioters and revolutionaries alike. Light and toss. Fwooosh.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Vodka bottle.png|Bottle|link=Bottle]], 1 x [[File:Rag.png|Rag|link=Rag]], 100u [[File:Hud-fire.png|Accelerant|link=Accelerant]]
|}
Fill the bottle with 100 units of an accelerant, a highly flammable substance which will go up in flames when set alight.
(Examples include: Ethanol, Welding Fuel, [[Guide to chemistry#Chlorine Trifluoride|Chlorine Trifluoride]], [[Guide to chemistry#Phlogiston|Phlogiston]], [[Guide to chemistry#Napalm|Napalm]], [[Shaft_Miner#hellwater|Hellwater]], Liquid Plasma, and [[Blob#Blob Chemicals|Burning Spore Toxin]].)
Use the rag on the bottle filled with an accelerant.
====[[File:flamethrower.png]] Flamethrower====
The flamethrower creates a stream of flame that superheats the air and causes those caught in the flame to catch on fire. It has a range of about three tiles and is most effective against [[xenos|alien]] weeds and [[Space_Vines|space vines]]; while very effective against the aforementioned two infestations, the flamer is at best a suppression weapon against human targets and at worst a suicide attack to yourself. You are better off using a Stun Prod or a Toolbox to do direct damage, however the flamethrower is great for area denial, AoE attacks, and damage done over time (both from catching on fire and the hot state that it leaves the surrounding air in). When using a flamethrower either wear a [[Firesuit]] to protect you against the high heat or move back as soon as you fire the weapon.

May simply cause masses of [[plasma]] to be spewed everywhere if the pressure settings are too high.

Also, keep in mind that the tank can contain anything - from a burnmix over N20 to supercooled water vapor.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Rods.png|Rods|link=Rods]], [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png|Screwdriver|link=Screwdriver]], 1 x [[File:Welder.png|Welder|link=Welding Tool]], 1 x [[File:Igniter.png|Igniter|link=Igniter]], 1 x [[File:Plasma_tank.png|Plasma Tank|link=Plasma Tank]]
|}
Screwdriver the Welder
Add Rods to the Welder to create the Flamethrower
Screwdriver the Igniter
Add the Igniter to the Flamethrower
Screwdriver to finish
Load a Plasma Tank
=========Alternatively=============
Put the Welder, Rods, and Igniter within one tile of you.
Have a screwdriver available.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Flamethrower" and wait a few seconds.
Load a Plasma Tank
You can also get one from a hacked [[Autolathe]], minus the plasma tank.

It should also be noted that the fuel inside the plasma tank determines the properties of the shot flame. Mixes of plasma and other gases can create different results when using the flamethrower, namely in temperature.
====[[File:Improvised_shotgun.png]] Improvised Shotgun====
Essentially a tube that aims shotgun shells.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Modular Receiver.png|Modular Receiver|alt=Modular Receiver]], 1 x [[File:Rifle Stock.png|Rifle Stock|alt=Rifle Stock]], 1 x [[File:Atmospheric Pipe.png|Atmospheric Pipe|alt=Disposal Pipe]], 1 x [[File:Package Wrapper.png|Package Wrapper|alt=Package Wrapper]], [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png|Screwdriver|link=Screwdriver]]
|}
Collect all the materials (make Modular Receiver from a [[Hacking#Autolathe|hacked]] Autolathe, make Rifle Stock from 10 wooden planks)
Put them within one tile of you.
Have a Screwdriver available, Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Improvised Shotgun" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Dragonsbreath Shell.png]] Improvised Shotgun Shell====
An improvised, short range buckshot shell.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="550"
!Requires
|-
|10u Welding Fuel, 2x Metal Sheet, 1x Cable Piece, [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png|Screwdriver|link=Screwdriver]]
|}
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Have a Screwdriver available.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Improvised Shotgun Shell" and wait 1.2 seconds.
====[[File:Meteorshot Shell.png]] Advanced Shotgun Shells [[File:Pulse Slug Shell.png]][[File:Dragonsbreath Shell.png]] ====
Some special shotgun shells can be crafted from [[Research_items#Unloaded_Technological_Shell|Unloaded Technological Shells]], which are printable from some techfabs/protolathes after research. Look [[Research_items#Unloaded_Technological_Shell|here]] for the recipes.
====[[File:Iron_Switchblade.png|link=Special:FilePath/Iron_Switchblade.png]] Iron Switchblade====
The perfect self defense tool, identical to Kitchen Knife but more robust.

Click on sprite to conceal/unconceal.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="380"
!Requires
|-
|2x [[File:CableCoils.png]],
|1x [[File:Knife.png]],
|1x [[File:Modular_Receiver.png]],
|2x [[File:Metal.png]] and
|[[File:Welder.png]]
|}
====[[File:Pneumatic_cannon.png]] Pneumatic Cannon====
A unique gas-powered gun that can fire anything loaded into it.

Comes with three pressure settings, which increase the amount of gas, throw speed and range of items loaded into it. The third setting knocks the user down.

In practice, the cannon is best used with items that embed and hurt when thrown - such as combat knives, survival knives, bone daggers, eswords/edaggers and throwing stars.

The second and third setting provide no real advantage, as they don't increase the damage dealt.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="380"
!Requires
|-
|2 x [[File:Atmospheric Pipe.png|Atmospheric Pipe|alt=Disposal Pipe]], 8 x [[File:Package Wrapper.png|Package Wrapper|alt=Package Wrapper]], 6 x [[File:Metal.png|Metal|link=Metal]], [[File:Wrench.png|Wrench|link=Wrench]], [[File:Welder.png|Welder|link=Welding Tool]]
|}
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Have the tools available.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Pneumatic Cannon" and wait a few seconds.
Acquire a medium-large sized gas tank (even plasma works) to power the cannon.
====[[File:Bola.png]] Bola====
A simple device fashioned from a cable and weights on the end, designed to entangle enemies by wrapping around their legs upon being thrown at them. The victim can remove them rather quickly, however.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="150"
!Requires
|-
|1x [[File:Cablecuffs.png|Cablecuffs|link=Cablecuffs]], 6 [[File:Metal.png|Metal|link=Metal]]
|}
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Have the tools available.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Bola" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Extendohand.png]] Extendo-Hand====
Lets you reach things that are 2 tiles away and interact with them as if you were using your bare hand on them. Too long and awkward to use on things that are adjacent to you though. Basically you can fistfight/disarm people from a tile away assuming they don't close the distance or anything, plus you can unlock lockers or open doors from a tile away and stuff.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="150"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Cyborg left arm.png|Borg Arm (left or right)|link=Borg Arm (left or right)]], 1 x [[File:Boxinghands.png|Boxing Glove|link=Boxing Glove]]
|}
Attach a boxing glove to the cyborg arm
===[[File:Baseball_bat.png]] Baseball Bat===
The baseball bat does moderate damage and knocks back mobs.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="100"
!Requires
|-
|5x [[File:Planks.png|Wooden Planks]]
|}
Click on the wooden planks in your hand and select "baseball bat".
===[[File:Tailwhip2.png]] Liz O' Nine Tails===
For displaying your dominance over those filthy lizards.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="200"
!Requires
|-
|1x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1 x [[File:Liggertail.gif|Lizard Tail|link=Lizard Tail]]
|}
Attach a piece of cable coil to a cut off lizard tail.
===[[File:Catwhip.png]] Cat O' Nine Tails===
For displaying your dominance over those filthy catgirls.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="200"
!Requires
|-
|1x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1 x [[File:Cattail.gif|Cat Tail|link=Cat Tail]]
|}
Attach a piece of cable coil to a cut off cat tail.
===[[File:plasma_tank.png]] Singletank Bomb===
Singletank bombs are, unlike TTV bombs, constructed from a singular tank. As a result, they tend towards less explosive power but make up for it by being very easy to create in comparison. <s>Experiment with gas mixtures.</s> Use only plasma, any other gas has no effect, except oxygen which is just strictly weaker than plasma.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="380"
!Requires
|-
|1x [[File:igniter.png|1 igniter|link=Igniter]], 1x detonator of your choice, 1x[[File:Plasma_tank.png|Plasma Tank|link=Plasma Tank]], [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png|Screwdriver|link=Screwdriver]] [[File:Welder.png|Welder|link=Welding Tool]]
|}
Create an igniter assembly, usually this is a signaler, by screwdrivering the igniter and detonator and combining them by slapping them together.
(If you're using a signaler, make sure to change it from default frequency to reduce the risk of someone randomly signaling your bomb).
Attach the assembly to the tank by hitting it on the tank.
Weld a pressure hole into the tank with a welding tool.
===[[File:ChemPayload.gif|32px]] Chemical Payload===
Two [[Grenade]] casings and a piece of [[Syndicate Items#Plastic Explosive charge (C4)|C4]] or [[Shaft Miner#The Ores|Gibtonite]] are stuffed into a matter bin. The finished payload can then be loaded with 2-7 beakers. If you used large grenade casings you get room for one extra beaker each, and a higher quality matter bin increases this number by 1 per tier, up to the maximum of 7.

You should ideally place the payload into a bomb assembly (crafted from 10 plasteel) to provide a way to actually detonate it. Merge the wires of the bomb assembly with a wirecutter before finishing or the bomb will give an error when trying to activate it. Finish the assembly by closing it with a screwdriver. You can now drag it and activate it to set a timer. If the bomb is wrenched down and its timer is ticking, it cannot be unwrenched unless disarmed or unbolted through [[Hacking#Syndicate_Bomb|Hacking]].

A useful way to bypass the countdown of the bomb (and create an instant explosion) is to strap a signaler onto the boom wire of the bomb. If you can get your hand on some bluespace beakers, the chemical payload can theoretically detonate 2100 units of [[Guide to chemistry#Pyrotechnics|chemicals]]/[[Guide to chemistry#Toxins|toxins]]. Capable of very great destruction or other things.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="250"
!Requires
|-
|1x [[File:Matter bin.png|Matter Bin|link=Matter bin]], 2x [[File:Grenade Casing.png|Grenade|link=Grenade]], 1x [[File:C4.gif|C4|link=C4]] OR [[File:Gibtoniteore.png|Gibtonite|link=Gibtonite]]
|}
Step 1:
Put two [[Grenade]] casings into the matter bin
Put the detonator (the C4 or Gibtonite) into the matter bin
=========Alternatively=============
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Chemical Payload" and wait a few seconds.

Step 2:
Fill the Chemical Payload with 2-7 beakers of chemicals
Use 10 plasteel to make a bomb assembly
Put the Chemical Payload into the bomb assembly
Merge the bomb wires with a wirecutter
Attach a signaller onto the boom wire of the bomb (optional)
Screwdriver to close the assembly
Make the bomb actually go boom (optional)

[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Objects]]

Makeshift weapons

2021-04-03T18:52:27Z

Yorii: /* Singletank Bomb */ Updated to reflect recent code changes.

Makeshift weapons are offensive weaponry or equipment that can be made with relatively common and low tech items. They are significantly less effective than more modern and effective [[Security items]], but these weapons can prove to be very useful in a pinch and can surprise even the most [[Head of Security|hardy]] [[Captain|of]] [[Clown|people]]. Do keep in mind, like the disabler you stole from [[Security Officer|Paul Blart's psychopathic great great great great great grandson]], Beepskys will molest you, and other security officers will harmbaton your skull intill it is soft and dough-like if they see you with these.
== Construction ==
====[[File:Cablecuffs.png]] Cablecuffs====
Cable cuffs are makeshift handcuffs. They are easier to break out of, and wirecutters will remove them instantly, but otherwise they still function as normal handcuffs. (Fun fact, they use the same sprite as zipties)
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="100"
!Requires
|-
|15 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]]
|}
Click on the Cable Coil in your hand and select "Make Cable Restraints".
Alternatively, you can hold some cable and click 'Make Cable Restraints' in the object tab.
====[[File:Spear.png]] Spear====
The spear is a makeshift melee weapon which can only be held in hand or on your back. It does 10 brute when wielded with one hand, and 18 brute when wielded in both hands. You can impale a decapitated head on the spear, and display it for all to see. However, this essentially nullifies the spear as a weapon. (you can just make another one, but, eh...)
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Rods.png|Rods|link=Rods]], 15 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1x [[File:Shard.png|Glass shard|link=Glass shard]]
|}
Make Cable Restraints from the Cable Coil.
Use the Rods on the Cable Restraints.
Use the Glass Shard on the Wired Rod.
====[[File:Spearbomb.PNG|32px]] Explosive Lance====
The explosive lance is a simple spear, which when striking someone in melee with it while wielding it with both hands, activates the grenade attached to it on the target's tile. Does not explode from being thrown. A 100 Potassium/Water mix has a 1 tile gibbing radius, an effective and makeshift way of permanently taking care of a [[Wizard]]. (A [[Guide_to_chemistry#Meth_Explosion|meth explosion]] mix is a tad bit too destructive, and might lead to innocent bystanders sustaining serious injuries, as well as a rather large hull breach being generated.)
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="350"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Rods.png|Rods|link=Rods]], 15 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1x [[File:Shard.png|Glass shard|link=Glass shard]], 1x Any grenade or C4/X4
|}
Make Cable Restraints from the Cable Coil.
Use the Rods on the Cable Restraints.
Use the Glass Shard on the Wired Rod.
Attach a [[Grenade]] to the resulting Spear.
====[[File:Stunprod.png]] Stunprod====
The Stunprod is a makeshift [[Stun Baton]] which consumes much more battery life, and is much, much bulkier, which means that it can't be stored in backpacks (it will only fit on your back slot, and in the armor slot of certain bodywear). Expect to get thrown in the brig if caught with this weapon by Security. It is possible to recharge a Stunprod after depleting its power supply by using a [[Screwdriver]] on the prod to remove the [[Power Cell]] and either replacing it with a fresh cell or putting the dead cell in a [[Cell Charger]]. Rechargers are also surprisingly compatible with Stunprods.

While the Stunprod is great for self-defence, it deals almost no damage.

Note that basic power cells can't be inserted into a stunprod. You'll be told that you need a higher-capacity cell for them.<br>
Similarly to the [[Stun Baton]], hitting someone with it will result in 50 instant stamina damage, and then a 5 second [[Status_Effects#Knockdown|knockdown]] 2 seconds after the hit. Has a 4 second cooldown between [[Status_Effects#Knockdown|knockdown]] hits.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Rods.png|Rods|link=Rods]], 1 x [[File:Igniter.png|Igniter|link=Igniter]], 15 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1x [[File:Powercell.png|Power cell|link=Power Cell]]
|}
Make Cable Restraints from 15 Cable Coil.
Use the Rods on the Cable Restraints
Use the Igniter on the Rods
Use the Power Cell on the assembled rod.
=========Alternatively=============
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Stunprod" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Teleprod2.png]] Teleprod====
The Teleprod is similar to the Stunprod, but instead of just stunning the target, it also teleports the target a short distance away. Hopefully it sends the target straight off into deep-space.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Rods.png|Rods|link=Rods]], 1 x [[File:Igniter.png|Igniter|link=Igniter]], 15 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1x [[File:Bluespace Crystal.png|Bluespace Crystal|link=Bluespace Crystal]]
|}
Make Cable Restraints from the Cable Coil.
Use the Rods on the Cable Restraints
Use the Igniter on the Rods
Use the Bluespace Crystal on the assembled rod.
=========Alternatively=============
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Teleprod" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Flashshield.png]] Strobe Shield====
A standard issue security riot shield, but it has a built in flash with the ability to blind and disorient the target.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="250"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Wallflashframe.png|Mounted Flash Frame|link=Mounted Flash Frame]], 1 x [[File:Flash.gif|Flash|link=Flash]], 1x [[File:RiotS.png|Riot Shield|link=Riot Shield]]
|}
Use the Mounted Flash Frame on the Riot Shield
Use the Flash on the Strobe Shield assembly
=========Alternatively=============
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Strobe Shield" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Chainsaw.gif]] Chainsaw====
The Chainsaw is a glorified version of the [[circular saw]], with extra robustness. You can even surgically replace your arms with chainsaws, if you would like your dream about the unstoppable Double Chainsaw Griffon Man to come true.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Saw.png|Circular saw|link=Circular saw]], 3x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 5x [[File:Metal r.png|Plasteel|link=Plasteel]], [[File:Welder.png|Welder|link=Welder]]
|}
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Chainsaw" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:IED.png]] Improvised Explosive Device (IED)====
The IED is a firebomb made out of a soda can. It is weak but it can do lots of damage if used correctly, from setting fire to crew to breaking power wires. It has a random timer between 0 and 8 seconds, so use it wisely!
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x soda can, 1 x [[File:igniter.png|1 igniter|link=Igniter]], 50u Welding Fuel, 1 x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]]
|}
Fill the can with welding fuel.
Put the can, the igniter, and the cable coil within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Improvised Explosive Device" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Molotov.gif|32px]] Molotov Cocktail====
Bash it on your target, watch him burst into flames. Highly recommended for rioters and revolutionaries alike. Light and toss. Fwooosh.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Vodka bottle.png|Bottle|link=Bottle]], 1 x [[File:Rag.png|Rag|link=Rag]], 100u [[File:Hud-fire.png|Accelerant|link=Accelerant]]
|}
Fill the bottle with 100 units of an accelerant, a highly flammable substance which will go up in flames when set alight.
(Examples include: Ethanol, Welding Fuel, [[Guide to chemistry#Chlorine Trifluoride|Chlorine Trifluoride]], [[Guide to chemistry#Phlogiston|Phlogiston]], [[Guide to chemistry#Napalm|Napalm]], [[Shaft_Miner#hellwater|Hellwater]], Liquid Plasma, and [[Blob#Blob Chemicals|Burning Spore Toxin]].)
Use the rag on the bottle filled with an accelerant.
====[[File:flamethrower.png]] Flamethrower====
The flamethrower creates a stream of flame that superheats the air and causes those caught in the flame to catch on fire. It has a range of about three tiles and is most effective against [[xenos|alien]] weeds and [[Space_Vines|space vines]]; while very effective against the aforementioned two infestations, the flamer is at best a suppression weapon against human targets and at worst a suicide attack to yourself. You are better off using a Stun Prod or a Toolbox to do direct damage, however the flamethrower is great for area denial, AoE attacks, and damage done over time (both from catching on fire and the hot state that it leaves the surrounding air in). When using a flamethrower either wear a [[Firesuit]] to protect you against the high heat or move back as soon as you fire the weapon.

May simply cause masses of [[plasma]] to be spewed everywhere if the pressure settings are too high.

Also, keep in mind that the tank can contain anything - from a burnmix over N20 to supercooled water vapor.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Rods.png|Rods|link=Rods]], [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png|Screwdriver|link=Screwdriver]], 1 x [[File:Welder.png|Welder|link=Welding Tool]], 1 x [[File:Igniter.png|Igniter|link=Igniter]], 1 x [[File:Plasma_tank.png|Plasma Tank|link=Plasma Tank]]
|}
Screwdriver the Welder
Add Rods to the Welder to create the Flamethrower
Screwdriver the Igniter
Add the Igniter to the Flamethrower
Screwdriver to finish
Load a Plasma Tank
=========Alternatively=============
Put the Welder, Rods, and Igniter within one tile of you.
Have a screwdriver available.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Flamethrower" and wait a few seconds.
Load a Plasma Tank
You can also get one from a hacked [[Autolathe]], minus the plasma tank.

It should also be noted that the fuel inside the plasma tank determines the properties of the shot flame. Mixes of plasma and other gases can create different results when using the flamethrower, namely in temperature.
====[[File:Improvised_shotgun.png]] Improvised Shotgun====
Essentially a tube that aims shotgun shells.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="300"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Modular Receiver.png|Modular Receiver|alt=Modular Receiver]], 1 x [[File:Rifle Stock.png|Rifle Stock|alt=Rifle Stock]], 1 x [[File:Atmospheric Pipe.png|Atmospheric Pipe|alt=Disposal Pipe]], 1 x [[File:Package Wrapper.png|Package Wrapper|alt=Package Wrapper]], [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png|Screwdriver|link=Screwdriver]]
|}
Collect all the materials (make Modular Receiver from a [[Hacking#Autolathe|hacked]] Autolathe, make Rifle Stock from 10 wooden planks)
Put them within one tile of you.
Have a Screwdriver available, Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Improvised Shotgun" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Dragonsbreath Shell.png]] Improvised Shotgun Shell====
An improvised, short range buckshot shell.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="550"
!Requires
|-
|10u Welding Fuel, 2x Metal Sheet, 1x Cable Piece, [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png|Screwdriver|link=Screwdriver]]
|}
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Have a Screwdriver available.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Improvised Shotgun Shell" and wait 1.2 seconds.
====[[File:Meteorshot Shell.png]] Advanced Shotgun Shells [[File:Pulse Slug Shell.png]][[File:Dragonsbreath Shell.png]] ====
Some special shotgun shells can be crafted from [[Research_items#Unloaded_Technological_Shell|Unloaded Technological Shells]], which are printable from some techfabs/protolathes after research. Look [[Research_items#Unloaded_Technological_Shell|here]] for the recipes.
====[[File:Iron_Switchblade.png|link=Special:FilePath/Iron_Switchblade.png]] Iron Switchblade====
The perfect self defense tool, identical to Kitchen Knife but more robust.

Click on sprite to conceal/unconceal.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="380"
!Requires
|-
|2x [[File:CableCoils.png]],
|1x [[File:Knife.png]],
|1x [[File:Modular_Receiver.png]],
|2x [[File:Metal.png]] and
|[[File:Welder.png]]
|}
====[[File:Pneumatic_cannon.png]] Pneumatic Cannon====
A unique gas-powered gun that can fire anything loaded into it.

Comes with three pressure settings, which increase the amount of gas, throw speed and range of items loaded into it. The third setting knocks the user down.

In practice, the cannon is best used with items that embed and hurt when thrown - such as combat knives, survival knives, bone daggers, eswords/edaggers and throwing stars.

The second and third setting provide no real advantage, as they don't increase the damage dealt.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="380"
!Requires
|-
|2 x [[File:Atmospheric Pipe.png|Atmospheric Pipe|alt=Disposal Pipe]], 8 x [[File:Package Wrapper.png|Package Wrapper|alt=Package Wrapper]], 6 x [[File:Metal.png|Metal|link=Metal]], [[File:Wrench.png|Wrench|link=Wrench]], [[File:Welder.png|Welder|link=Welding Tool]]
|}
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Have the tools available.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Pneumatic Cannon" and wait a few seconds.
Acquire a medium-large sized gas tank (even plasma works) to power the cannon.
====[[File:Bola.png]] Bola====
A simple device fashioned from a cable and weights on the end, designed to entangle enemies by wrapping around their legs upon being thrown at them. The victim can remove them rather quickly, however.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="150"
!Requires
|-
|1x [[File:Cablecuffs.png|Cablecuffs|link=Cablecuffs]], 6 [[File:Metal.png|Metal|link=Metal]]
|}
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Have the tools available.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Bola" and wait a few seconds.
====[[File:Extendohand.png]] Extendo-Hand====
Lets you reach things that are 2 tiles away and interact with them as if you were using your bare hand on them. Too long and awkward to use on things that are adjacent to you though. Basically you can fistfight/disarm people from a tile away assuming they don't close the distance or anything, plus you can unlock lockers or open doors from a tile away and stuff.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="150"
!Requires
|-
|1 x [[File:Cyborg left arm.png|Borg Arm (left or right)|link=Borg Arm (left or right)]], 1 x [[File:Boxinghands.png|Boxing Glove|link=Boxing Glove]]
|}
Attach a boxing glove to the cyborg arm
===[[File:Baseball_bat.png]] Baseball Bat===
The baseball bat does moderate damage and knocks back mobs.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="100"
!Requires
|-
|5x [[File:Planks.png|Wooden Planks]]
|}
Click on the wooden planks in your hand and select "baseball bat".
===[[File:Tailwhip2.png]] Liz O' Nine Tails===
For displaying your dominance over those filthy lizards.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="200"
!Requires
|-
|1x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1 x [[File:Liggertail.gif|Lizard Tail|link=Lizard Tail]]
|}
Attach a piece of cable coil to a cut off lizard tail.
===[[File:Catwhip.png]] Cat O' Nine Tails===
For displaying your dominance over those filthy catgirls.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="200"
!Requires
|-
|1x [[File:CableCoils.png|Cable coil|link=Cable coil]], 1 x [[File:Cattail.gif|Cat Tail|link=Cat Tail]]
|}
Attach a piece of cable coil to a cut off cat tail.
===[[File:plasma_tank.png]] Singletank Bomb===
Singletank bombs are, unlike TTV bombs, constructed from a singular tank. As a result, they tend towards less explosive power but make up for it by being very easy to create in comparison. ~~Experiment with gas mixtures.~~ Use only plasma, any other gas has no effect, except oxygen which is just strictly weaker than plasma.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="380"
!Requires
|-
|1x [[File:igniter.png|1 igniter|link=Igniter]], 1x detonator of your choice, 1x[[File:Plasma_tank.png|Plasma Tank|link=Plasma Tank]], [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png|Screwdriver|link=Screwdriver]] [[File:Welder.png|Welder|link=Welding Tool]]
|}
Create an igniter assembly, usually this is a signaler, by screwdrivering the igniter and detonator and combining them by slapping them together.
(If you're using a signaler, make sure to change it from default frequency to reduce the risk of someone randomly signaling your bomb).
Attach the assembly to the tank by hitting it on the tank.
Weld a pressure hole into the tank with a welding tool.
===[[File:ChemPayload.gif|32px]] Chemical Payload===
Two [[Grenade]] casings and a piece of [[Syndicate Items#Plastic Explosive charge (C4)|C4]] or [[Shaft Miner#The Ores|Gibtonite]] are stuffed into a matter bin. The finished payload can then be loaded with 2-7 beakers. If you used large grenade casings you get room for one extra beaker each, and a higher quality matter bin increases this number by 1 per tier, up to the maximum of 7.

You should ideally place the payload into a bomb assembly (crafted from 10 plasteel) to provide a way to actually detonate it. Merge the wires of the bomb assembly with a wirecutter before finishing or the bomb will give an error when trying to activate it. Finish the assembly by closing it with a screwdriver. You can now drag it and activate it to set a timer. If the bomb is wrenched down and its timer is ticking, it cannot be unwrenched unless disarmed or unbolted through [[Hacking#Syndicate_Bomb|Hacking]].

A useful way to bypass the countdown of the bomb (and create an instant explosion) is to strap a signaler onto the boom wire of the bomb. If you can get your hand on some bluespace beakers, the chemical payload can theoretically detonate 2100 units of [[Guide to chemistry#Pyrotechnics|chemicals]]/[[Guide to chemistry#Toxins|toxins]]. Capable of very great destruction or other things.
{| style="background-color:#EEEEEE" width="250"
!Requires
|-
|1x [[File:Matter bin.png|Matter Bin|link=Matter bin]], 2x [[File:Grenade Casing.png|Grenade|link=Grenade]], 1x [[File:C4.gif|C4|link=C4]] OR [[File:Gibtoniteore.png|Gibtonite|link=Gibtonite]]
|}
Step 1:
Put two [[Grenade]] casings into the matter bin
Put the detonator (the C4 or Gibtonite) into the matter bin
=========Alternatively=============
Collect all components and place them within one tile of you.
Open the crafting menu (T hud icon).
Find and select "Chemical Payload" and wait a few seconds.

Step 2:
Fill the Chemical Payload with 2-7 beakers of chemicals
Use 10 plasteel to make a bomb assembly
Put the Chemical Payload into the bomb assembly
Merge the bomb wires with a wirecutter
Attach a signaller onto the boom wire of the bomb (optional)
Screwdriver to close the assembly
Make the bomb actually go boom (optional)

[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Objects]]