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imported>Kosmos
m (→‎Weapons: This feels like an out-of-place location for guns, and it was duplicate info. Linking gun-info to Guide to Combat.)
imported>Miggles
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A basic capacitor used in the construction of a variety of devices.
  |description = A basic capacitor used in the construction of a variety of devices.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = An advanced capacitor used in the construction of a variety of devices.
  |description = An advanced capacitor used in the construction of a variety of devices.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A super-high capacity capacitor used in the construction of a variety of devices.
  |description = A super-high capacity capacitor used in the construction of a variety of devices.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A compact, high resolution scanning module used in the construction of certain devices.
  |description = A compact scanning module used in the construction of certain devices.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A compact, high resolution scanning module used in the construction of certain devices.
  |description = A compact, high resolution scanning module used in the construction of certain devices.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A compact, high resolution phasic scanning module used in the construction of certain devices.
  |description = A compact, high resolution phasic scanning module used in the construction of certain devices.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A tiny little manipulator used in the construction of certain devices. <br>A better Manipulator inside a machine increases its build speed.
  |description = A tiny manipulator used in the construction of certain devices. <br>A better manipulator inside of a machine increases its speed.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A tiny little manipulator used in the construction of certain devices.<br>A better Manipulator inside a machine increases its build speed.
  |description = A tiny, advanced manipulator used in the construction of certain devices.<br>A better manipulator inside of a machine increases its speed.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A tiny little manipulator used in the construction of certain devices.<br>A better Manipulator inside a machine increases its build speed.
  |description = A tiny, very precise manipulator used in the construction of certain devices.<br>A better manipulator inside of a machine increases its speed.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A tiny laser used in certain devices. <br>A better Laser inside a machine increases its materials efficiency.
  |description = A tiny laser used in certain devices. <br>A better laser inside a machine increases its efficiency.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A tiny laser used in certain devices. <br>A better Laser inside a machine increases its materials efficiency.
  |description = A tiny, high power laser used in certain devices. <br>A better laser inside a machine increases its efficiency.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A tiny laser used in certain devices. <br>A better Laser inside a machine increases its materials efficiency.
  |description = A tiny, ultra-high-power laser used in certain devices. <br>A better laser inside a machine increases its efficiency.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A container for hold compressed matter awaiting re-construction. <br>Better Matter Bin in a machine increases its material storage space.
  |description = A container for holding compressed matter used for production. <br>A better matter bin in a machine increases its material storage space.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A container for hold compressed matter awaiting re-construction. <br>Better Matter Bin in a machine increases its material storage space.
  |description = A large container for holding compressed matter used for production. <br>A better matter bin in a machine increases its material storage space.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
  |description = A container for hold compressed matter awaiting re-construction. <br>Better Matter Bin in a machine increases its material storage space.
  |description = A very large container for holding compressed matter used for production. <br>A better matter bin in a machine increases its material storage space.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build telecommunications machines.
  |description = A compact micro-machine capable of stretching out hyper-compressed radio waves.
  |description = A compact micro-machine capable of stretching out hyper-compressed radio waves.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build telecommunications machines.
  |description = A compact module capable of sensing extradimensional activity.
  |description = A compact module capable of sensing extradimensional activity.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build telecommunications machines.
  |description = A tiny device capable of filtering and converting super-intense radiowaves.
  |description = A tiny device capable of filtering and converting super-intense radio waves.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build telecommunications machines.
  |description = A compact micro-machine capable of amplifying weak subspace transmissions.
  |description = A compact micro-machine capable of amplifying weak subspace transmissions.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build telecommunications machines.
  |description = A sophisticated analyzer capable of analyzing cryptic subspace wavelengths.
  |description = A sophisticated analyzer capable of analyzing cryptic subspace wavelengths.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build telecommunications machines.
  |description = A crystal made from pure glass used to transmit laser databursts to subspace.
  |description = A crystal made from pure glass used to transmit laser databursts to subspace.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |usedfor = [[Machine construction]]
  |strategy = Use it on the requiring machine frame
  |strategy = Use it to build telecommunications machines.
  |description = A large piece of equipment used to open a window into the subspace dimension.
  |description = A large piece of equipment used to open a window into the subspace dimension.
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  |image = Diamond_Pickaxe.png
  |image = Diamond_Pickaxe.png
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = Mining, hacking through something
  |usedfor = Mining
  |strategy = Use it on something you want to hack through
  |strategy = Use it to mine.
  |description = A pickaxe with a diamond pick head, this is just like minecraft.
  |description = A pickaxe with a diamond head, used to mine. Not recommended for use as diamond drills are just as easily available.
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  |image = Sonic_Jackhammer.png
  |image = Sonic_Jackhammer.png
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = Mining, blasting through something
  |usedfor = Mining
  |strategy = Use it on something you want to blast through
  |strategy = Use it to mine.
  |description = Cracks rocks with sonic blasts, perfect for killing cave lizards.
  |description = Cracks rocks with sonic blasts, perfect for killing cave lizards.
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  |image = Mining_Drill.png
  |image = Mining_Drill.png
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = Mining, drilling through something
  |usedfor = Mining
  |strategy = Use it on something you want to drill through
  |strategy = Use it to mine or dig sand.
  |description = Yours is the drill that will pierce through the rock walls.
  |description = My drill is.. My soul!
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  |image = Diamond_Mining_Drill.png
  |image = Diamond_Mining_Drill.png
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = Mining, drilling through something
  |usedfor = Mining
  |strategy = Use it on something you want to drill through
  |strategy = Use it to mine or dig sand.
  |description = Yours is the drill that will pierce the heavens!
  |description = Your drill is the drill that will pierce the Heavens!
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  |image = Plasma_Cutter.png
  |image = Plasma_Cutter.png
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = Mining, cutting through something
  |usedfor = Mining, unwelding walls.
  |strategy = Use it on something you want to cut down
  |strategy = Use it to mine. Also works in place of a welder for cutting open walls, and doesn't require eye protection!
  |description = A rock cutter that uses bursts of hot plasma. You could use it to cut limbs off of xenos! Or, you know, mine stuff.
  |description = A rock cutter that uses bursts of hot plasma. You could use it to cut limbs off of xenos! Or, you know, mine stuff.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Guide_to_Research_and_Development|Research]]
  |usedfor = [[Guide_to_Research_and_Development|Research]]
  |strategy = Put designs onto this to use on an unlinked protolathe
  |strategy = Save designs on this disk for use with an unsynced protolathe.
  |description = A disk for storing device design data for construction in lathes.
  |description = A disk for storing device design data for construction in lathes.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Guide_to_Research_and_Development|Research]]
  |usedfor = [[Guide_to_Research_and_Development|Research]]
  |strategy = Put research level data onto this to exchange with a different server
  |strategy = Store research levels on the disk for safe keeping or to set up a new research server.
  |description = A disk for storing technology data for further research.
  |description = A disk for storing technology data for further research.
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  |usedfor = Creating [[cyborg]]s or talking with the [[Brain|bodyless]]
  |usedfor = Creating [[cyborg]]s or talking with the [[Brain|bodyless]]
  |strategy = [[Guide to robotics]]
  |strategy = [[Guide to robotics]]
  |description = The monstrous device used to give cyborgs life. The roboticist starts with a few empty ones and its low research requirements mean more can easily be built in the protolathe. A brain in an MMI has no limbs and is, of course, not capable of interacting with anything - but at least it can talk. There's also a radio-enabled version that lets those snooty brains complain about you over the radio. <br>Man-Machine Interface with a brain in it: [[File:MMI.png|px50]]<br>You can also build Radio-enabled MMIs.
  |description = This device is used to give cyborgs life. The roboticist starts with a few empty ones, and its low research requirements mean more can easily be built in the protolathe. As a brain in an MMI has no limbs, it is, of course, not capable of interacting with anything; but at least it can talk. There's also a radio-enabled version that lets those snooty brains complain about you over the radio. <br>Man-Machine Interface with a brain in it: [[File:MMI.png|px50]]
  }}
  }}


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  |image = Holdpack.gif
  |image = Holdpack.gif
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = Holding things that hold things
  |usedfor = Holding items usually too large to fit in backpacks, such as backpacks.
  |strategy = This item holds bulkier items, including normal backpacks. <br>'''WARNING:''' The fabric of Bluespace is fragile. Attempting to put a Bag of Holding inside another Bag of Holding will make [[Singularity|fun things]] happen.
  |strategy = This item holds bulkier items, including normal backpacks. <br>'''WARNING:''' The fabric of Bluespace is fragile. Attempting to put a Bag of Holding inside another Bag of Holding will make [[Singularity|fun things]] happen.
  |description = A backpack that opens into a localized pocket of Blue Space.
  |description = A backpack that opens into a localized pocket of bluespace.
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Guide_to_hydroponics|Botany]]
  |usedfor = [[Guide_to_hydroponics|Botany]]
  |strategy = Use this to mutate plants
  |strategy = Mutate plant genes or yield rate easily.
  |description = A tool that discharges controlled radiation which induces mutation in plant cells.
  |description = A tool that discharges controlled radiation which induces mutation in plant cells.<br> Note that the somatoray cannot mutate plant species.
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  |foundin = [[Bridge]], [[Tech Storage]], [[Research Director's Office]]
  |foundin = [[Bridge]], [[Tech Storage]], [[Research Director's Office]]
  |usedfor = <s>Stealing</s> Restoring or transporting the [[AI]]
  |usedfor = <s>Stealing</s> Restoring or transporting the [[AI]]
  |strategy = Use on the [[AI]]'s core to download it into the InteliCard
  |strategy = Use it on the [[AI]]'s core to download it onto the InteliCard.
  |description = Also known as an '''InteliCard AI Transportation System'''.<br>
  |description = Also known as an '''InteliCard AI Transportation System'''.<br>
[[High-risk_items#A_Functional_AI|A functional AI]] is a possible [[Traitor]] objective.
[[High-risk_items#A_Functional_AI|A functional AI]] is a possible [[Traitor]] objective.
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  |image = Pai.png
  |image = Pai.png
  |foundin = [[Dormitory]], [[Research Director's Office]], [[Derelict Shuttle]]
  |foundin = [[Dormitory]], [[Research Director's Office]], [[Derelict Shuttle]]
  |usedfor = Downloading your new [[Personal_AI|best friend]]
  |usedfor = Downloading your new [[Personal_AI|best friend]]!
  |strategy = Click it in your hand to open the interface, load personalities and wait for a pAI personality to become available.
  |strategy = Use it in your hand to open the interface, load personalities and wait for a pAI personality to become available.
  |description = This is a personal AI device.
  |description = This is a personal AI device. You can download a personal AI from an online pAI server, if someone has decided to play one. pAI's are chosen from dead players.  
  }}
  }}


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  |image = Tracking_Beacon.gif
  |image = Tracking_Beacon.gif
  |foundin = Protolathe, key locations around the station
  |foundin = Protolathe, key locations around the station
  |usedfor = Teleporting to it
  |usedfor = Teleportation
  |strategy = Place it somewhere and use the [[Teleporter|teleporter hub]] to set it as your destination
  |strategy = Place it somewhere and use the [[Teleporter|teleporter hub]] to teleport to it.
  |description = A beacon used by the [[Teleporter]].
  |description = A beacon used by the [[Teleporter]]. They can be moved around, meaning you can change the location of where the teleporter goes! This can have several sneaky applications.
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  |image = Welding_Gas_Mask.png
  |image = Welding_Gas_Mask.png
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = Breathing air while welding
  |usedfor = Shielding your eyes from bright lights while still functioning as a gas mask
  |strategy = Wear it while welding and breathing simultaneously
  |strategy = Wearing it allows you to use internals and a welding mask without having to change your hat.
  |description = A gas mask with built in welding goggles and face shield. Looks like a skull, clearly designed by a nerd.
  |description = A gas mask with built in welding goggles and face shield. Looks like a skull, clearly designed by a nerd.
  }}
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  |image = Bluespace_Beaker.gif
  |image = Bluespace_Beaker.gif
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = Transporting reagents or used in machine building
  |usedfor = Transporting large amounts of reagents or used in machine building
  |strategy = Fill it with reagents or put it in a machine
  |strategy = Use it for chemistry, or put it in a machine in place of a normal beaker.
  |description = A bluespace beaker, powered by experimental bluespace technology and Element Cuban combined with the Compound Pete. Can hold up to 300 units. <br>A bigger beaker inside a machine increases its reagent storage space.
  |description = A beaker powered by experimental bluespace technology. Can hold up to 300 units. <br>A bigger beaker inside a machine increases its reagent storage capacity.
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  |image = Cryostasis_Beaker.gif
  |image = Cryostasis_Beaker.gif
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = Transporting reagents without having them blow up
  |usedfor = Preventing reagents from reacting when in contact with eachother.
  |strategy = Fill it with reagents
  |strategy = Useful for preventing unwanted reactions when working with dangerous chemicals.
  |description = A cryostasis beaker that allows for chemical storage without reactions. Can hold up to 50 units.
  |description = A cryostasis beaker that allows for chemical storage without causing reactions. Can hold up to 50 units.
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  |image = Slimecore.png
  |image = Slimecore.png
  |foundin = [[Xenobiology]]
  |foundin = [[Xenobiology]]
  |usedfor = Research and interesting [[Grenade]]s
  |usedfor = Special applications when mixed with certain reagents
  |strategy = Use a [[Syringe]] to inject [[Plasma]], blood or water into it
  |strategy = Use a [[Syringe]] to inject [[Plasma]], blood or water into it.
  |description = Also known as a '''Slime Core'''.<br>
  |description = Also known as a '''Slime Core'''.<br>
Each kind of [[Slime]] has different effect that can be found here: [[Guide_to_xenobiology#Formulas|Guide to Xenobiology The Formulas]].<br>
Each kind of [[Slime]] has different effect that can be found here: [[Guide_to_xenobiology#Formulas|Guide to Xenobiology The Formulas]].<br>
[[High-risk_items#Unused_Slime_Extract|Unused Slime Extract]] is a possible [[Traitor]] objective.
[[High-risk_items#Unused_Slime_Extract|Unused Slime Extract]] is a possible [[Traitor]] objective.<br>They can also be used in large [[Grenade]]s for interesting effects.
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  |image = Monkey_Cube.png
  |image = Monkey_Cube.png
  |foundin = [[Xenobiology]], [[Getmore Chocolate Corp]] Vending Machine, Monkey Cube Box
  |foundin = [[Xenobiology]], [[Getmore Chocolate Corp]] Vending Machine, Monkey Cube Box
  |usedfor = Getting a [[Monkey]] when you really need one
  |usedfor = Making [[Monkey]]s!
  |strategy = Splash water on it using a [[Beaker]] or a [[Fire Extinguisher]]. Make sure you unwrap it first.
  |strategy = Splash water on it using a [[Beaker]] or a [[Fire Extinguisher]]. Make sure you unwrap it first.
  |description = A Monkey Cube Box contain 8 Monkey Cubes.<br>
  |description = A Monkey Cube Box contain 8 Monkey Cubes.<br>
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  |foundin = Protolathe
  |foundin = Protolathe
  |usedfor = [[Grenade]] construction
  |usedfor = [[Grenade]] construction
  |strategy = Insert a [[Guide_to_xenobiology#Silver Slime|Silver Slime Core]] and some [[Plasma]] and you have a instant party Grenade
  |strategy = Insert a [[Guide_to_xenobiology#Silver Slime|Silver Slime Core]] and some [[Plasma]] and you have a instant party grenade!
  |description = Makes it possible to use [[Slime Core]]s in grenades.
  |description = Makes it possible to use [[Slime Core]]s in grenades.
  }}
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  |usedfor = Making bombs
  |usedfor = Making bombs
  |strategy = [[Guide to toxins]]
  |strategy = [[Guide to toxins]]
  |description = Should not be confused with the Manual Valve, even though they look (almost) totally the same.<br>
  |description = Should not be confused with manual valves, even though they look (almost) totally the same.<br>
A finished bomb: [[File:Explosivebombthatgoesboom.png|px50]]
A finished bomb: [[File:Explosivebombthatgoesboom.png|px50]]
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  |image = Global Positioning System.gif
  |image = Global Positioning System.gif
  |foundin = [[Telescience Lab]]
  |foundin = [[Telescience Lab]]
  |usedfor = Calibrating the [[Telepad]]
  |usedfor = Finding out where in space you are
  |strategy = [[Guide to telescience]]
  |strategy = [[Guide to telescience]]
  |description = Transmits the universal coordinates to the [[Telepad Control Console]].<br>
  |description = Transmits the universal coordinates to the [[Telepad Control Console]].<br>
Even though it is called a '''GPS''', the name wrongly suggest that it has to do with a planet.
The name incorrectly suggests that it tracks position on a planet, when in reality, it does not.
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  |usedfor = Upgrading the [[Telepad]]
  |usedfor = Upgrading the [[Telepad]]
  |strategy = [[Guide to telescience]]
  |strategy = [[Guide to telescience]]
  |description = A bluespace crystal with mystical properties. When crushed in your hand it will make you blink. When thrown at someone it will make them blink. Can be placed into the [[Telepad Control Console]] to upgrade the power of the [[Telepad]]. You can create Bluespace Crystals through [[Guide_to_xenobiology#Bluespace Slime|Bluespace Slime]]s or through Research.
  |description = A bluespace crystal with mystical properties. When crushed in your hand it will teleport you a short distance. When thrown at someone it will make them teleport as well. Can be placed into the [[Telepad Control Console]] to upgrade the power of the [[Telepad]]. You can create bluespace crystals through [[Guide_to_xenobiology#Bluespace Slime|Bluespace Slime]]s, or you can create synthetic ones through research.
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  |usedfor = Creating [[Slime Extract]] from dead baby [[Slime]]s
  |usedfor = Creating [[Slime Extract]] from dead baby [[Slime]]s
  |strategy = [[Guide to xenobiology]]
  |strategy = [[Guide to xenobiology]]
  |description = Using the regnant from a [[Guide to xenobiology#Purple Slime|Purple Slime Extract]] on a [[Slime]] before killing and processing it will produce more [[Slime Extract]].
  |description = Using the reagent from a [[Guide to xenobiology#Purple Slime|Purple Slime Extract]] on a [[Slime]] before killing it and processing it will produce more [[Slime Extract]].
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  |usedfor = Recycling of dead [[Monkey]]s, will produce a [[Monkey Cube]] when full
  |usedfor = Recycling of dead [[Monkey]]s, will produce a [[Monkey Cube]] when full
  |strategy = [[Guide to xenobiology]]
  |strategy = [[Guide to xenobiology]]
  |description = The horror (or magic) it most use to do what it does.<br>
  |description = Recycles monkeys through horrible means.<br>
Don't use living [[monkey]]s unless you want animal rights groups to stomp down your door.
Don't use living [[monkey]]s unless you want animal rights groups to stomp down your door.<br>It takes 4 dead monkeys to make one live one.
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  |strategy = [[Guide to telescience]]
  |strategy = [[Guide to telescience]]
  |description = Controlled by the [[Telepad Control Console]].<br>
  |description = Controlled by the [[Telepad Control Console]].<br>
Can be used to teleport anything that isn't bolted to the floor to it self or from it self to a place defined by the [[Telepad Control Console]].
Can be used to teleport anything that isn't bolted to the floor to or from the destination defined by the [[Telepad Control Console]].


[[Guide_to_advanced_construction#Telepad|Guide to building a Telepad.]]
[[Guide_to_advanced_construction#Telepad|Guide to building a Telepad.]]
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  |foundin = [[R&D Lab]]
  |foundin = [[R&D Lab]]
  |usedfor = Manufacturing items from materials
  |usedfor = Manufacturing items from materials
  |strategy = Load it with materials and pick an item you want to make (if you have the research levels researched for them)
  |strategy = Load it with materials and pick the item you want to make.
  |description = Similar to an Autolathe, you load raw materials such as [[glass]] and [[metal]] sheets (but not other objects) into it for creating stuff. All the menus and other manipulation commands are in the R&D console.<br>
  |description = Similar to an Autolathe, you load raw materials such as [[glass]] and [[metal]] sheets into it to create things. The protolathe is operated via the R&D console.<br>
[[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Protolathe|Manufacturing list can be found here.]]
[[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Protolathe|Manufacturing list can be found here.]]


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  |foundin = [[R&D Lab]]
  |foundin = [[R&D Lab]]
  |usedfor = Manufacturing circuit boards
  |usedfor = Manufacturing circuit boards
  |strategy = Fill it with [[Polytrinic Acid]] and select a circuit board you want to print (if you have the research levels researched for them)
  |strategy = Fill it with [[Sulphuric Acid]] and select the circuit board you want to print.
  |description = Prints out all kinds of different circuit boards, depending on your research levels. Each of these can be used to build the machine their name stands for.<br>
  |description = Prints out all kinds of different circuit boards, depending on your research levels. Uses of these boards include building mechs, building machines or computers, and changing the AI's laws.<br>
[[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Circuit_Imprinter|Manufacturing list can be found here.]]
[[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Circuit_Imprinter|Manufacturing list can be found here.]]


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  |image = Exofab.png
  |image = Exofab.png
  |foundin = [[Robotics]]
  |foundin = [[Robotics]]
  |usedfor = Manufacturing robot parts
  |usedfor = Manufacturing parts for use in roboticism
  |strategy = Load it with materials and pick an item you want to make (if you have the research levels researched for them)
  |strategy = Load it with materials and pick the items you want to make. Use the "add to queue" function to build multiple things in a row.
  |description = Creates robot parts from metal. Can be synchronized with the [[Guide_to_Research_and_Development|R&D research levels]] for new cyborg/mech components. They cannot be hacked and require Robotics access to operate.<br>
  |description = Creates cyborg or mech parts from materials. Can be synchronized with the [[Guide_to_Research_and_Development|R&D research levels]] for new cyborg/mech components. They cannot be hacked and require robotics access to operate.<br>
If deconstructed and replaced with better components (better manipulator, matter bins and micro laser), the Exosuit Fabricator will construct parts more quickly.<br>
If upgraded with better components, the Exosuit Fabricator will construct parts more quickly and efficiently.<br>
[[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Exosuit_Fabricator|Manufacturing list can be found here.]]
[[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Exosuit_Fabricator|Manufacturing list can be found here.]]



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Components for Machine Construction

Capacitor
Capacitor
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A basic capacitor used in the construction of a variety of devices.

Advanced Capacitor
Advanced Capacitor
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
An advanced capacitor used in the construction of a variety of devices.

Super Capacitor
Super Capacitor
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A super-high capacity capacitor used in the construction of a variety of devices.

Scanning Module
Scanning Module
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A compact scanning module used in the construction of certain devices.

Advanced Scanning Module
Advanced Scanning Module
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A compact, high resolution scanning module used in the construction of certain devices.

Phasic Scanning Module
Phasic Scanning Module
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A compact, high resolution phasic scanning module used in the construction of certain devices.

Micro Manipulator
Micro Manipulator
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A tiny manipulator used in the construction of certain devices.
A better manipulator inside of a machine increases its speed.

Nano Manipulator
Nano Manipulator
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A tiny, advanced manipulator used in the construction of certain devices.
A better manipulator inside of a machine increases its speed.

Pico Manipulator
Pico Manipulator
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A tiny, very precise manipulator used in the construction of certain devices.
A better manipulator inside of a machine increases its speed.

Micro-Laser
Micro-Laser
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A tiny laser used in certain devices.
A better laser inside a machine increases its efficiency.

High-Power Micro-Laser
High-Power Micro-Laser
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A tiny, high power laser used in certain devices.
A better laser inside a machine increases its efficiency.

Ultra-High-Power Micro-Laser
Ultra-High-Power Micro-Laser
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A tiny, ultra-high-power laser used in certain devices.
A better laser inside a machine increases its efficiency.

Matter Bin
Matter Bin
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A container for holding compressed matter used for production.
A better matter bin in a machine increases its material storage space.

Advanced Matter Bin
Advanced Matter Bin
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A large container for holding compressed matter used for production.
A better matter bin in a machine increases its material storage space.

Super Matter Bin
Super Matter Bin
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build or upgrade certain machines.
Description
A very large container for holding compressed matter used for production.
A better matter bin in a machine increases its material storage space.

Subspace Treatment Disk
Subspace Treatment Disk
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build telecommunications machines.
Description
A compact micro-machine capable of stretching out hyper-compressed radio waves.

Subspace Ansible
Subspace Ansible
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build telecommunications machines.
Description
A compact module capable of sensing extradimensional activity.

Hyperwave Filter
Hyperwave Filter
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build telecommunications machines.
Description
A tiny device capable of filtering and converting super-intense radio waves.

Subspace Amplifier
Subspace Amplifier
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build telecommunications machines.
Description
A compact micro-machine capable of amplifying weak subspace transmissions.

Subspace Wavelength Analyzer
Subspace Wavelength Analyzer
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build telecommunications machines.
Description
A sophisticated analyzer capable of analyzing cryptic subspace wavelengths.

Ansible Crystal
Ansible Crystal
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build telecommunications machines.
Description
A crystal made from pure glass used to transmit laser databursts to subspace.

Subspace Transmitter
Subspace Transmitter
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Machine construction
Strategy: Use it to build telecommunications machines.
Description
A large piece of equipment used to open a window into the subspace dimension.


Mining

Diamond Pickaxe
Diamond Pickaxe
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Mining
Strategy: Use it to mine.
Description
A pickaxe with a diamond head, used to mine. Not recommended for use as diamond drills are just as easily available.

Sonic Jackhammer
Sonic Jackhammer
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Mining
Strategy: Use it to mine.
Description
Cracks rocks with sonic blasts, perfect for killing cave lizards.

Mining Drill
Mining Drill
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Mining
Strategy: Use it to mine or dig sand.
Description
My drill is.. My soul!

Diamond Mining Drill
Diamond Mining Drill
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Mining
Strategy: Use it to mine or dig sand.
Description
Your drill is the drill that will pierce the Heavens!

Plasma Cutter
Plasma Cutter
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Mining, unwelding walls.
Strategy: Use it to mine. Also works in place of a welder for cutting open walls, and doesn't require eye protection!
Description
A rock cutter that uses bursts of hot plasma. You could use it to cut limbs off of xenos! Or, you know, mine stuff.


Miscellaneous

Component Design Disk
Component Design Disk
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Research
Strategy: Save designs on this disk for use with an unsynced protolathe.
Description
A disk for storing device design data for construction in lathes.

Technology Disk
Technology Disk
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Research
Strategy: Store research levels on the disk for safe keeping or to set up a new research server.
Description
A disk for storing technology data for further research.

Man-Machine Interface
Man-Machine Interface
Found in: Protolathe, Robotics Lab
Used for: Creating cyborgs or talking with the bodyless
Strategy: Guide to robotics
Description
This device is used to give cyborgs life. The roboticist starts with a few empty ones, and its low research requirements mean more can easily be built in the protolathe. As a brain in an MMI has no limbs, it is, of course, not capable of interacting with anything; but at least it can talk. There's also a radio-enabled version that lets those snooty brains complain about you over the radio.
Man-Machine Interface with a brain in it: px50

Bag of Holding
Bag of Holding
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Holding items usually too large to fit in backpacks, such as backpacks.
Strategy: This item holds bulkier items, including normal backpacks.
WARNING: The fabric of Bluespace is fragile. Attempting to put a Bag of Holding inside another Bag of Holding will make fun things happen.
Description
A backpack that opens into a localized pocket of bluespace.

Floral Somatoray
Floral Somatoray
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Botany
Strategy: Mutate plant genes or yield rate easily.
Description
A tool that discharges controlled radiation which induces mutation in plant cells.
Note that the somatoray cannot mutate plant species.

InteliCard
InteliCard
Found in: Bridge, Tech Storage, Research Director's Office
Used for: Stealing Restoring or transporting the AI
Strategy: Use it on the AI's core to download it onto the InteliCard.
Description
Also known as an InteliCard AI Transportation System.

A functional AI is a possible Traitor objective.

Personal AI Device
Personal AI Device
Found in: Dormitory, Research Director's Office, Derelict Shuttle
Used for: Downloading your new best friend!
Strategy: Use it in your hand to open the interface, load personalities and wait for a pAI personality to become available.
Description
This is a personal AI device. You can download a personal AI from an online pAI server, if someone has decided to play one. pAI's are chosen from dead players.

Tracking Beacon
Tracking Beacon
Found in: Protolathe, key locations around the station
Used for: Teleportation
Strategy: Place it somewhere and use the teleporter hub to teleport to it.
Description
A beacon used by the Teleporter. They can be moved around, meaning you can change the location of where the teleporter goes! This can have several sneaky applications.

Welding Gas Mask
Welding Gas Mask
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Shielding your eyes from bright lights while still functioning as a gas mask
Strategy: Wearing it allows you to use internals and a welding mask without having to change your hat.
Description
A gas mask with built in welding goggles and face shield. Looks like a skull, clearly designed by a nerd.

Bluespace Beaker
Bluespace Beaker
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Transporting large amounts of reagents or used in machine building
Strategy: Use it for chemistry, or put it in a machine in place of a normal beaker.
Description
A beaker powered by experimental bluespace technology. Can hold up to 300 units.
A bigger beaker inside a machine increases its reagent storage capacity.

Cryostasis Beaker
Cryostasis Beaker
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Preventing reagents from reacting when in contact with eachother.
Strategy: Useful for preventing unwanted reactions when working with dangerous chemicals.
Description
A cryostasis beaker that allows for chemical storage without causing reactions. Can hold up to 50 units.

Slime Extract
Slime Extract
Found in: Xenobiology
Used for: Special applications when mixed with certain reagents
Strategy: Use a Syringe to inject Plasma, blood or water into it.
Description
Also known as a Slime Core.

Each kind of Slime has different effect that can be found here: Guide to Xenobiology The Formulas.
Unused Slime Extract is a possible Traitor objective.
They can also be used in large Grenades for interesting effects.

Monkey Cube
Monkey Cube
Found in: Xenobiology, Getmore Chocolate Corp Vending Machine, Monkey Cube Box
Used for: Making Monkeys!
Strategy: Splash water on it using a Beaker or a Fire Extinguisher. Make sure you unwrap it first.
Description
A Monkey Cube Box contain 8 Monkey Cubes.

Monkey Cube Box: px50

Large Grenade Casing
Large Grenade Casing
Found in: Protolathe
Used for: Grenade construction
Strategy: Insert a Silver Slime Core and some Plasma and you have a instant party grenade!
Description
Makes it possible to use Slime Cores in grenades.

Tank Transfer Valve
Tank Transfer Valve
Found in: Toxins Lab
Used for: Making bombs
Strategy: Guide to toxins
Description
Should not be confused with manual valves, even though they look (almost) totally the same.

A finished bomb: px50

Global Positioning System
Global Positioning System
Found in: Telescience Lab
Used for: Finding out where in space you are
Strategy: Guide to telescience
Description
Transmits the universal coordinates to the Telepad Control Console.

The name incorrectly suggests that it tracks position on a planet, when in reality, it does not.

Bluespace Crystal
Bluespace Crystal
Found in: Xenobiology, Research and Development Lab, Telescience Lab
Used for: Upgrading the Telepad
Strategy: Guide to telescience
Description
A bluespace crystal with mystical properties. When crushed in your hand it will teleport you a short distance. When thrown at someone it will make them teleport as well. Can be placed into the Telepad Control Console to upgrade the power of the Telepad. You can create bluespace crystals through Bluespace Slimes, or you can create synthetic ones through research.

Weapons

Advanced Energy Gun
Advanced Energy Gun

Stun Revolver
Stun Revolver

Laser Cannon
Laser Cannon

Rapid Syringe Gun
Rapid Syringe Gun

Temperature Gun
Temperature Gun

Submachine Gun
Submachine Gun

Ammunition Box (9mm)
Ammunition Box (9mm)

Stun Shell
Stun Shell

X-Ray Laser Gun
X-Ray Laser Gun

Equipment

Slime Processor
Slime Processor
Found in: Xenobiology
Used for: Creating Slime Extract from dead baby Slimes
Strategy: Guide to xenobiology
Description
Using the reagent from a Purple Slime Extract on a Slime before killing it and processing it will produce more Slime Extract.

Monkey Recycling Machine
Monkey Recycling Machine
Found in: Xenobiology
Used for: Recycling of dead Monkeys, will produce a Monkey Cube when full
Strategy: Guide to xenobiology
Description
Recycles monkeys through horrible means.

Don't use living monkeys unless you want animal rights groups to stomp down your door.
It takes 4 dead monkeys to make one live one.

Telepad
Telepad
Found in: Telescience Lab
Used for: Teleporting victims stuff around the station
Strategy: Guide to telescience
Description
Controlled by the Telepad Control Console.

Can be used to teleport anything that isn't bolted to the floor to or from the destination defined by the Telepad Control Console.

Guide to building a Telepad.

Protolathe
Protolathe
Found in: R&D Lab
Used for: Manufacturing items from materials
Strategy: Load it with materials and pick the item you want to make.
Description
Similar to an Autolathe, you load raw materials such as glass and metal sheets into it to create things. The protolathe is operated via the R&D console.

Manufacturing list can be found here.

Guide to building a Protolathe.

Circuit Imprinter
Circuit Imprinter
Found in: R&D Lab
Used for: Manufacturing circuit boards
Strategy: Fill it with Sulphuric Acid and select the circuit board you want to print.
Description
Prints out all kinds of different circuit boards, depending on your research levels. Uses of these boards include building mechs, building machines or computers, and changing the AI's laws.

Manufacturing list can be found here.

Guide to building a Circuit Imprinter.

Exosuit Fabricator
Exosuit Fabricator
Found in: Robotics
Used for: Manufacturing parts for use in roboticism
Strategy: Load it with materials and pick the items you want to make. Use the "add to queue" function to build multiple things in a row.
Description
Creates cyborg or mech parts from materials. Can be synchronized with the R&D research levels for new cyborg/mech components. They cannot be hacked and require robotics access to operate.

If upgraded with better components, the Exosuit Fabricator will construct parts more quickly and efficiently.
Manufacturing list can be found here.

Guide to building an Exosuit Fabricator.