Misc
Cassette - Short
cassette.short
A tape that you can record audio on to using a Cassette Recorder. Stores up to 10s of audio.
Crafting
 Metal Fragments | ×50 |
Hand craftCraft time: 5sYields ×5
Blueprint
Default blueprint — known from the start, no research required.
Recycling
recyclingSafezone Recycler
| Metal Fragments | ×4 |
warningRadtown Recycler
| Metal Fragments | ×6 |
Radtown recyclers (found in monuments) give more than the safe-zone recyclers at Outpost and Bandit Camp. A percentage next to a yield is the chance of receiving it.
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