Nerth LISTS of Stuff

The amount, kinds, and types of STUFF in DownShift are virtually infinite. Between all the ruins and decay of the Old Earth, Nerth has a broad array of new and fascinating technologies mean there are no limits to the possibilities that can be experienced. Below are just a few items, in the three basic types to whet your whistle. 

The STUFF of Dealers

TYPE of STUFF	Examples of some of the STUFF

Cosmetic	Faked ID, Papers, Stocks, Bonds, etc.
Cosmetic	Gaudy rings, Gold chains, Jewelry
Cosmetic	Cheap Cologne/Perfume
Cosmetic	Tacky Hawaiian-print shirts, Bad ties
Cosmetic	A wad of Old Cash (old printed money)
Cosmetic	Personal Grooming/Hygiene Kit (razor, mirror, toothbrush, soap, comb, etc...)
Useful	Adding Machine
Useful	Moneybelt
Useful	Pocket Knife
Essential	Concealed Boot Knife
Cosmetic	Shiny Belt buckle
Essential	Alligator Boots
Essential	Handgun, concealable with holster
Essential	Rolling Travel bag with clothes
Essential	Disguise Kit

The STUFF of Gunners

Type of STUFF	Examples of some of the STUFF
Cosmetic	Weapons Recognition Silhouette books
Cosmetic	Military Uniform
Cosmetic	Colorful Bandana
Cosmetic	Cargo Trousers with many pockets
Cosmetic	Blackout facepaint for night ops
Useful	Steel field Mirror
Useful	Heavy fighting gloves
Useful	Sack of bolts, nuts, and shot pellets
Useful	Rucksack
Useful	Razor strop, small and large-grain whetstones,
Essential	Combat baton, belaying pin, or nightstick
Essential	Bedroll
Essential	Entrenching Tool
Essential	Compass and Dead Reckoning tool
Essential	Bullet Reload Kit

The STUFF of Scholars

The Type of STUFF	Examples of some of the STUFF
Cosmetic	Magnifying Glass, Analyzing Instruments
Cosmetic	Fedora, Stetson, Panama, or Pith Helmet
Cosmetic	Field Guides (Plants, Animals, Insects, etc...)
Cosmetic	Writing material (pad of paper, pens, pencils)
Cosmetic	Reference Books (Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Almanac, Thesaurus, Atlas, etc...)
Useful	Flashlight,
Useful	Stopwatch
Useful	Swiss Army Knife
Useful	Binoculars
Useful	Water Purifier
Essential	Portable Computer (Notebook, tablet, or Palmtop)
Essential	Rope & Grapple
Essential	Canteen
Essential	Compass,
Essential	Hiking Boots

The Stuff of Scroungers

The Type of STUFF	Examples of some of the STUFF
Cosmetic	Concealed scabbard for the stabby knife in sleeves
Cosmetic	Shiny inexpensive glass jewelry to bribe the folks that catch you stealing stuff.
Cosmetic	Broad-brimmed hat for those long days searching for useful stuff
Cosmetic	Extra pair of overshoes to disguising tracks.
Cosmetic	Lots of cotton and cloth in bags to prevent others from hearing you steal stuff
Useful	Vest of many pockets, a belt of pockets, and a bandolier of pockets.
Useful	Skin-tight sash for hiding really valuable things from searchers.
Useful	Lock pick kit including bump keys
Useful	Ring of random keys to all kinds of things
Useful	Small, wide stabby knife good for cutting purse strings, or other bindings
Essential	Large sack with many smaller sacks
Essential	Sturdy shoes and elastic socks for keeping special items
Essential	Faked Id papers that show you have diplomatic immunity.
Essential	Short sword or other small defensive weapon
Essential	Sawed off shotguns to mess up someone trying to stop you from escaping

The STUFF of Splicers

The Type of STUFF	The definition of the STUFF
Cosmetic	Extendable magnetic pointer
Cosmetic	Craft knife kit or box cutter with extra blades
Cosmetic	Flashlight, torch type, and Lantern for late work
Cosmetic	Electrical tape and Wire-connector caps
Cosmetic	Bundle ties and wire twists for cable control
Useful	stethoscope
Useful	Oscilloscope,
Useful	Multi-meter
Useful	Portable soldering gun and flux
Useful	Rolls of various grades of wire, in a variety of colors of insulation
Essential	Tiny screwdrivers, tools, and Allen keys
Essential	Taser or other electric weapons like a cattle prod
Essential	Wire cutters, strippers, and connector collection
Essential	Rubber-soled shoes and insulated gloves
Essential	Anti-static pad and portable tabletop

The STUFF of Wrenches

The Type of STUFF	The description of the STUFF
Cosmetic	Heavy-duty work gloves, boots, coveralls
Cosmetic	Heavy warm socks and beanie-type hat
Cosmetic	Duct tape rolls, baling wire, bubble gum
Cosmetic	Statuette of Jesus, Buddha, or Shiva
Cosmetic	Oil and gas rag, a tub of pumice hand cleaner
Useful	Hammers from tack hammer to sledgehammer
Useful	Four feet of tow chain, crowbar and spin lift jack
Useful	Air compression line, Impact wrench
Useful	Air pressure nozzle and pressure gauge
Useful	Come-along and cable stretcher
Essential	Toolbox or wrap belt and cleaning supplies
Essential	Allen Key and Star Wrench kit
Essential	Screwdriver with multibit combination
Essential	Spanner set, small to large
Essential	Wrench Set, Metric and Standard

Type

Natural