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	This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs - Scavenger\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own. It involves searching for useful, unattended items in wilderness or derelict city areas.		This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs - Scavenger\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own. It involves searching for useful, unattended items in wilderness or derelict city areas.

	=== Scavenging sessions with the MC ===		=== Scavenging sessions with the MC ===
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	* Each Follower with [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 40+ adds +5 to the MC's Survival roll.		* Each Follower with [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 40+ adds +5 to the MC's Survival roll.
	* Each Follower with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait adds +10 to the MC's Survival roll. This stacks with the Follower's Survival skill.		* Each Follower with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait (trait value 70+) adds +10 to the MC's Survival roll. This stacks with the Follower's Survival skill.
	* The "enemies ambush!" event is more dangerous if you have 3+ Followers and "played days" are 100+. Those encounters provide more loot, however, as well as possible female combatants.		* The "enemies ambush!" event is more dangerous if you have 3+ Followers and "played days" are 100+. Those encounters provide more loot, however, as well as possible female combatants.
			'''Success chance''' = MC's [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill + Follower modifiers + Area modifiers (wealthy: -25, dangerous: +15, non-dangerous: -15).

			'''Swag:''' If successful, in built-up areas you will find 1-12 units of Merchandise, Scrap metal or Fasteners - +1 in dangerous areas, and +1 if your Survival is 80+. There is also a roughly 5% chance that you also find something special, which could be pretty much anything, but is usually valuable. Outside Ikaanos city, or in [[Locations (Ikaanos)#Kasey's Park\|Kasey's Park]], you will find Wood and/or Scrap metal, with a 1 in 5 chance of Merchandise instead, plus a 2% chance of finding comething valuable (Gold, Durasteel, Tendstims, a weapon or ammunition, energy cells).

			'''Ambushes:''' In dangerous areas, there is a 20% chance of getting ambushed by another group of scavengers during each 1 hour scavenge session. This group could be anything from lightly equipped amateurs, to skilled and well armed. Bring rope!

	=== Scavenging as a job for NPCs ===		=== Scavenging as a job for NPCs ===
	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-4:05pm. It is somewhat risky, so they should go armed and armored (the better equipped they are, they less damage they will suffer; [[Attributes (NPCs)#Health Points\|health point]] loss increases as Ikaanos' [[Control]] decreases). Their daily haul will on average be considerably greater than a 1-hour Scavenge session with the MC. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]] - unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]]. Additionally, scavengers with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Techie\|Techie]] trait and [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 60+ have a 4 in 15 chance of finding either a [[Tendstim]] or an [[Energy Cells\|Energy Cell]]. And a scavenger with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Nerd\|Nerd]] trait and [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 60+ has a 4 in 15 chance of finding an [[Artifacts\|Artifact]] (50% Common, 25% Uncommon, 25% Rare IF Academic 80+).		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-4:05pm. It is somewhat risky, so they should go armed and armored (the better equipped they are, they less damage they will suffer; [[Attributes (NPCs)#Health Points\|health point]] loss increases as Ikaanos' [[Control]] decreases). Their daily haul will on average be considerably greater than a 1-hour Scavenge session with the MC. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]] - unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]]. Additionally, scavengers with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Techie\|Techie]] trait and [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 60+ have a 4 in 15 chance of finding either a [[Tendstim]] or an [[Energy Cells\|Energy Cell]]. And a scavenger with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Nerd\|Nerd]] trait and [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 60+ has a 4 in 15 chance of finding an [[Artifacts\|Artifact]] (50% Common, 25% Uncommon, 25% Rare IF Academic 80+).

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	=== Scavenging as a job for NPCs ===		=== Scavenging as a job for NPCs ===
	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-~~5pm~~. It is somewhat risky, so they should go armed and armored (the better equipped they are, they less damage they ~~risk taking~~; ~~risks and~~ [[Attributes (NPCs)#Health Points\|health point]] loss ~~are greater if~~ Ikaanos' [[Control]] ~~is low~~). Their daily haul will on average be considerably greater than a 1-hour Scavenge session with the MC. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]] - unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]]. ~~Furthermore~~, scavengers with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Techie\|Techie]] trait and [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 60+ have a 4 in 15 chance of finding either a [[Tendstim]] or an [[Energy Cells\|Energy Cell]]. And a scavenger with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Nerd\|Nerd]] trait and [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 60+ has a 4 in 15 chance of finding an [[Artifacts\|Artifact]] (50% Common, 25% Uncommon, 25% Rare IF Academic 80+).		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-4:05pm. It is somewhat risky, so they should go armed and armored (the better equipped they are, they less damage they will suffer; [[Attributes (NPCs)#Health Points\|health point]] loss increases as Ikaanos' [[Control]] decreases). Their daily haul will on average be considerably greater than a 1-hour Scavenge session with the MC. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]] - unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]]. Additionally, scavengers with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Techie\|Techie]] trait and [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 60+ have a 4 in 15 chance of finding either a [[Tendstim]] or an [[Energy Cells\|Energy Cell]]. And a scavenger with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Nerd\|Nerd]] trait and [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 60+ has a 4 in 15 chance of finding an [[Artifacts\|Artifact]] (50% Common, 25% Uncommon, 25% Rare IF Academic 80+).

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	This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs - Scavenger\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.		This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs - Scavenger\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own. It involves searching for useful, unattended items in wilderness or derelict city areas.

	=== Scavenging sessions with the MC ===		=== Scavenging sessions with the MC ===
	If scavenging yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your ~~own~~ [[The Player#Survival\|'''Survival''']] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (one reason it's worth having Followers accompany you). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)		If scavenging yourself, with or without [[Followers]], each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your [[The Player#Survival\|'''Survival''']] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (one reason it's worth having Followers accompany you). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual, e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)

	* Each Follower with Survival 40+ adds +5 to the MC's Survival roll.		* Each Follower with [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 40+ adds +5 to the MC's Survival roll.
	* Each Follower with ~~The~~ Scavenger ~~Trait~~ adds +10 to the MC's Survival roll. This stacks with the Follower's Survival skill.		* Each Follower with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait adds +10 to the MC's Survival roll. This stacks with the Follower's Survival skill.
	* The "enemies ambush!" event is more dangerous if you have 3+ Followers and "played days" are 100+. Those encounters provide more loot, however, as well as possible female combatants.		* The "enemies ambush!" event is more dangerous if you have 3+ Followers and "played days" are 100+. Those encounters provide more loot, however, as well as possible female combatants.

	=== Scavenging as a job for NPCs ===		=== Scavenging as a job for NPCs ===
	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm. It is somewhat risky, so they should go armed and armored~~. They will bring back a guaranteed haul, unlike a Scavenge action~~, and ~~their~~ haul will be greater - ~~but that's because a~~ Scavenge ~~action takes only an hour~~. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]] - unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]]. Furthermore scavengers with the Techie trait and Survival 60+ have a ~~1/6~~ chance ~~to find extra tendstims~~ or ~~energy cells~~. And a scavenger with the Nerd trait and Survival 60+ has a ~~1/6~~ chance ~~to find~~ an ~~artefact of some kind~~.		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm. It is somewhat risky, so they should go armed and armored (the better equipped they are, they less damage they risk taking; risks and [[Attributes (NPCs)#Health Points\|health point]] loss are greater if Ikaanos' [[Control]] is low). Their daily haul will on average be considerably greater than a 1-hour Scavenge session with the MC. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]] - unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]]. Furthermore, scavengers with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Techie\|Techie]] trait and [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 60+ have a 4 in 15 chance of finding either a [[Tendstim]] or an [[Energy Cells\|Energy Cell]]. And a scavenger with the [[Traits (NPCs)#Nerd\|Nerd]] trait and [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 60+ has a 4 in 15 chance of finding an [[Artifacts\|Artifact]] (50% Common, 25% Uncommon, 25% Rare IF Academic 80+).

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	=== Scavenging as a job for NPCs ===		=== Scavenging as a job for NPCs ===
	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm~~; it~~ is somewhat risky, so they should go armed and armored. ~~and they~~ will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only ~~for~~ an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]].		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm. It is somewhat risky, so they should go armed and armored. They will bring back a guaranteed haul, unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]] - unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]]. Furthermore scavengers with the Techie trait and Survival 60+ have a 1/6 chance to find extra tendstims or energy cells. And a scavenger with the Nerd trait and Survival 60+ has a 1/6 chance to find an artefact of some kind.

AlexD at 14:31, 11 August 2025

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	This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs - Scavenger\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.		This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs - Scavenger\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.

	If ~~doing it~~ yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (~~which is the main~~ reason it's worth having ~~your~~ Followers accompany you ~~on Scavenge actions~~). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)		=== Scavenging sessions with the MC ===
			If scavenging yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|'''Survival''']] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (one reason it's worth having Followers accompany you). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)

	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is ~~theoretically~~ risky, ~~though in practice~~ so ~~far has turned out to be safe;~~ and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]].		* Each Follower with Survival 40+ adds +5 to the MC's Survival roll.
			* Each Follower with The Scavenger Trait adds +10 to the MC's Survival roll. This stacks with the Follower's Survival skill.
			* The "enemies ambush!" event is more dangerous if you have 3+ Followers and "played days" are 100+. Those encounters provide more loot, however, as well as possible female combatants.

			=== Scavenging as a job for NPCs ===
			If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is somewhat risky, so they should go armed and armored. and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]].

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	This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.		This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs - Scavenger\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.

	If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)		If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)

	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]].		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]].

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	If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)		If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)

	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[energy cells]].		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]].

AlexD at 04:50, 8 June 2024

2024-06-08T04:50:47Z

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	This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.		This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.

	If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)		If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)

	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[energy cells]].		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[energy cells]].

AlexD at 01:10, 15 May 2024

2024-05-15T01:10:44Z

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	This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.		This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.

	If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]], with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]]~~, [[scrap metal]],~~ and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)		If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)

	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[energy cells]].		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[energy cells]].

AlexD: fixed link

2024-04-28T21:06:37Z

fixed link

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	This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.		This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.

	If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]], with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]], [[scrap metal]], and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)		If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]], with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]], [[scrap metal]], and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)

	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[energy cells]].		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[energy cells]].

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	This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.		This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs - Scavenger\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.

	If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)		If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)

	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]].		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[Energy Cells\|energy cells]].

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:50, 8 June 2024
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	This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.		This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.

	If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)		If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], or [[wood]] if in a natural area, with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)

	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[energy cells]].		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[energy cells]].

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	This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.		This is an action that you can take alone or with [[Followers]] in any map area, and it is also a [[Assignments and Jobs\|Job]] that you can assign followers to do on their own.

	If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]], with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]]~~, [[scrap metal]],~~ and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)		If doing it yourself with or without Followers, each Scavenge attempt will take an hour (take the '''Investigate Area -> Scavenge Area''' action), and will succeed or fail depending on your own [[The Player#Survival\|Survival]] skill. You will have a reduced chance to find something in '''Safe areas''', whereas in '''Wild areas''' there is a chance you'll attract an attack from a rival scavenger gang (which is the main reason it's worth having your Followers accompany you on Scavenge actions). If your scavenge attempt is successful, you will find mostly [[Merchandise]] and [[scrap metal]], with smaller chances for things like [[fasteners]] and [[cloth]], plus a smaller-still chance of finding something unusual e.g. a shotgun (maybe "finding" things like this is why you get attacked sometimes?)

	If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[energy cells]].		If assigning personnel to the [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger job]], they will do this 9am-5pm; it is theoretically risky, though in practice so far has turned out to be safe; and they will bring back a guaranteed haul unlike a Scavenge action, and their haul will be greater - but that's because a Scavenge action takes only for an hour. They will bring back less if their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill is 20 or lower, and more if it's 60+. They will also bring back extra if they are smart ([[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+), like you ([[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] 60+), Ikaanos is thriving ([[Prosperity]] 75+), or if they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait. However they will bring back only [[Merchandise]], unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, in which case there's a chance for [[Durasteel]], [[tendstims]] and [[energy cells]].