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== Survival Basics ==

Life in the Wasteland is hostile by default. Food, water, radiation, and weather all matter - neglecting any of them for too long will kill you.

To survive long term, you need '''food''' and '''water'''. The day-night cycle lasts one hour, and during that span you need to eat and drink at least once.

=== Water ===

Clean water is one of the most important resources in Nuclear 14. Many water sources are dirty or irradiated, so drinking whatever you find is a fast way to get sick.

{| class="wikitable" style="background:#141414; color:#d0d0d0; border:1px solid #2a4a6a; width:100%;"
! style="background:#0a1a2a; color:#8ab0d0;" | Water Type
! style="background:#0a1a2a; color:#8ab0d0;" | Safety
|-
| '''Filtered Water''' || Safe to drink. Purified from a clean source.
|-
| '''Dirty Water''' || Illness risk. Carries bacteria and contaminants.
|-
| '''Irradiated Water''' || Radiation exposure. Avoid unless treated.
|}

Purify water with filters, chemistry, or boiling whenever you can. See [[Materials]] for water purification recipes.

=== Food ===

You need a steady food supply. Gather wild plants, hunt animals, trade for supplies, or grow crops if your settlement has the space.

* Cook raw meat before eating it - raw meat carries illness risk.
* Do not assume every plant or scavenged meal is safe.
* See [[Cooking]] for meal recipes and [[Botany]] for growing your own food supply.

'''Quick food options:'''
* '''Raw plants''' (carrots, cabbage, corn) - safe to eat immediately.
* '''Pre-war packaged food''' (Blamco, Cram, Instamash) - safe and filling.
* '''Cooked meals''' - best value for nutrition and safety.

=== Radiation ===

Radiation is everywhere in the Wasteland. Watch your exposure levels, carry treatment when possible, and avoid contaminated areas unless you are equipped for them.

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! style="background:#1a0a0a; color:#c87070;" | Tool / Treatment
! style="background:#1a0a0a; color:#c87070;" | Use
|-
| '''Geiger Counter''' || Measures current radiation level in your environment.
|-
| '''RadAway Inhaler''' || Flushes accumulated radiation from your body. See [[Medicine Crafting]] to craft your own.
|-
| '''Rad-X''' || Reduces radiation absorption rate while active. Found in medical caches or purchased from doctors.
|}

If a zone is hot: move quickly, wear protection, and clear the dose before it stacks up.

=== Weather and Exposure ===

Weather can be as deadly as combat. Sandstorms, acid rain, and sharp temperature swings all punish unprepared survivors.

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! style="background:#1e1a08; color:#c8a030;" | Gear
! style="background:#1e1a08; color:#c8a030;" | Protection
|-
| '''Gas Mask''' || Covers airways during sandstorms and toxic environments.
|-
| '''Leather Duster Coat''' || Full-body weather protection for open Wasteland travel.
|}

Keep protective clothing, a face covering, and spare supplies ready before you travel far from shelter.

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