INTEL/MANUAL_CHM8
cyborg SNACK GUIDE
​COMPOUND REFERENCE TABLE
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All ChemicalMate chips are visually coded to indicate the effects of consumption.
Micromachines Types A2/B2/R7
Type: Micromachine
Appearance: Microscopic; suspended in all chip substrates
Effect: Broad-spectrum cybernetic system maintenance
Notes: Not for treatment of injuries
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Glucose
Type: Substrate
Appearance: Monochromatic crystalline pattern, black
Effect: Energy replenishment
Notes: Common substrate; all chips contain some amount of glucose
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Carbon Fiber
Type: Substrate
Appearance: Imitation carbon fiber weave pattern, black
Effect: Carbon and fiber replenishment
Notes: Used by micromachines for repairing components and digestion
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Carbohydrates
Type: Substrate
Appearance: Granular texture, white
Effect: Energy replenishment
Notes: Formulated to favor taste over efficiency
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Transtroleum
Type: Substrate or Compound
Appearance: Rainbow crystalline pattern, black
Effect: General-purpose joint lubrication
Notes: Synthetic
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Neural Paste
Type: Substrate or Compound
Appearance: Fine rainbow sparkles, black
Effect: Brain coating
Notes: Facilitates recovery from more invasive neural interface cybernetics
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UVFl-G Coolant
Type: Compound
Appearance: Neon green, transparent, UV-reactive
Effect: Supplemental coolant
Notes: High performance; must be flushed after 96 hours
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UVFl-Y Flush
Type: Compound
Appearance: Neon yellow, transparent, UV-reactive
Effect: Filtration flushing and cleansing agent
Notes: Will not inhibit effectiveness of cybernetic drug screening
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UVFl-R/P/O Stimulant
Type: Compound
Appearance: Neon red, transparent, UV-reactive
Effect: Metabolic stimulant, hastening select chemical reactions
Notes: Addictive
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MxPr Neural Glaze
Type: Compound
Appearance: Purple, transparent, glossy
Effect: Brain-computer interface suppression, facilitates further medication
Notes: Grape flavored
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RbIr-F Radiation Shielding
Type: Compound
Appearance: Blue, orange reflective sheen, transparent, frosted
Effect: Heavy ion and alpha particle absorption
Notes: Minor resistance against some radiation sources; cumulative
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GaOrPhos Electrolytic
Type: Compound
Appearance: Orange, transparent, glows in the dark
Effect: Electrolyte replenishment
Notes: Hyper concentrated; humans can microdose in emergencies
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NyQT-F Narcofine
Type: Compound
Appearance: Teal, transparent, frosted
Effect: Multi-purpose soothing agent
Notes: Effects vary drastically with dosage
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ChR-F Regeneration
Type: Compound
Appearance: Red, transparent, frosted
Effect: Non-critical injury repair
Notes: Base compounds for rebuilding synthetic muscle and skin; slow-acting
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LiPr-F Neural Nebula
Type: Compound
Appearance: Purple, transparent, frosted
Effect: Promotes brain-computer interface synapse interlink
Notes: Some research suggests psychological addiction can occur
GfOr-F Amplification
Type: Compound
Appearance: Orange, transparent, frosted
Effect: Enhances effects of select organic chemical reactions
Notes: Side effects may include bone whistle and eyesplosion
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DaW-Prism Ascension
Type: Compound
Appearance: White, light blue iridescent sheen
Effect: Causes natural formation of BCI synapse superclusters
Notes: Effects are irreversible
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RuR-M Bloodgeizer
Type: Compound
Appearance: Red, mirrored
Effect: Emergency deep injury repair
Notes: Base compounds and micromachines for repairing critical organs
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ChG-M Confluence
Type: Compound
Appearance: Gold, mirrored
Effect: Increase skin and muscle connective strength
Notes: Incremental, cumulative effects
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EmG-M Fortification
Type: Compound
Appearance: Green, mirrored
Effect: Increase muscle and organ density
Notes: Incremental, cumulative effects
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SaB-M Overclock
Type: Compound
Appearance: Blue, mirrored
Effect: Brain-computer interface stimulant
Notes: Repeated use known to cause temporal dissociation
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ICBYRTF Gratitude
Type: Checkout code
Appearance: Rare
Effect: Five bucks off a basic ChemicalMate SnackRack
Notes: I can't believe you read this far
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Vitabytes
Type: Compound Mix
Appearance: Miniature fruits and vegetables
Effect: Balanced nutrition
Notes: Can be eaten raw; hyperhydration recommended
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LmWB-M Ceramilica
Type: Compound
Appearance: White on black, matte
Effect: Reinforce skeleton with ceramic-silica metamaterials
Notes: Base compounds and specialized micromachines
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BP95-M Isolation
Type: Compound
Appearance: Black, matte
Effect: Low energy radiation absorption
Notes: Harden vs. cosmic radiation; includes specialized micromachines
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CHIP INSERTION/REMOVAL
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Chips can be swapped in all ChemicalMate setings without tools. Each chip is retained with friction fitting tabs.
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To remove a chip, apply pressure to one corner.
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To insert a chip, align a long edge first and then apply pressure to the opposite corner.
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KEYCHAIN SETTINGS
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Keychain settings feature a 1" wide hook-and-loop strap and triangular carabiner.
SURFACE MOUNT SETTINGS (POLYNODE)
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Surface mount settings use nuts, bolts, and a backer to firmly attach to fabric or flat surfaces. Installation typically involves making at least one hole in the host surface (clever applications can sometimes avoid this, like installing on a fabric edge). These settings can also slot into molle webbing.
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This system is used in another Starside product line, the Polynode. See that listing or this [outdated] diagram for more information.
PENDANT SETTINGS
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Pendant settings come with a cord for wearing around the neck.
ENERGIZING SETTINGS
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Some ChemicalMate varieties can be enhanced with photonic radiation. Energizing settings emit chromatic energy, which can boost the effects (and aesthetics) of compatible chips.
Compatible chips have varying degrees of transparency, allowing certain energy frequencies to permeate the compound matrix. Matching colors generally yields the brightest results, but some combinations can produce neat effects.
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Energizing settings are powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery and toggled with a simple on/off switch. ​​Frequency presets can be cycled by pressing the round button.
OTHER SETTINGS
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Other settings include:
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Inline Strap - wide slots on either end allow integration with various strap systems
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Equipment Socket - some other products include an integrated ChemicalMate socket
For a full list of all ChemicalMate products, please see this store category:
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Chip menu - various formulas for various needs
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Fixture options - convenient carrying solutions
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Energizers - photonic radiation enhancement
ChemicalMate is a line of consumables for cyborgs that provide beneficial effects in cybernetic bodies. Each triangular "chip" contains chemical compounds specially formulated for maintenance, repair, and/or performance, as well as bulk glucose and administrative micromachines.
A variety of settings are available, all of which are compatible with all chips. Mix, match, and store your preferred chips in fixtures like a two-sided pendant, an illuminated broach, or a three-pack keychain.
Cyborg rations are only compatible with specific archetypes of fully cybernetic digestive systems and are extremely toxic to organic systems. Consult your cybernetics specialist to see if ChemicalMate products are right for your shell.
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Handling and storage is generally safe so long as chemical reaction has not begun. Many unmodified humans with cybernetic aspirations enjoy collecting and displaying ChemicalMate products.
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