Crescent

The  is an artifact found in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha.

"This actually smells... quite good! Although, I don't think anyone would try a bite for obvious reasons..."

- Inventory description

"Born in the 'Vortex' anomaly. (Chert' is formed from metallic substances exposed to prolonged gravitation. This makes it capable of sustaining an anti-gravitational field, and many stalkers use it to reduce the weight of their backpacks. Emits radiation."

- Inventory description

Overview

 * v1.30013 - 1.3003:


 * Not observed in the open.
 * Rarely looted from the bodies of dead NPCs.


 * v1.4002+


 * May spawn from the parent anomaly.
 * Gains a huge "weight carry" property with few downsides.


 * v1.4005:


 * Becomes annoyingly "hunger bugged" (starves the player quite quickly)
 * Less useful as a result. In fact, not useful at all.


 * v1.4007:


 * Seems to have the downsides sorted out.
 * Only helps the player carry 6kg extra.

Trivia

 * The artifact may be created using an Artifact Merger, however, the recipe remains unavailable under normal circumstances.