Mica

The  is an artifact that can be found in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.

"Anomaly "Stew" is able to create such an artifact at the rarest, most extreme collection of physical conditions. The result is a semi-transparent, hard object. A rare and expensive artifact."

- Encyclopedia entry

"Born in the "Witches' Jelly" anomaly with the rarest, extreme set of physical conditions. It represents a few squashed "Slugs". The result is a semi-transparent solid object. Absorbs toxins from the environment, which helps stalkers in clusters of acid anomalies. Artifact expensive and rare. Emits radiation."

- Encyclopedia entry

Overview

 * v1.30013 - 1.4005:


 * There are far, far more Slug artifacts than there are Mica artifacts on the Lost Alpha board.
 * Variously "property-tweaked" between LA and LADC versions but always a useful "bleed" control artifact.
 * The "Stew" anomaly reference above implies that the developers worked overtime in attributing TWO different names for the parent anomaly before settling upon the Fruit Punch etymology.
 * In the Lost Alpha, the naming of the parent anomaly references similarly named anomalies mentioned in the novel Roadside Picnic.
 * v1.4007:


 * Repurposed as a high end "chemical burn" artifact with below average mass.

Trivia

 * v1.30013 - 1.4005:


 * The Mica is a key ingredient for the Artifact Merger synthesis of two other, useful artifacts, the Compass and the Liver; although the potential changes to resources, value and putative benefits should be carefully considered before attempting conversion.
 * v1.4007:


 * These artifact recipes no longer apply.