Goldfish

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

"An artifact formed in the Vortex anomaly. Is activated by the heat of the body. Decide what's worse: radiation or knife wounds, and chose the lesser of the two evils. In any case you can sell the artifact for good profit."

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"Born in the 'Vortex' anomaly. A true paradox. At even the weakest application of heat, the artifact has a strong radiation emission. At the same time, the artifact itself prevents the penetration of radiation from outside. Popular among stalkers and scientists. Emits radiation."

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Overview

 * v1.30013 - 1.4005:


 * Not at all a commonplace artifact.
 * Occasionally found in Yantar.
 * Rarely discovered in south-east Dark Valley, in or near an Anomaly Field.
 * Sometimes discovered with the Gravi artifacts near the Military task force by the Sarcophagus entrance area.


 * v1.4007:


 * While Anomaly Fields are still visually present in the game, they are disabled and serve no spawn function.
 * Luring mutants into Vortex anomalies becomes the indicated spawn mechanism (see Artifact Spawns for guidance)

Trivia

 * If the Marked One joins Duty, this artifact will be required by the Sin negotiator - Glob - before he provides the Duty disc1 as a peace offering.