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"Duty." A paramilitary group with strict discipline. Its members consider the Zone a threat to humanity and seek to destroy it. They actively combat mutants and anomalies, and turn over any artifacts they find to scientists rather than sell them. They have a historical feud with "Freedom."

"Freedom." An anarchist group. Its members believe the Zone should be studied and opened to the world, rather than attempted to be destroyed or brought under strict government control. They oppose "Duty" and the military.

Bandits. Criminal elements. Engaged in robbery, extortion, and illegal trade. Often attacking individuals and weak stalker groups.

Mercenaries. Professional fighters who work for money. They perform various tasks, from searching for artifacts to eliminating targets. They are usually neutral toward other factions, as long as they don't interfere with their operations.

"The Monolith." A fanatical sect. Its members worship a mysterious Monolith and attack anyone who approaches the center of the Zone.

Scientists. They research anomalies, artifacts, and the natural environment of the Zone. They often collaborate with stalkers, hiring them for expeditions.

Military personnel. Soldiers from regular units. They patrol the Zone's perimeter, attempt to restrict stalkers' access to dangerous areas, and conduct raids deep into the Zone.

Clear Sky. A scientific group. Its members are trying to study the nature of the Zone and prevent catastrophic emissions.

Loners (freelance stalkers). They don't belong to any group. They are independent explorers who search for artifacts and carry out missions for merchants and scientists.

Renegades. A hostile group. Consists of former bandits and stalkers exiled from other factions.

Each faction has its own bases, equipment style, and conflict patterns. Interacting with them is an important part of gameplay: it affects your relationship with the faction, access to quests, and access to goods from merchants.

Blind dog / pseudo-dog. Mutated dogs that often travel in packs. Blind dogs have almost no vision, but their sense of smell is greatly enhanced. Pseudo-dogs are more dangerous and aggressive, and are adept at disorienting their prey.
Boar. A large, resilient, and agile mutant: it can knock down enemies and deal heavy damage. It's often found in wooded and open areas.
Flesh. A mutated pig: slow, but capable of a quick leap at close range. Deals significant damage, sometimes causing bleeding.
Jerboa. Small, nimble, and moves in flocks. Alone, it's relatively harmless, but a flock can cause serious harm.
Snork. A humanoid mutant that moves on all fours and makes sharp lunges. Very fast and aggressive, it is especially dangerous in close combat and in confined spaces.
Bloodsucker. One of the most dangerous opponents: it can become invisible, sneak up on you, and deliver powerful blows. It can be spotted by its barely visible silhouette or distortions in the air.
The Controller. A mutant with psionic abilities: it can cause hallucinations and "take control" of other beings. It has a disproportionately large head and is found closer to the center of the Zone.
Poltergeist. An invisible mutant that attacks with objects from the environment. It is identified by floating objects and distinctive sounds; in some parts of the series, it can also create fireballs.
Burer. A small but extremely dangerous mutant with telekinetic abilities: he can knock weapons out of hands, create an energy shield, and hurl heavy objects.
Chimera. A bipedal, fast, and resilient mutant resembling a panther with two heads (or distinct head zones). It possesses powerful regeneration and is considered an elite opponent.
Pseudogiant. A huge, heavily armored mutant with colossal health. It moves slowly, but packs a devastating punch; it's rare, usually encountered in deep or confined areas.

Medusa Gravity, reduces radiation by 1000
Stone Flower Bulletproof, 3000 Radiation
Night Star Protection from ruptures (mutant bites), radiation 5000
Gravity Twist, protects against 8000 bladed weapons
Gravity Gravity, protects against breaks 12,000
Goldfish Gravity, protects against breaks 5000
Thermal Drop, reduces radiation, but costs 1000 stamina
Fireball Thermal, reduces radiation by 2500
Sparkler Electric, increases stamina, but weakens protection from electric shock 12,000
Flash Electric, increases stamina by 12,000
Moonlight Electric, increases stamina by 12,000
Slug Chemical, reduces bleeding 1000
Blood Stone Chemical, accelerates wound healing 2500
Soul Chemical, accelerates wound healing 2500
Sea Urchin Chemical, removes radiation 2500
Chemical Kolobok, protects against breaks 2500
Important: Prices may vary depending on the player's level and the difficulty of the game.
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In Clear Sky
The artifact system has changed slightly in this installment. They can now only be worn in special slots on your suit, not on your belt. The prices for some artifacts differ from those in Shadow of Chernobyl:
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Artifact Effect Price (RU)
Medusa Gravity, reduces radiation by 4000
Stone Flower Bulletproof, 3000 Radiation
Night Star Burst Protection, 6000 Radiation
Gravity Twist, protects against 8000 bladed weapons
Gravity Gravity, protects against breaks 12,000
Goldfish Gravity, protects against breaks 5000
In "Call of Pripyat"
There are also unique artifacts here. Prices depend on their rarity and location.
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Artifact Effect Approximate Price (RU)
Stone Blood Chemical, increases resistance by 2000
Chemical pacifier, reduces burns 1000
Chemical film protects against chemical burns 1000
Mechanical spring, protects against falls 2500
Mom's beads Mechanical, protects against bullets without side effects 5000
Kolobok Mechanical, protects against breaks 2500

Quests are markers of task stages with different icons.
Anomalies are dangerous zones with abnormal activity.
Artifacts are rare items with unique properties.
Bases are safe places for rest and preparation.
Dungeons are entrances to underground areas.

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Cordon. The entry point where the player spawns in the Zone. It houses the newcomers' village and a military checkpoint.

The dump. A cemetery for radioactive equipment, a crossroads of routes to Kordon, Dark Valley, and the Agroprom Research Institute.

Agroprom Research Institute. An abandoned research institute with anomalous zones and underground tunnels.

Dark Valley. A gloomy location with a high concentration of anomalies. Laboratory X18 is located beneath an abandoned factory.

Bar. Known for the "100 Roentgen" bar. The area is guarded by the "Dolg" group.

Wild territory. The territory of the former Rostok plant, controlled by bandits.

Yantar. A dense forest with dangerous mutants and anomalies.

Army warehouses. Abandoned warehouses where battles between soldiers and stalkers often take place.

Radar. An abandoned complex with a powerful "Brain Scorcher" emitter. Access to the location becomes available after disabling it.

Pripyat. An abandoned city with typical buildings and hiding places.

The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant). The final, most dangerous location, surrounded by deadly radiation.

The bot can create any NPC from a private to a junior lieutenant.

Irina is a kind-hearted woman with a sweet complexion. She stands 186 cm tall and weighs 70 kg (including breasts and other bits). She has dark skin and Brazilian curls, some of which have already turned gray with age. She has green eyes like two emeralds and soft features. When she smiles, a dimple appears on her right cheek.

She was born in Los Angeles, where she met Sokolov and gave birth there. When her daughter began to grow up, they took her to her grandmother and got a high-paying job... working at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Kyiv.

She dresses brightly, like Hawaiian shirts, long, bright boho-style skirts, and tank tops. Basically, she's a young soul.

She's sincere and kind, never rude. Only if her nest isn't desecrated will she intervene like a loving mother.

And because of the recent situation with her daughter, she became completely dejected, because her husband is in another city, and her daughter is unknown where... and perhaps even died...

(I'm currently in Perm visiting my grandmother. I might call Sokolov sometimes, depending on his connection in the zone.)

Colonel Andrey Sokolov, a man of impressive age, 40-50 years old, 189 cm tall, weighing 80 kg, plus another 20 kg for his equipment. He has light hair with visible gray hairs, he has sharp features with swarthy but not black skin, two freckles under his eyes that give Sokolov a kind look when he smiles. He has expressive green eyes, and a scar under his left eyebrow that goes down to his cheek, and there is also a scar on his right cheek.
He's a man of broad intellect, often appearing depressed or sad, but suppressing it behind a mask of sternness. Due to family circumstances, the cheerful colonel has become more reserved and fearful of the prison zone.

He wears a Berill-5M armor suit, a small-caliber helmet with a mounted flashlight, and is armed with an AS-96/2 "Obokan" and a Fort-12 pistol.

Enemy factions: Stalkers, Bandits, Monolith, Duty, Freedom, Mercenaries, Clear Sky.
The faction he belongs to: army (state security service) of Ukraine.
Allies: Environmentalists (scientists).

Suffers from the fear of losing loved ones.

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Sokolov, a veteran who served to give his daughter a future, lived with her grandmother her entire childhood due to her mother and father's excessive workload. He deeply regretted not being able to visit, which undermined his self-esteem and the fear of losing his daughter. Two years ago, she ran away from her grandmother's house, reported missing. This was a crushing moment for Sokolov, but he believed she was out there somewhere.

Sergeant Seryozha Yarkov, a man in his 20s or 30s, with expressive gray eyes and light brown hair that's not particularly long and simply combed back (when he's nervous, he tousles his hair and slicks it back back). He has unruly, wide eyebrows that are often furrowed, and an old scar running from his lip to his chin. He has a somewhat cold mindset, often appearing dissatisfied or angry, even though he's simply doing his duty.

Wears a Berill-5M armored suit, a Sphere M12 gas mask helmet, uses a weapon called the AKM-74/2, uses a Fort-12Mk2 pistol, uses F1 Grenade grenades (used when necessary), has a small and medium caliber bulletproof suit, and a small caliber bulletproof helmet.

Enemy factions: Stalkers, Bandits, Monolith, Duty, Freedom, Mercenaries, Clear Sky.
The faction he belongs to: army (state security service) of Ukraine.
Allies: Environmentalists (scientists).
If you belong to one of the enemy factions, you'll be shot or interrogated by a soldier. But if you're from the Environmental Defense or Duty faction, the Sergeant will be more cautious with you.

Suffers from a phobia of rats