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Races | Economy | Buildings & Organizations | Products
DRY SHAMPOO & SOAP KIT
Overview & Game Mechanics
| Origin | Type | Impact (on‑table rules) | Cost (Beta Age) | Cost (Gamma Age) | Availability for Players |
| Sourced from Last Frontier passenger hygiene stock; issued by the Free State of Settlers after the 2625 crash | Travel‑sized dry shampoo & soap sachets | Removes one level of the “Filthy” condition (normally imposing disadvantage on Stealth or social checks in civilized areas).<br>PC gains advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks for the next hour—senses feel sharper after cleaning. | 6 K per combo pack | Stockpiled by the Federal Allotment Agency for future crises; black‑market pack ≈ 15 K | Common in Frontier Quickdraws (Beta Age); Gamma Age PCs need crisis authorization or illicit sources |
Context & Historical Background
When the Last Frontier crash‑landed on VOI 700 D in late 2625, its passenger‑care bays yielded sealed sachets of dry shampoo and solid soap — meant for daily grooming on long voyages. The fledgling Free State of Settlers warehoused these hygiene kits (alongside Emergency Space Nutrition‑Packs, Period Kits, and diapers) in a temporary New Kourou depot.
By early 2626, the Frontier Supply Company secured a revenue‑share deal to dispense the kits via its Frontier Quickdraw Network, turning personal hygiene into a 24/7 Quickdraw staple. Settlers could “pull clean” any hour, waging filth with a simple lever‑click.
In the Gamma Age, the Federal Allotment Agency reserved the remaining kits as emergency hygiene reserves — public distribution ceased, and settlers resorted to the black market.
Contents & Usage
- Dry Shampoo Sachet (5 g): Powdered surfactant blend — absorbs oil, lifts dirt; fragrance‑neutral.
- Soap Bar Sachet (10 g): Compressed glycerin‑soap flakes — lather‑on water; gentle on skin.
- Disposable Wash Pad: Biodegradable wipe infused with mild antiseptic (for hands/face).
- Instructions (3 langs): “Sprinkle, work, shake off,” plus “Rinse rag if available.”
Packaging & Appearance
- Color & Material: Matte-white foil sachet, heat‑sealed, single‑use.
- Logos & Icons: Blue European Space Agency (https://www.esa.int/) logo with dual “Clean & Fresh” pictogram (hair swirl + water droplet).
- Print Details: Batch code, production date (LF format), and “USE WITHIN 48 H OF OPENING” in English, French, Spanisch and German
- Opening: Tear‑notch at top; sachet rips down one side for easy access.
- Safety Marker: Tiny ink‑dot that fades if exposed to moisture before opening.
Shelf Stability & Storage
- Moisture Barrier: Foil laminate blocks humidity; oxygen‑scavenger strip prevents mildew.
- Soap & Surfactant Stability: Low‑water content; surfactants stabilized with sodium citrate.
- Shelf Life: 5 years unopened; 48 hours after opening.
Legacy & Impact
- Frontier Freshness: Brought personal care back to dusty outposts — settlers reported morale boosts after a quick wash.
- Quickdraw Icon: “Pull Clean” became a rallying cry for hygiene and focus on long routes..
Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters
Adventure Hook Example:
- Poisoned Bottles Blackmail: Talia Maren receives a ransom note: pay 10 000 Kourou by next Friday or more Quickdraw goods get laced. The blackmailer claims one water bottle is already lethal. She hires the PCs for a covert op — find the poisoned bottle before it’s pulled, trace how the supply chain was breached, and unmask whether the culprit is an insider. Clues might include mismatched seal stamps in the Receiving Dock, altered ledger lines, a missing refill crate, or Hoos resin on a forbidden mezzanine door. A staged payout sting at the Dispatch Platform could nab the perp — or trigger a desperate sabotage attempt …