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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). 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, public distribution ceased. The Federal Allotment Agency stockpiled remaining sachets as emergency hygiene reserves — releasing them only under crisis directives. Under Peace Treaty mandates, the Federal Confederation then commissioned its New Kourou Federal Personal Care Plant to develop a sustainable, locally sourced line of fully biodegradable dry shampoos and soaps, ensuring that disposable kits could be phased out in favor of long‑lasting, eco‑friendly products.
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 "Quickshot" Maren, founder of the Frontier Supply Company, is in full panic mode. She just got a ransom note demanding 10.000 Kourou by next Friday — or more Quickdraw goods will turn lethal. One water bottle’s already been tainted, and every vending‑machine staple could be next: the Starshine Schnaps, Chew Meat Strips, even the Emergency Space Nutrition Packs and Dry Shampoo & Soap Kits.Talia hires the PC to Intercept the poisoned bottle before it reaches a customer, trace the breach in her supply chain and to unmask the saboteur …
Related Pages & Further Information
- Federal Allotment Agency (owner, Gamma Age)
- Federal Personal Care Plant (producer, Gamma Age)
