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   * **Type:** Portable Bioluminescent Lighting Device
-  * **Primary Users:** [[federal_courier_service|Federal Courier Service]] employees, [[federal_sheriff|Federal Sheriff's]] and L[[local_sheriff|ocal Sheriff's]] Deputies, reservation guards
+  * **Primary Users:** [[federal_courier_service|Federal Courier Service]] employees, [[federal_sheriff|Federal Sheriff's]] and [[local_sheriff|Local Sheriff's]] Deputies, reservation guards
   * **First Developed:** 2634, during the administration of [[georgia_hawking|Aisha Patel]]
+  * **Cost (Black market):** 300-400 Kourou
-The Lumilight is a sustainable and portable lighting device designed to meet the energy conservation needs of [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]] humanity on VOI 700 D. Utilizing the bioluminescent properties of [[luminofera|Luminofera dualis]] (“Shika Me La” in the [[the_natives_tribes_of_voi_700_d|Native]] language), Lumilights provide a durable, low-resource solution for personal illumination in the perpetual darkness of the [[dark_side|Dark Side]]. Lightweight and efficient, they have become indispensable for those navigating [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D's]] challenging environments.
+The Lumilight is a sustainable and portable lighting device designed to meet the energy conservation needs of [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]] humanity on [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D's]]. Utilizing the bioluminescent properties of [[luminofera|Luminofera dualis]] (“Shika Me La” in the [[the_natives_tribes_of_voi_700_d|Native]] language), Lumilights provide a durable, low-resource solution for personal illumination in the perpetual darkness of the [[dark_side|Dark Side]]. Lightweight and efficient, they have become indispensable for those navigating VOI 700 D's challenging environments.
+Lumilights get produced by the [[Federal Lumi Manufactory|Federal Lumi Manufactory]] in [[morningstar|Morningstar]].
 ===== Components of a Lumilight =====
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   * **Functionality:** Produces low electrical energy, sufficient to sustain bioluminescence, making Lumilights more suited for orientation than intensive lighting.
+===== Lumilight on the Black Market =====
+The Lumilight, while primarily designed for Federal Courier Service employees, Sheriff's Deputies, and reservation guards, has found its way into the black markets of the [[Federal Confederation|Federal Confederation]]. This is largely due to the increasing activity of outlaws and the growing demand for reliable, portable lighting solutions among civilians and less regulated groups.
+==== How They Reach the Black Market ====
+  * **Raids on [[federal_courier_caravans|Federal Courier Caravans]]:** [[outlaws|Outlaw]] groups, including the [[jane_bold_gang|Jane Mendoza Gang,]] frequently target Federal Courier Service caravans traversing the [[trade_route|Trade Route]]. Stolen equipment, including Lumilights, often becomes part of the spoils of these raids.
+  * **Corruption and Unauthorized Sales:** Some less scrupulous members of the Federal Courier Service or Sheriff's Departments have been known to sell equipment, including Lumilights, to black market dealers for personal gain.
+  * **Recovered or Salvaged Items:** Damaged Lumilights left behind during raids or in abandoned areas are repaired by black market technicians and sold at a fraction of their original value.
+==== Black Market Demand ====
+  * **Civilians:** The perpetual darkness of the Dark Side and the limited availability of sustainable lighting make Lumilights highly desirable for personal use.
+  * **Outlaws:** These groups often utilize Lumilights for covert operations, preferring their low energy requirements and quiet functionality to avoid detection.
+  * **Collectors and Tinkerers:** Modified versions of Lumilights, enhanced for brightness or fitted with additional features, have become a niche commodity in the underground markets.
+==== Black Market Pricing and Transactions ====
+Lumilights on the black market are priced between 300 and 400 [[kourou|Kourou]], depending on their condition and any modifications.
+==== Risks of Black Market Lumilights ====
+  * **Inferior Quality:** Many black market Lumilights are poorly maintained or repaired, leading to shorter lifespans or unreliable functionality.
+  * **Modified for Illicit Activities:** Some Lumilights are altered to emit specific wavelengths of light for clandestine operations, but these modifications can compromise their durability or increase their nutrient consumption.
+  * **Traceable Components:** Stolen Lumilights may contain serial numbers or other identifiers that could expose buyers to legal risks if discovered by Federal authorities.
+The presence of Lumilights on the black market highlights the challenges of maintaining control over essential technology in the Gamma Age, where survival often outweighs legality. Their proliferation in underground networks reflects both their utility and the desperation of those living in the shadows of VOI 700 D.
 ===== Gameplay Mechanics =====
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   * [[luminofera|Luminofera Dualis]]
+  * [[Federal Lumi Manufactory|Federal Lumi Manufactory]]
   * [[lumi_lanterns|Lumi Lanterns]]
   * [[the_uniforms_of_the_federal_sheriff_local_sheriffs_and_deputies|The Uniforms of the Federal Sheriff, Local Sheriffs and Deputies]]
   * [[dark_side|Dark Side]]
   * [[ralar_region|Ralar Region]]
+  * [[kourou|Kourou]] (Black Market Currency)