Distraction Flare

 | Property | Details | |---|---|-| **Category** | Consumables / Tools |+| **Category** | Consumables, Tools | | **Source** | Crafting | | **Description** | Expendable light source. High likelihood of creature response. |  -The **Distraction Flare** is a consumable tool that can be dropped and thrown to produce a bright light, effectively distracting many aggressive lifeforms.+The **Distraction Flare** is a consumable tool that can be dropped or thrown to produce a bright light, effectively distracting many aggressive lifeforms.  -## Usage- -Distraction Flares are primarily used to temporarily draw away light-attracted lifeforms, such as the **Collector Leviathan**. - -*   **Defensive Mechanic**: While a Distraction Flare is held and activated, certain predators attracted to light (e.g., **Nibbler Mangos**) will become docile. They will stare at the flare and ignore the player until the flare extinguishes.-*   **Throwing Range**: Once lit, flares can be thrown approximately 15 meters away.-*   **Light Source**: When activated, the flare emits a bright red light, serving as a temporary illumination source for the player.-  ## Recipe   The blueprint for the Distraction Flare is unlocked by default.  -| Ingredient | Quantity |+| Ingredient | Amount | |---|---| | Titanium | 1 | | Quartz | 1 |   **Crafted at:** Fabricator  +## Usage+ +Distraction Flares are primarily used to temporarily draw away light-attracted lifeforms, such as the Collector Leviathan. + +*   **Defensive Mechanic:** While a Distraction Flare is held and activated, certain predators attracted to light (e.g., Nibbler Mangos) will become docile, staring at the flare and ignoring the player until the flare extinguishes.+*   **Throwing:** Once lit, flares can be thrown approximately 15 meters away.+*   **Light Source:** When activated, the flare emits a bright red light, serving as a temporary illumination source for the player.+  ## Databank Entry   **OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS**   Equip to quick-access toolbelt. Hold active end AWAY from hand.   Ignite. Hold or throw to illuminate a space, or toss away from self to distract attention.   **BACKGROUND**   A pyrotechnic flare to mark position, illuminate space, or distract predators.   The flare contains powdered metal and an oxidizer, both synthesized from trace elements (such as strontium, chlorine, oxygen and nitrogen) in normal fabricator feedstock. When triggered, the two substances combine, releasing light, heat, and gas. The flare does not need air to burn, but may ignite flammable atmospheres, such as hydrogen-oxygen pockets or methane.   Pioneers often prefer flares to chemlights due to their brightness and heat, which may intimidate or intrigue alien organisms. Rauli Isotalo, one of the Zezura expedition's celebrity consultants, demanded that pyrotechnic flares be included in the default fabricator offerings.   Assessment: vital defensive tool. Carry always.   ## Gallery   ![A Distraction Flare being held.](Held_Distraction_Flare.png) ![Close up of a thrown Distraction Flare.](Thrown_Distraction_Flare.png) ![The Distraction Flare's first-use animation.](flare_first_time.gif) ![A flare being thrown.](Flare_being_thrown.gif)