Rations are specially crafted consumables that crew members ingest during these scenes, delivering a steady stream of benefits that linger far beyond the moment they’re eaten. Unlike fast‑acting drugs, which give instant spikes in power but fade quickly, rations burn slowly, providing lasting buffs such as enhanced healing, increased proficiency, temporary resistance to the Blight’s corruption, heightened perception, or even a surge in creative ingenuity. Rations can be purchased from vendors or restaurants, crafted with the right materials, or earned as rewards from gigs. When a crew member consumes a ration during a rest, its effects persist across several subsequent scenes, giving them a durable advantage until they need to replenish again. Rations can be of any tag tier and of the 4 grades, each granting a unique effect that lasts for a set number of following scenes. They also impose no toxicity penalty, unlike drugs: >[!columns|no-t] >>[!blank] >> >> | Cost | Ration Grade | Dice/status tier | Size | >> | :---------------- | :------------ | :--------------- | :---- | >> | 6 ![[Chips.png]] | Ultimate Ration | ![[d20.png]]/6 | Large | >> | 5 ![[Chips.png]] | Prime Ration | ![[d12.png]]/5 | Large | >> | 4 ![[Chips.png]] | Greater Ration | ![[d10.png]]/4 | Large | >> | 3 ![[Chips.png]] | Common Ration | ![[d8.png]]/3 | Small | >> | 2 ![[Chips.png]] | Lesser Ration | ![[d6.png]]/2 | Small | >> | 1 ![[Chips.png]] | Weak Ration | ![[d4.png]]/6 | Small | > >>[!blank] >>| Cost | Ration Grade | Modification | >>| :------------------ | :------------- | :--------------------- | >>| + 1 ![[Bags.png]] | Exotic Rations | Exotic Perk, 3 additional scenes of effect | >>| + 1 ![[Racks.png]] | Premium Rations | 2 additional scenes of effect | >>| + 1 ![[Stacks.png]] | Superior Rations | 1 additional scenes of effect | >>| Base cost | Basic Rations | effects last 1 scene | #### Rations Themes - ![[SigDrink.png|25]] Signature drinks: alchemical cocktails, smooth alcohols, and flavorful liquids. Signature drinks are served almost everywhere, these drinks are a staple of societal nightlife. - ![[Street food.png|25]] Street food: Roughly prepared fare sold on the streets of the Realm's megacities by street‑savvy vendors. The dishes are infused with inspired innovation for cheap yet surprisingly potent nourishment. It sustains the underclass and high society alike. - ![[Instameal.png|25]] Insta-meals: Pre‑packaged, nutritionally optimized meals delivered by drone fleets from the Quantum Array network, engineered with nutrition packets that adapt to each eater’s physiological data. The Insta‑meal is a staple for high‑speed workers needing quick energy without sacrificing health or security. - ![[Cuisine.png|25]] Cuisine: A fusion of ancient culinary traditions and modern bioengineering, chefs embed nutrient‑rich or magical spices into dishes creating flavor beyond ordinary taste. This culinary artistry is coveted by elite arcologies and underground kitchens alike, offering a taste of hope amid Elysia’s stark inequalities.