=============================================================================== 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789 =============================================================================== Title: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky Flash Drive Guide Date: 3 September 2011 Version: 1.0.1 Author: Curmudgeon_61 Email: enigma@kbf_DOT_biglobe_DOT_ne_DOT_jp Use this subject: Clear Sky Flash Drive Guide **Emails with improper subjects will be deleted. If you see any mistakes, or have anything to add, please email me. I will give you full credit for your contribution. This guide looks best in a fixed-width font, such as Courier. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This document is Copyright 2011 by Michael Huissen. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky is Copyright 2008 by GSC Game World. This guide is for GameFAQs only. This guide may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version History: 1.0.1 - Minor edits for clarity 1.0.0 - Initial release ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Utilities Used: Clear Sky: Game Database Unpacker http://stalker.filefront.com/file/Clear_Sky_Game_Database_Unpacker;93774 Scintilla http://www.scintilla.org/SciTEDownload.html WinMerge http://winmerge.org/ =============================================================================== Introduction =============================================================================== This FAQ was compiled from information gleaned over several playthroughs of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky patched to version 1.5.10 and by unpacking and examining the game's data files. I also used Clear Sky Complete (v1.1.3) by artistpavel et al. http://artistpavel.blogspot.com/search/label/stalker Clear Sky Complete includes the files in the "Sky Reclamation Project" (v1.01) which fixes many problems in the original game. http://stalker.filefront.com/file/Sky_Reclamation_Project;104153 The information provided below should be in large part accurate and complete for an un-modded game as well, but one particular Flash Drive may prove to be troublesome if you do not use a fan-made patch. cf. Appendix. Clear Sky Complete has additional means for obtaining two Flash Drives. i.e. Scar may end up with two duplicates, though they can not be turned in for a double reward. Needless to say, this guide contains nothing but SPOILERS. Many thanks to the developers and modders of this great game. I hope this guide is helpful. =============================================================================== Flash Drives - General Information =============================================================================== Technicians need certain Flash Drives in order to do certain upgrades. Technicians give Scar missions to find certain Flash Drives. Scar's Flash Drive Mission Dialog: Scar: "You got any work for me?" Scar: "OK, I'll bring you whatever I find." Scar: "I found the information about upgrades you were looking for." Technicians will reward Scar with cash when he brings them the Flash Drives that they are interested in. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Flash Drives can be gained by completing missions. Failure to complete a mission involving a Flash Drive or cancellation of that mission may result in Scar never being able to acquire that Flash Drive. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Flash Drives can be gained by buying stash location information. Scar does not need to buy stash location information for every stash offered in order to acquire every Flash Drive available via this route. But he can only get the location information for stashes containing Flash Drives by purchasing it. Cycle through a seller's offerings and ask about their contents. In all but one case the seller reveals the contents of the stashes containing a Flash Drive. Scar's Stash Location Information Request: Scar: "What can you offer me?" Scar: "How much is that going to set me back?" Scar: "So, what's actually in there?" =============================================================================== Great Swamps - Technician - Gray [Novikov] =============================================================================== Flash Drive with Data on Superlight Kevlar Body Armor Location: Reward for completing the "Ascend the Tower" mission which occurs during the ultimately cancelled "Help Clear Sky at the Outpost" mission / Get it from Docent Suslov, the Clear Sky Trader Scar: "You got something for me." Reward: 1000 RU / Profit = 1000 RU Upgrade Item: Leather Jacket Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_a_novice_outfit Comment: Be sure to climb the ladder. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on Submachine Gun Barrel Modification Location: Reward for completing the "Reinforce Clear Sky's Prescence at the Swamps" mission / Get it from Docent Suslov, the Clear Sky Trader Scar: "You got something for me." Reward: 1125 RU / Profit = 1125 RU Upgrade Item: HK MP5A3 "Viper" [Viper 5] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_bd_mp5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on a Submachine Gun Muzzle Break Location: Stash location information sold by Nimble, the sleepy fellow who teaches Scar about his PDA, or Cold, the Clear Sky Barkeep BACKPACK ON CORPSE "Here's a stash tip for you: It's in the backpack on the back of a corpse." Stash Location Information Cost = 800 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: YES Reward: 1125 RU / Profit = 325 RU Upgrade Item: HK MP5A3 "Viper" [Viper 5] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_ac_mp5 =============================================================================== The Cordon - Technician - Van =============================================================================== Flash Drive with Data on Balancing Automated Parts Location: On the corpse of the 'General' (in the "Eliminate the Military at the Depot [Vehicle Station]" mission) Reward: 1355 RU / Profit = 1355 RU Upgrade Item: AK74/2U [AKm 74/2U] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_ac_ak74u **In Clear Sky Complete (v1.1.3) this Flash Drive is also available as a reward from Wild Napr, the Stalker Flea Market Leader, for completing the mission, "Get Freshy's PDA". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on Pump Mechanisms for Shotguns Location: Stash location information sold by Shilov, the Loner Trader ROAD TO THE SWAMPS "I take your money, you take my stash. You'll find it along the road to the Swamps next to a corpse." Stash Location Information Cost = 1000 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: YES Reward: 750 RU / Loss = 250 RU Upgrade Item: Winchester 1300 [Chaser 13] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_ac_wincheaster1300 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on an Electronic Stabilization System for Shotguns Location: Stash location information sold by Drifter ("Hothead") Wolf, the Rookie Village Mentor, asks you to help Drifter fight off a pack of blind dogs. Ask Drifter about the stash once you get back to the Rookie Village. CASE BEHIND JUNKYARD "I'll pay you with the contents of the case that is lying next to an anomaly behind the junkyard at the Cordon. There's another lad nearby reaching for it, but don't mind him - he's no longer in action." Stash Location Information Cost = 800 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: YES Reward: 750 RU (from Van for Flash Drive) Reward: 750 RU (from Wolf for helping Drifter) / Net Profit = 700 RU Upgrade Item: Winchester 1300 [Chaser 13] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_bd_wincheaster1300 **In Clear Sky Complete (v1.1.3) this Flash Drive is also available as a reward from Wild Napr, the Stalker Flea Market Leader, for completing the mission, "Get Freshy's PDA". **Note: If you are not using the "Sky Reclamation Project" (v1.01) or Clear Sky Complete (v1.1.3), please consult the Appendix at the end of this guide. You may need a bug fix. =============================================================================== The Garbage - Technician - Limpid =============================================================================== Suggestion: Have at least 4000 RU on you when you follow Fang's trail into the Garbage. That's what you need to buy information for four stash locations from Vasyan, the Digger who needs Scar's help with a pack of blind dogs. The alternatives are Garin, the Digger Technician, who is asleep half of the time and Tooth, the Bandit Trader, who is a ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on Reinforced Army Body Armor Location: Underground room at the Flea Market containing Fang's PDA Can only be accessed after completing the Dark Valley portion of the main mission. Reward: 12500 RU / Profit = 12500 RU Upgrade Item: SEVA Suit Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_aceg_scientific_outfit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on a Psy-Protection System Location: Stash location information sold by Vasyan/Garin/Tooth CORPSE AT THE GARBAGE "Guess you'll have to sweat a litle to get what I owe you. The loot's inside the backpack of this anomaly victim." Stash Location Information Cost = 1500 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: YES Reward: 12500 RU / Profit = 11000 RU Upgrade Item: SEVA Suit Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_bdfh_scientific_outfit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on a Closed-Cycle Breathing Module Location: Stash location information sold by Vasyan/Garin/Tooth DEAD MAN'S BACKPACK "You're not afraid of ghosts, are you? Then look for a stash in the backpack next to a dead body." Stash Location Information Cost = 1500 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: YES Reward: 9375 RU / Profit = 7875 RU Upgrade Item: SEVA Suit Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_fh_scientific_outfit =============================================================================== Dark Valley - Technician - Yar =============================================================================== Flash Drive with Data on Sniper Rifle Barrels Location: Stash location information sold by Ganja, the Freedom Barkeep SOLDIER'S CORPSE "Write this down: very valuable loot - backpack - hapless military man - right next to an anomaly." Stash Location Information Cost = 2000 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: YES Reward: 3750 RU / Profit = 1750 RU Upgrade Item: SVD/SVU [SVDm2/SVUmk2] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_ab_svu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on a Sniper Rifle Muzzle Break Location: Stash location information sold by Ganja, the Freedom Barkeep LOOT IN BUSHES "I always settle my tabs. And right now my tab is telling me to give you the coordinates of my loot." Stash Location Information Cost = 2000 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: YES Reward: 3750 RU / Profit = 1750 RU Upgrade Item: SVD/SVU [SVDm2/SVUmk2] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_cd_svu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on an Electronic Stabilizer for Sniper Rifles Location: Reward from General Chekhov, the Freedom Leader, for conclusively dealing with the mercenary threat by completing the mission to "Eliminate the Mercenaries: Factory Lobby". Note that the mission manager in Scar's PDA doesn't tell you to visit General Chekhov. Reward: 6250 RU / Profit = 6250 RU Upgrade Item: SVD/SVU [SVDm2/SVUmk2] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_abcd_svu =============================================================================== Agroprom Research Institute [Stalkers] - Technician - Aydar =============================================================================== Flash Drive with Data on Pump Mechanisms for Combat Shotguns Location: Stash location information sold by General Krylov, the Duty Commander TREE LOG NEAR TREE "The other day some nice folks told me about a stash that belongs to my enemies. Empty it out, will ya? Stash Location Information Cost = 900 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: YES Reward: 1125 RU / Profit = 225 RU Upgrade Item: SPAS 12 [SPSA-14] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_ac_spas12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on a Pistol Muzzle Break Location: Stash location information sold by Vasyan/Garin/Tooth [The Garbage] CUT-OFF PIPE "I've got my money, but to get yours you'll have to haul ass over to this stash inside a cut-off pipe." Stash Location Information Cost = 500 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: YES Reward: 1125 RU / Profit = 625 RU Upgrade Item: IMI Desert Eagle [Black Kite] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_ac_desert_eagle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on Pistol Barrel Modification Location: Stash location information sold by Vasyan/Garin/Tooth [The Garbage] BLACK BACKPACK IN WRECKAGE "What I owe you is located inside a black backpack within the wrecked construction crane." Stash Location Information Cost = 500 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: YES Reward: 1125 RU / Profit = 625 RU Upgrade Item: IMI Desert Eagle [Black Kite] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_bd_desert_eagle =============================================================================== Agroprom Research Institute [Duty] - Technician - Thunderov [Gromov] =============================================================================== Flash Drive with Data on Balancing the Automated Parts of a Machine Gun Location: Stash location information sold by Mitay, the Duty Trader CORPSE IN RADIATION HOTSPOT "You want great stashes and great stashes is what I got. They'll be yours if you dare go in a radiation hotspot. Your prize lies by the side of a corpse." Stash Location Information Cost = 5000 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: YES Reward: 7500 RU / Profit = 2500 RU Upgrade Item: PKM 74 [RP-74] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_ab_pkm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on a Machine Gun Muzzle Break Location: Stash location information sold by Major Zvyagintsev, the Duty Weapons Master. The Major is in a building in the NW corner of Duty's Agroprom Base and sells the information to this stash only. CYLINDERS ON GRAVE "Honor's worth more than money, so go ahead and take the cache inside some cylinders on an unknown grave." Stash Location Information Cost = 4000 RU Stash Contents Specified by Seller: NO Reward: 7500 RU / Profit = 3500 RU Upgrade Item: PKM 74 [RP-74] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_cd_pkm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Drive with Data on Modifying the Gas Exhaust of a Machine Gun Location: Reward for completing the "PDA with Valuable Information" mission for Hermit, who can be found underground in the NW corner of the Agroprom Stalker Base Reward: 12500 RU / Profit = 12500 RU Upgrade Item: PKM 74 [RP-74] Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_abcd_pkm =============================================================================== Appendix =============================================================================== To get the Flash Drive with Data on an Electronic Stabilization System for Shotguns [Flash Drive Item Code: flesh_up_bd_wincheaster1300]: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you do not use the "Sky Reclamation Project" (v1.01) or Clear Sky Complete (v1.1.3), you may have to deal with a notorious bug in the un-modded game. To check whether you need to do so or not, navigate to your Clear Sky data folder and from there to gamedata\configs\misc. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If the 'misc' folder does NOT contain the file, treasure_escape.ltx: Download and install "Real Cordon Flash Drive Fix (v2.0)" by Decane. http://stalker.filefront.com/file/Real_Cordon_Flash_Drive_Fix;98100 Be sure to install this fix before doing any quests for Wolf. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If the 'misc' folder DOES contain the file, treasure_escape.ltx: Open that file with any text editor. Search for the block of code beginning with the heading [esc_quest_treasure_9]. **If the line beginning with "condlist =" has a section in parenthesis that looks like this: (esc_stalker_novice) Do nothing. You're set. **If the line beginning with "condlist =" has a section in parenthesis that looks like this: (esc_stalker_novice_quest) Change it to (esc_stalker_novice) That should solve any problems getting this Flash Drive. To double-check, download "Real Cordon Flash Drive Fix (v2.0)" and compare the file that it contains with the one already in your gamedata folder using WinMerge. Be sure to do this before doing any quests for Wolf. =============================================================================== END ===============================================================================