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A Weird Glowing Object in Capital Knot City

**A Weird Glowing Object in Capital Knot City**  is an email in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Hey, Sam. You heard the latest rumors out of Capital Knot City? People have been seeing some kind of weird glowing thing up on the rooftops near the isolation ward…

Seems it’s a Ka – the part of a human that doesn’t turn into a BT. That’s what people are saying, anyway. Apparently, they were a common sight back in the old days – back before the Stranding, I mean. Story goes that they were lost souls, wandering around…

One of my pals tried to go take a closer look, see what’s what, but he couldn’t find anything. I’m sure you could do better if you put your mind to it, though, right?

## Notes

* The "glowing object" is a memory chip containing the Profondo Rosso Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
A Guide for the Dead and the Living

**A Guide for the Dead and the Living** is an email in Death Stranding

## Text

Sam,

I've discovered something very interesting. It concerns one of the sacred treasures commonly found in burial chambers of the Egyptian pyramids. You might know this, but pyramids were in truth gateways to the Beach. The Egyptians Knew everything that we know about the mysterious realm--quite possibly more.

The book of the dead describes in detail how the soul leaves the physical body after death, and also serves as a kind of guide for souls looking to find their way to the heavenly garden of the afterlife. In other words, those looking to find their way through the Beach to what lies beyond. 💀

So you see, the Beach was always with us. We simply lost the knowledge of how to access and traverse it. Perhaps that's why BTs found their way through from the other side--none among the living possessed the knowledge, we can put an end to the Death Stranding once and for all... 🐋It's worth considering, don't you think?
Cicada

**Cicada** is an automobile manufacturer based in the United Cities of America. They produce vehicles designed to traverse rough terrain, typically cargo trucks. Their models are commonly used by divisions of Bridges, specifically the Corpse Disposal division and the Delivery Team that uses the MC 2000 model for corpse transport and cargos delivery. The base model PHI is used by MULEs and Homo Demens.

## Notes

* The name "Cicada" refers to a species a superfamily of insects the Cicada, with the name as a directly from the onomatopoeic Latin *cicada*.
Handgun

The **WM.45 Carbine**, is a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. It was designed and manufactured by WellMax.

## Overview

The WM.45 is lethal anti-personnel weapon, a really standard weapon, very lightweight and versatile. Like other Bridges weapons, the handgun is made up of two parts: the weapon and an external shell. The weapon is very compact with an internal "lever" that allows you to load a bullet into the barrel. The external shell allows the weapon to be carried like a cargo and attached to Sam's suit.

Since the handgun doesn't use Sam's blood, it is useless against the BTs but can actually kill other humans, which is a problem in the world post Death Stranding, since someone death leads to more BTs and a potential voidout. In addition to Sam, the handgun, without the external shell, is carried as a survival weapon by the Bridges CDT, in case they where catch by BTs, and as an offensive weapon by the terrorist faction of the Homo Demens.

The WM.45 can be improved with various attachments, like an optical sight and a suppressor, and the capacity of firing hematic bullets. A custom variant is also present, wich can shot golden bullets coated with chiralium, making it even more effective against BTs.

## Models

*Standard Bridges-issue WM.45 Carbine. Its side mounting plate and folding stock provide a degree of augmentability and improved stability when firing, while the cocking handle on the side makes it easier to handle.*
* Special Alloys: 60
 **HG Custom** | *A specially customized version of the standard Bridges-issue WM.45 Carbine that has been modified to the maximum. Not only has ammo capacity been increased, it is now capable of firing both hematic rounds coated with Sam's blood and golden rounds coated with chiralium, making it even more effective against BTs. A suppressor and optical sight have also been fitted, greatly reducing firing noise, and allowing for instant aiming.* | * Metals: 170
* Special Alloys: 96

## Notes

* The WM.45 Carbine is named "Hangun" in the game.
* The WM.45 Carbine seems heavily inspired by the Colt M1911.
* The version without the external shell is seen in use early on by Igor; using one to mercy kill a teammate caught by BTs, and then attempting suicide with it once caught by BTs himself. However this variant is not present in the game.

## Gallery

Handgun Lv. 1Handgun Lv. 2Handgun HG CustomA close up of the "interior" of the HandgunIgor about to shoot the CDT Driver with the Handgun
Episode 3: Fragile

## Details

### Number

3

**Episode 3: Fragile** is the third of the episodes in *Death Stranding*.

## Objectives

* Head for Lake Knot City
* [Order No. 18] Aid Package Delivery: Lake Knot City

* Deliver all three containers of aid to Lake Knot City.

* Bring South Knot City onto the chiral network.

* Take on a new Order for Sam at Lake Knot City.

* [Order No.19] Evo-devo Unit Delivery: Engineer

* Deliver the evo-devo unit.

* [Order No.20] Prescription Medicine Delivery: Elder

* Deliver the prescription medicine.

* [Order No.21] Gun Parts and Anti-BT Weapon Delivery: Craftsman

* Deliver the gun parts and anti-BT weapons.

* [Order No.22] Recovery: Toolbox

* Recover the toolbox.
* Make your delivery to the Craftsman.
Extra battery

An **extra battery** is a customization feature that allows Sam to have more electric charge capacity.

The Extra Battery customization for Sam's backpack can can be fabricated while Sam is resting in his Private Room. This can be done by looking at Sam's backpack (below/beside his Equipment Rack) and pressing [○].

This can also be done while resting in the Private Room of a Safehouse; but be advised that it's very likely that Sam will need to bring the materials requisite for the fabrication with him. (As Safehouses are unlikely to have any publicly available materials for fabrication stored within them).

### Requirements

* Metals: 120
* Ceramics: 64
Electrified pole weapon

The **Electrified Pole** is the unique melee/thrown weapon used by MULEs.

## Overview

The Electrified pole takes the form of a black metal bow pole with an electrified tip that can be wielded two-handed or thrown like a spear. This happens to be the weapon of choice for the MULEs since the electricity is not powerful enough to kill a target, but is enough to stun them, or in Sam or other porters case, knocking cargos off their back. The weapon also has the ability to disable vehicles with the electric charge, much like the Stun or Remote Stun bomb. Like other "electric" weapons, use it near water increase its area of effect.

Being a unique weapon, Sam is currently unable to wield one of his own.
BTs are Reaching Out to Us

**BTs are Reaching Out to Us** is an interview in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

2.4 million years ago, Homo habilis started to craft stone tools.

Hands are so very important, don't you think? Our other sensory organs passively interpret data. Our eyes light, our ears sound, our noses smell, our mouths taste. But hands—hands are different. To touch requires conscious action. To grasp, moreso. To connect that which is in our left hand with that which is in our right, still more.

And the handprints we see when BTs seek out humans? Why, I'd say that's just evidence of our otherworldly friends yearning to forge a connection. They're reaching out to us. Attempting to bridge the gap between realm of the dead and that of the living...
Capital Knot City

## K2 Capital Knot City UCA-01-003

**Capital Knot City** is the actual capital city of the United Cities of America and the sister city of Central Knot City.

## History

When the United States was devastated by the Stranding, Captial Knot was constructed after, and initially subordinate to, its much larger sister city of Central Knot City and, though possessing the name "capital", was not designated as the seat of the UCA. When the newly elected president, Bridget Strand, began the BB experiments, in the city was established an intensive care unit within, where stillmothers are kept alive in a persistent vegetative state, for the purpose of periodically using data gathered from their wombs to update the environmental data of bridge baby pods.

In the years prior to the Bridges I Expeditions, the Chiral Network was perfected between these twin cities and the remnants of the federal government made plans for American Reconstruction. With the growing uprising against the UCA by the Homo Demens, some in the government were concerned about keeping all their eggs in one basket, prompting many national command and control functions to be secrectly moved from Central to nearby Capital Knot City, including the President Strand herself, who began suffering from the final stages of uterine cancer which occurred in her 20s. This foresight would ultimately save the UCA itself after the catastropic loss of Central a short time later to an engineered voidout attack.

It is inside the private room in the city that Sam is brought after the incident and where, after being placed under contract without his knowledge, he meets his dying adoptive mother, President Strand, after a long time. After taking the corpse to the nearest incinerator, Die-Hardman informs Sam that from Capital Knot he must leave on an expedition westward, retracing the steps of the first expedition, to reconnect America and save Amelie.

With the threat of the Last Stranding foiled, the Chiral Network fully functioning and the United Cities of America established, the newly elected President Die-Hardman delivers his presidential speech from the holographic oval room inside Capital Knot.

## Locations

* UCA-01-003 Distribution Center
* UCA-02-031 Isolation Ward-Northern Outskirts of Capital Knot City
* Bridges HQ

## Notes

* It is assumed Capital Knot City was rebuilt in the ruins of Washington D.C.
* The current population of Capital Knot City is 42,187.
* Being sister cities, Capital and Central Knot share the first part of the UCA code, ie "01", unlike the other Knot Cities which have their own.

## Gallery

Capital Knot City skylineCapital Knot City DowntownCapital Knot City Distribution Centre
Eastern Region

The **Eastern Region** is one of the three regions into which continental America is divided after the events of the Death Stranding.

## Topography

Being one of the two smallest region, it consist mainly of flat grasslands crossed by a series of rivers and streams, easily crossed, which meet in a small lake in the center of the region. Although it also has two mountainous areas, of which the central one, influenced by the huge crater caused by the destruction of Central Knot City, where both Preppers are located and a dense and rocky forest area, where the Wind Farm is located since the area is very windy even if infested with BTs. The second mountainous area separates Port Knot City, and its outlet on Ground Zeroes lake which leads to the central region, from the rest of the Bridges facilities, also influenced by a BT-infested area.

Although the region is easily traversed on foot, the use of a reverse trike makes deliveries much easier.

## Locations

### Knot Cities

* Capital Knot City
* Central Knot City (destroyed)
* Port Knot City

### Bridges Facilities

* Waystation West of Capital Knot City
* Distribution Center West of Capital Knot City
* Wind Farm

### Preppers

* Musician
* Ludens Fan

## Memory chip

* Memory chip 1. Frame Arms: Byakko
* Memory chip 2. Frame Arms Girls: Byakko
* Memory chip 15. Big Fish
* Memory chip 18. The Seven Samurai
* Memory chip 41. Death Stranding/Low Roar
* Memory chip 42. Lucio Fulci's Horror & Thriller Compilation
* Memory chip 43. Profondo Rosso Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
* Memory chip 45. Dawn/Silent Poets
* Memory chip 49. God of War Original Video Game Soundtrack

## Gallery

Chiral connection view of the eastern region
Harmonica

An instrument beloved of musicians everywhere.

The **Harmonica** is a musical instrument available to play by Sam.

## Details

The Musician gives Sam the harmonica after he complete his first delivery in gratitude for recovery the lost instruments. Equipping the harmonica when resting, Sam can play a soul-soothing melody. Sam find it a little difficult at first, but with perseverance, he soon be blowing away like a pro. Also its a very effective way to soothe BB and receive likes.

## Notes

* The soul-soothing melody that Sam can play is a versione of the BB's Theme, a melody he can play even whistling.
About My Brother

**About My Brother** is an email in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Ever since you told me about my brother, I haven't been able to stop thinking about him. I want to make one thing clear, though: I don't blame you for what happened. Igor wouldn't either, I know that. It's weird, though. We weren't all that close, and back when he was alive I'd go weeks without thinking about him, but now... Well, ain't that the way these things always go?

You still got that little keepsake of his? Sounds kinda stupid, but I've started thinking of it as like his alter ego or something. You know it was his dream to go west with the second expedition, right? He never made it, but if his favourite toy does...it almost feels like it would make up for it, least a little. You show the little guy the sights now, you hear? Lord knows, I'll never get to see 'em...
DOOMS and the Zodiac

**DOOMS and the Zodiac** is an interview in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Astrologers like me are used to having our work dismissed—incorrectly, of course—as unscientific mumbo-jumbo, but since the Death Stranding, more and more people have started to take an interest in what's known as
“astropsychology"—a discipline that combines astrology with various forms of psychology. The fact that each person has a Beach to which they are spiritually connected has doubtless contributed to this trend.

These days there are even psychotherapists who use astrological techniques in their counselling sessions. Perhaps the most interesting recent development of all, however, is the discovery that the alignment of celestial bodies at the moment of one's birth can influence one's relationship with the condition known as DOOMS.

Of course, chiralium in the Earth's atmosphere means that it's difficult—dare I say impossible—to actually observe the constellations at any point. To come to the conclusion that they therefore have no effect upon human lives, however, would be a foolish error indeed.
A Letter from a Porter 1

**A Letter from a Porter #1** is an interview in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

My love,

As I write these words, I hope and pray that you will one day have the opportunity to read them. I can already imagine what you'll say. "A handwritten letter, in this day and age!" But don't laugh, it's not just affectation. Analog's harder to intercept.

I've asked some friends of ours to deliver this letter, and I know they'll make sure it gets to you. Wherever you may be.

Our little girl's doing well. Sometimes I see you in her eyes, but I try not to let it show when I do. There's no denying she's your daughter, though. She's bright as a button and tough as nails. I told her once how much she was like her mother, to which she smiled and said: "I'm like you too, daddy. I treat people real nice."

Anyway, we've set up a new delivery base west of ground zero. Word is Bridges is planning to head to the far coast, and are looking to recruit people with DOOMS to join the caravan. I can't be a part of a plan like that. No, I'm sticking with my own. I'm going to keep working to rebuild the real America, land of hope and the free, one delivery at a time. And I'm going to do it for our little girl.

Be careful out there. Don't let Bridges destroy our future.

P.S. I've still got the misanga you gave me. When the time is right, I'll pass it on. I promise you.
Countries Are Bullshit, But...

**Countries Are Bullshit, But…** is an email in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Let me tell you a story about the good ol’ days, back when the US of A was alive and well, and the world still hadn’t gone to hell in a handbasket. We had us a president said he was fixing to build a border wall to protect the people. And guess where I was born? On the other side of that goddamned wall, that’s where. If it went up, I’d be cut off from my family, my friends, everybody I left behind when I crossed over. Land of the Free my ass. Free for some, maybe.

And so I got to thinking, me being an immigrant and all, if something happened, would I be first on the list for help from them in charge? Would I even be on the list? Reckoned the answer was shit, no. So I figured I had to look out for number one. Built me a shelter and got everything ready for life in case of an event. And guess what happened next. Yup. The Stranding.

Borders, countries, governments – it’s all bullshit. Least that’s how it was, and maybe always will be, but…if you really believe that there chiral network of yours can bring people together, no matter what walls stand between ‘em, then spread it all over. But you damn well better make sure that you do right by each and every American – only then can you ask them to do right by the UCA. That’s the social contract, and don’t you ever forget it.

I’m taking a chance on you, Bridges, not because I believe in you and yours, but because I want to. Don’t let me down again.
George Baton

**George Baton** is a member of Bridges and currently the head of distribution of the Waystation West of Capital Knot City.

## History

George Baton was one of the members that Amelie choose for the first westward expedition and, just like the others, he was a fervent supporter of the reconstructionism promoted by Bridges. During the expedition he was assigned the role of head of distribution of the Waystation west of Capital Knot City. At first he was not only thrilled with the task, enough to leave signs for private porters outside the facility, but he was also a reliable porter himself, shuttling between his Waystation and the Distribution Center West of Capital Knot. However, the three years of isolation and loneliness changed his tune, causing him to take more and more oxytocin, and the presence in the area of ​​MULEs and BTs made it much less reliable, resulting in him dropping half his cargo on several occasions.

When, three years after the first expedition, Amelie is captured in Edge Knot City and Central Knot City is destroyed in a terrorist attack, the morale and faith of George and the others in the waystation fade.

At some point, during his westward expedition, Sam delivers smart drugs to him and connects the waystation to the Chiral Network. The meeting with the "The Great Deliverer" entices George not only to go outside more often, slowly resuming delivering in the area, but also to conquer his fear of MULES and BTs and to regain faith in the dream of Bridges.

## Miscellanea

### Mails

* More Than Oxy 👍
* Sending You Likes! 👍
* Bridge Links Make the World a Better Place ❤️
* Where Roads Lead 👍
* A Strange Light at the Incinerator
* No More Smart Drugs for Me
* "Causalities of Twilight"

## Notes

* Based on the clothes he wears, George appears to be part of the Bridges General Staff, despite his role as the station's head of distribution and even a porter.
For a Last Meal, Only Pizza Will Suffice

**For a Last Meal, Only Pizza Will Suffice** is an email in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

My Dear Mr. Sam Bridges,

Once again, it is I, Peter Englert. And once again, I must implore you to fulfill an urgent request. I speak, of course, of pizza. Before you declare me unforgivably selfish, know that on this occasion I write you on behalf of my elderly father, who has been fiendishly out of sorts of late, and has even divulged to me his dreams of the Beach. You can imagine how I felt upon hearing such dreadful news.

I fear he may not be long for this earth, and that being the case, I cannot bear the thought he might shuffle off this mortal coil having never sampled the transcendental delights you deliver. Could you help me grant him this final kindness by ferrying the dish in question from Mountain Knot City?

My father has often spoken of his fondness for salami. If you could ensure that this last supper is topped with a copious serving of said sausage, he would die a happy man indeed, I am sure.
Gabriel Floristonde

**Gabriel Julio Floristonde (n. 25 de julio 1994. Corrientes, Argentina)** es un actor humorista y modelo argentino e imitador mayormente conocido como *Ruperto de Pollito*desde Patinalindo 2010. Nació en Corrientes y es primo lejano de Virginio Gastaldi. Es actual participante de Bailalindo en la Casa 2016.

## Curiosidades

### General

* Es el único Fluo Tattoo en imitar a una gallina dentro de la casa de Gran Jobato.

### Patinalindo 2010

* Es el más maduro de los de Patinalindo en la Casa.
Death Stranding (film)

In December 2022, Hideo Kojima announced that a **film adaptation** of *Death Stranding* was in development.

## Development

On December 15, 2022, a film adaptation of *Death Stranding* was announced by Hideo Kojima, who partnered with Alex Lebovici's Hammerstone Studios to produce the film alongside Kojima Productions US and Allan Ungar as Executive Producer. During the presentation of the documentary **Hideo Kojima Connectiong Worlds**, during the **Tribeca Film Festival 2023**, Hideo Kojima confirmed that he will not direct the film adaptation but that he is deeply involved in producing, supervising, plotting, look, design and content of the film.

A reddit user found a possible easter egg DS film in the Kojima Productions website, showing an hidden poster of th A24, an American independent entertainment company, with a "strand" design similar to the one of the games, suggesting a possible production or collaboration. The partership is later confirmed by the A24 official shop and from a post on the Kojima Productions website. With a post on his X account, Tommie Earl Jenkins, Die-Hardman in the game, confirm that the movie version will "takes a different look into the universe with new characters", suggesting a new story and characters in the DS universe, so not a movie versione of the game, and a probably recast for some characters.

## References

1. ^ ***a*** ***b*** Deadline – "*DS film announced*"
2. **^** Twitter – "*Kojima not directing DS film*"
3. **^** Kojima Production Website showing a hidden A24 cover image.
4. **^** A24 x Kojima Productions
5. **^** KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS AND A24 TEAM UP
6. **^** Tommie Earl Jenkins on X
(Order) Delivery to Port Knot City

**[Order] Delivery to Port Knot City** is an email in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Sorry, Sam, I know you’re a busy man, but I need you to deliver something to a guy named Viktor in Port Knot City. It’s only right that he has it, not me. And it’s unique, too, so chiral printing’s not an option. If you could do the honors, I’d be super grateful.
An Ageless President?

## Details

### Where

Heartman's Lab

**An Ageless President?** is an interview in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

There is one rather trivial question that has caused me a great deal of
consternation. Bridget was verging on the elderly, yet her appearance was
that of someone much, much younger. Indeed, she remained remarkably
youthful until her cancer began to take its toll.

Sam has a photograph of Bridget from only ten years ago in which she still
looks like a young woman. Some have posited the theory that it was her
strength of will—her desire to rebuild America—that kept her young. Mind
over matter; I suppose there may be some truth to that claim.

I, however, suspect that the secret to Bridget's youthful appearance is to be
found on the Beach. Deadman was good enough to bring me her umbilical
cord—unbeknownst to Sam, of course—and I was able to confirm that it
retained a connection to the Beach. This is almost certainly related to why
she did not age at the normal rate.

Of course, we have no way of truly understanding this link between Bridget
and the Beach or how long it existed. Similarly, we have no idea aaa
was “born." We can only surmise that Bridget's connection ensured that her
Ha was not fully subject to the passage of time.

Does this mean that I too shall remain ageless well into my senior years? We
shall have to see. Right now I have something more pressing to attend to...
Die-Hardman's Background 1

## Details

### Where

Unknown

**Die-Hardman's Background #1** is an interview in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

US Special Forces Enlistment Record: John Blake McClane

Name: John Blake McClane

Nationality: American

McClane scored above average in physical and mental aptitude tests. His
talents were recognized by Captain Clifford Unger, who elected to give
McClane special training. Under Captain Unger's command, McClane took
part in several missions, during which he earned a reputation for survival
against all odds, as evidenced by his nickname, “Die-Hardman."
Chiral Clouds and Timefall

**Chiral Clouds and Timefall** is an interview in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Why do chiral clouds form? Why does timefall occur? And why does it herald the manifestation of BTs? These are questions we still struggle to answer. As we now know, BTs are beings formed of something akin to antimatter. Their first appearance coincided with the Death Stranding. Prior to that point, it is believed that there was very little in the way of antimatter present in our world at all. But we've since learned that this was far from the case, for even before the Stranding, antimatter was all around us.

I discovered a scientific paper on the subject titled "On Antimatter and Clouds." According to the paper, the gamma radiation generated by lightning strikes can trigger the formation of positrons—and indeed, particles of antimatter can be detected inside regular rainclouds. The mechanism by which they are formed is not fully understood, but the mere existence of this phenomenon is enough to suggest something intriguing.

Chiral clouds contain chiralium, yes? Well, what would happen if gamma radiation were to act upon them in the same way as it does in regular clouds? Could chiralium excited by gamma radiation exacerbate minute distortions in space-time, somehow “loosening" the Seams that connect us to our Beaches? And if so, when the excited chiralium mixes with timefall and descends to the ground below, could the entire region beneath the clouds become much more strongly connected with the Beach as a result? This could well explain why BTs appear in areas prone to timefall.

Furthermore, if the antimatter we previously thought did not even exist in any measurable quantity on Earth were, in fact, present in such commonplace phenomena as the very clouds above us, would this not lend credence to the theory that BTs, Beaches, the world of the dead—all of these things may have existed long before the Stranding?

Too much of a theoretical leap? Perhaps. I do not deny our world changed.

Drastically and irrevocably. Nevertheless, could it not be that the Death Stranding was merely the clap of thunder that brought this great change to our attention, and not the change itself?
Climbing anchor

*A pin that can be driven into the ground to create an anchor point for a strand, enabling the scaling of steep surfaces and safe descents from elevated positions to a length of up to 30 m.*

## Item details

### Weight

5.0 kg (Lv.1)
7.1 kg (Lv.2)

## Delivery details

### Giver(s)

Bridges

The **Climbing anchor** is a tool that Sam can use to more easily traverse the world by safely ascending and descending steep slopes and cliffs.

## Overview

The climbing anchor is a small tool. It is a long metal rod which, when driven firmly into the ground, creates an anchor point for a strand to be attached. Once primed, a climbing anchor combined with a strand can allow someone to safely ascend and descend steep slopes and cliffs. The maximum length of strand that can be attached to a climbing anchor is 30 meters.

Climbing anchors are typically used by porters, such as Sam, when traversing the world, and once places one somewhere in the world, it will then become available for other porters to use when making their own deliveries.

## Upgrade

 **Climbing anchor (LV.2)** | *Improved version that is more compact, which enables for more anchors to be packed into a single container. Also improves durability and timefall resistance.* | * Metals: 10
* Resins: 20

## Gallery

Sam preparing to use a primed climbing anchor and rope
A Porter's Note 2: To Our Beloved Daughter

**A Porter's Note #2: To Our Beloved Daughter** is an interview in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Not too long after you were born, our crew was working with Bridges. Carting stuff all over to try and help folks get America up and running again. We lost more than a few to BTs, but we stayed the course. Never gave up hope. We'd bought in to Bridges' whole song and dance about reconstruction, see.

Nothing but bullshit and lies in service to a false vision. And the cargo they had us carry, without our knowledge...

They built this facility. Said it would help America reconnect with its future or some such. But you know what they actually did there? Sacrificed unborn children. And we were the ones who brought them their little lambs.

When we got wise and tried to refuse, they threatened us. "Don't you care what happens to your baby girl?" Yeah. They thought they had us dead to rights. But your mom's not the type to take that kind of thing lying down.

I told you that she left us. Abandoned us. Truth is, that's what she told me. But she lied to keep us safe.

She went undergronud to put together a new crew to protect you and realize her hopes for an America. Traveled all over the country, recruiting and training porters so they could hold their own against Bridges when the time came.

Can't do a thing like that without attracting attention, so she took another name. Coffin. Bit dark and scary, you might think. But remember what a coffin's for. Preserving that which was most important to us. The precious, the fleeting. The fragile.
Chiralium Coatings

**Chiralium Coatings** is an interview in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Truth is, we discovered it by dumb luck. Folks had made a point of building cities outside of timefall regions, but the waystations and the distro centers were a different story. No way around it, really, even through all that exposure meant they'd deteriorate quicker. But when you're keeping an eye out for things deteriorating, you soon notice how chiralium crystals react when exposed to timefall—which is to say, not at all.

They showed no signs of degradation whatsoever. Stayed rock-solid, even after getting soaked. It sorta made sense—chiralium comes from the Beach, right? And over there, time doesn't pass. Timefall had no effect on the crystals because they may as well exist outside of time. And when we ran a few experiments, that's pretty much what we confirmed.

Now, I know what you're thinking. Why not build waystations out of chiralium, right? Yeah, if only. Turns out overexposure to that stuff is lethal—and it can't be stored in large quantities either. Still, at least the chiralium coatings we came up with do just enough to keep the rot manageable. That's something.
Container repair spray

A restorative and preservative that can be sprayed onto cargo containers in order to repair damage and improve the resistance of container contents to vibration and impact. Can only be used on cargo containers.Use RMB to aim and LMB to spray. Change the spray target with 'F'. Will be less effective when used in the midst of a timefall shower, so try to find shelter first.

## Item details

### Weight

1 kg

**Container repair spray** is an item can be sprayed on a damaged cargo container to repair it.

## Overview

The container repair spray is a quick and great solution to restore cargos that have been damaged due to deadly exposure to the Timefall. There are two ways of using it: one is just aiming at a cargo on the floor or on a vehicle and spraying it, while the other is to switch its direction and spray it directly to the cargo one is carrying. The spray is less effective when used while under timefall so the best way is to use it under sheltered or rain-free areas.

The spray repairs the *container*, not the contents, so if a cargo contents is damaged, there is no way to repair them, and the spray has no effect on vehicles. Timefall shelters automatically dispense container repair spray.

## Gallery

Container repair spray close upContainer repair spray used directly on cargos in Sam's back
Designing the UCA Flag

**Designing the UCA Flag** is an interview in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Bridget and I had discussions about the UCA flag. She wanted something that was based on the old American design. You know the one. Fifty stars and thirteen stripes—states and colonies. A classic symbol of national pride. The president wanted people to remember that pride as we went about our rebuilding process, but I thought differently.
The old American flag was redesigned twenty-six times. Every time a new state joined the union, they had to add another star. It was easy to believe the country would keep on growing forever, end up taking over the world. Hell, most people believed just that. Good old manifest destiny—the mantra used to justify countless atrocities centuries ago. You can believe I told the president we damn well better not carry on that particular legacy.
Freedom, liberty, equality—those principles should be enshrined and never denied. The stars of the UCA aren't states but individuals. Each with value, each a part of the greater whole. That's what our flag—and the UCA—represent.
Bridgmanite in the Earth’s Mantle

## Details

### Where

Heartman's Lab

**Bridgmanite in the Earth's Mantle** is an interview in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Bridgmanite is a mineral, found in the lower part of the Earth's Ur ie
was named in honor of the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Percy Williams
Bridgman.

Bridgmanite comprises 38% of the Earth, but because it is only found deep
beneath the surface, it is very difficult to acquire any samples for analysis.
As luck would have it, however, a material with the same properties was
discovered inside a meteorite—before the Death Stranding, of
course—meaning that a certain amount of research has already been
conducted into this mysterious mineral, after a fashion. From this, a theory
has been advanced positing that bridgmanite contains a certain amount of
chiralium—chiralium that was absorbed into the mineral at the moment of
the Earth's creation.

If this theory is true, then it may go some way to explaining the curious tar
that has been observed to bubble up from below ground. Furthermore, if
chiralium does indeed come from the other side, as we suspect, then it
would follow that it has been linked to ours from the very beginning. In
essence, the heart of the planet could be likened to the world of the dead.
How appropriate given that chiral clouds bind us to the surface forevermore.
None may ascend to heaven when they die, for our final destination lies
beneath our feet. Ashes to ashes, as they say.
Death Stranding (song)

"**Death Stranding**" is a song written, produced, and performed by CHVRCHES. The song runs over the closing credits of *Death Stranding*. It is the third track of *Death Stranding: Timefall*.

## Lyrics

Let's make a toast to the damned waitin' for tomorrow

When we're played out by the band drowning out our sorrows

What will become of us now at the end of time?

We'll be fine, you and I

Let's draw a line in the sand, keep it straight and narrow

We had it all in our hands, we begged and then we borrowed

What will become of us all at the end of love

When we've stopped looking up?

You can take my heart

And hold it together as we fall apart

Maybe together we can make a mark in the stars we embark

And keep us together as the lights go dark

Let's tell the truth, just for once, asking for an answer

Now that it's all said and done, nothing really matters

What will become of us all if we dare to dream

At the end of the scene?

You can take my heart

Hold it together as we fall apart

Maybe together we can make a mark in the stars we embark

And keep us together as the lights go dark

Let's open up to the sky, askin' it for closure

'Least we can say that we tried, but it's never really over

What will become of us all at the end of the line?

Will we live? Will we die?

You can take my heart

And hold it together as we fall apart

Maybe together we can make a mark in the stars we embark

And keep us together as the lights go dark

And you can take my heart

And hold it together as we fall apart

Maybe together we can make a mark in the stars we embark

And keep us together as the lights go dark

## Notes

* "Death Stranding" was released on October 1, 2019 as the first single of *Death Stranding: Timefall*.
Fragile's Name Isn't Mud Any More

**Fragile’s Name Isn’t Mud Any More** is an email in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Hey Sam,

South Knot City lives to see another day, eh? I remember the bomb those bastards set off before. People said Fragile was working with them, but they had it backwards – she was trying to save us. Just like you did. Fortunately, this time everybody knows her part in it. Fragile’s name won’t be mud around here much longer, I’ll wager.

It’s all too easy to forget we’re still alive because of people outside our little enclave. But you’ve helped remind us we’re not alone. We’re part of the UCA, which means we can’t just look to others for assistance – we’ve got to give back in return, too. And we will.
Grenade launcher

The **GL-Six** **Grenade launcher** is a versatile man portable grenade launcher capable of repeat fire. It was designed and manufactured by FAI.

## Overview

The GL-Six is a revolver-style grenade launcher that fires projectile that detonate on impact, makin it the best weapon for eliminating multiple target simultaneously. The GL-Six let the user choose between four ammo type: anti-BT hematic rounds, lethal grenade rounds, slip rounds and non-lethal tranquilizer rounds, making the weapon useful in a variety of situations.

From it FIA developed the MA-STG Sticky Gun, a cargo reclamation weapon, sharing a similar design.

## Notes

* The Grenade launcher holds 4 rounds with another 20 in reserve.
* The hematic rounds seem to be the same strength as level 1 Hematic grenades, but with greater range.
* The tranquilizer gas can knock Sam out if he walks into the cloud.
* The "slip" rounds create an oil slick on the ground that will temporarily hinder humans.

## Gallery

Grenade Launcher in the Private RoomSam holding the Grenade LauncherCrafting icon
Canteen

A stamina-restoring energy drink, MONSTER ENERGY. Any timefall or other water that comes into contact with the canteen is absorbed, filtered, and mixed with the energy particles inside. The canteen has also been treated with antifreeze technology.

## Delivery details

### Destination

Inventory

The **Canteen** is an item filled with Monster Energy that Sam can drink to replenish his stamina.

## Overview

The canteen is capable of holding up to 1.000 milliliters, and Sam can drink from the canteen anytime, restoring a certain degree of his stamina and allowing him to run, climb, and do other exhaustive things for longer periods of time, unless is stamina as dropped from a certain degree. When the drink end, or just decreases, it can be refilled by automatically filtering water or timefall that comes into contact with Sam and mixing with the Bridges Energy. The canteen can also be refilled automatically by visiting any private rooms. As a side effect, drinking from the canteen will fill up Sam's bladder and allow him to urinate.

## Notes

* **Monster Energy Canteen** is a collaboration between Kojima and Monster Energy. In the *Director's Cut* however Monster Energy is replaced by the property Bridges Energy.
Evolution, Death Stranding and the Fear of Dying

**Evolution, Death Stranding and the Fear of Dying** is an interview in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Death has been Homo sapiens' constant companion for every step of our
evolutionary journey. Our cultures and civilizations have been built with an
awareness of our relationship with death—the extent to which we can
accept and live with it. Out of fear of the inevitable decomposition and
destruction of the flesh, our ancestors developed elaborate embalming
techniques, death masks, and the like. Indeed, the mask has ever been a
symbol of the soul that transcends this world to exist for eternity in the next.
The mummies and sarcophagi of ancient Egypt are but one instance of this.

Honored individuals were given masks and placed inside sarcophagi in
order to be preserved for eternity, thereby transcending death and attaining
immortality.

Paintings and photographs are no different, really. They are simply more
modern variants of the Egyptians' masks and sarcophagi. Indeed, all of
humanity's crowning achievements—art, language, writing—are arguably a
reaction to death, and an expression of our desire to overcome it. They are
great feats born from fear, and one might even go as far as to say that it
was the primal fear of death that drove the evolution of our ancestors into
homo sapiens in the first place. In fact, I would go further still. I would posit
that it was this fear that brought about the Death Stranding itself. It has
certainly seemed more and more plausible of late.
Armor plate

## Armor Plate (Lv. 1)

Plating that can be attached to the shoulders and hips in order to protect the wearer from gunfire, but will break if it suffers too much damage.The more plates that are attached, the greater the level of protection offered, but the less cargo you will be able to attach to your suit.

## Delivery details

### Destination

Waystation North of Mountain Knot City

**Armor Plates** are equipments that are worn on the shoulders and hips to protect against gunfire.

## Overview

Armor Plates are piece of protective equipments that Sam can mount on the shoulder or thigh slots of his suit. The armor plates gave him more protection from gun fire (by MULEs, terrorist or even the soldiers from the Beach). While the basic version provides low impact protection, the improved versions not only lightens the alloy, but also implements an electromagnetic shield, which runs on battery power, to reduce the damage of impacts even on uncovered body parts. The higher the level of improvement, the better the performance of the armored plates are.

The greater the number of armored plates, for a maximum of 4, the better the degree of protection, however this reduces the number of cargos Sam can carry on him.

## Upgrade

* Special Alloys: 60
* Special Alloys: 80
 **Armor plate (LV.4)** | *An improved version of the Armor Plate (Lv. 3). The plating is now even lighter and more energy efficient, and in addition to absorbing bullet damage, the plating can also now help to soak up heavy impact taken elsewhere on the body by means of electromagnetic shielding.* The more plates that are attached, the greater the level of protection offered, but the less cargo you will be able to attach to your suit. Be aware that the impact-reduction function will drain battery at an accelerated rate when triggered. Keep an eye on your battery levels. The battery will gradually recharge in sunny or cloudy weather.
* Special Alloys: 120

## Notes

* *Death Stranding* preorder bonuses include a cosmetic variant of the armor plates, the **Gold Armor Plate (Lvl 2)**, which cannot be improved.
* The Bridges Security Team worn four Lv. 1 **armor plates** on the shoulders and hips to protect against gunfire, even if they are not seen outside the internal Bridges facilities.

## Gallery

Armor Plate LV.2 iconArmor Plate LV.3 iconArmor Plate LV.4 iconThe golden variant of the Armor Plate LV.2 as a preorder bonus
Bigger Bags, More Blood

**Bigger Bags, More Blood** is an email in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

Have you been using that high-capacity blood bag I made for you, Sam? I really do think you’ll find it useful…

I wish it was possible for me to print them on-demand, but it’s simply not feasible at the moment. Ordinary materials won’t suffice for the construction – it requires chiralium. The machinery I used for production is also somewhat unique and unwieldly, so replicating the process elsewhere isn’t an option. I’ll keep looking into it, of course, but in the meantime, you’ll just have to fabricate them here. Sorry, Sam. Do be sure to stop by and pick some up if you have the chance, though. They might just save your life!
A Toast to a Porter Good and True

**A Toast to a Porter Good and True** is an email in *Death Stranding*.

## Text

My Dear Mr. Bridges,

Please accept my humblest apologies, and my most heartfelt thanks! Once again, your incomparable pizza delivery skills have been put to the proof and found unimpeachable in every regard!

Do forgive us if we seem ungrateful. The visiting couple, twin souls of decorum as they are, were desperate to present themselves to you in holographic form that they might express their heartfelt appreciation. Regretfully, they are hopeless novices in matters technological, and as I myself was away procuring vital supplies, I was unable to rectify the situation on their behalf. These circumstances conspired to produce the most unfortunate of outcomes yet again – a thankless end to an onerous and entirely bothersome task. If it is any consolation, the pizza was divine!
Assault rifle

The **WellMax WM.556 Assault Rifle** is a modular rifle designed and manufactured for the United States Army by WellMax.

## Overview

The WM.556 was originally developed form the US Army's airbone division as a folding assault carbine, so it can be easily transported and reassembled in mere seconds. Following the Death Stranding, it's design was adapted by the Bridges as a multi-purpose assault rifle, becoming their standard-issue rifle. The disassembled components of the rifle are stored and carried in a cargo case, attached to the Bridges suit, and can be quickly assembled when the need arises.

Since the rifle doesn't use Sam's blood, it is useless against the BTs but can actually kill other humans, which is a problem in the world post-Stranding, since someone death leads to more BTs and a potential voidout.

Being extremely modular, the WM.556 can be improved with additional accessories, like a scope mount, cheek pad, a grip adapter and even a retractable suppressor. Due to this factors the WM.556 is used not only by Bridges Security Team, and for extension by Sam, but also by the terrorist faction of the Homo Demens, in the base version. Also, two variant models are present: the *WM.556 NL,* a non-lethal variant, and the **HG Custom**, wich can shot golden bullets coated with chiralium, making it even more effective against BTs.

## Notes

* The WM.556 is named "Assault Rifle" in the game.
* The WM.556 seems heavily inspired by the FN SCAR-H.
* As with other weapons, Sam's ammo stores can be replenished by resting in a Safe House.
* The scope mounted on the upgraded models includes the text "FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT/BDG USE" stamped on one side.

## Gallery

WellMax assault rifle 1:1 model by Level52 StudiosAssault Rifle Lv. 1Assault Rifle Lv. 2Assault Rifle Lv. 3Assault Rifle HG Custom
Cicada PHI

The **Cicada PHI** is a vehicle model manufactured by Cicada.

## Overview

The Cicada PHI is a cargo truck model manufactured by Cicada. It's commonly used by Bridges forces, MULEs and Terrorists for transport of cargo and people over rough terrain. The PHI bears a lifted frame for better traversal over land and can be outfitted with armor plating, and tires manufactured by StrandWolf.

The Cicada MC 2000 is a variant of the PHI, based off of its design and structure, designed specifically for the Bridges Corpse Disposal and Special Delivery divisions.

## Enemy usage

Both MULEs and Terrorists use a custom armored variant of the Cicada PHI, that cannot be fabricated by the player. Sam can drive these vehicles, however.

## Notes

* As suggested by concept art, PHI may be the acronym for Palmer Heavy Industries.
* Sam can drive and recharge both MULEs and Terrorists variants, but can't store and repair them in garages.