Music Technology

Summary

Music Technology refers to a category of salvaged electronic devices used for music playback and listening in the wastes. In Session 8 of the campaign, these technologies include mini discs (small music discs), various types of headphones, and potentially headphone splitters. The technology is valuable enough that party members prioritize acquiring it during their limited shopping time at the New Smoke Aftermarket. Sucks Benedict and Cat actively seek these items, particularly a headphone splitter that would allow both Sucks and Fajr to listen to music simultaneously.

The devices appear to be salvaged from the wastes and sold by merchants such as the Teenage Salvager. The party had previously acquired music discs and continues to consider purchasing additional ones to expand their collection.

Details

Music Technology encompasses several distinct types of salvaged devices:

Mini Discs: Small music discs that store audio content. The Teenage Salvager keeps a small collection of mini discs available for purchase at their stall in the New Smoke Aftermarket.

Headphones: The technology includes a variety of devices that, as described by the Teenage Salvager, those in the modern world could potentially recognize as headphones—though barely. This suggests the headphones are degraded, modified, or otherwise altered versions of pre-apocalypse technology.

Headphone Splitters: A sought-after accessory that would allow multiple users to listen to the same music source simultaneously. Cat proposes finding one so that both Sucks Benedict and Fajr can share music.

The party treats these items as practical purchases worth seeking out during market visits. Cat notes the need for another pair of headphones, while also suggesting the acquisition of another music disc to expand the available listening options.

History

Session 8

During the party's visit to the New Smoke Aftermarket, Music Technology becomes a shopping priority. Cat suggests helping Sucks Benedict find a headphone splitter so that both Sucks and Fajr can listen to music at the same time. Sucks Benedict responds enthusiastically to this idea, noting the need for another pair of headphones as well.

When the party encounters the Teenage Salvager at their market stall, the merchant presents their wares, including a small collection of mini discs and a variety of headphone-like devices. The Teenage Salvager describes the headphones with the caveat that they only barely resemble what modern observers would recognize as such, indicating the salvaged nature and potential degradation of the technology.

The party had previously acquired music discs during earlier sessions and continues to view additional discs as worthwhile purchases, with Cat specifically noting it might be good to pick up another one.