[
	{
		"level": 0,
		"title": "Activator Switch",
		"sprites": ["journal/actSwitch"],
		"body":
"A standard wall-mounted electrical switch.<br 20><br>
Activated by opening your hand flat towards the sensor from a half-meter or less.<br 20><br>
Obviously more expensive and complicated than physical switches, but see a lot of use in workplaces since they have built-in security verification and don't require physical contact.<br 20><br>
The germaphobes I know <i>love</i> these things.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 1,
		"title": "Box",
		"sprites": ["journal/lightBox", "journal/heavyBox"],
		"body":
"Weighted cubes with an edge-length of one meter.<br 20><br>
Found in two varieties: Light and heavy. The light variant is mostly hollow, but sturdy. The heavy variant has a bolted panel on one side, probably for adding and removing internal weights.<br 20><br>
They don't seem to serve any function other than their mere physical existence. That's kinda deep.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 2,
		"title": "Zapper",
		"sprites": ["journal/zapper"],
		"body":
"The ZPR-12 Remote Electrical Activator. A hand-implanted device used to activate specially-designed switches from a distance.<br 20><br>
Most people opt for hand-held REAs over an implant, and that those that <i>do</i> go for the surgical option usually aren't forced into it at the age of six, but hey.<br 20><br>
Mine gives my palm a heck of a bite whenever I fire it. That's been fixed in newer models, but at this point I think I'd miss it if it were gone.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 3,
		"title": "Zapper Switch",
		"sprites": ["journal/zapSwitch"],
		"body":
"A switch that can only be triggered by the discharge of a Remote Electrical Activator.<br 20><br>
The jolt from an REA carries enough charge to power-on the receiver, which eliminates the need to keep the receiver in a constant \"listening\" state, drastically reducing power usage.
This is the primary advantage of using REAs over traditional radio-wave communication.<br 20><br>
Also, it looks rad.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 4,
		"title": "Grapple Gun",
		"sprites": ["journal/grappleGun"],
		"body":
"The GRP-9 Targeted Acquisition Tool. Fires a wired claw assembly which will grab onto distant surfaces.<br 20><br>
This thing <i>supposedly</i> isn't a weapon, but only in concept. I can see how it could come in handy, but shooting a razor-sharp set of claws that auto-clamp on contact isn't exactly workplace-friendly.<br 20><br>
It's not risk-free to use, either. The initial yank when it starts retracting can easily dislocate both shoulders of an unmodified human. Like being drawn and quartered, but in only one direction.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 5,
		"title": "Grapple Block",
		"sprites": ["journal/lightGrappleBlock", "journal/heavyGrappleBlock"],
		"body":
"Boxes with surfaces designed to be grabbed by GRP-9.<br 20><br>
The weighting of these boxes is identical to the non-grapple versions. Thanks to our good friend Newton's Third Law, the light variant gets pulled towards me (reminder: don't flinch), while the heavy variant will stay put while I go for a ride.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 8,
		"title": "Platform Gun",
		"sprites": ["journal/platformGun"],
		"body":
"The PG-4 Stationary Field Inductor. Creates floating pseudo-solid platforms.<br 20><br>
Can feel a jolt run down my spine whenever I fire this thing, so I'm guessing it works via Carboni Fields. Also explains why it can't be used while standing on a non-conductor like glass.<br 20><br>
Not sure if the voltage would be lethal to an unmodified human, but I can't imagine they wouldn't have a safeguard for that.<br 20><br>
Its practical usefulness are second only to its pranking potential.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 10,
		"title": "Energy Gate",
		"sprites": ["journal/energyGates"],
		"body":
"Standard pseudo-solid gates with smart-filtering. There are four filter varieties: Human-only, no-projectiles, projectile-only and filter-all.<br 20><br>
Must be at least third-gen eGate tech judging from the lack of turnstiles to prevent someone from sprinting through and getting snagged on their pacemaker.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 13,
		"title": "Gravity Crossbow",
		"sprites": ["journal/gravityCrossbow"],
		"body":
"The GCB-5 Kinetic Tension Crossbow. A standard kinetic field-based sports crossbow.<br 20><br>
Has the usual features: Auto-draw, power-adjustment, suicide-safety, all that jazz.<br 20><br>
This particular model is designed around fire. The arrowheads carry a flame, and the entire assembly has been thoroughly fireproofed. Also has an auto-extinguish that activates when I let go of the grip.<br 20><br>
Must be some sort of \"Arsonists' Choice\" line of crossbows.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 14,
		"title": "Kepler Arrows",
		"sprites": ["journal/keplerArrow"],
		"body":
"Arrows that don't obey gravity, allegedly.<br 20><br>
There's a lot of misinformation about how these supposedly work, but my guess is the use of strategically placed Carboni Fields to counteract the force of gravity, 
and inducing the Taswell Effect with the orbs for the \"gravitational pull\".<br 20><br>
What I know for sure is that we'd see a <i>lot</i> more self-inflicted arrow wounds if this setup didn't require millions worth of equipment.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 16,
		"title": "Polarity Beam",
		"sprites": ["journal/polarityBeam"],
		"body":
"The PB-6 Directional Force Generator. Emits a beam that can push or pull objects based on their polarity.<br 20><br>
A straightforward Taswell Effect generator. Housing is noticeably large due to all the safety features. Polarity changing is done by exchanging the charge difference with an external node, 
unlike the PG-4 which simply dumps the excess charge into the user's body.<br 20><br>
The only thing in this tower I'd let my kids use, if I had any.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 18,
		"title": "Polarity Block",
		"sprites": ["journal/redPolarityBlock", "journal/bluePolarityBlock"],
		"body":
"Weighted blocks color-coded by their Taswell Polarity.<br 20><br>
Can be pushed or pulled with the PB-6. Important to note that the PB-6 has no built-in speed limiter, so accelerating a 100kg block at high speeds towards your face region is concerningly possible.<br 20><br>
Maybe I <i>wouldn't</i> let my theoretical kids use it, after all.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 20,
		"title": "Piston",
		"sprites": ["journal/piston"],
		"body":
"A large, extending platform designed to launch a person or object into the air.<br 20><br>
Almost comically unsafe. The launching surface extends at blinding speed and lacks any sort of guard to prevent the instant face-destruction of anyone unfortunate enough to be leaning over it at the time. 
Even a successful launch results in fall high enough to be fatal. For regular humans, at least.<br 20><br>
Use with care.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 21,
		"title": "Lantern",
		"sprites": ["journal/lantern"],
		"body":
"A light metal lantern that can carry a flame. The handle can also be grabbed by the GRP-9.<br 20><br>
There's something charmingly primitive about a hand-held flame lantern. I have a sudden desire to traverse some dark wood with one in my left hand and a hatchet in my right. For life to be simple again.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 23,
		"title": "Gas Cloud",
		"sprites": ["journal/gasCloud"],
		"body":
"A cloud of concentrated gas that disrupts platforms created by the PG-4.<br 20><br>
The autoignition temperature of this gas is quite low, well below that of kerosene. On ignition, the resulting deflagration is rather weak and unlikely to cause serious burns or hearing damage.<br 20><br>
Despite the gas' cartoonishly toxic appearance, it is completely harmless to inhale and actually has a pleasing aroma of citrus.<br 20><br>
I've got half a mind to bottle this up and start a business.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 24,
		"title": "Bomb",
		"sprites": ["journal/bomb"],
		"body":
"A portable explosive that detonates several seconds after ignition.<br 20><br>
Despite the weight, it only contains a small amount of explosive (low-explosive), and the casing is designed to produce minimal shrapnel. Consequently, the resulting blast is quite weak and is easily absorbed by a Personal Safety Barrier. 
The \"fuse\" is mostly decorative, as direct contact with a flame anywhere on the outer shell will trigger the timer, which I'm pretty sure is electronic.<br 20><br>
For the well-equipped, these bombs are ironically one of the least dangerous things in this tower.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 26,
		"title": "Impact Switch",
		"sprites": ["journal/impactSwitch"],
		"body":
"A switch that can be triggered by a sharp physical impact.<br 20><br>
Seems to require considerable force applied over a very small area in order to trigger. The GRP-9, GCB-5 or an explosive are ideal.<br 20><br>
Simply punching the switch only results in the playback of a very polite message requesting that I not punch the switch.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 28,
		"title": "Pressure Plate",
		"sprites": ["journal/pressurePlate"],
		"body":
"A plate built into the floor (occasionally a wall) that activates when sufficient inward force is applied.<br 20><br>
The required force seems to have been tuned so the plate can be held down only by the heavier of the two block variants, or by an average adult body mass.<br 20><br>
Without divulging specifics, I have confirmed that my body mass is sufficiently average enough to accomplish this.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 30,
		"title": "Conveyor Belt",
		"sprites": ["journal/conveyorBelt"],
		"body":
"Your run-of-the-mill pseudo-solid conveyor belt.<br 20><br>
Already did my cardio for today, but if I didn't I guess I'd be all set.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 32,
		"title": "Laser Emitter",
		"sprites": ["journal/laserEmitter"],
		"body":
"Emits a bright, sustained beam of colored light.<br 20><br>
There are three color varieties, all in the green-blue portion of the spectrum, probably to increase the visibility of the beam itself. There are also detectors which activate when struck by a matching-colored beam.<br 20><br>
The beams are likely bright enough to cause permanent eye damage. I'm not quite ready to swap out my birth eyeballs just yet, so I better watch where I point them.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 34,
		"title": "Laser Redirector",
		"sprites": ["journal/laserRedirector"],
		"body":
"Redirects a light beam in a different direction.<br 20><br>
Though it supposedly \"redirects\" the beam, I've got a nagging suspicion there's actually a separate emitter inside that simply activates when an incoming beam hits the outer portion.<br 20><br>
Would like to crack one of these open to confirm that, but I suppose now isn't the time.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	},
	{
		"level": 36,
		"title": "Reclaimer Gate",
		"sprites": ["journal/reclaimerGate"],
		"body":
"An energy gate that is programmed to reclaim certain items upon contact.<br 20><br>
The gates in this tower are set up reclaim any GRP-9, PB-4, GCB-5 and PB-6 devices I happen to be carrying. They probably get sent to a storage area nearby.<br 20><br>
It's illegal to program these to reclaim living matter mammalian or higher, due to concerns about \"breaking the chain of consciousness.\" I am totally okay with that.
<br 20><br><i>  - June</i>"
	}
]