This document tracks the set of standard item attributes used in the game.

• ammoBox: Item is an ammunition box with unknown contents.
• analyzer: Item is an analyzer, which can be used on unknown items to identify them.
• armorDamage: Item damages armor.
• armorEnhance: Item enhances armor, generally when used. E.g., barrels of armor paste.
• armorRepair: Item repairs armor. This applies both to consumable (like armor patches) and devices (like patch spiders). It does not apply to self-repairing or regenerating armor (e.g., Duralloy).
• autoDefense: Item is an automated defense cannon, such as ICX or Longreach.
• auton: Item is an auton.
• cannotOrder: The item cannot be ordered at a Trading Post.
• cashCard: The item can be converted to cash when invoked.
• consumable: Item is consumed when used. This attribute is used in the spawning algorithm to generate treasure. Do not mix with either minorItem or majorItem.
• fieldCrystal: The item is a crystal used to enhance shield generators. These items must also have the shieldEnhance attribute.
• haloGem: The item is a halo gem.
• illegal: Item is illegal and subject to confiscation.
• info: Item consists mostly of information or software.
• majorItem: Item is a non-consumable item of high value. This attribute is used in the spawning algorithm. Do not mix with either consumable or minorItem.
• military: Item requires a military ID for purchase/installation.
• miningEquipment: Item is used for mining, either a weapon/device or an excavation pod, etc.
• minorItem: Item is a non-consumable item of low to moderate value. This attribute is used in the spawning algorithm. Do not mix with either consumable or majorItem.
• notForSale: Standard shops do not buy or sell them item.
• quantumProgram: Requires quantum CPU to run.
• shieldDamage: Item causes damage to shields.
• shieldEnhance: Item enhances shield generators.
• shipEquipment: Item can be installed as equipment (not counting armor/devices). Installable ROMs, such as targeting computers, have this attribute.
• specialty: The item only appears in specialty shops.
• systemMap: The item is software for mapping objects in the system.
• weaponDamage: The item damages weapons.
• weaponEnhance: The item enhances weapons.