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* [[Jail]] (if metal) | * [[Jail]] (if metal) | ||
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− | For cage traps, see [[ | + | For cage traps, see [[Traps#Cage_Trap|traps]]. |
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+ | '''Cages''' are used in [[cage trap]]s, [[jail]]s, and zoos, [[pit]]s and aquariums. | ||
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A glass cage is called a terrarium or, if filled with water for holding [[Captured live fish|captured]] live [[fish]], an aquarium. | A glass cage is called a terrarium or, if filled with water for holding [[Captured live fish|captured]] live [[fish]], an aquarium. | ||
− | Cages are stored on the Animal Stockpile | + | Cages are stored on the Animal Stockpile. |
==Building and using a cage== | ==Building and using a cage== | ||
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[[Vermin]] can also assigned to cages, to save space or [[animal trap]]s. However, if you try to release them ({{k|q}} and then {{k|a}}), the dwarf will pickup an animal trap and put the poor creature in it. You must have a triggered (linked to a [[lever]]) cage to release tamed small creatures (like most birds). | [[Vermin]] can also assigned to cages, to save space or [[animal trap]]s. However, if you try to release them ({{k|q}} and then {{k|a}}), the dwarf will pickup an animal trap and put the poor creature in it. You must have a triggered (linked to a [[lever]]) cage to release tamed small creatures (like most birds). | ||
− | Bees shows up in the list of creatures that can be assigned to a cage, but | + | Bees shows up in the list of creatures that can be assigned to a cage, but dwarfs will not start the task, and it will not shown in the {{k|j}}obs list. |
===Prisons=== | ===Prisons=== | ||
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=== How to disarm hostiles in cages === | === How to disarm hostiles in cages === | ||
− | The easiest way to take away all prisoner-held armor and clothing is via the mass designation tool. Use {{K|d}}-{{K|b}}-{{K|c}} and {{K|d}}-{{K|b}}-{{K|d}} to designate an area (i.e. your animal [[stockpile]], filled with caged hostiles) from which all items will be reclaimed and dumped. Afterwards, hit {{K|k}}, go over each cage and press {{K|d}} for each of them - this stops the dumping on the cages themselves. The end result will be that prisoners will be stripped naked but the cages themselves (and the creatures within) will remain in place, ready to be used for whatever purpose. If you want to keep the items, you need only | + | The easiest way to take away all prisoner-held armor and clothing is via the mass designation tool. Use {{K|d}}-{{K|b}}-{{K|c}} and {{K|d}}-{{K|b}}-{{K|d}} to designate an area (i.e. your animal [[stockpile]], filled with caged hostiles) from which all items will be reclaimed and dumped. Afterwards, hit {{K|k}}, go over each cage and press {{K|d}} for each of them - this stops the dumping on the cages themselves. The end result will be that prisoners will be stripped naked but the cages themselves (and the creatures within) will remain in place, ready to be used for whatever purpose. If you want to keep the items, you need only place your garbage dump zone somewhere near your armor stockpiles and unforbid all the stuff after it is dumped there. If your animal stockpile is outdoors, you need to have the "Dwarves Gather Refuse from Outside" {{K|o}}-{{K|r}}-{{K|o}} Order set. |
You can also find the items carried by caged [[troll]]s, [[kobold]]s, etc. in the [[stocks]] menu and designate them for dumping. While it is easy to identify troll/kobold clothes because they will always be described as "large"/"small", it is harder to make sure you have found the right weapons; you can verify that you are targeting the right items by using the zoom function; it should point you to the cage. Mark the items for dumping, and dwarves will come to the cage and take them. | You can also find the items carried by caged [[troll]]s, [[kobold]]s, etc. in the [[stocks]] menu and designate them for dumping. While it is easy to identify troll/kobold clothes because they will always be described as "large"/"small", it is harder to make sure you have found the right weapons; you can verify that you are targeting the right items by using the zoom function; it should point you to the cage. Mark the items for dumping, and dwarves will come to the cage and take them. | ||
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=== How to quickly empty out many cages === | === How to quickly empty out many cages === | ||
If you have many [[Trap#Cage_Trap|cage traps]] then you may have trouble emptying out cages quickly enough at times. See [[Mass pitting]] for suggestions on how to quickly recycle cages. | If you have many [[Trap#Cage_Trap|cage traps]] then you may have trouble emptying out cages quickly enough at times. See [[Mass pitting]] for suggestions on how to quickly recycle cages. | ||
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