loot crates are really overpriced for what you can get

[Superlagg]

That million bucks would go a long way! Buy an injector belt and mask, load one with meth and mannitol, the other with cryoxystylane and more mannitol, buy some syndie armor, and run around the station as Robusto the Unstoppable Jackass. I'd definitely consider that over a box of materials that *might* be craftable into something slightly robust.

What neat stuff is there to make with materials? I know there are spears and tiny power cells, but I wouldn't spend my TCs on that when I could just order a c-saber or hurricane punch the captain.

If we're set on having some kind of materials-y traitor item, what about something like a backpack workshop? Works like the smelter, fabricator, manufacturer, and reclaimer/processor all in one, and fits comfortably on your back.