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This page is intended to help aspiring [[Engineer|engineers]] reach their full potential by '''NOT setting the singularity free''' every single round.
#Redirect [[Singularity_Generator]]
 
== What you'll need ==
 
{| border='1' align='center' style='text-align:center'
!width='100px'| [[File:welder.gif]]<br>Welder
!width='100px'| [[File:wrench.gif]]<br>Wrench
!width='100px'| [[File:plasma_tank.png]]<br>Gas Tank (Plasma)
!width='100px'| [[File:Space_Suit.jpg]]<br>Space Suit
!width='100px'| [[File:mesons.gif]]<br>Optical Meson Scanners
|}
 
Always '''wear Meson Scannes''' while working around the engine. Seeing the singularity without Meson Scanners will stun and paralyze you. Then, if there are no walls to stop you, you will be pulled into the singularity and swallowed.
 
== How it works ==
 
In a nutshell:
 
* '''Emitters''' provide power for the field generators
* '''Field generators''' use the power to create a containment field
* A running '''containment field''' enables the spawning of the gravitational singularity
* The '''singularity''' provides power. But if set free, it will eat anything it comes into contact with
* The '''Radiation collection array''' collects power from the singularity
* The '''Radiation collection controller''' controls the collection arrays
* The '''SMES cells''' or '''Power Storage Units''' store the power and send it to the rest of the station
 
{| border='1' style='text-align:center'
!width='100px'| [[File:Emitter.png]]<br>Emitter
!width='100px'| [[File:Field generator.png]]<br>Field Generator
!width='100px'| [[File:Containment field.png]]<br>Containment Field
!width='100px'| [[File:Singularity.gif]]<br>Singularity
!width='100px'| [[File:Collection array.png]]<br>Radiation Collection Array
!width='100px'| [[File:Array controller.png]]<br>Radiation collection controller
!width='100px'| [[File:SMES.gif]]<br>SMES cell / Power storage unit
!width='100px'| [[File:Engine Computer.jpg]]<br>Engine Startup Computer
|}
 
== How to set it up ==
 
* Secure the '''Emitters''' so they '''face the field generators'''. There NEEDS to be at least one emitter shooting at each field generator. Turn them so they are pointing in the right direction.<br> To secure them '''wrench and weld''' (mind your eyes and wait for the message ''''you weld the emitter in place'''').
* Secure the '''Field Generators''' in each corner of the interior room they spawn in. To secure them '''wrench and weld'''.
* Get '''plasma tanks''' from the '''tank dispenser'''. The number of tanks is determined by the number of radiation collection arrays (one for each array), there's currently 4 arrays.
* Place the '''plasma tanks''' into the '''collection arrays'''.
* Turn on all '''collection arrays''' and '''array controllers'''.
* Open the '''SMES / Power storage unit''' control panel by clicking on it, set input to auto, input level to something between 70k and 100k. Set the output to online and output level to 30k (both are defaults)
 
That's what even the most brain-dead [[Engineer|engineer]] can do.
 
== How to start it ==
 
There are three ways. If you are an engineer the safest way is using a computer. If you are not, and you have no access to the computer program, asking AI to start up the engine is the best option.<br>
If you decide to start the engine manually act and move carefully; falling in the containment field, you may cause it to break , releasing the singularity on the station.
 
=== I: Engine control computer (best) ===
<font color='green'>'''SAFE'''</font> to do<br>
<font color='orange'>'''MEDIUM TIME'''</font> required to do it<br>
<font color='red'>'''DIFFICULT'''</font> until you get used to the computer
 
The computer is available in the left corner of the control room. To use this method:
 
* Open the computer's terminal
* Put your ID Card in your hand and click on the link at the bottom of the terminal window to insert it
* Type 'login'
* remove your card
* type 'dir' This will display all programs in the folder you're currently in
* type 'run EngineMaster' This will start the EngineMaster program
* type 'rescan' This will scan for active equipment (it might not give you a 'done', just wait a few seconds, if you don't get a response, it's probably all well and good.)
* type 'startup' This will start the emitters and then the field generators. don't close the program until the singularity is spawned.
 
=== II: With the AI's help ===
 
<font color='green'>'''SAFE'''</font> to do<br>
<font color='red'>'''SLOWEST'''</font> if the AI doesn't respond or doesn't know what to do. Also distracts the AI which can be bad.<br>
<font color='green'>'''EASY'''</font> if the AI knows what to do
 
* Simple... ask the AI to start the engine over the radio.
*If the AI doesn't know how to do this, direct it to use the computer with the steps from the previous entry.
 
=== III: Manual startup (worst) ===
 
<font color='red'>'''DANGEROUS'''</font> to do<br>
<font color='orange'>'''QUICKER than asking AI'''</font> way to turn it on<br>
<font color='red'>'''DIFFICULT'''</font> until you understand exactly what these words below mean in practice
 
There are so many things that can go wrong with this kind of startup that I'll just say it's a bad idea to start it up this way until you know exactly what what can happen.
 
* Turn on all emitters (swipe id to lock/unlock the console, click on it to turn it on/off. It's a good idea to wait about a minute after the last emitter is on so the field generators receive some power.)
* CAREFULLY Turn on all field generators (same process as emitters)
** Go to the '''field generator'''
** Click on it. This will spawn a containment field between the two field generators. This field will shock you if you're one square away from it, that's why you should...
** RUN towards the outside! (The second time you do this you'll know when to run and when not to, but until then, do it every time)
* Lock all of the emitters' consoles by swiping your ID again if you have not done so already.
 
== Current engine ==
 
Several emitters need to be dragged to the correct position. When you do be sure to place them facing the field generator; or the generator won't receive power, and the singularity will run free.
 
== End result ==
 
All emitters on, field up and running, collection arrays and their controllers on, SMES set up (out of frame):
 
[[File:Singularity_Running.jpg|A running engine]]
 
== Instructional Video ==
 
{{#widget:YouTube|id=MFYa_qeEdm8}}
 
Higher quality version available on YouTube. Uses the [[#III: Manual startup (worst)|manual startup]] process.
 
== Supplementary Video ==
 
{{#widget:YouTube|id=3CglvOos2bA}}

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