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*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[H-87 Cloning Apparatus Manual]] - How to use the cloning lab. <br> Related guide: [[Medical Doctor#The Cloner|Medical Doctor]]. | *[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[H-87 Cloning Apparatus Manual]] - How to use the cloning lab. <br> Related guide: [[Medical Doctor#The Cloner|Medical Doctor]]. | ||
==Research Books== | ==Research Books== | ||
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*[[Image:GeothermalBookV2.png|64px]][[The Goon Geothermal Capture System Field Training Manual]] - How to set up Oshan Laboratory's Geothermal Capture System<br> Related guide: [[Geothermal Generator]] | *[[Image:GeothermalBookV2.png|64px]][[The Goon Geothermal Capture System Field Training Manual]] - How to set up Oshan Laboratory's Geothermal Capture System<br> Related guide: [[Geothermal Generator]] | ||
*[[File:NuclearGuideV2.png|64px]][[Nuclear Engineering for Idiots]] - Some basic information on the nuclear reactor on [[Clarion]], mainly about its components. <br> Related guide: [[Nuclear | *[[File:NuclearGuideV2.png|64px]][[Nuclear Engineering for Idiots]] - Some basic information on the nuclear reactor on [[Clarion]], mainly about its components. <br> Related guide: [[Nuclear Generator]] | ||
*[[Image:SpatialInterdictorGuide.png|64px]][[Spatial Interdictor Assembly and Use]] - A book on how to assemble Spatial Interdictors and the types of threats they can negate or reduce. | *[[Image:SpatialInterdictorGuide.png|64px]][[Spatial Interdictor Assembly and Use]] - A book on how to assemble Spatial Interdictors and the types of threats they can negate or reduce. <br> Related guide: [[Spatial Interdictor Guide]] | ||
*[[Image:EngineGuideV2.png|64px]][[Engineering Pocket Guide]] - A guidebook with concise instructions on setting the solars and repairing the station. <br> Related guides: [[Engineer]], [[Construction]], [[Power Grid]] | *[[Image:EngineGuideV2.png|64px]][[Engineering Pocket Guide]] - A guidebook with concise instructions on setting the solars and repairing the station. <br> Related guides: [[Engineer]], [[Construction]], [[Power Grid]] | ||
*[[Image:MechcompGuideV2.png|64px]][[Mechanic components and you]] - An overview of the mechanic components.<br>Related guide: [[MechComp | *[[Image:MechcompGuideV2.png|64px]][[Mechanic components and you]] - An overview of the mechanic components.<br>Related guide: [[MechComp]] | ||
*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[How to properly operate Singularity Buster rocket launcher]] - Instructions on the singularity buster rocket launcher <br> Related guide: [[Singularity_Generator#Singuloose|Singuloose]] | *[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[How to properly operate Singularity Buster rocket launcher]] - Instructions on the singularity buster rocket launcher <br> Related guide: [[Singularity_Generator#Singuloose|Singuloose]] | ||
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*[[Image:CargoGuideV2.png|64px]][[Cargo Pocket Guide]] - A short introduction to the [[Quartermaster]] job. <br> Related guide: [[Quartermaster]]. | *[[Image:CargoGuideV2.png|64px]][[Cargo Pocket Guide]] - A short introduction to the [[Quartermaster]] job. <br> Related guide: [[Quartermaster]]. | ||
**[[Image:CargoGuideV2.png|64px]][[Cargo Pocket Guide (Nadir Version)]] - QMs on [[Nadir]] get an alternate version of the Cargo Pocket Guide due to the station's radically different cargo system. <br> Related guide: [[Quartermaster]] | |||
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*[[File:DWAINEForDummiesV2.png|64px]][[NT-PROTO: Transception Array]] - How to construct and operate the [[Nadir]]'s unique system for sending and receiving both cargo and communications<br> Related guide: [[Quartermaster#Transception Array|Quartermaster]]. | *[[File:DWAINEForDummiesV2.png|64px]][[NT-PROTO: Transception Array]] - How to construct and operate the [[Nadir]]'s unique system for sending and receiving both cargo and communications<br> Related guide: [[Quartermaster#Transception Array|Quartermaster]]. | ||
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*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[A-97 Port-A-Brig Manual]] - How to use the Port-a-Brig. <br> Related guide: [[Security Objects#Port-a-Brig|Security Objects]] | *[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[A-97 Port-A-Brig Manual]] - How to use the Port-a-Brig. <br> Related guide: [[Security Objects#Port-a-Brig|Security Objects]] | ||
*[[Image:SpaceLawV2.png|64px]][[Image:SpaceLawFirstEdV2.png|64px]][[ | *[[Image:SpaceLawV2.png|64px]][[Image:SpaceLawFirstEdV2.png|64px]][[Nanotrasen Space Law]] - Guidance on contraband policy, uniforms, and proper arrest and punishment procedures. Note that the actual in-game object is called "Space Law", a shortened version of its full title.<br> Related guide: [[Space Law]] | ||
*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Your Lawbringer And You]] - A guide to the Lawbringer and its modes. <br> Related guide: [[Security Objects#Lawbringer]] | *[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Your Lawbringer And You]] - A guide to the Lawbringer and its modes. <br> Related guide: [[Security Objects#Lawbringer]] | ||
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*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Deployment Remote Note]] - Yet another pamphlet for the Nuclear Commander's uplink, outlining the usage of the '''Rapid Team Deployment Remote'''. | *[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Deployment Remote Note]] - Yet another pamphlet for the Nuclear Commander's uplink, outlining the usage of the '''Rapid Team Deployment Remote'''. | ||
*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Marionette Implant Readme]] - A guide to the [[Syndicate Items#Marionette Implant|marionette implant]], including [[Packets#Marionette implants (115.3)|how to use it with packets]]. <br> Related guide: [[Syndicate Items#Marionette Implant|Syndicate Items]] | |||
==Miscellaneous Books== | ==Miscellaneous Books== | ||
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*[[Image:DealingWithClonelinessBook.png|64px]][[Dealing With Cloneliness]] - A series of haiku from some beleaguered [[Geneticist]]. | *[[Image:DealingWithClonelinessBook.png|64px]][[Dealing With Cloneliness]] - A series of haiku from some beleaguered [[Geneticist]]. | ||
*[[Image:TheTrialofHeisenbeeV2.png|64px]][[The Trial of Heisenbee]] & [[Image:AlbertBookV2.png]][[Albert and the Deep Blue Sea]] - Short children's stories featuring various animals on the station. | *[[Image:TheTrialofHeisenbeeV2.png|64px]][[The Trial of Heisenbee]] & [[Image:AlbertBookV2.png|64px]][[Albert and the Deep Blue Sea]] - Short children's stories featuring various animals on the station. | ||
*[[Image:FunFactsAboutShelterfrogsBook.png|64px]][[Fun Facts About Shelterfrogs]] - A nature guide about Space Station 13's most beloved inhabitants, the Shelterfrogs. | *[[Image:FunFactsAboutShelterfrogsBook.png|64px]][[Fun Facts About Shelterfrogs]] - A nature guide about Space Station 13's most beloved inhabitants, the Shelterfrogs. | ||
*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]] [[How to properly install official Nanotrasen neon lining]] - Instilling neon lining, step by step. <br> Related guide: [[Construction#Neon lining]] | *[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]] [[How to properly install official Nanotrasen neon lining]] - Instilling neon lining, step by step. <br> Related guide: [[Construction#Neon lining]] | ||
*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]] [[SOLO card game rules]] - How to play SOLO (formerly known as MONO), Goonstation's (lawyer-friendly) version of Uno.<br> Related guide: None | |||
*[[Image:SkullBookV2.png|64px]][[Spacemen the Grifening rulebook]] - Rules and explanations on how to play Spacemen: the Grifening, an in-game collectible card game. <br> Related guide: [[Spacemen: The Grifening]] | *[[Image:SkullBookV2.png|64px]][[Spacemen the Grifening rulebook]] - Rules and explanations on how to play Spacemen: the Grifening, an in-game collectible card game. <br> Related guide: [[Spacemen: The Grifening]] | ||
*[[Image:CreatureConspectusV2.png|64px]][[Stations and Syndicates 9th Edition Rulebook]] - A guide to playing a simple tabletop RPG in-game, including character setup and encounter rules. <br> Related guide: [[Guide to writing]] | *[[Image:CreatureConspectusV2.png|64px]][[Stations and Syndicates 9th Edition Rulebook]] - A guide to playing a simple tabletop RPG in-game, including character setup and encounter rules. <br> Related guide: [[Guide to writing]] | ||
*[[File:ATreatiseOnBuildAVends.png|64px]][[A Treatise on Build-A-Vends]] - Step by step instructions for player-built vending machines<br> Related guide: [[Construction#Player Vending Machines|Construction]] | |||
*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]] [[Wizardry 101]] - A basic introduction to playing [[Wizard]]. <br> Related guide: [[Wizard]] | |||
*[[Image:GreyBookV2.png|64px]][[Your Player Piano and You]] - Guide to the player piano's note formatting, error messages, and other functions. <br> Related guide: [[Piano Song Dump]] | *[[Image:GreyBookV2.png|64px]][[Your Player Piano and You]] - Guide to the player piano's note formatting, error messages, and other functions. <br> Related guide: [[Piano Song Dump]] | ||
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*[[File:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Generator Startup Procedure (Old)]] - The old version of the [[Generator Startup Procedure]] for the old version of the thermoelectric generator <br> Updated guide: [[Thermoelectric Generator]]. | *[[File:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Generator Startup Procedure (Old)]] - The old version of the [[Generator Startup Procedure]] for the old version of the thermoelectric generator <br> Updated guide: [[Thermoelectric Generator]]. | ||
*[[Image:SpaceLawV2.png|64px]][[Image:SpaceLawFirstEdV2.png|64px]][[Frontier Justice: A Treatise on Space Law]] - The previous version of [[Nanotrasen Space Law]], focusing on the different types of crime, their punishments, and proper arrest procedures. Just like that book, the actual in-game object used the abbreviated title, "Space Law". <br> Related guide: [[Nanotrasen Space Law]], [[Space Law]] | |||
*[[Mining Pocket Guide No. 1]] & [[Mining Pocket Guide No. 2]] - Two handbooks that spawned together in the pockets of [[Miner|Miners]]. No. 1 explained mining equipment and ores found through mining, while No. 2 detailed the role of [[Miner|Miners]], common hazards while mining, and some tips on using mining gear. Later updated and merged into one book called [[Mining Pocket Guide]]. <br> Updated guides: [[Guide to Mining]], [[Mining Pocket Guide]] | *[[Mining Pocket Guide No. 1]] & [[Mining Pocket Guide No. 2]] - Two handbooks that spawned together in the pockets of [[Miner|Miners]]. No. 1 explained mining equipment and ores found through mining, while No. 2 detailed the role of [[Miner|Miners]], common hazards while mining, and some tips on using mining gear. Later updated and merged into one book called [[Mining Pocket Guide]]. <br> Updated guides: [[Guide to Mining]], [[Mining Pocket Guide]] | ||
*[[File:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Job Information]] - Various jobs on the station, their access levels, and their duties. <br> Updated guide: [[Jobs]] | *[[File:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Job Information]] - Various jobs on the station, their access levels, and their duties. <br> Updated guide: [[Jobs]] | ||
*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[So you've contracted a pathogen!]] - Pamphlet on how to use to use Cargo's CDC link to analyze and cure diseases from the [[Guide to Pathology|pathology system]]. <br>Updated guide: Technically none since the CDC feature was removed, and the pathology system is permanently disabled, but [[Guide to Pathology#QM|Guide to Pathology]] is shows how it would have been done. | |||
*[[File:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Standard Operating Procedure]] - Outlines how to handle various emergencies, such as fires and plasma leaks. <br> Updated guide: [[Engineer]] | *[[File:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Standard Operating Procedure]] - Outlines how to handle various emergencies, such as fires and plasma leaks. <br> Updated guide: [[Engineer]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:40, 11 August 2024
These are books you can find ingame, grouped by subject.
Command Books
These books detail aspects of Goonstation's general Command responsibilities.
AI Programming 101 - How to write effective laws for the AI.
Related guide: AI Laws
Captaining 101 - An essential crash course for new Captains about their tools and responsibilities.
Related guide: Captain
Medical Books
These books detail aspects of Goonstation's medical system, like making medicine or treating patients.
Medbay Pocket Guide - A brief explanation of how to prepare medicine, diagnose, and heal patients as Medical Doctor.
Related guides: Medical Doctor, Doctoring
Pharmacopia - Essential medical drugs.
Related guide: Doctoring
Trent's Anatomy - Step-by-step instructions on surgery and info on the types of organs, their ailments, and their treatments.
Related guide: Doctoring.
Elective Prosthetics for Dummies - Step-by-step instructions on how to do surgery and then also replace organs with cybernetic variants.
Related guides: Doctoring, Roboticist
Cryogenics Instruction Manual - How to set up the cryogenics system and how to treat people with it.
Related guide: Medical Doctor.
- H-87 Cloning Apparatus Manual - How to use the cloning lab.
Related guide: Medical Doctor.
Research Books
These books deal with systems within or related to the Research Department.
The Buddy Book - How to program guardbuddies.
Related guide: TermOS
Critter Compendium - A catalog of most major lifeforms found aboard Space Station 13.
Related guide: Critter
DWAINE for Dummies - How to use computers running DWAINE.
Related guide: TermOS
Civilian Books
Are you a Botanist, Chef, or Bartender? These jobs discuss aspects of growing, making, and serving foods and drinks.
Bartending Pocket Guide - A brief, informal guide that outlines the Bartender's workplace, the machines and tools they use, the basics of cocktail decoration, and some example drinks.
Related guides: Bartender, Foods and Drinks
- Bee Exposition Extravaganza - Instructions on hatching bees and discussion of various types of space bees.
Related guides: Critter
The Helpful Hydroponics Handbook - Botany primer.
Related guide: Guide to Botany
Botany Pocket Guide - A quick infographic on the basics of botany, tailored for new players
Ranch Pocket Guide - A helpful schematic detailing the available breeds of chickens and what their evolutionary paths are
To Serve Man - Basic kitchen recipes.
Related guide: Food
Engineering Books
These books explain engineering-related topics, such setting up certain kinds of engines, and other mechanics relevant to those in the Engineering department.
- Generator Startup Procedure - A basic setup for the Thermoelectric Generator, step-by-step.
Related guide: Basic Startup Procedure
Thermo-electric Power Generation - Essential information about running the Thermoelectric Generator, including how to use blowers, circulators, the semiconductor, and different gas properties.
Related guide: Thermoelectric Generator
The Goon Geothermal Capture System Field Training Manual - How to set up Oshan Laboratory's Geothermal Capture System
Related guide: Geothermal Generator
Nuclear Engineering for Idiots - Some basic information on the nuclear reactor on Clarion, mainly about its components.
Related guide: Nuclear Generator
Spatial Interdictor Assembly and Use - A book on how to assemble Spatial Interdictors and the types of threats they can negate or reduce.
Related guide: Spatial Interdictor Guide
Engineering Pocket Guide - A guidebook with concise instructions on setting the solars and repairing the station.
Related guides: Engineer, Construction, Power Grid
Mechanic components and you - An overview of the mechanic components.
Related guide: MechComp
- How to properly operate Singularity Buster rocket launcher - Instructions on the singularity buster rocket launcher
Related guide: Singuloose
Supply Books
These books detail specifically with the duties of Quartermasters and Miners, who are often considered a subset within the Engineering department.
Cargo Pocket Guide - A short introduction to the Quartermaster job.
Related guide: Quartermaster.- Cargo Pocket Guide (Nadir Version) - QMs on Nadir get an alternate version of the Cargo Pocket Guide due to the station's radically different cargo system.
Related guide: Quartermaster
- NT-PROTO: Transception Array - How to construct and operate the Nadir's unique system for sending and receiving both cargo and communications
Related guide: Quartermaster.
Mineralogy 101 - An ore encyclopedia.
Related guide: Guide to Mining
Mining Pocket Guide - Introduces basic tools used in Mining, a sample of more advanced equipment and machines, and some of the common ores encountered.
Related guides: Guide to Mining, Miner
Dummies' Guide to Material Science - A comprehensive overview of the Materials Science system, including basic and advanced materials and their properties.
Related guides: Ore Processing, Guide to Mining
Security Books
The following books explain some of the tools and practices used by Security personnel.
- A-97 Port-A-Brig Manual - How to use the Port-a-Brig.
Related guide: Security Objects
Nanotrasen Space Law - Guidance on contraband policy, uniforms, and proper arrest and punishment procedures. Note that the actual in-game object is called "Space Law", a shortened version of its full title.
Related guide: Space Law
- Your Lawbringer And You - A guide to the Lawbringer and its modes.
Related guide: Security Objects#Lawbringer
Syndicate Books
Essentially the blacklisted books in this sector of space, information for aspiring Nuclear Operatives to keep in mind.
- Nuclear Agent Sentry Turret Manual - How to set up, use, and disassemble the combat engineer's sentry gun.
Related guide: Syndicate Items
A Syndicate's Guide to Doing Your Fuckin' Job - A brief primer for new Nuclear Operatives on some suggested loadouts and how to plan for infiltrating a station.
Related Guide: Nuclear Operative
Syndicate Commander's Diary - A personal collection of epistolaries from the Syndicate Commander that were never meant to be read by anyone but themselves.
- Reinforcement Disclaimer - A quick disclaimer and guide on how to operate the Syndicate Reinforcement Beacon.
- Laser Designator Pamphlet - Another pamphlet outlining how to function the Laser Designator within the commander's uplink.
- Deployment Remote Note - Yet another pamphlet for the Nuclear Commander's uplink, outlining the usage of the Rapid Team Deployment Remote.
- Marionette Implant Readme - A guide to the marionette implant, including how to use it with packets.
Related guide: Syndicate Items
Miscellaneous Books
These books cover subjects that don't quite fit in the previous categories or are actually fiction.
Creature Conspectus Revised Edition - Suggestions of monster encounters for an in-game tabletop RPG.
Related guide: Guide to writing
Dealing With Cloneliness - A series of haiku from some beleaguered Geneticist.
The Trial of Heisenbee & 
Albert and the Deep Blue Sea - Short children's stories featuring various animals on the station.
Fun Facts About Shelterfrogs - A nature guide about Space Station 13's most beloved inhabitants, the Shelterfrogs.
- How to properly install official Nanotrasen neon lining - Instilling neon lining, step by step.
Related guide: Construction#Neon lining
- SOLO card game rules - How to play SOLO (formerly known as MONO), Goonstation's (lawyer-friendly) version of Uno.
Related guide: None
Spacemen the Grifening rulebook - Rules and explanations on how to play Spacemen: the Grifening, an in-game collectible card game.
Related guide: Spacemen: The Grifening
- Stations and Syndicates 9th Edition Rulebook - A guide to playing a simple tabletop RPG in-game, including character setup and encounter rules.
Related guide: Guide to writing
A Treatise on Build-A-Vends - Step by step instructions for player-built vending machines
Related guide: Construction
- Wizardry 101 - A basic introduction to playing Wizard.
Related guide: Wizard
Your Player Piano and You - Guide to the player piano's note formatting, error messages, and other functions.
Related guide: Piano Song Dump
Outdated Books
The books listed here are either a) no longer in the game or b) still in the game, but discuss content that is no longer in the gamee. They are kept around for historical interest.
- Chemical Information - Describes plasma gas and the chemicals inaprovaline, dylovene, and sleep toxin, which no longer exist.
Updated guides: Chemicals, Gas
- A Crash Course in Legal SOP - Instructions on trials and due process.
Updated guide: N/A, for trials have been phased out. See Space Law for current punishment procedures.
- Creature Conspectus Original Edition - The old edition of the Creature Conspectus that was deliberately unusable.
Updated guide: Creature Conspectus Revised Edition
- Dummies guide to material science (Old) - Outdated explanation of material properties.
Updated guide: Dummies' Guide to Material Science, Ore Processing
- Generator Startup Procedure (Old) - The old version of the Generator Startup Procedure for the old version of the thermoelectric generator
Updated guide: Thermoelectric Generator.
- Frontier Justice: A Treatise on Space Law - The previous version of Nanotrasen Space Law, focusing on the different types of crime, their punishments, and proper arrest procedures. Just like that book, the actual in-game object used the abbreviated title, "Space Law".
Related guide: Nanotrasen Space Law, Space Law
- Mining Pocket Guide No. 1 & Mining Pocket Guide No. 2 - Two handbooks that spawned together in the pockets of Miners. No. 1 explained mining equipment and ores found through mining, while No. 2 detailed the role of Miners, common hazards while mining, and some tips on using mining gear. Later updated and merged into one book called Mining Pocket Guide.
Updated guides: Guide to Mining, Mining Pocket Guide
- Job Information - Various jobs on the station, their access levels, and their duties.
Updated guide: Jobs
- So you've contracted a pathogen! - Pamphlet on how to use to use Cargo's CDC link to analyze and cure diseases from the pathology system.
Updated guide: Technically none since the CDC feature was removed, and the pathology system is permanently disabled, but Guide to Pathology is shows how it would have been done.
- Standard Operating Procedure - Outlines how to handle various emergencies, such as fires and plasma leaks.
Updated guide: Engineer
- Stations and Syndicates 8th Edition Rulebook - An old version of the Stations and Syndicates rulebbook, predating the addition of pugs.
Updated guides: Guide to writing, Stations and Syndicates 9th Edition Rulebook
Torpedoes And You Aka How To Not Blow Yourself Up - Info on the types of torpedoes and instructions on how to load and fire them.
Updated guide: None
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