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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]].
*[[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. <br>Related guide: [[Guide to Pathology#QM|Guide to Pathology]]


==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 Engine]]
*[[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]], [[Mechanic]]
*[[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]].


*[[Image:MinerologyGuideV2.png|64px]][[Mineralogy 101]] - An ore encyclopedia.<br>Related guide: [[Guide to Mining]]
*[[Image:MinerologyGuideV2.png|64px]][[Mineralogy 101]] - An ore encyclopedia.<br>Related guide: [[Guide to Mining]]
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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]][[Frontier Justice: A Treatise on Space Law]] - A [[Security Officer]]'s guide to crime and proper arrest procedures.<br> Related guide: [[Space Law]]
*[[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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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.
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. <br> Updated guides: [[Chemicals]], [[Gas]]
*[[File:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[Chemical Information‎]] - Describes [[plasma]] gas and the chemicals inaprovaline, dylovene, and sleep toxin, which no longer exist. <br> Updated guides: [[Chemicals]], [[Gas]]


*[[A Crash Course in Legal SOP]] - Instructions on trials and due process. <br> Updated guide: N/A, for trials have been phased out. See [[Space Law]] for current punishment procedures.
*[[File:PaperWithWriting.png|64px]][[A Crash Course in Legal SOP]] - Instructions on trials and due process. <br> 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. <br>Updated guide: [[Creature Conspectus Revised Edition]]  
*[[Creature Conspectus Original Edition]] - The old edition of the Creature Conspectus that was deliberately unusable. <br>Updated guide: [[Creature Conspectus Revised Edition]]  
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*[[Dummies guide to material science (Old)|Dummies guide to material science (Old)]] - Outdated explanation of material properties.<br>Updated guide: [[Dummies' Guide to Material Science]], [[Ore Processing]]
*[[Dummies guide to material science (Old)|Dummies guide to material science (Old)]] - Outdated explanation of material properties.<br>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 <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]]


*[[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.


*[[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]]


*[[Image:CreatureConspectusV2.png|64px]][[Stations and Syndicates 8th Edition Rulebook]] - An old version of the Stations and Syndicates rulebbook, predating the addition of pugs. <br> Updated guides: [[Guide to writing]], [[Stations and Syndicates 9th Edition Rulebook]]
*[[Image:CreatureConspectusV2.png|64px]][[Stations and Syndicates 8th Edition Rulebook]] - An old version of the Stations and Syndicates rulebbook, predating the addition of pugs. <br> Updated guides: [[Guide to writing]], [[Stations and Syndicates 9th Edition Rulebook]]

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These are books you can find ingame, grouped by subject.

Command Books

These books detail aspects of Goonstation's general Command responsibilities.

Medical Books

These books detail aspects of Goonstation's medical system, like making medicine or treating patients.

  • SurgicalTextbookV2.pngTrent's Anatomy - Step-by-step instructions on surgery and info on the types of organs, their ailments, and their treatments.
    Related guide: Doctoring.

Research Books

These books deal with systems within or related to the Research Department.

Civilian Books

Are you a Botanist, Chef, or Bartender? These jobs discuss aspects of growing, making, and serving foods and drinks.

  • BotanyPocketGuide.pngBotany Pocket Guide - A quick infographic on the basics of botany, tailored for new players
  • RanchPocketGuide.pngRanch Pocket Guide - A helpful schematic detailing the available breeds of chickens and what their evolutionary paths are

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.

Supply Books

These books detail specifically with the duties of Quartermasters and Miners, who are often considered a subset within the Engineering department.

Security Books

The following books explain some of the tools and practices used by Security personnel.

  • SpaceLawV2.pngSpaceLawFirstEdV2.pngNanotrasen 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

Syndicate Books

Essentially the blacklisted books in this sector of space, information for aspiring Nuclear Operatives to keep in mind.

  • SyndicateCommandersDiaryBook.pngSyndicate Commander's Diary - A personal collection of epistolaries from the Syndicate Commander that were never meant to be read by anyone but themselves.
  • PaperWithWriting.pngDeployment Remote Note - Yet another pamphlet for the Nuclear Commander's uplink, outlining the usage of the Rapid Team Deployment Remote.

Miscellaneous Books

These books cover subjects that don't quite fit in the previous categories or are actually fiction.

  • PaperWithWriting.png SOLO card game rules - How to play SOLO (formerly known as MONO), Goonstation's (lawyer-friendly) version of Uno.
    Related guide: None

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.

  • PaperWithWriting.pngJob Information - Various jobs on the station, their access levels, and their duties.
    Updated guide: Jobs
Game Mechanics
The Basics Getting Started · Super Quick Tutorial · Rules · Game FAQ · Quick guide to station systems · Mentorhelp · SpicyChickenGod Tutorials
Critters Remy.png Critters · CyborgV3-64x64.gif Cyborgs · RobuddyLoveV2.gif Robots · BiosuitNew.png Viruses
Game Abstractions IDCardBlankV2-27x13.png Access Levels · MartianRover.png Adventure Zone · Basicfishingrod.png Fishing · OmniTraitorV2-64x64.gif Game Modes · HealthImplantNewHUD.png Health Indicators · 2k13VintageSantaHatV2-32x32.png Holiday Cheer · InHand.png Inventory · WarMedal-32x32.png Medals · BasketballV2.png Random Events · Clipboard2.png Station Grade · MonsieurStirstirV2-32x32.png Traitor Objectives · GraduationCap-32x32.png XP · ScienceTeleporterComputer.png Z-level
Miscellaneous Falsemustache.png Being A Better Traitor · WizardSpellbookV2-32x32.gif Books · CommunicationsComputer.png Calling the Escape Shuttle · PaintMachine.png Fixing the Paint Machine · DrinkRobustEezV3.png Guide to Being Robust · LaserGunV2-32x32.png Guide to Murder · Men.png Kendo · NtcommanderNew64.png NT Reputation · StampV2.png Roleplay Tips and Tricks · WallSafe32x32.png Safe-Cracking · SpacebuxToken.png Spacebux · StGDeckV2.png Spacemen: The Grifening · MiniPutt.png Space Travel · NanotrasenBeret.png Traits · ZoldorfSprite.png Zoldorf
Books
Command AI Programming 101 · Captaining 101
Engineering Engineering Pocket Guide · Generator Startup Procedure · The Goon Geothermal Capture System Field Training Manual · Nuclear Engineering for Idiots · How to properly operate Singularity Buster rocket launcher‎ · Mechanic components and you · Spatial Interdictor Assembly and Use · Thermo-electric Power Generation
Supply Cargo Pocket Guide (Nadir Version) · NT-PROTO: Transception Array · Dummies' Guide to Material Science · Mineralogy 101 · Mining Pocket Guide
Medical Cryogenics Instruction Manual‎ · Elective Prosthetics for Dummies · H-87 Cloning Apparatus Manual · Medbay Pocket Guide · Pharmacopia · Trent's Anatomy
Research The Buddy Book · Critter Compendium · DWAINE for Dummies
Civilian Bartending Pocket Guide · Bee Exposition Extravaganza · The Helpful Hydroponics Handbook · To Serve Man
Security A-97 Port-A-Brig Manual · Nanotrasen Space Law · Your Lawbringer And You
Syndicate Nuclear Agent Sentry Turret Manual · Syndicate Commander's Diary · A Syndicate's Guide to Doing Your Fuckin' Job · Reinforcement Disclaimer · Laser Designator Pamphlet · Deployment Remote Note · Marionette Implant Readme
Miscellaneous Albert and the Deep Blue Sea · Creature Conspectus Revised Edition · Dealing With Cloneliness · Fun Facts About Shelterfrogs · How to properly install official Nanotrasen neon lining · SOLO card game rules · Spacemen the Grifening rulebook · Stations and Syndicates 9th Edition Rulebook · A Treatise on Build-A-Vends · The Trial of Heisenbee · Wizardry 101 · Your Player Piano and You
Archive
Former Features Discontinued Game Modes · Discontinued Syndicate Items · Construction Server · Old Constructions · Old Electronics · Old Material Science · Old Nuclear Engine · Ass Jam · Ass Jam Changelog · Guide to Pathology · Pathogen Symptoms · Pathology Research (old) · Pathology for Dummies (outdated) · Pathology Mutations · Beesmark's Goon Guide to Robust Security · Powering the station · Torpedoes
Discontinued Jobs Atmospheric Technician · Chemist · Communications Officer · Construction Worker · Elite Security · Head Surgeon · Intruder · Martian · Mechanic · Part-Time Vice Officer · Replicant · Spy · The Welder
Retired Maps Donut Station · Devstation · Mushroom Station · Chiron Outpost · Samedi · Linemap · Manta · Horizon · Destiny
Past Locales Prison Station · Syndicate Shuttle
Old Lore Chemical Information‎ · A Crash Course in Legal SOP · Creature Conspectus Original Edition · Dummies guide to material science (Old) · Frontier Justice: A Treatise on Space Law · Generator Startup Procedure (Old)‎ · Job Information · Mining Pocket Guide No. 1‎ · Mining Pocket Guide No. 2‎ · Old Storyline · So you've contracted a pathogen! · Standard Operating Procedure · Stations and Syndicates 8th Edition Rulebook · Torpedoes And You Aka How To Not Blow Yourself Up
Outdated Culture Pubbie Tears · Dumb Pubbies · Banned Camp · Android Data