Difference between revisions of "Artifact Research"

From Space Station 13 Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Line 3: Line 3:
'''Artifact Research''' is the branch of Research concerned with the identification and possible testing of dangerous, unpredictable artifacts of extraterrestrial origin. An artifact is a large item of non-Nanotransen origin whose function is unknown. These artifacts are usually dug up by [[Miner|miners]], and the station always starts with one in the Artifact Lab.
'''Artifact Research''' is the branch of Research concerned with the identification and possible testing of dangerous, unpredictable artifacts of extraterrestrial origin. An artifact is a large item of non-Nanotransen origin whose function is unknown. These artifacts are usually dug up by [[Miner|miners]], and the station always starts with one in the Artifact Lab.


=Running the ArtLab program=
== Running gptio ==


Discovering an artifact's effects takes more than repeatedly analysing it (although this helps in a fashion). Using the DWAINE terminal, you can advance the station's knowledge of artifacts and their properties and make your analysis more precise. To do this, you must:
Discovering an artifact's effects takes more than repeatedly poking it (although this helps in a fashion). Using the DWAINE terminal, you can advance the station's knowledge of artifacts and their properties and make your analysis more precise. To do this, you must:


1) Enter your card into the terminal, and type 'term_login'<br>
1. Insert your card into the terminal, and type <tt>term_login</tt>
2) Type 'cd /mnt/artlab' to access the research program.<br>
2. Type <tt>cd /mnt/artlab</tt> to move to the default location of the artifact research tape.
3) Type 'gptio list' to list the available research equipment.<br>
3. Type <tt>gptio list</tt> to list the available research equipment. You'll either need to write these IDs down somewhere, memorize them, or re-run the <tt>gptio list</tt> command whenever you need to use a piece of equipment.
4) From here you can either activate equipment by using the 'gptio activate <Device ID>' or change the values of various variables with the 'gptio poke <Device ID> <Field Name> <Value>'<br>


With these commands you can easily start researching your artifact.
=== Important commands ===
; <tt>gptio activate</tt>
: Activates a device. This can be anything from shooting an object across the room to irradiating whatever is in the x-ray scanner.
; <tt>gptio deactivate</tt>
: Some devices don't automatically deactivate after a short amount of time. You'll need to use this command to make them safe to touch.
; <tt>gptio sense</tt>
: Instruct the device to take readings about its state and the state of whatever object is inserted into it.
; <tt>gptio read</tt>
: Retrieve the data generated by <tt>gptio sense</tt>.


=Analyzing Artifacts=
=Analyzing Artifacts=

Revision as of 17:18, 19 January 2013

MechanicNew64.png This page is under construction.
The following information may be incomplete.
You can help by adding missing information or formatting.

Artifact Research is the branch of Research concerned with the identification and possible testing of dangerous, unpredictable artifacts of extraterrestrial origin. An artifact is a large item of non-Nanotransen origin whose function is unknown. These artifacts are usually dug up by miners, and the station always starts with one in the Artifact Lab.

Running gptio

Discovering an artifact's effects takes more than repeatedly poking it (although this helps in a fashion). Using the DWAINE terminal, you can advance the station's knowledge of artifacts and their properties and make your analysis more precise. To do this, you must:

1. Insert your card into the terminal, and type term_login 2. Type cd /mnt/artlab to move to the default location of the artifact research tape. 3. Type gptio list to list the available research equipment. You'll either need to write these IDs down somewhere, memorize them, or re-run the gptio list command whenever you need to use a piece of equipment.

Important commands

gptio activate
Activates a device. This can be anything from shooting an object across the room to irradiating whatever is in the x-ray scanner.
gptio deactivate
Some devices don't automatically deactivate after a short amount of time. You'll need to use this command to make them safe to touch.
gptio sense
Instruct the device to take readings about its state and the state of whatever object is inserted into it.
gptio read
Retrieve the data generated by gptio sense.

Analyzing Artifacts

Use the artifact analyzer to study the artifact next to it. The speed and accuracy of its report will increase as you research more.

Artifact Origins

Analysis Notes
Martian Usually biological effects
Ancient Ancient Robots -- usually technological effects
Precursor Random effects
Wizard Magical effects
Extradimensional aka Eldritch -- usually bad news

Activation

Analysis Method
Heat Apply welder, igniter, etc.
Chemical Provide the appropriate chemical (water, acid, whatever)
Impact Shoot it with Detective's Revolver or a traitor weapon like the c-saber
Energy Shoot it with a taser
Touch Touch it!

Effects

Analysis Notes
Teleportation Teleports people randomly
Non-lethal Stunning Trap Knocks people briefly unconscious
Power Drain Drains power from nearby APCs and Cyborgs
EMP Sends out an EMP blast
Mineral Accumulator Summons meteors