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These are books you can find ingame, grouped by subject. | These are books you can find ingame, grouped by subject. | ||
==Command Books== | |||
These books detail aspects of Goonstation's general Command responsibilities. | |||
*[[Image:AIProgramming101Book.png]][[AI Programming 101]] - How to write effective [[AI Laws|laws]] for the [[AI|AI]].<br>Related guide: [[AI Laws]] | |||
*[[Image:Captaining101Book.png]][[Captaining 101]] - An essential crash course for new [[Captain|Captains]] about their [[Security Objects#Energy Gun|tools]] and responsibilities. <br>Related guide: [[Captain]] | |||
==Medical Books== | ==Medical Books== | ||
These books detail aspects of Goonstation's medical system, like making medicine or treating patients. | These books detail aspects of Goonstation's medical system, like making medicine or treating patients. | ||
*[[Image:MedicalGuideV2.png]][[Medbay Pocket Guide]] - A brief explanation of how to prepare medicine, diagnose, and heal patients as [[Medical Doctor]]. <br> Related guides: [[Medical Doctor]], [[Doctoring]] | |||
*[[Image:PharmacopiaGuideV2.png]][[Pharmacopia]] - Essential medical drugs.<br>Related guide: [[Doctoring]] | |||
*[[Image:SurgicalTextbookV2.png]][[Trent's Anatomy]] - Step-by-step instructions on surgery and info on the types of organs, their ailments, and their treatments. <br>Related guide: [[Doctoring]]. | |||
*[[Image:ElectiveProstheticsBook.png]][[Elective Prosthetics for Dummies]] - Step-by-step instructions on how to do surgery and then also replace organs with [[Roboticist#Cyberheart|cybernetic variants]]. <br>Related guides: [[Doctoring]], [[Roboticist]] | |||
*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png]][[Cryogenics Instruction Manual]] - How to set up the cryogenics system and how to treat people with it. <br>Related guide: [[Medical Doctor#Using the Cryo Chambers|Medical Doctor]]. | *[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png]][[Cryogenics Instruction Manual]] - How to set up the cryogenics system and how to treat people with it. <br>Related guide: [[Medical Doctor#Using the Cryo Chambers|Medical Doctor]]. | ||
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*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png]][[H-87 Cloning Apparatus Manual]] - How to use the cloning lab. Uses old titles for jobs but is otherwise up to date. <br> Related guide: [[Medical Doctor#The Cloner|Medical Doctor]]. | *[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png]][[H-87 Cloning Apparatus Manual]] - How to use the cloning lab. Uses old titles for jobs but is otherwise up to date. <br> Related guide: [[Medical Doctor#The Cloner|Medical Doctor]]. | ||
*[[Image: | *[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png]][[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: [[Quartermaster#QMCare]] | ||
==Research Books== | |||
These books deal with systems within or related to the [[Research Wing|Research Department]]. | |||
*[[Image: | *[[Image:BuddyBookV2.png]][[The Buddy Book]] - How to program guardbuddies.<br>Related guide: [[TermOS]] | ||
*[[Image: | *[[Image:CreatureConspectusV2.png]][[Critter Compendium]] - A catalog of most major lifeforms found aboard Space Station 13. <br> Related guide: [[Critter]] | ||
*[[Image: | *[[Image:DWAINEForDummiesV2.png]][[DWAINE for Dummies]] - How to use computers running DWAINE.<br>Related guide: [[TermOS]] | ||
==Civilian Books== | ==Civilian Books== | ||
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These books explain engineering-related topics, such setting up certain kinds of engines, and other mechanics relevant to those in the Engineering department. | These books explain engineering-related topics, such setting up certain kinds of engines, and other mechanics relevant to those in the Engineering department. | ||
*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png]][[Generator Startup Procedure]] - A basic setup for [[ | *[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png]][[Generator Startup Procedure]] - A basic setup for the [[Powering the Station#The thermoelectric Generator|thermoelectric generator]], step by step. <br>Related guide: [[Powering the station#The thermoelectric generator|Powering the station]] | ||
*[[Image:TEGPowerGenerationGuide.png]][[Thermo-electric Power Generation]] - Essential information about running the [[Powering the Station#The thermoelectric Generator|thermoelectric generator]], including how to use blowers, circulators, the semiconductor, and different gas properties. <br>Related guide: [[Powering the station#The thermoelectric generator|Powering the station]] | |||
*[[Image:GeothermalBookV2.png]][[The Goon Geothermal Capture System Field Training Manual]] - How to set up Oshan Laboratory's Geothermal Capture System<br> Related guide: [[Powering the station#The geothermal capture system|Powering the station]] | *[[Image:GeothermalBookV2.png]][[The Goon Geothermal Capture System Field Training Manual]] - How to set up Oshan Laboratory's Geothermal Capture System<br> Related guide: [[Powering the station#The geothermal capture system|Powering the station]] | ||
*[[Image:SpatialInterdictorGuide.png]][[Spatial Interdictor Assembly and Use]] - A guidebook with concise instructions on setting the solars and repairing the station. <br> Related guides: [[Engineer]], [[Construction]], [[Powering the station]] | |||
*[[Image:EngineGuideV2.png]][[Engineering Pocket Guide]] - A guidebook with concise instructions on setting the solars and repairing the station. <br> Related guides: [[Engineer]], [[Construction]], [[Powering the station]] | *[[Image:EngineGuideV2.png]][[Engineering Pocket Guide]] - A guidebook with concise instructions on setting the solars and repairing the station. <br> Related guides: [[Engineer]], [[Construction]], [[Powering the station]] | ||
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*[[image:MiningPocketGuideV2.png]][[Mining Pocket Guide No. 2]] - Explains equipment, machinery, other jobs, and dangers involved in Mining, in an informal, "Western" tone. <br> Related guides: [[Guide to Mining]], [[Miner]] | *[[image:MiningPocketGuideV2.png]][[Mining Pocket Guide No. 2]] - Explains equipment, machinery, other jobs, and dangers involved in Mining, in an informal, "Western" tone. <br> Related guides: [[Guide to Mining]], [[Miner]] | ||
*[[image:MatsciGuideBookV2.png]][[Dummies' Guide to Material Science]] - A comprehensive overview of the Materials Science system, including [[Guide to Mining|basic]] and [[Ore Processing|advanced]] materials and their properties.<br> Related guides: [[Ore Processing]], [[Guide to Mining]] | |||
==Security Books== | ==Security Books== | ||
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*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png]][[Your Lawbringer And You]] - A guide to the Lawbringer and its modes. <br> Related guide: [[Security Objects#Lawbringer]] | *[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png]][[Your Lawbringer And You]] - A guide to the Lawbringer and its modes. <br> Related guide: [[Security Objects#Lawbringer]] | ||
==Syndicate Books== | |||
Essentially the blacklisted books in this sector of space, information for aspiring [[Nuclear Operative|Nuclear Operatives]] to keep in mind. | |||
*[[Image:PaperWithWriting.png]][[Nuclear Agent Sentry Turret Manual]] - How to set up, use, and disassemble the [[Syndicate Items#Class Crate - Combat Engineer|combat engineer's sentry gun]]. <br> Related guide: [[Syndicate Items#Class Crate - Combat Engineer|Syndicate Items]] | |||
*[[Image:SyndiesGuideBook.png]][[A Syndicate's Guide to Doing Your Fuckin' Job]] - A brief primer for new [[Nuclear Operative|Nuclear Operatives]] on some suggested loadouts and how to plan for infiltrating a station. <br> Related Guide: [[Nuclear Operative]] | |||
*[[Image:SyndicateCommandersDiaryBook.png]][[Syndicate Commander's Diary]] - A personal collection of epistolaries from the Syndicate Commander that were never meant to be read by anyone but themselves. | |||
==Miscellaneous Books== | ==Miscellaneous Books== | ||
These books cover subjects that don't quite fit in the previous categories or are actually fiction. | These books cover subjects that don't quite fit in the previous categories or are actually fiction. | ||
*[[Image:GreenBookV2.png]][[Creature Conspectus Revised Edition]] - Suggestions of monster encounters for an in-game tabletop RPG<br>Related guide: [[Guide to writing]] | *[[Image:GreenBookV2.png]][[Creature Conspectus Revised Edition]] - Suggestions of monster encounters for an in-game tabletop RPG<br>Related guide: [[Guide to writing]] | ||
*[[Image:TheTrialofHeisenbeeV2.png]][[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]][[The Trial of Heisenbee]] & [[Image:AlbertBookV2.png]][[Albert and the Deep Blue Sea]] - Short children's stories featuring various animals on the station | |||
*[[Image: | *[[Image:FunFactsAboutShelterfrogsBook.png]][[Fun Facts About Shelterfrogs]] - A nature guide about Space Station 13's most beloved inhabitants, the Shelterfrogs. | ||
*[[Image:SkullBookV2.png]][[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 rulebook]] | *[[Image:SkullBookV2.png]][[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 rulebook]] | ||
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*[[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]] | ||
*[[Dummies guide to material science]] - Outdated explanation of material properties.<br>Updated guide: [[Ore Processing]] | *[[Dummies guide to material science]] - 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: [[Powering the station#The thermoelectric generator|Powering the station]]. | *[[Generator Startup Procedure (Old)]] - The old version of the [[Generator Startup Procedure]] for the old version of the thermoelectric generator <br> Updated guide: [[Powering the station#The thermoelectric generator|Powering the station]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:30, 6 June 2021
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. Uses old titles for jobs but is otherwise up to date.
Related guide: Medical Doctor.
- So you've contracted a pathogen! - Pamphlet on how to use to use Cargo's CDC link to analyze and cure diseases.
Related guide: Quartermaster#QMCare
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 - An 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
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: Powering the station
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: Powering the station
The Goon Geothermal Capture System Field Training Manual - How to set up Oshan Laboratory's Geothermal Capture System
Related guide: Powering the station
Spatial Interdictor Assembly and Use - A guidebook with concise instructions on setting the solars and repairing the station.
Related guides: Engineer, Construction, Powering the station
Engineering Pocket Guide - A guidebook with concise instructions on setting the solars and repairing the station.
Related guides: Engineer, Construction, Powering the station
Mechanic components and you - An overview of the mechanic components.
Related guide: MechComp, Mechanic
- How to properly operate Singularity Buster rocket launcher - Instructions on the singularity buster rocket launcher
Related guide: OH FUCK IT'S LOOSE
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.
Mineralogy 101 - An ore encyclopedia.
Related guide: Guide to Mining
Mining Pocket Guide No. 1 - 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
- Mining Pocket Guide No. 2 - Explains equipment, machinery, other jobs, and dangers involved in Mining, in an informal, "Western" tone.
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
Frontier Justice: A Treatise on Space Law - A Security Officer's guide to crime and proper arrest procedures.
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.
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
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.
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 rulebook
- Stations and Syndicates 8th Edition Rulebook - A guide to playing a simple tabletop RPG in-game, including character setup and encounter rules.
Related guide: Guide to writing
Torpedoes And You Aka How To Not Blow Yourself Up - Info on the types of torpedos and instructions on how to load and fire them.
Related guide: Torpedoes
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 discuss content that is no longer in the game or are themselves no longer in the game. 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 - 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: Powering the station.
- Job Information - Various jobs on the station, their access levels, and their duties.
Updated guide: Jobs
- Standard Operating Procedure - Outlines how to handle various emergencies, such as fires and plasma leaks.
Updated guide: Engineer
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