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= Introduction =  
= Introduction =
[[File:Singularity engine.png|Located at the southern (aft) end of engineering in space is the Tesla Engine; A ball of pure electricity  
[[File:Singularity engine.png|Located at the southern (aft) end of engineering in space is the Tesla Engine; A ball of pure electricity
- and if you're an engineer, it's your job to activate and maintain it. If you're a traitor, it's a handy way to murder the entire station!|650px|thumb]]
- and if you're an engineer, it's your job to activate and maintain it. If you're a traitor, it's a handy way to murder the entire station!|650px|thumb]]
Setting up the Tesla is similar to setting up the Singularity. This guide assumes that you are doing it solo because you're just that robust and you're either alone, your co-workers are missing and possibly dead already, or they're about as competent as the monkeys from genetics.


Setting up the Tesla is like setting up the Singularity. This guide assumes that you are doing it solo because you're just that robust because you're either alone, your co-workers are missing and possibly dead already, or they're about as competent as the monkeys from genetics.
The Station's power is stored in the [[SMES]]s and redistribute electricity at a "Safe level" by way of the electricity absorbing [[Engineering_items#Tesla Coil|Tesla Coils]]. The electricity they absorb naturally comes from the Tesla Ball sitting right smack dab in the middle of the containment room which is produced by way of a [[Particle Accelerator]] firing high-energy particles to kick-start a chain reaction within the [[Engineering_items#Energy Ball Generator|Energy Ball Generator]]. The ball of pure electricity is very volatile and the only thing standing in between it and the destruction of the station are a few [[Field Generator]]s which are powered by laser [[Emitter]]s. Unlike the Singularity, the Tesla Ball doesn't spit out EMPs so the only potential hazard that comes from it is if you're wearing a space suit that isn't properly insulated therefore risking being electrocuted as if you've somehow gotten on the bad side of a Sith Lord.


The Station's power is stored in the [[SMES]]s and redistribute electricity at a "Safe level" by way of the electricity absorbing [[Engineering_items#Tesla Coil|Tesla Coils]]. The electricity they absorb naturally comes from the Tesla Ball sitting right smack dab in the middle of the containment room which is produced by way of a [[Particle Accelerator]] firing energy dense particles to kick start a chain reaction within the [[Engineering_items#Energy Ball Generator|Energy Ball Generator]]. The ball of pure electricity is very volatile and the only thing standing in between it and the destruction of the station are a few [[Field Generator]]s which are powered by laser [[Emitter]]s. Unlike the Singularity, the Tesla Ball doesn't spit out EMPs so the only potential hazard that comes from it is if you're wearing a space suit that isn't properly insulated therefore risking being electrocuted as if you've somehow gotten on the bad side of a Sith Lord.
Before you can acquire unlimited power, you need to '''properly''' set up all the equipment first. Emphasis on properly, as if you mess up at all there is a good chance of the Tesla being released onto the station and turning you into tonight's big loser for unintentional genocide. Take your time, the SMES cells can last 30-some minutes after shift start and if another engineer decides to do their duty and sets up the [[Solar|Solars]] you'll have all the time in the world.
 
Before you can acquire unlimited power, you need to '''properly''' set up all the equipment first. Emphasis on properly as if you mess up at all there is a high risk of the raw power of the Tesla being released onto the station and turning you into tonight's big loser for unintentional genocide. Take your time, The SMES cells can last 30 some minutes after shift start and if another engineer decides to do their duty and sets up the [[Solar|Solars]] you'll have all the time in the world.
 
Is this engine probably a mountain of risk with little to no tangible reward? Definitely. Should that stop you? Not at all. The one thing the Tesla can get you is mad street cred among the Engineering community as you reach levels of power that risk turning doors into corpse gathering spots as you output enough power to last small nations for generations to come.


Is this engine probably a mountain of risk with little to no tangible reward? Definitely. Should that stop you? Not at all. The one thing the Tesla can get you is mad street cred among the Engineering community as you reach levels of power that risk turning doors into corpse-gathering spots as you generate enough energy to power a small nation for generations to come.
= Before You Start =
= Before You Start =
'''If you're setting up the Tesla mid-round make sure the engineering APC is fully powered before turning on the particle accelerator, if not refer to "In case of no power."'''
'''If you're setting up the Tesla mid-round make sure the engineering APC is fully powered before turning on the particle accelerator, if not refer to "In case of no power."'''


The engine is housed inside the station, just south of where you begin off at round start. You'll need some tools to set it up, all of which you can conveniently acquire right in [[Engineering]]. You will need:
The engine is housed inside the station, just south of where you begin at round start. You'll need some tools to set it up, all of which you can conveniently acquire right in [[Engineering]]. You will need:
* [[File:Wrench.png]] [[Wrench]].
* [[File:Wrench.png]] [[Wrench]].
* [[File:CableCoils.png]] Some wires.
* [[File:CableCoils.png]] Some wires.
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* [[File:RIG.png]] [[Hardsuit]].
* [[File:RIG.png]] [[Hardsuit]].
* [[File:IGloves.png]] [[Insulated Gloves]]
* [[File:IGloves.png]] [[Insulated Gloves]]
Now that you have your supplies, it's time to get to work! Note that the steps below can be done in any order as you like, '''as long as you turn the Particle Accelerator on last.'''
Now that you have your supplies, it's time to get to work! Note that the steps below can be done in any order as you like, '''as long as you turn the Particle Accelerator on last.'''
= How To Set Up The Tesla=
= How To Set Up The Tesla=
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'''In case of no power. (Optional)'''
'''In case of no power. (Optional)'''
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'''Extra time to setup. (Optional)'''
'''Extra time to setup. (Optional)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">For rookie Engineers, it is recommended that the Engineering APC is re-configured before continuing. The APC handles the power distribution for a given room in the station. By modifying the APC controls, this will ensure the equipment needed to contain the singlo will be prioritzed and stay on for an extended duration while the engine is being set up. More experienced Engineers will not need to perform this unless an emergency arises.
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">For rookie Engineers, it is recommended that the Engineering APC is re-configured before continuing. The APC handles the power distribution for a given room in the station. By modifying the APC controls, this will ensure the equipment needed to contain the Tesla will be prioritzed and stay on for an extended duration while the engine is being set up. More experienced Engineers will not need to perform this unless an emergency arises.
#Unlock the APC located in the room with the hardsuits. (Use ID/PDA on the APC)
#Unlock the APC located in the room with the hardsuits. (Use ID/PDA on the APC)
#Open the APC interface.
#Open the APC interface.
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#Lock the APC.</div>
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'''Advanced Modifications. (Optional)'''
'''Advanced Modifications. (Optional)'''
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*'''ONLY IF''' you have permission from command or you know what you are doing, it is possible to wire the engines directly to the main power net. A good spot to do this is to the west side of engineering, near the bolted airlock. Lift the floor tiles and run a wire from there out into the maintenance tunnel and link it to the wire running through there. This allows you to charge [[APC]]s directly if somebody disables the SMES in Engineering and keeps the station running in case of a [[powersink]].
*'''ONLY IF''' you have permission from command or you know what you are doing, it is possible to wire the engines directly to the main power net. A good spot to do this is to the west side of engineering, near the bolted airlock. Lift the floor tiles and run a wire from there out into the maintenance tunnel and link it to the wire running through there. This allows you to charge [[APC]]s directly if somebody disables the SMES in Engineering and keeps the station running in case of a [[powersink]].
**'''The downside to this is that when anyone accidentally gets shocked by an electric grille or an electrified door, they will receive severe damage. <span style="color:red">Only do this on rare occasions, or never!</span>'''
**'''The downside to this is that when anyone accidentally gets shocked by an electric grille or an electrified door, they will receive severe damage. <span style="color:red">Only do this on rare occasions, or never!</span>'''


*It's also possible to hack the PA controller computer, doing so can allow you to start the Tesla up and grow it faster by setting the power level to three. [[Hacking#Particle_Accelerator|See Here]]</div>
*It's also possible to hack the PA controller computer, doing so can allow you to start the Tesla up and grow it faster by setting the power level to three. [[Hacking#Particle_Accelerator|See Here]]</div>
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== Inside Engineering: ==
== Inside Engineering: ==
=== <span id="PA"></span>1. Set up the Particle Accelerator===
=== <span id="PA"></span>1. Set up the Particle Accelerator===
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#Use a screwdriver to close all the panels.  
#Use a screwdriver to close all the panels.  
#Click on the console and hit "Scan for parts" to link the console with the actual PA. This is your Particle Accelerator set up!
#Click on the console and hit "Scan for parts" to link the console with the actual PA. This is your Particle Accelerator set up!
'''DO NOT turn the Particle Accelerator on''' yet or you will unleash Tesla's wrath, guaranteeing that everyone and their mother dies in a machine explosion.
'''DO NOT turn the Particle Accelerator on''' yet or you will unleash Tesla's wrath, guaranteeing that everyone and their mother dies in a machine explosion.
== Outside Engineering (Spaceproof Equipment Required): ==
== Outside Engineering (Spaceproof Equipment Required): ==
=== <span id="Coils"></span>2. Wrench down Tesla Coils and Grounding Rods===
=== <span id="Coils"></span>2. Wrench down Tesla Coils and Grounding Rods===
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#Grab the Grounding Rods to the tiles without knots next to the Tesla coils.
#Grab the Grounding Rods to the tiles without knots next to the Tesla coils.
#Most importantly: '''Double and Triple check that everything is wrenched down'''
#Most importantly: '''Double and Triple check that everything is wrenched down'''
'''<span style="color:blue"><span id="Fill">(Optional)</span></span>:'''
'''<span style="color:blue"><span id="Fill">(Optional)</span></span>:'''
If you plan on being friends with the scientists on the station, one thing you can do is convert a Tesla Coil or two into a Corona Analyzer, the Corona Analyzer will produce a small amount of research points with each shock from the Tesla Ball, converting the Tesla coils is a simple process.
If you plan on being friends with the scientists on the station, one thing you can do is convert a Tesla Coil or two into a Corona Analyzer, the Corona Analyzer will produce a small amount of research points with each shock from the Tesla Ball, converting the Tesla coils is a simple process.


[[File:Corona.gif|64px]]
[[File:Corona.gif|64px]]
#[[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] Unscrew the Tesla Coil.
#[[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] Unscrew the Tesla Coil.
#[[File:Crowbar.png]] Pry the Tesla Coil Board out.
#[[File:Crowbar.png]] Pry the Tesla Coil Board out.
#[[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] Use your screwdriver on the Tesla Coil Board to convert it to a Corona Analyzer.
#[[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] Use your screwdriver on the Tesla Coil Board to convert it to a Corona Analyzer.
#Reassemble the machine with a capacitor and you're done.
#Reassemble the machine with a capacitor and you're done.
You can repeat this to most of the Tesla coils as just a few should produce enough power to keep the station running.
You can repeat this to most of the Tesla coils as just a few should produce enough power to keep the station running.
=== <span id="Collectors"></span>3. Secure the Radiation Collectors===
=== <span id="Collectors"></span>3. Secure the Radiation Collectors===
[[File:Radiation_Collector.gif]]
[[File:Radiation_Collector.gif]]


The Radiation collectors are there unwrenched which presents a danger to the Tesla, you can either wrench them down or disassemble them altogether. Doing so ensures that nothing will accidentally push the collectors into zapping range.
The Radiation collectors are unwrenched, meaning they could be zapped and explode under the right circumstances. You can either wrench them down or disassemble them altogether. Doing this ensures that nothing will accidentally push the collectors into zapping range.
 
=== <span id="Singularity"></span>4. Remove the singularity generator ===
=== <span id="Singularity"></span>4. Remove the singularity generator ===
[[File:Gravitational_Singularity_Generator.png]]
[[File:Gravitational_Singularity_Generator.png]]


Take out the Singularity generator, so you don't activate it with the particle accelerator. Failing to do so means that the Singularity will eat the Tesla Ball and your setup will be for naught. If you somehow fail to remove the Singularity Generator and it eats the Tesla, bust out the [[Singularity]] Guide and get moving.
Take out the Singularity generator '''and take it back inside.''' If you don't remove the singularity generator the Singularity will end up spawning and will eat the Tesla ball. If you take it out of the containment field but leave it out in space, '''you are likely going to end up spawning the singularity which will eat the containment field, therefore loosing the tesla in the process.''' If you somehow fail to remove the Singularity Generator and it eats the Tesla, bust out the [[Singularity]] Guide and get moving. If you somehow manage to move it but still put it in the line of fire of the particle accelerator, bend over and kiss your ass goodbye.
 
=== <span id="Emitters"></span>5. Start the Emitters ===
=== <span id="Emitters"></span>5. Start the Emitters ===
[[File:Emitter_On.gif]]
[[File:Emitter_On.gif]]


Now that you've gotten everything ready, it's time to start the engine!  
Now that you've gotten everything ready, it's time to start the engine!  
#Run around the Tesla area, and turn on the [[Emitter|emitter]]s by clicking on them.  
#Run around the Tesla area, and turn on the [[emitter]]s by clicking on them.
#Once they're all on, carefully make your way to the inner circle of the area, being sure not to cross in front of any of the [[Emitter]]s, because you'll get hit by the laser and burned pretty bad.
#Once they're all on, carefully make your way to the inner circle of the area, being sure not to cross in front of any of the [[Emitter]]s, because you'll get hit by the laser and burned pretty bad.
It is '''highly''' recommended to lock each of the emitters by swiping your ID on them, after activating them. This will stop an AI, or anyone without Power-management access from deactivating the emitters.
It is '''highly''' recommended to lock each of the emitters by swiping your ID on them, after activating them. This will stop an AI, or anyone without Power-management access from deactivating the emitters.
=== <span id="Field"></span>6. Start the Field Generators ===
=== <span id="Field"></span>6. Start the Field Generators ===
[[File:Field_Generator.gif]]
[[File:Field_Generator.gif]]


Now that the emitters are on, it's time to fire up the [[Field Generator|field generator]]s.
Now that the emitters are on, it's time to fire up the [[Field Generator|field generator]]s.
#Staying on the inside of the field activate the field generators in a circle.
#Staying on the inside of the field activate the field generators in a circle.
#'''Move out of the inner circle before turning on the last generator.'''
#'''Move out of the inner circle before turning on the last generator.'''
#Wait a few seconds to ensure all the generators activate and the field is fully enclosed
#Wait a few seconds to ensure all the generators activate and the field is fully enclosed
'''<span style="color:red">NOTE:</span>''' Coming into contact with any of the field generator beams will pop your head like a midget in a microwave and hurl your corpse through the [[Engineering]] windows at terminal velocity. It's a good idea to start on one of the inner corners, and do the field generators closest to the windows first, so you don't have to worry about accidentally straying too close while the corner field generators are on. Generators often have a field of effect 1 tile on either side of the beams, so make sure you leave a clear zone around any active field generators, and don't linger too long when you turn them on.
'''<span style="color:red">NOTE:</span>''' Coming into contact with any of the field generator beams will pop your head like a midget in a microwave and hurl your corpse through the [[Engineering]] windows at terminal velocity. It's a good idea to start on one of the inner corners, and do the field generators closest to the windows first, so you don't have to worry about accidentally straying too close while the corner field generators are on. Generators often have a field of effect 1 tile on either side of the beams, so make sure you leave a clear zone around any active field generators, and don't linger too long when you turn them on.
== Starting The Engine (back inside) ==
== Starting The Engine (back inside) ==
=== <span id="Start"></span>7. Fire it up! ===
=== <span id="Start"></span>7. Fire it up! ===
[[File:Tesla_Setup.png|500px|By now things should be looking a little something like this.|thumb]]
[[File:Tesla_Setup.png|500px|By now things should be looking a little something like this.|thumb]]
Once the field generator beams form a box around the [[Engineering_items#Energy Ball Generator|Energy Ball Generator]] get back inside the station and head to the Particle Accelerator again.
Once the field generator beams form a box around the [[Engineering_items#Energy Ball Generator|Energy Ball Generator]] get back inside the station and head to the Particle Accelerator again.


The Particle Accelerator is used to feed the Tesla and make it grow mini balls. The more mini balls a Tesla has, the more power it outputs. More balls means more destructive force, although the 6 Tesla Coils and 4 Grounding Rods is enough to contain the Tesla at maximum Mini Ball count, consider adding more Coils and Grounding Rods if you feel like ordering more Tesla Ball Generators from Cargo.
The Particle Accelerator is used to feed the Tesla and make it grow mini balls. The more mini balls a Tesla has, the more power it outputs. More balls means more destructive force, although the 6 Tesla Coils and 4 Grounding Rods is enough to contain the Tesla at maximum Mini Ball count (10 mini balls), consider adding more Coils and Grounding Rods if you feel like ordering more Tesla Ball Generators from Cargo.
 
#Set the Particle Accelerator output to 2 (Or Three if you hacked the PA).
#Set the Particle Accelerator output to 2 (Or Three if you hacked the PA).
#Turn the power on.
#Turn the power on.
#Leave the room and close the radiation shutters behind you if you find that the Tesla Ball looks ugly.
#Leave the room and close the radiation shutters behind you if you find that the Tesla Ball looks ugly.
=== <span id="SMES"></span>8. Activate the SMES Cells ===
=== <span id="SMES"></span>8. Activate the SMES Cells ===
[[File:SMES_Turn_on.gif]]
[[File:SMES_Turn_on.gif]]


There are four SMESes located in the room at the far west end of Engineering. Do not ignore this room, or else the singularity will escape early and Tesla's wrath will be brought down upon the station.
There are four SMESes located in the room at the far west end of Engineering. Do not ignore this room, or else the singularity will escape early and Tesla's wrath will be brought down upon the station.
*Make sure each of the SMESes are set to auto charge.
*Make sure each of the SMESes are set to auto charge.
*Set the input charge slightly higher than the output.  
*Set the input charge slightly higher than the output.
**An input/output charge of 200,000/140,000 each will charge the SMES extremely quickly, and ensure the station will always have enough power fed to it.  
**An input/output charge of 200,000/140,000 each will charge the SMES extremely quickly, and ensure the station will always have enough power fed to it.
***Note: The Tesla Engine will generate considerable amounts of power, much more than the SMES cells can take and store at round start, you might want to consider upgrading them.
***Note: The Tesla Engine will generate considerable amounts of power, much more than the SMES cells can take and store at round start, you might want to consider upgrading them.
**Further detail can be found on the [[Guide to power]]
**Further detail can be found on the [[Guide to power]]
*Watch them for a few minutes to make sure they continue charging.  
*Watch them for a few minutes to make sure they continue charging.
**If one or all stops (the light will turn red instead of blinking yellow) adjust one or all a bit to make sure they're not trying to charge faster than the power input to them allows.
**If one or all stops (the light will turn red instead of blinking yellow) adjust one or all a bit to make sure they're not trying to charge faster than the power input to them allows.
If you're still the only engineer, you may want to consider setting up the [[Solars]] to ensure a source of backup power if the engine becomes unusable.  
If you're still the only engineer, you may want to consider setting up the [[Solars]] to ensure a source of backup power if the engine becomes unusable.  


Also, make sure the APC of the engine is charging, if it isn't, turn down the SMES charge settings AND make sure all the radiation collectors are online.
Also, make sure the APC of the engine is charging, if it isn't, turn down the SMES charge settings AND make sure all the radiation collectors are online.
= <span id="Leave"></span>Maintaining the Tesla=
= <span id="Leave"></span>Maintaining the Tesla=
'''Make sure you check back AT LEAST every 30 minutes to make sure that no one's been tampering with the singularity, preferably every 15 minutes and go through this quick checklist:'''
'''Make sure you check back AT LEAST every 30 minutes to make sure that no one's been tampering with the singularity, preferably every 15 minutes and go through this quick checklist:'''
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# [[Particle Accelerator]]'s power is on.
# [[Particle Accelerator]]'s power is on.
# Engineering [[APC]] has power and is being recharged.
# Engineering [[APC]] has power and is being recharged.
The Tesla Engine carries with it an extreme destructive power, chances are if the Tesla gets loosed nobody will live to tell the tale, so it is '''very''' important that you make sure it's in tip top shape. Without any interference though, the Tesla will behave nicely and be contained for at least two hours without any babysitting. But being a destructive force of nature, the Tesla is a likely target for some no good enemies of [[NanoTrasen]] looking to turn their fancy research station into a pile of scrap.
The Tesla Engine carries with it an extreme destructive power, chances are if the Tesla gets loosed nobody will live to tell the tale, so it is '''very''' important that you make sure it's in tip top shape. Without any interference though, the Tesla will behave nicely and be contained for at least two hours without any babysitting. But being a destructive force of nature, the Tesla is a likely target for some no good enemies of [[NanoTrasen]] looking to turn their fancy research station into a pile of scrap.


Note: If you hear an explosion near engineering, chances are someone let a loose machine get close to the Tesla and it has exploded. Chances are the Tesla's probably loose at this point but you may want to make your way to the Tesla engine just in case.
Note: If you hear an explosion near engineering, chances are someone let a loose machine get close to the Tesla and it has exploded. Chances are the Tesla's probably loose at this point but you may want to make your way to the Tesla engine just in case.
== Maintaining the SMESs ==
== Maintaining the SMESs ==
In general, the SMESs don't need maintenance. However, there are a few times when they do need to be handled specially, namely during the following instances.
In general, the SMESs don't need maintenance. However, there are a few times when they do need to be handled specially, namely during the following instances.
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: '''The AI is rogue.''' Cut all power except Engineering. The AI's greatest ally is electricity. Take it away. Note that the APCs' batteries will still power the station for a bit.
: '''The AI is rogue.''' Cut all power except Engineering. The AI's greatest ally is electricity. Take it away. Note that the APCs' batteries will still power the station for a bit.
: '''There is a [[power sink]] on the ship.''' This isn't an issue that should warrant too much attention. Wire the engine to the net and the Power sink will explode from the sheer amount of power the Tesla outputs.
: '''There is a [[power sink]] on the ship.''' This isn't an issue that should warrant too much attention. Wire the engine to the net and the Power sink will explode from the sheer amount of power the Tesla outputs.
There is a very low chance that a competent [[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Upgrading_Machines|RnD]] Scientist will want to upgrade the SMESs. If they do, make sure they don't upgrade all of the SMESs at once as they lose their charge if they do get upgraded all at once.
There is a very low chance that a competent [[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Upgrading_Machines|RnD]] Scientist will want to upgrade the SMESs. If they do, make sure they don't upgrade all of the SMESs at once as they lose their charge if they do get upgraded all at once.
== Maintaining the Containment Field ==
== Maintaining the Containment Field ==
Maintaining the containment field is as easy as looking through the Tesla Engine Window on the outer wall of the PA Room. There are very few things that can go wrong:
Maintaining the containment field is as easy as looking through the Tesla Engine Window on the outer wall of the PA Room. There are very few things that can go wrong:
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: '''There's a gaping hole in the containment room!''' Either meteors have struck the station or some fool let a loose machine float in the containment room. Either way, make sure that the field is staying up and the emitters are firing then repair the hole with '''reinforced walls''' and be on your way.
: '''There's a gaping hole in the containment room!''' Either meteors have struck the station or some fool let a loose machine float in the containment room. Either way, make sure that the field is staying up and the emitters are firing then repair the hole with '''reinforced walls''' and be on your way.
: '''There's someone in the containment room!''' There are a few possibilities: 1, it's an engineer admiring your work. 2, Some poor sucker got teleported in there and is probably dead or dying. 3, there's a [[Traitor| red spy in your base.]] If it's number 1, be on your merry way. If it's number 2, tell everyone what happened and recover them. If it's number 3, call security immediately and try to fight them off if you're feeling robust enough.
: '''There's someone in the containment room!''' There are a few possibilities: 1, it's an engineer admiring your work. 2, Some poor sucker got teleported in there and is probably dead or dying. 3, there's a [[Traitor| red spy in your base.]] If it's number 1, be on your merry way. If it's number 2, tell everyone what happened and recover them. If it's number 3, call security immediately and try to fight them off if you're feeling robust enough.
== Maintaining the Particle Accelerator ==
== Maintaining the Particle Accelerator ==
Maintaining the particle accelerator of a Tesla Engine is easy as pie, all you need to do is make sure it's on and running at max power and the Tesla will work just fine.
Maintaining the particle accelerator of a Tesla Engine is easy as pie, all you need to do is make sure it's on and running at max power and the Tesla will work just fine.
= Turning off the Engine =
= Turning off the Engine =
Occasionally, bad stuff happens. In fact, most of the time, bad stuff happens. Sometimes it is necessary to deactivate the engine as safely as possible because nobody can maintain it. Other times meteor showers and bombs endanger your containment machinery. Whatever the crisis, if you have followed the steps above it should be safe to '''simply turn the particle accelerator off'''. The engine will continue to generate power as the Tesla starves and lose it's extra miniballs before disappearing entirely.
Occasionally, bad stuff happens. In fact, most of the time, bad stuff happens. Sometimes it is necessary to deactivate the engine as safely as possible because nobody can maintain it. Other times meteor showers and bombs endanger your containment machinery. Whatever the crisis, if you have followed the steps above it should be safe to '''simply turn the particle accelerator off'''. The engine will continue to generate power as the Tesla starves and lose it's extra miniballs before disappearing entirely.
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If the Tesla's loose, grab the nearest Chaplain and pray to the God (or lack thereof if that's more your style) of your choosing and hope it doesn't come for you while you wait for the emergency shuttle to arrive because unlike the Singularity, if it's loose there's nothing you can do to stop it.
If the Tesla's loose, grab the nearest Chaplain and pray to the God (or lack thereof if that's more your style) of your choosing and hope it doesn't come for you while you wait for the emergency shuttle to arrive because unlike the Singularity, if it's loose there's nothing you can do to stop it.
= Tesla Pro-Tips =
= Tesla Pro-Tips =
* Experienced Engineers pick jobs based on their starting location in Engineering. If they're right next to the PA, they're assemble it first. If they're close to storage, they'll grab a hardsuit and set up containment.
* Experienced Engineers pick jobs based on their starting location in Engineering. If they're right next to the PA, they're assemble it first. If they're close to storage, they'll grab a hardsuit and set up containment.
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* The SMESs technically don't have to be set before you start the PA. If you're alone and need that engine online immediately, you can turn it on first then go over the the SMESs to turn it up.
* The SMESs technically don't have to be set before you start the PA. If you're alone and need that engine online immediately, you can turn it on first then go over the the SMESs to turn it up.
* The input level on a charging SMES should always, always, always be higher than its output level. If the charging isn't higher than the output, eventually the SMES won't be able to output at all. See the [[Guide to power]] for a better understanding.
* The input level on a charging SMES should always, always, always be higher than its output level. If the charging isn't higher than the output, eventually the SMES won't be able to output at all. See the [[Guide to power]] for a better understanding.
= Troubleshooting =
= Troubleshooting =
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'''Answer:''' Don't stand in front of active Emitters.<br />
'''Answer:''' Don't stand in front of active Emitters.<br />
'''Action:''' Get some ointment or a burn patch and ask medbay to check for brain damage if you really need to ask what to do.
'''Action:''' Get some mesh or a burn patch and ask medbay to check for brain damage if you really need to ask what to do.
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'''Action:''' Sit in the dark and think about why you deserve this.
'''Action:''' Sit in the dark and think about why you deserve this.
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= Sabotaging The Tesla=
= Sabotaging The Tesla=
'''Keep in mind the following rule when regarding this section.'''
'''Keep in mind the following rule when regarding this section.'''


'''<span style="color:red">Rule 2.1.1: Do not murderbone.</span> Do not kill random people for no reason. For individual antagonists (traitors, changelings, Nanotrasen ninjas) murder is allowed if you can justify your actions with a connection to your objectives, which you must explain in detail if questioned. Nuclear teams, wizards, blobs, Syndicate ninjas, traitors with hijack and traitor AIs essentially have an objective to kill everyone and are exempt from most of the rule.'''
'''<span style="color:red">Rule 3.1.1: Do not murderbone.</span> Do not kill random people for no reason. For individual antagonists (traitors, changelings, Nanotrasen ninjas) murder is allowed if you can justify your actions with a connection to your objectives, which you must explain in detail if questioned. Nuclear teams, wizards, blobs, traitors with hijack, ascended heretics, and ascended darkspawn are exempt from most of the rule; however, do not spawnkill/convert at Arrivals or render it uninhabitable. For antagonists with the Die a Glorious Death objective, they may do whatever they wish so long as their actions kill them. They should not just murder in the hopes of getting killed by others. Traitor and IAA AIs are subject to this rule unless they actually have hijack or have been caught by the crew and have no other choice.'''


The Tesla Engine is the most destructive engine short of a genius atmosian letting their Fusion Canister get broken or released into the SM. This is for the sole reason that unlike the Singularity, you can't stop the Tesla and the Tesla just blows up every machine around without remorse. The Tesla is an excellent way to ensure that no loyalist leaves the station alive because nobody is leaving the station alive if you decide to release the Tesla save for a lucky engineer or two that somehow manage to evade the path of destruction the Tesla wreaks and navigate to the remains of a space pod and use it to get to the centcomm recovery shuttle.
The Tesla Engine is the most destructive engine short of a genius atmosian letting their Fusion Canister get broken or released into the SM. This is for the sole reason that unlike the Singularity, you can't stop the Tesla and the Tesla just blows up every machine around without remorse. The Tesla is an excellent way to ensure that no loyalist leaves the station alive because nobody is leaving the station alive, save for a lucky engineer or two that somehow manage to evade the path of destruction the Tesla wreaks and navigate to the remains of a space pod.


Everyone knows how dangerous the Tesla is, making the crew on even higher alert for any non-engineer trying to weasel their way to it for suspicious reasons at best. All you have to do is find a way to deactivate the emitters or break the field generators. The former can be done just by turning the emitters off or cutting a few wires if the controls are locked, disabling the APC is a possible alternative but it is much more high profile move and much easier to spot and fix than the other two. Breaking the field generators is relatively easy due to the nature of the Tesla, if you can make your way to the Tesla containment and unwrench a grounding rod, the explosion of the grounding rod and Tesla coil next to it should be enough to dislodge a field generator and set the Tesla loose, '''do note that this will likely kill you in the process.'''
Everyone knows how dangerous the Tesla is, making the crew on even higher alert for any non-engineer trying to weasel their way to it for suspicious reasons at best. All you have to do is find a way to deactivate the emitters or break the field generators. The former can be done just by turning the emitters off or cutting a few wires if the controls are locked, disabling the APC is a possible alternative but it is much more high profile move and much easier to spot and fix than the other two. The latter, breaking the field generators, is relatively easy due to the nature of the Tesla. If you can make your way to the Tesla containment and unwrench a grounding rod, the explosion of the grounding rod and Tesla coil next to it should be enough to dislodge a field generator and set the Tesla loose. '''This will probably also kill you.'''


Attempting to Emag the particle accelerator to set it to power level 4 is a waste of your time as the Tesla can't loose on it's own. Don't bother wasting your time and risking revealing your identity.
Attempting to Emag the particle accelerator to set it to power level 4 is a waste of your time as the Tesla can't loose on it's own. Don't bother wasting your time and risking revealing your identity.
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