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<font size=5> '''Welcome to Engineering, scrub!''' </font> | <center><font size=5> '''Welcome to Engineering, scrub!''' </font></center> | ||
This is where you'll start off. It's a scary place out there, but have no fear! Except for the singularity. Fear '''''LORD SINGULOTH'''''. | <center>This is where you'll start off. It's a scary place out there, but have no fear! Except for the singularity. Fear '''''LORD SINGULOTH'''''.</center> | ||
[[File:singoguide.png|center]] | [[File:singoguide.png|center]] | ||
= IMPORTANT = | |||
This guide is outdated. | |||
Updated guide on setting up the singularity is here: [[Singularity Engine]] | |||
= Introduction = | = Introduction = | ||
The primary and by far the strongest energy generator for the station is the Singularity Engine, which draws on the raw and mighty power of a black hole, otherwise known as a ''singularity'', otherwise known as the ''singlo'', otherwise known as '''''LORD SINGULOTH, DEVOURER OF ENGINEERING'''''. | The primary and by far the strongest energy generator for the station is the Singularity Engine, which draws on the raw and mighty power of a black hole, otherwise known as a ''singularity'', otherwise known as the ''singlo'', otherwise known as '''''LORD SINGULOTH, DEVOURER OF ENGINEERING'''''. | ||
The power for the station comes from | The power for the station comes from [[SMES]]s that store and distribute electricity generated by plasma-powered [[Radiation Collector]]s. The radiation they collect is emitted from the singularity. The singularity is created by a [[Particle Accelerator]] focusing excited (or sometimes only mildly amused) particles onto a [[singularity generator]]. The singularity springs forth from the singularity generator, located in a pocket space just aft of Engineering, and devours anything in its path. Luckily, the singularity is held in place by stasis [[Field Generator]]s which are powered by laser-firing [[Emitter]]s. Unluckily, the singularity is close enough to Engineering to overload radio headsets, to spew out EMPs that cause airlocks to open randomly, to cause anyone nearby to go blind if they're not wearing proper equipment, to start fires, and a good number of other unexpected events. | ||
When the shift starts, the station is solely dependent on stored | But before you can harness the power of the singularity, you need to power all the equipment to contain it. When the shift starts, the station is solely dependent on residual power stored in the SMESs. The solars' SMESs are drained quickly, and the singlo's SMESs will drain soon afterward. If the singlo's SMESs run dry before the singlo is powering the station, the Field Generators and Particle Accelerator will shut down, causing all sorts of ~~fun~~ havoc. | ||
Does it sound unnecessarily complex, extremely dangerous, and outrageously time-sensitive? That's because it is. Luckily, Nanotransen has been steadily dumbing down the process needed to create a backyard singularity to the point where a monkey could do it... if it knew what buttons to push and could breathe spess air. And until they can, *you* will have to do instead. | |||
= Setting Up the Singularity Engine = | = Setting Up the Singularity Engine = | ||
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* Loading the Radiation Collectors | * Loading the Radiation Collectors | ||
* Starting the Containment Field | * Starting the Containment Field | ||
* Assembling the PA | |||
=== Configuring the APC — ''Optional'' === | === Configuring the APC — ''Optional'' === | ||
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Now the APC has the room power prioritized to the Equipment. On to the next task. | Now the APC has the room power prioritized to the Equipment. On to the next task. | ||
=== Configuring the SMESs === | === [[File:SMES_Fully_Charged_Blinking_No_BG_v01.gif]] Configuring the SMESs === | ||
[[File:SMES_Room_markup.png|400px|thumb|right|The SMES Room with marked cells according to their power queue order.]] | [[File:SMES_Room_markup.png|400px|thumb|right|The SMES Room with marked cells according to their power queue order.]] | ||
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'''SMES Settings Screen'''<br /> | '''SMES Settings Screen'''<br /> | ||
[[File: | [[File:SMES_Settings_Screen_-_Basic_v01.png|400px]] | ||
There are two methods of thought when configuring the SMESs — a straight-forward, simplistic, basic set-up; and a more involved, optimized, advanced set-up. | There are two methods of thought when configuring the SMESs — a straight-forward, simplistic, basic set-up; and a more involved, optimized, advanced set-up. | ||
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'''Tools needed:''' none | '''Tools needed:''' none | ||
This is the quickest way to set the SMESs, but not the most optimal. | This is the quickest way to set the SMESs, but not the most optimal. For the optimal way, see [[#Advanced SMES Configuration|Advanced SMES Configuration]]. | ||
# Set ''Input'' from Off to On (or Auto). | # Set ''Input'' from Off to On (or Auto). | ||
# Increase ''Input | # Increase ''Setting'' in the ''Input'' section to Maximum (200 kW). | ||
# Increase ''Output | # Increase ''Setting'' in the ''Output'' section to Maximum (200 kW). | ||
# Repeat on all three (3) SMES cells. | # Repeat on all three (3) SMES cells. | ||
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'''Tools needed:''' none | '''Tools needed:''' none | ||
Because SMESs draw power in a set order, or ''power queue'', and since the station only draws about 150kW in the early part of the shift, the SMES output can be optimized to charge all SMESs evenly, meaning that no excess energy is wasted trying to charge already full SMESs. To do this, the output level on the first two SMESs in the power queue needs to set lower than maximum while the final SMES in the queue needs to be set to maximum to cover power fluctuations. | Because SMESs draw power in a set order, or ''power queue'', and since the station only draws about 150kW in the early part of the shift, the SMES output can be optimized to charge all SMESs evenly, meaning that no excess energy is wasted trying to charge already full SMESs. To do this, the output level on the first two SMESs in the power queue needs to set lower than maximum while the final SMES in the queue needs to be set to maximum to cover power fluctuations. 50kW should be used for the output levels on SMESs #1 and #2 since that is equivalent to ~150kW split among the 3 SMESs. | ||
# For each cell, set ''Input'' from Off to On (or Auto). | # For each cell, set ''Input'' from Off to On (or Auto). | ||
# Increase ''Input | # Increase ''Setting'' in the ''Input'' section to Maximum (200 kW). | ||
# '''On SMESs #1 and #2:''' Manually | # '''On SMESs #1 and #2:''' Manually change ''Setting'' in the ''Output'' section to 50000 W (50 kW), if necessary. | ||
# '''On SMES #3:''' Increase ''Output | # '''On SMES #3:''' Increase ''Setting'' in the ''Output'' section to Maximum (200 kW). | ||
These output settings may need to be set to Maximum later, after the SMESs are fully charged, when [[backup SMESs]] are wired up and charging, or if a [[power sink]] has drained station power. Otherwise, the SMESs are optimized for now. Move on to the next section. | These output settings may need to be set to Maximum later, after the SMESs are fully charged, when [[backup SMESs]] are wired up and charging, or if a [[power sink]] has drained station power. Otherwise, the SMESs are optimized for now. Move on to the next section. | ||
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You might have noticed some extra tools lying around in the singularity area. Feel free to grab them if you want them. Otherwise, the singlo will slowly draw them into its celestial mouth and nom-nom them to oblivion. | You might have noticed some extra tools lying around in the singularity area. Feel free to grab them if you want them. Otherwise, the singlo will slowly draw them into its celestial mouth and nom-nom them to oblivion. | ||
=== | === Assembling the Particle Accelerator === | ||
'''Tools Needed:''' Wrench, a Cable Coil with at least 7pc of wire, and a Screwdriver. | '''Tools Needed:''' Wrench, a Cable Coil with at least 7pc of wire, and a Screwdriver. | ||
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# Enter the PA Room and ritually close the radiation shutters by clicking the switch next to the door. This signifies to other Engineers that shit's about to get crunk up in hurr'. | # Enter the PA Room and ritually close the radiation shutters by clicking the switch next to the door. This signifies to other Engineers that shit's about to get crunk up in hurr'. | ||
# Stand adjacent to the PA Console and interface with its infinite wisdom by clicking on it. | # Stand adjacent to the PA Console and interface with its infinite wisdom by clicking on it. | ||
# Announce to the Engineering team that you're turning on the PA, and wait a few seconds for someone object to this matrimonial union. | # Announce to the Engineering team that you're turning on the PA, and wait a few seconds for someone to object to this matrimonial union. | ||
# If no objections, marry the PA to the singularity generator by toggling the power On and setting it to level 2 using the '++' button. | # If no objections, marry the PA to the singularity generator by toggling the power On and setting it to level 2 using the '++' button. | ||
# At no point should the Engineer step between the PA and its betrothed, the singularity generator, or its offspring, the singularity. Although the holy robes of anti-radiation will protect one's soul, it is not infallible enough to protect one's entire body. Staying out of the direct glow of the PA will keep the pious Engineer safe from the radiance of the demi-gods. | # At no point should the Engineer step between the PA and its betrothed, the singularity generator, or its offspring, the singularity. Although the holy robes of anti-radiation will protect one's soul, it is not infallible enough to protect one's entire body. Staying out of the direct glow of the PA will keep the pious Engineer safe from the radiance of the demi-gods. | ||
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== 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. | |||
: '''The SMESs are fully charged.''' They might as well be ramped up to full output. But it doesn't hurt to keep them at lower levels. | |||
: '''The Backup SMESs are charging.''' In this case, the SMESs will need to be ramped up to full output so that the Backups can charge faster. | |||
: '''The singularity has escaped.''' This one is iffy. The station still needs power so output needs to stay up, but if all the power is used before a new singularity can be set up, then the SMES output needs to be turned them down. This usually resolves itself when the command team calls the escape shuttle, or when the rampant singlo eats the SMESs on its way to Cargo. | |||
: '''The singularity has died due to lack of PA power.''' Reduce the output levels on the SMESs. In this case, the singlo can easily be set up again. The SMESs will need to power the Emitters in the containment field. | |||
: '''The AI is rogue.''' Cut all power. 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.''' Ensure output levels are lower than input levels, but not completely off. This keeps the power sink from draining the SMESs. You can use some clever electrician tricks to [[power sink|find the power sink]] through the power lines as long as there is still output from the SMESs. | |||
There is an off-chance that an enthusiastic [[RnD]] Scientist will want to upgrade the SMESs. If they do, you'll lose all that charge you've been saving up, so only upgrade one SMES at a time at most. | |||
== Maintaining the Radiation Collectors == | == Maintaining the Radiation Collectors == | ||
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== Maintaining the Containment Field == | == Maintaining the Containment Field == | ||
Maintaining the containment field is as easy as looking through the Singularity Engine Telescreen on the outer wall of the PA Room. There are only a few items that can go wrong: | |||
: '''The singlo is missing but the fields are intact.''' Report it immediately and then [[#Maintaining the Particle Accelerator|check the PA]]. The singlo may have died if it received no power from the PA. You may have to build a new singlo. | |||
: '''The singlo is missing but the fields aren't intact.''' Report it immediately, and check your immediate surroundings to see if there is anything amiss and react accordingly. If not, shut down the PA and figure out if a new singlo can be re-built. | |||
: '''The singlo is present and it's crazy huge!''' Report it immediately, and [[#Maintaining the Particle Accelerator|check the PA]]. This is not good, but you might have caught it before it got worse. | |||
: '''The singlo is present but there's a field missing.''' Report it immediately, turn off the PA to power down the singlo, and cross your fingers that it doesn't come your way. | |||
: '''The singlo is present and an Emitter isn't on.''' Report it immediately, turn off the PA to power down the singlo, and cross your fingers that it doesn't come your way. | |||
: '''The singlo is present and there is someone out there!''' Report it immediately. If the person is alive, they won't be soon. If the person is dead, they will stay that way. Don't try to retrieve them or you will die too. | |||
: '''The singlo is present and the containment field is intact.''' Repor— Wait. There's nothing wrong. Are you trying to trick me? Not cool, bro. | |||
== Maintaining the Particle Accelerator == | == Maintaining the Particle Accelerator == | ||
Usually, you'll notice that something is wrong with containment before you notice something is wrong with the PA. Here are a few items to follow up with. Make sure to wear a Radiation Hood, a Radiation Suit, and Optical Meson Scanners before entering the PA Room. | |||
: '''The singlo is fricking huge!''' Turn off the PA for a bit to power down the singlo, checking its size periodically. Also, check to see if the PA's power level was higher than 0. This is almost always the culprit. | |||
: '''The singlo is fricking small!''' Increase the PA power level to 2 and wait until the singlo is back to Level 3 size. Then return the PA power level to 0, like you just set up the singlo before. | |||
: '''The singlo is fricking gone!''' Turn off the PA. You'll either have to set up a new singularity generator or evacuate the station. | |||
: '''The singlo is big, then small, then big, then small, then...''' Let me cut you off there. This is normal behavior for the singlo and should be ignored so long as it's not larger than Level 3. | |||
= Singularity 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. If they're near the gas masks, they'll start working on the Radiation Collectors. | |||
* Engineers announce when they've completed any of the setup tasks so that other Engineers know that the singlo is not still waiting for it. In particular, it's good to announce when the containment field is ready since that task is only one requiring EVA. | |||
* Announce before starting up the PA. There might still be an Engineer performing EVA on the back side of the containment field that you can't see from the PA Room. | |||
* Announce again after the PA is stabilized. Sometimes the Engineer in the PA Room gets caught in front of the PA and can't turn down the power. If they collapse from the radiation, then pretty soon the unchecked singlo will grow so large that it will burst out of containment. If you don't announce that the PA is stable, someone might have the presence of mind to come check on you and save your butt and the station. | |||
* A good Engineer knows when they don't know something. Asking a team member or the CE how to do something is the best way to learn if they have time. If they don't, they'll usually take on the responsibility themselves. Even asking the HoP or Captain for help when there are few personnel on the ship isn't uncommon. | |||
* Most experienced Engineers don't touch the APC because they've developed a fast response time to anything involving power. The whole singularity engine can be set up in just a few minutes with a little practice. Also, it's entirely possible to forget to lock the APC after unlocking it. By not touching it in the first place, the APC is still secure. | |||
* Make obtaining a gas mask one of the first items you do. It's part of an Engineer's routine toolkit, and it's too often an Engineer leaks plasma into Engineering. Having a gas mask already handy is a great way to not succumb to the poisonous gas and be a hero when you start getting it cleaned up. Also, gas masks are typically much more useful than breath masks. | |||
* Using the O2 Canister to fill up your oxygen tank is also a good way to learn the proper way to fill up plasma tanks, but without all the danger associated with it. | |||
* The large-capacity emergency oxygen tank is a part of an Engineer's starting equipment, but not for other roles. And it's probably the best oxygen anyone can get. Take advantage of it by filling it up even if you don't plan to EVA. | |||
* There is a way to wind around the Emitters and Field Generators in a circular path without crossing any fields or active Emitters. Remember that Generators take a few seconds to prime and that Emitters can be activated by standing diagonally adjacent to them. Try turning on the Emitter after you've passed it rather than before passing it. | |||
* There's an unused fire extinguisher in the singularity area. Anyone who's wearing a hardsuit in spess knows how helpful these are, and no one is going to miss this one since it will get eaten by the singlo anyway. | |||
* If there's another team member working on the PA and you're doing the containment field, it might be a good idea to stay out of the way and go start solars. Make sure to ask first though. The other Engineer might not be setting up the singlo, or might wonder where you're going with on of Engineering's precious hardsuits. | |||
* Cable coils are useful when things go to hell and power lines get blown up as collateral damage. If you're putting together the PA, there's a pile of cable coils sitting nearby so that you don't have to use the ones in your toolbelt. | |||
* The SMESs technically don't have to be set before you start the PA. If you're by yourself, you may want to start the PA first, then run and set the SMESs, and then put on your radiation gear, and then run back and watch the singlo. If you're fast enough, it can all get done before the L1 singlo appears. However, this is a rare case when it's necessary to do it this way. | |||
* 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:''' The PA isn't set up properly and it knows better than to let incompetent Engineers turn it on when it's not set up properly.<br /> | '''Answer:''' The PA isn't set up properly and it knows better than to let incompetent Engineers turn it on when it's not set up properly.<br /> | ||
'''Action:''' Check that the covers to all seven PA sections are closed with your screwdriver. If they aren't, check that all seven sections are wired with a coil of wires. If they aren't wired, then check to see if you know how to read because we already went over this above. | '''Action:''' Check that the covers to all seven PA sections are closed with your screwdriver. If they aren't, check that all seven sections are wired with a coil of wires. If they aren't wired, then check to see if you know how to read because we already went over this above. | ||
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'''Mawp. I hear anything on the radio. Is Telecomms down? Mawp.''' | |||
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'''Answer:''' No, Archer. The high-energy electromagnetic radiation from the singularity has overloaded your radio headset's circuitry. | |||
'''Action:''' Take it off your head, toggle the radio back on in-hand, and put it back on. If you just got blasted in the danger zone, you'll have to wait a little bit to access the headset's controls.<br /> | |||
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'''Why can't I see anything?''' | |||
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'''Answer:''' Were you wearing optical meson scanners when you stared directly into the blindingly bright singularity? It might sound like a question, but trust me: It's actually an answer.<br /> | |||
'''Action:''' Go visit Medbay and ask them what you asked me. | |||
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'''Help! There's a sparkly purple gas in Engineering and it tastes like burning! Is everything okay?''' | |||
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'''Answer:''' No. This is a plasma leak. This is why we can't have nice things.<br /> | |||
'''Action:''' First, leave the area. Then, inform the station that there is a plasma leak in Engineering, and take the brunt of the collective groan. Then, start following [[emergency procedures]]. Don't try to ignore it and continue setting up the singlo. You could burn down Engineering. | |||
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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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