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Supermatter guidebook entry (#5429)
## Short description So new players can lookup what the Supermatter does, and give some hints how it works. ## Media (Video/Screenshots) <img width="1407" height="1149" alt="grafik" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b43f2b6f-bc99-4710-91ca-b30b5272b5b0" /> ## Checks <!-- check boxes for faster reviewing of your PR --> - [x] I do not require assistance to complete the PR. - [x] Before posting/requesting review of a PR, I have verified that the changes work. - [x] I have added screenshots/videos of the changes, or this PR does not change in-game mechanics. - [x] I affirm that my changes are licensed under the [MIT License](https://github.com/ss14Starlight/space-station-14/blob/Starlight/LICENSE.TXT) and grant permission for use in this repository under its conditions. **Changelog** :cl: SirLutz - add: Supermatter guidebook entry. - add: Supermatter guidebook hints for valid setups.
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guide-entry-sl-engineering-sop-intro = Engineering
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guide-entry-sl-engineering-sop-genproc-intro = General Procedures
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guide-entry-sl-engineering-sop-power-generation = Power Generation
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guide-entry-sl-engineering-supermatter = Supermatter Crystal
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guide-entry-sl-engineering-supermatter-stability = Stability
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guide-entry-sl-engineering-supermatter-structural-recovery = Structural Recovery
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guide-entry-sl-engineering-supermatter-delamination = Delamination
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guide-entry-sl-engineering-supermatter-advanced-handling = Advanced Supermatter Handling
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guide-entry-sl-engineering-sop-station-damage = Station Damage
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guide-entry-sl-engineering-sop-staff-intro = Staff Procedures
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guide-entry-sl-engineering-sop-chief-engineer = Chief Engineer

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- SingularityTeslaEngine
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text: "/ServerInfo/_Starlight/Guidebook/Engineering/PlumbingMachines.xml"
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id: Supermatter
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name: guide-entry-sl-engineering-supermatter
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text: "/ServerInfo/_Starlight/Guidebook/Engineering/Supermatter.xml"
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text: "/ServerInfo/_Starlight/Guidebook/Engineering/SupermatterStability.xml"
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id: SupermatterStructuralRecovery
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name: guide-entry-sl-engineering-supermatter-structural-recovery
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text: "/ServerInfo/_Starlight/Guidebook/Engineering/SupermatterStructuralRecovery.xml"
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id: SupermatterDelamination
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text: "/ServerInfo/_Starlight/Guidebook/Engineering/SupermatterDelamination.xml"
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<Document>
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# Supermatter Crystal
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<Box>
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<GuideEntityEmbed Entity="SignRadiation" Caption="" />
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<GuideEntityEmbed Entity="SupermatterCrystal" Caption="Supermatter Crystal" />
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<GuideEntityEmbed Entity="SignRadiation" Caption="" />
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</Box>
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## Overview
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The Supermatter Crystal is a high-output energy source capable of supplying large amounts of power to a station.
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Unlike conventional generators, it does not generate electricity directly. Instead, engineers harvest the energy released when the crystal is placed under controlled stress.
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In addition to producing energy, the crystal also generates useful gases, making it valuable for both Engineering and Atmospherics.
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The exact mechanisms behind the Supermatter remain unknown. However, its behaviour is heavily influenced by the atmosphere surrounding it and requires continuous monitoring.
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## Power Harvesting
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Stress causes the Supermatter to release energy in multiple forms.
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One reaction emits high-energy radiation.
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<GuideEntityEmbed Entity="RadiationCollectorFullTank" Caption="Radiation Collector" />
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</Box>
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Radiation Collectors convert this radiation into usable electrical power.
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The crystal may also accumulate electrical charge.
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<Box>
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<GuideEntityEmbed Entity="TeslaCoil" Caption="Tesla Coil" />
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</Box>
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Tesla Coils safely transfer this electrical charge into the station's power network.
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## Gas Harvesting
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When the Supermatter is exposed to stress, small fragments of its outer structure break away.
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<Box>
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<GuideEntityEmbed Entity="OxygenCanister" Caption="Oxygen" />
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<GuideEntityEmbed Entity="TritiumCanister" Caption="Tritium" />
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</Box>
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These fragments naturally decompose into Oxygen and Tritium, providing Atmospherics with a renewable source of both gases.
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## Minimum Operating Standards
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A stable Supermatter installation requires three primary control systems:
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## Gas Management
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The chamber atmosphere must be actively managed to maintain safe operating conditions.
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Required measures include:
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- Active cooling systems.
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Temperature and pressure deviations can increase crystal stress and accelerate instability.
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## Electrical Grounding
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Supermatter interactions can produce electrical charge accumulation.
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Grounding systems are required to safely discharge this energy and prevent uncontrolled electrical events.
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<GuideEntityEmbed Entity="TeslaGroundingRod" Caption="Grounding Rod" />
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## Radiation Shielding
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Supermatter reactions can produce dangerous radiation levels.
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Radiation shielding and monitoring systems must be maintained to protect station personnel and equipment.
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<GuideEntityEmbed Entity="ReinforcedUraniumWindow" Caption="Radiation Shielding" />
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Standard station atmospheric conditions have proven to be a reliable operating environment.
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Changes to chamber conditions should only be performed with proper planning and understanding of Supermatter behaviour.
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# Advanced Supermatter Handling
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The Supermatter Crystal interacts strongly with the properties of its surrounding atmosphere.
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Research indicates that atmospheric composition can influence the behaviour and output characteristics of the crystal.
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Nanotrasen research archives contain numerous controlled studies investigating these interactions.
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Advanced experimentation should only be performed by qualified senior Atmospheric Technicians and Engineering personnel.
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Experiments exceeding established safety parameters require appropriate authorization and risk assessment.
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Unsafe experimentation may result in catastrophic consequences.
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# NT-SRD Supermatter Experiment Archive
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[color=orange]Nanotrasen Supermatter Research Division (SRD)[/color]
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Classification: Internal Engineering Research Documentation
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The following documents contain selected Supermatter experimental setups and research results conducted under Nanotrasen Engineering supervision.
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Experimental procedures may only be reproduced by authorized personnel with appropriate engineering clearance.
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Portions of this document have been removed under corporate information protection policy.
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## Experimental Setup SM-T1
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[color=cyan]Experiment Lead:[/color] NT-CE-TY-TY-TY
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[color=cyan]Experiment Handler:[/color] NT-AT-LS
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[color=cyan]Experiment Authorization:[/color] Junior Atmospheric Technician with Chief Engineer supervision.
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[color=orange]Experimental Setup[/color]
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Chamber Design: Purpose-built experimental chamber.
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Chamber Size: Standard issue dimensions.
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Scrubber configuration: Remove all gases except Oxygen.
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Stable operation achieved.
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[color=orange]Research Summary[/color]
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## Experimental Setup SM-Z0
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Project sponsorship: [color=#000000]████████████[/color]
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