Editing Deep Space Industrialists

'''Deep Space Industrialists''' is the first [[Contract#Story Contracts|story contract]] in the [[Stargate Project]] questline. It is initiated when the player enters the [[NG0 (Star System)|NG0]] system for the first time, signaling the start of the massive interstellar construction effort. Completing this single contract fulfills both '''Phase 1''' and '''Phase 2''' of the overall Stargate Project.

== Initiation ==

The contract begins when the player jumps into the [[NG0 (Star System)|NG0]] system. The player immediately receives a communication from [[Alexander James Elistar]], the Chairman and founder of A.J.E. Industries, outlining his proposal for a 50/50 partnership to manufacture parts for the "Andromeda Project" (the Stargate Project).

* '''Mission Objective:''' Accept Alexander's proposal.
* '''Acceptance:''' The contract is formally accepted via the '''Quick Contracts Info''' interface.

== Phase 1: Recommissioning the A.J.E. Foundry (Stargate Project Phase 1) ==

Upon accepting the contract, Elistar transfers ownership of the ''A.J.E. Foundry'' (a Factory Station) to the player and provides initial seed capital ($600,000 is released after this initial delivery). Elistar explains that the facility has fallen into disrepair and must be restored to basic functionality.

'''Objectives (Phase 1/3):'''
* Add Crew to the station.
* '''Dismantle''' all destroyed components on the station.
* Install [[Reactor]] (from storage)
* Install [[Airduct]] (from storage)
* Pressurise Facility

== Phase 2: Recycling and Certification ==

Once the station is pressurized, Elistar emphasizes resource management and tasks the player with setting up recycling capabilities and manufacturing the first small batch for certification.

'''Objectives (Phase 2/3):'''
* Install [[Smelter]].
* Set Smelter to [[Scrap Metal]] recycling (to produce [[Metal Ingot]]s).
* Store 10 [[Scrap Metal]] near Smelter.
* Store 10 [[Metal Ingot]]s near Smelter.
* Manufacture and deliver 10 [[Stargate Frame]]s for certification. (Completion of this objective fulfills Stargate Project Phase 1, unlocking the [[Stargate Window]] interface.)

== Phase 3: Bulk Manufacturing (Stargate Project Phase 2) ==

Upon successful certification, an [[Andromeda Project Representative]] congratulates the player, and Elistar releases the promised $600,000 seed money, urging the player to scale up production for a massive bulk order. This phase concludes Stargate Project Phase 2.

* '''Investment Capital:''' '''$600,000''' (Released at the start of Phase 3).

'''Objectives (Phase 3/3):'''
* '''Scale up production''' (Requires investment in more Smelters, Fabricators, Reactors, and Crew).
* Smelt 200 [[Ore#Metallic Minerals|Metallic Minerals]] (Requires purchasing minerals via the [[Trade Window]] or [[Mining]] it).
* Produce 200 Stargate Frames.
* Sell Stargate Frames.

=== Profit Note ===
* '''Exploiting Price Difference:''' During this phase, Stargate Frames sell for '''$5,000''' each. After completion of the contract, the price drops to '''$1,000'''. Players are highly advised to maximize production before the 200-unit requirement is met.

== Conclusion ==

Once all 200 Stargate Frames are sold, Elistar contacts the player to settle the 50/50 profit split, leading to the final decision of the contract:

: "I knew this would be a very profitable endeavour for us... Every time you sell a batch of parts to the Andromeda Project, you'll owe me half the revenue... I'd appreciate it if you'd pay promptly."

The player must now choose to settle the debt (e.g., $500,000) or cancel the partnership.

* '''Option 1: PAY X ($500,000 OWED)'''
: Elistar confirms: "I've received my share. Excellent work, Captain... We can take a short break, and I'll give you a call when I'm ready to start work on the next phase of the stargate project."
: ''Consequences:'' The contract is fulfilled. The partnership with Elistar continues, leading to the next contract (Phase 3).
* '''Option 2: CANCEL THE DEAL WITH X'''
: Elistar warns the player.
: ''Consequences:'' The player '''immediately loses control of the A.J.E. Foundry'''.

* '''Overall Completion:''' Completion of all objectives fulfills both Stargate Project Phase 1 and Phase 2.
* '''Reward:''' $600,000 initial capital, plus total sales revenue minus operating costs and the chosen profit split.

== Notes ==
* Further gameplay consequences from canceling the deal with Alexander James Elistar are unknown.

== See Also ==
* [[Contract#Story Contracts|Story Contracts]]
* [[Stargate Project]]

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