Editing Stargate Project, Phase 6

'''Stargate Project, Phase 6''' is the sixth phase of the gameplay event [[Stargate Project]] and marks the beginning of deep-space exploration. Phase 6 begins after the [[Stargate]] has been successfully powered and activated in [[Stargate Project, Phase 5]]. The player must now travel through the gate into a new [[Sector]], collect exotic materials, and conduct research to complete the phase.

== Entering the New Sector ==
The player initiates Phase 6 by jumping through the Stargate. The jump is initiated via the FTL tab if no target is selected and the ship is located at the Stargate [[Star System]].

It is strongly recommended to use a ship equipped for mining, material collection, and gas harvesting, as both [[Neubidium Ore]] and [[Zeleon Gas]] must be gathered in the destination sector. A [[Refinery]] is required to process the gas.

== After the Jump ==
Upon arrival in the new sector, the player is hailed by [[Commander Harken]]. She explains that the area lies beyond known space and outside her jurisdiction. Harken initiates a full system scan and warns of possible pirate activity and unstable conditions.

The sector contains three Star Systems:
* A quiet, uneventful system where the player arrives.
* A dense Zeleon gas cloud system with an active [[Star System#Meteor Shower|Meteor Shower]].
* An [[Star System#Asteroid Belt|Asteroid Belt]] system containing Neubidium ore, as well as regular [[Ore]] and [[Metal]].

To collect Zeleon gas, the player must use a [[Gas Collector]] set to Zeleon mode. For progression, both mining and gas refining are required.

== Research and Phase Objective ==
After collecting Neubidium ore, the following research becomes available:

* '''[[Neubidium Processing]]''' — requires 3 RP and 2 CP. Unlocks:
** [[Neubidium Ore Smelting]]
** [[Neubidium Fabrication]]

* '''[[Zeleon Gas (Research)|Zeleon Gas]]''' — requires 3 RP and 2 CP. Unlocks:
** [[Zeleon Gas Collection]]
** [[Stable Zeleon Refining]]
** [[Zeleon Energy Containment]]

These research tasks must be completed by a [[Crew Member#Scientist|Scientist]] aboard a ship equipped with a [[Supercomputer]] and a [[Science Station]].

Note: While '''Zeleon Energy Containment''' and '''Neubidium Fabrication''' are unlocked, they are not required to complete Phase 6. They are needed for [[Stargate Project, Phase 7]].

To complete the phase, the player must deliver:
* 75 units of [[Neubidium Ingot]]
* 30 units of [[Stable Zeleon]]

Submitting these resources completes Phase 6.

== Transition to Phase 7 ==
Immediately after completing Phase 6, the requirements for phase seven of the Stargate project become visible. Shortly thereafter, Commander Harken contacts the player to officially begin the next phase.

== Travel and Progression ==
Players can freely travel between the home sector and the Stargate sector without affecting its state. Jumping does not reset resource availability or cause progression.

== Notes ==
* The Stargate must remain powered with at least 100 MW of continuous energy throughout this phase.
* The sector beyond the Stargate appears fixed as of [[Version History#Alpha 16|Alpha 16]].

== See Also ==
* [[Stargate Project]]
* [[Stargate Project, Phase 5]]
* [[Stargate Project, Phase 7]]

[[Category:Stargate Project]]