Editing Black Hole Sun, Part 3 (section)

== Paths ==
The choices made here directly influence [[The Trouble with Tiddlets, Part 3]], especially the available story paths and financial rewards.

=== Immediate Rescue ===
If the player rescues Marcus immediately (or before transmitting at least 30% of the data), he remains unharmed and Dr. Martinez expresses his gratitude. Along with the regular reward of $600,000, Dr. Martinez grants a $60,000 bonus. However, The Stargate Project LLC feels disappointed due to the incomplete data and offers no reward.

=== Partial Data ===
If the player transmits between 30% and 69% of the data, Marcus sustains injuries, and Dr. Martinez is unhappy with the risk taken. He provides the regular reward of $600,000 but no bonus. The Stargate Project LLC recognizes the effort and rewards the player with $150,000 for reaching 30% data, plus an additional $10,000 for every further 2% transmitted. For example, transmitting 68% of the data totals $340,000 from the Stargate Project LLC.

=== Full Data ===
If the player transmits 70% or more of the data, Marcus suffers severe radiation injuries and becomes contaminated. Dr. Martinez is very disappointed and considers the contract unfulfilled, offering no reward. The Stargate Project LLC is pleased with the nearly complete data recovery and rewards the player accordingly, scaling up to a maximum of $500,000. Transmitting 100% of the data earns the maximum reward and enthusiasm for further collaboration.