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	== Part 2 ==		== Part 2 ==
	* The player ~~assists in extracting~~ Dr. Martinez~~'s missing brother~~, ~~Marcus~~.		Some time after completing the first part, Dr. Julian Martinez contacts the player again to announce that the modified FTL drive is ready. The player is asked to return to his system to begin the next phase.
	* ~~Growing concerns about experimental exposure~~ and ~~long-term health effects~~.
	* Introduction of ~~complex dialogue trees~~ and ~~decision branches~~.		Upon arrival, Dr. Martinez explains the plan. The new FTL drive allows for extremely short-distance jumps — just enough to dip into the black hole’s vicinity and extract Marcus. Two jumps will be required: one inward, and one outward.

			Before proceeding, Dr. Martinez needs assistance crafting a special type of [[FTL Charge]]. When the contract is accepted, he explains the requirement:

			* 60 [[Tilium Crystals]]

			A short explanation follows on how to acquire these crystals. The player can either mine [[Tilium Ore]] and refine it into crystals, or simply purchase the crystals outright.

			If the player already has 60 or more Tilium Crystals on board at the moment of accepting the mission, the contract completes immediately — even if the crystals are located on another ship in a different system. However, if there are fewer than 60 crystals available locally, the mission will not proceed until the required amount is present in the system.

			Once 60 Tilium Crystals have been delivered, Part 2 is completed and the player receives a reward of $300,000.

	== Part 3 ==		== Part 3 ==

Eichi at 15:17, 7 July 2025

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	Once the required 1,200 Hyperspace Isotopes have been delivered back to Dr. Martinez, the part concludes. The player receives a reward of $200,000. Dr. Martinez promises to contact the player again when the next phase is ready.		Once the required 1,200 Hyperspace Isotopes have been delivered back to Dr. Martinez, the part concludes. The player receives a reward of $200,000. Dr. Martinez promises to contact the player again when the next phase is ready.

	== Part 2~~: Rescue and Investigation~~ ==		== Part 2 ==
	* The player assists in extracting Dr. Martinez's missing brother, Marcus.		* The player assists in extracting Dr. Martinez's missing brother, Marcus.
	* Growing concerns about experimental exposure and long-term health effects.		* Growing concerns about experimental exposure and long-term health effects.
	* Introduction of complex dialogue trees and decision branches.		* Introduction of complex dialogue trees and decision branches.

	== Part 3~~: The Hop Drive Prototype~~ ==		== Part 3 ==
	{{Main\|Black Hole Sun, Part 3}}		{{Main\|Black Hole Sun, Part 3}}
	* Dr. Martinez unveils the [[Hop Drive]], a prototype FTL technology.		* Dr. Martinez unveils the [[Hop Drive]], a prototype FTL technology.

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	The storyline unfolds across several parts, with each contract escalating the stakes and complexity. Player decisions — especially in the final mission — directly affect relationships, story outcomes, and future rewards. Notably, the arc introduces the [[Hop Drive]], a key technology in the follow-up [[The Trouble with Tiddlets]] storyline.		The storyline unfolds across several parts, with each contract escalating the stakes and complexity. Player decisions — especially in the final mission — directly affect relationships, story outcomes, and future rewards. Notably, the arc introduces the [[Hop Drive]], a key technology in the follow-up [[The Trouble with Tiddlets]] storyline.

	== Part 1~~: Initial Contact~~ ==		== Part 1 ==
	* Introduction to Dr. Julian Martinez and his ~~research efforts~~.		Upon entering the system, the player is greeted by [[Dr. Julian Martinez]], who introduces himself and requests urgent assistance. He and his brother Marcus have been studying the local black hole — officially designated QZ247 — for many years. QZ247 is described as the collapsed remnant of a once-massive star.
	* First hints at the Stargate Project ~~LLC~~ and ~~experimental technologies~~.
	* ~~Minor engineering~~ and ~~diplomatic tasks~~.		Dr. Martinez explains that the [[Stargate Project]] has been funding their research from the beginning, in exchange for scientific data gathered from the black hole. The closer they get to the event horizon, the more valuable the collected data becomes.

			However, their most recent experiment went too far. Marcus piloted the sensor ship closer to the black hole than anyone has before. All contact was lost, and although telemetry suggests the ship is still intact, Marcus has not responded for a long time. The player is tasked with rescuing him.

			To approach safely, a modified [[FTL Drive]] is required — one capable of performing a precision hyperspace hop without being pulled into the black hole. Dr. Martinez offers to perform the necessary modifications, but requests materials first:

			* 1,200 [[Hyperspace Isotopes]]

			A short tutorial is provided, explaining how to gather Hyperspace Isotopes using the [[Hyperspace Scoop]] and a corresponding [[Loader]]. The player must install these components and perform [[FTL Jump]]s to collect isotopes. It is recommended to include a storage [[Tank]], as the scoop gathers faster than the loader can transfer.

			Once the required 1,200 Hyperspace Isotopes have been delivered back to Dr. Martinez, the part concludes. The player receives a reward of $200,000. Dr. Martinez promises to contact the player again when the next phase is ready.

	== Part 2: Rescue and Investigation ==		== Part 2: Rescue and Investigation ==

Eichi at 12:53, 27 June 2025

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	~~The~~ '''Black Hole Sun''' ~~series~~ is a ~~multipart~~ [[Contract#Story ~~Contracts~~\|~~story contract~~]] that explores ~~a complex narrative across several parts~~. The ~~series provides players~~ with ~~a multifaceted~~ storyline ~~and engaging challenges~~. ~~It consists of the following parts:~~		'''Black Hole Sun''' is a multi-part [[Contract#Story Contract\|Story Contract]] arc that explores themes of ambition, risk, and scientific ethics through the story of [[Dr. Julian Martinez]], his brother [[Marcus Martinez]], and their work with the enigmatic [[Stargate Project LLC]]. The arc leads directly into the events of [[The Trouble with Tiddlets]] and introduces key characters, technologies, and dilemmas that shape the storyline.

	* [[~~Black Hole Sun, Part 1~~]]		== Overview ==
	* [[~~Black Hole Sun, Part 2~~]]		The storyline unfolds across several parts, with each contract escalating the stakes and complexity. Player decisions — especially in the final mission — directly affect relationships, story outcomes, and future rewards. Notably, the arc introduces the [[Hop Drive]], a key technology in the follow-up [[The Trouble with Tiddlets]] storyline.
	* ~~[[Black Hole Sun, Part 3]]~~
			== Part 1: Initial Contact ==
			* Introduction to Dr. Julian Martinez and his research efforts.
			* First hints at the Stargate Project LLC and experimental technologies.
			* Minor engineering and diplomatic tasks.

	~~Each part builds on the previous one~~, ~~culminating in a final mission that requires critical decision~~-~~making and balancing various interests~~. ~~The series is notable for its intricate plot~~ and ~~the impact of player choices on the outcome of the narrative~~.		== Part 2: Rescue and Investigation ==
			* The player assists in extracting Dr. Martinez's missing brother, Marcus.
			* Growing concerns about experimental exposure and long-term health effects.
			* Introduction of complex dialogue trees and decision branches.

	== ~~Overview~~ ==		== Part 3: The Hop Drive Prototype ==
			{{Main\|Black Hole Sun, Part 3}}
			* Dr. Martinez unveils the [[Hop Drive]], a prototype FTL technology.
			* The player helps complete the project and decides how much data to recover — full, partial, or abandon rescue efforts.
			* This decision has long-term narrative impact and determines the player’s standing with Dr. Martinez and his brother.
			* The result influences rewards and unlocks the continuation of the story in [[The Trouble with Tiddlets, Part 3]].

	The ~~series follows the story of [[Dr. Julian Martinez]] and his brother~~, ~~[[Marcus Martinez]]~~, and ~~involves~~ the ~~mysterious [[~~The ~~Stargate Project LLC\|Stargate Project LLC]]~~. The ~~player's decisions throughout~~ the ~~series can influence the story's direction~~ and the ~~rewards received from both Dr.~~ Martinez ~~and The Stargate Project LLC~~.		== Legacy ==
			The final choice in Part 3 has lasting consequences, influencing pricing, dialogue, and moral tone in the The Trouble with Tiddlets series. The state of the Hop Drive, and the fate of Marcus Martinez, are directly referenced in follow-up contracts.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Contract#Story ~~Contracts~~\|Story ~~Contracts]]~~		* [[Contract#Story Contract\|Story Contract]]
	* [[Black Hole Sun, Part 1]]
	* [[Black Hole Sun, Part 2]]
	* [[Black Hole Sun, Part 3]]		* [[Black Hole Sun, Part 3]]
			* [[The Trouble with Tiddlets]]
			* [[Hop Drive]]
			* [[Stargate Project LLC]]

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	[[Category:Story Contracts]]		[[Category:Story Contracts]]
	[[Category:Black Hole Sun Series]]		[[Category:Black Hole Sun Series]]

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The '''Black Hole Sun''' series is a multipart [[Contract#Story Contracts|story contract]] that explores a complex narrative across several parts. The series provides players with a multifaceted storyline and engaging challenges. It consists of the following parts:

* [[Black Hole Sun, Part 1]]
* [[Black Hole Sun, Part 2]]
* [[Black Hole Sun, Part 3]]

Each part builds on the previous one, culminating in a final mission that requires critical decision-making and balancing various interests. The series is notable for its intricate plot and the impact of player choices on the outcome of the narrative.

== Overview ==

The series follows the story of [[Dr. Julian Martinez]] and his brother, [[Marcus Martinez]], and involves the mysterious [[The Stargate Project LLC|Stargate Project LLC]]. The player's decisions throughout the series can influence the story's direction and the rewards received from both Dr. Martinez and The Stargate Project LLC.

== See Also ==
* [[Contract#Story Contracts|Story Contracts]]
* [[Black Hole Sun, Part 1]]
* [[Black Hole Sun, Part 2]]
* [[Black Hole Sun, Part 3]]

[[Category:Contracts]]
[[Category:Story Contracts]]
[[Category:Black Hole Sun Series]]