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Jafar Ironclad: /* Story Contracts */

2026-03-27T19:45:13Z

Story Contracts

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	[[File:ContractScreen.png\|500px\|thumb\|right\|alt=The Contract screen as seen in the game\|The Contract screen as seen in the game]]		[[File:ContractScreen.png\|500px\|thumb\|right\|alt=The Contract screen as seen in the game\|The Contract screen as seen in the game]]
	[[Contract]]s are jobs that players can accept to earn money. Aside from a few story missions, contracts are procedurally generated from a collection of mission types. Two contracts are automatically accepted at the start of the game - 'Make your new ship ready for flight' and a sector objective to destroy enemy forces somewhere in the first sector.		[[Contract]]s are jobs that players can accept to earn money. Aside from a few story missions, contracts are procedurally generated from a collection of mission types. Two contracts are automatically accepted at the start of the game - 'Make your new ship ready for flight' and a sector objective to destroy enemy forces somewhere in the first sector.
	== ~~Story Contracts~~ ==
			== Mandatory Contract ==

	=== Make your new ship ready for flight ===		=== Make your new ship ready for flight ===
	''This contract is automatically accepted at the start of every game.''		''This contract is automatically accepted at the start of every game.''
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	* An [[FTL Drive]] capable of Hyperspace jumps		* An [[FTL Drive]] capable of Hyperspace jumps
	* Jump to the marked destination		* Jump to the marked destination
	==~~= The Trouble with Tiddlets =~~==
	~~{{Main\|The Trouble with Tiddlets}}~~		== Boldly Go Mode Story Contracts ==
	~~The Trouble with Tiddlets is a four-part story contract arc centered around the discovery and ethical controversy of the mysterious Tiddlets. In Parts 1 and 2~~, ~~the player assists with initial research and containment. In Part 3, the focus shifts~~ as Tiddlets are found to produce valuable crystals when exposed to Hyperspace Shock, leading to the establishment of a farm ship and a crucial moral choice for the player: support their exploitation for profit or assist in ~~freeing the creatures~~. ~~Part 4 features a catastrophic farm ship disaster, forcing the player to rescue scientists before the vessel is destroyed. The consequences of the player~~'~~s choices and the unresolved ethical questions persist, as two Tiddlets remain permanently aboard the player~~'~~s ship.~~		''These contracts are optional, but double as low-risk guided tutorials in essential game mechanics.''

	=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===		=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===
	{{Main\|A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing}}		{{Main\|A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing}}
	A ~~Wolf in Sheep's Clothing is a~~ three-part story contract arc focused on neutralizing ~~a highly organized~~ pirate vessel ~~attacking UMC supply lines~~. The ~~player initially investigates multiple wreck sites in Part 1~~, ~~performs an urgent crew~~ rescue ~~during a live attack in Part 2~~, and finally pilots a decoy freighter (UMC Astral Temptress) in Part 3 to execute a complex EMP trap and destroy the pirate vessel. The series concludes with the successful elimination of the threat and the player being rewarded with the new freighter.		A three-part story contract arc focused on neutralizing an elusive pirate vessel preying on merchant vessels in the sector. The story includes guided tutorials on salvage, rescue, and combat.

	=== Black Hole Sun ===		=== Black Hole Sun ===
	{{Main\|Black Hole Sun}}		{{Main\|Black Hole Sun}}
	~~An accident in high orbit around~~ a black hole ~~has left~~ the ~~crew~~ of ~~a research station in need of rescue~~. The ~~research~~, ~~connected~~ to the [[Stargate Project]], ~~has pushed~~ the station ~~closer~~ and ~~closer to~~ the ~~event horizon~~.		A three-part story contract arc focused on helping a scientist rescue his brother, aboard a science vessel stranded close to the event horizon of a black hole. The story includes guided tutorials on isotope collection, gas/liquid storage, and mining.

			=== The Trouble with Tiddlets ===
			{{Main\|The Trouble with Tiddlets}}
			A four-part story contract arc centered around the discovery of the mysterious Tiddlets and ethical quandaries concerning their reproductive cycle. The story includes tutorials on "salvage", installing/dismantling equipment, and docking with a moving ship.

			=== Deep Space Industrialists ===
			{{Main\|Deep Space Industrialists}}
			An extended story contract arc focused on recommissioning an old factory station to produce goods for the [[Stargate Project]], in partnership with its owner. The first four parts of the story includes guided tutorials on smelting, manufacturing, trade, and collecting/refining nebula gases. Additionally, if the partnership is maintained via profit share through the first four parts, the station owner will continue to advise and aid the player in various ways through the rest of the playthrough.

	== ~~Special Missions~~ ==		== Survival Mode Story Contracts ==
	=== Analyse Anomaly ===		=== Analyse Anomaly ===
	[[File:ContractAnalyseMissionProgress.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|alt=Analyse mission progress\|Analyse mission progress]]		[[File:ContractAnalyseMissionProgress.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|alt=Analyse mission progress\|Analyse mission progress]]

Eichi: /* The Trouble with Tiddlets */

2025-12-14T15:22:48Z

The Trouble with Tiddlets

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	=== The Trouble with Tiddlets ===		=== The Trouble with Tiddlets ===
	{{Main\|The Trouble with Tiddlets}}		{{Main\|The Trouble with Tiddlets}}
	The Trouble with Tiddlets is a four-part story contract arc centered around the discovery~~, research,~~ and ethical controversy of a mysterious ~~lifeform known as the [[Tiddlet]]s~~. In Parts 1 and 2, the player assists with initial ~~tests~~ and containment ~~efforts~~. In Part 3, ~~it is revealed that~~ Tiddlets produce valuable crystals when exposed to [[Hyperspace Shock]], ~~prompting~~ the ~~[[Institute for Interstellar Lifeforms]] to establish~~ a farm ship and ~~request the player’s help acquiring~~ a ~~[[Short Hopper]] — a vessel equipped with a [[Hop Drive]]. The player’s choices directly influence the ship’s price and the outcome. After collecting hundreds of Tiddlets,~~ the player ~~must make a crucial moral decision~~: support ~~Dr. Swanson’s~~ exploitation ~~plan~~ or assist ~~Professor Toppingbury~~ in freeing the creatures. In Part 4~~, the Tiddlet farm suffers~~ a catastrophic ~~failure~~, ~~and~~ the player ~~rescues surviving~~ scientists before the ~~ship~~ is destroyed. ~~Regardless~~ of ~~prior decisions~~, two Tiddlets remain aboard the ~~player’s~~ ship ~~— a permanent reminder of the choices made and the unresolved ethical questions surrounding their treatment~~.		The Trouble with Tiddlets is a four-part story contract arc centered around the discovery and ethical controversy of the mysterious Tiddlets. In Parts 1 and 2, the player assists with initial research and containment. In Part 3, the focus shifts as Tiddlets are found to produce valuable crystals when exposed to Hyperspace Shock, leading to the establishment of a farm ship and a crucial moral choice for the player: support their exploitation for profit or assist in freeing the creatures. Part 4 features a catastrophic farm ship disaster, forcing the player to rescue scientists before the vessel is destroyed. The consequences of the player's choices and the unresolved ethical questions persist, as two Tiddlets remain permanently aboard the player's ship.

	=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===		=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===

Eichi: /* A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing */

2025-12-14T15:21:51Z

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

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	=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===		=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===
	{{Main\|A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing}}		{{Main\|A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing}}
	~~Merchant ships with valuable cargo are being targeted and destroyed while under the protection of the sector~~'s ~~private security forces~~. The ~~commander of these forces requests help~~ in ~~investigating~~ and ~~returning~~ the ~~[[Black Box Flight Recorder]]s~~ of ~~three of these vessels~~.		A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing is a three-part story contract arc focused on neutralizing a highly organized pirate vessel attacking UMC supply lines. The player initially investigates multiple wreck sites in Part 1, performs an urgent crew rescue during a live attack in Part 2, and finally pilots a decoy freighter (UMC Astral Temptress) in Part 3 to execute a complex EMP trap and destroy the pirate vessel. The series concludes with the successful elimination of the threat and the player being rewarded with the new freighter.

	=== Black Hole Sun ===		=== Black Hole Sun ===

Eichi: /* A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing */

2025-12-14T15:19:58Z

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

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	=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===		=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===
	{{Main\|A Wolf in ~~Sheep's~~ Clothing}}		{{Main\|A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing}}
	Merchant ships with valuable cargo are being targeted and destroyed while under the protection of the sector's private security forces. The commander of these forces requests help in investigating and returning the [[Black Box Flight Recorder]]s of three of these vessels.		Merchant ships with valuable cargo are being targeted and destroyed while under the protection of the sector's private security forces. The commander of these forces requests help in investigating and returning the [[Black Box Flight Recorder]]s of three of these vessels.

Eichi at 15:48, 1 July 2025

2025-07-01T15:48:52Z

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	* A [[Reactor]], generating power.		* A [[Reactor]], generating power.
	* [[Engines]] capable of propulsion.		* [[Engines]] capable of propulsion.
	* Test the engines from the ~~TACTICAL screen~~		* Test the engines from the [[Tactical Screen]]
	* [[Life support]] to make the interior habitable		* [[Life support]] to make the interior habitable
	* An [[FTL Drive]] capable of Hyperspace jumps		* An [[FTL Drive]] capable of Hyperspace jumps

Eichi at 12:44, 27 June 2025

2025-06-27T12:44:40Z

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	* An [[FTL Drive]] capable of Hyperspace jumps		* An [[FTL Drive]] capable of Hyperspace jumps
	* Jump to the marked destination		* Jump to the marked destination
	=== The ~~trouble~~ with Tiddlets ===		=== The Trouble with Tiddlets ===
	{{Main\|The ~~trouble~~ with Tiddlets}}		{{Main\|The Trouble with Tiddlets}}
	~~:''For information about the Tiddlet delivery bug, see [[~~The ~~trouble~~ with Tiddlets~~#Bugs]].''~~		The Trouble with Tiddlets is a four-part story contract arc centered around the discovery, research, and ethical controversy of a mysterious lifeform known as the [[Tiddlet]]s. In Parts 1 and 2, the player assists with initial tests and containment efforts. In Part 3, it is revealed that Tiddlets produce valuable crystals when exposed to [[Hyperspace Shock]], prompting the [[Institute for Interstellar Lifeforms]] to establish a farm ship and request the player’s help acquiring a [[Short Hopper]] — a vessel equipped with a [[Hop Drive]]. The player’s choices directly influence the ship’s price and the outcome. After collecting hundreds of Tiddlets, the player must make a crucial moral decision: support Dr. Swanson’s exploitation plan or assist Professor Toppingbury in freeing the creatures. In Part 4, the Tiddlet farm suffers a catastrophic failure, and the player rescues surviving scientists before the ship is destroyed. Regardless of prior decisions, two Tiddlets remain aboard the player’s ship — a permanent reminder of the choices made and the unresolved ethical questions surrounding their treatment.
	~~Upon entering~~ the ~~second sector~~, the ~~player is hailed by a [[Tiddlet Breeder]] looking to transport 8~~ [[Tiddlet]]s and ~~their transport boxes to~~ the ~~end of the sector~~. ~~They are sensitive and are prone~~ to ~~dying of shock when traveling through~~ [[Hyperspace]] for ~~longer than 12 seconds.~~

	~~This contract awards~~ [[~~Ratings\|Humanitarian~~]] ~~experience, two long range~~ [[~~Hyperspace Sensor~~]] ~~prototype,~~ and ~~$400~~,~~000 if completed with~~ the ~~Tiddlet Breeder~~. ~~If delivered to~~ the ~~Shady Buyer~~, ~~it instead awards Criminal experience~~ and ~~$10~~,~~000 per Tiddlet~~.

	=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===		=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===

Psion Omikron at 07:37, 20 April 2025

2025-04-20T07:37:42Z

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	If overwhelmed, hostile forces may attempt to retreat. Ships that successfully retreat will be deducted from the payment.		If overwhelmed, hostile forces may attempt to retreat. Ships that successfully retreat will be deducted from the payment.
	=== Mining contract ===		=== Mining contract ===
	Tilium is used to create the [[FTL Charge]]s for evacuation ships to travel away from the void. The [[Ore#Tilium Ore\|Tilium Ore]] must be mined from an asteroid belt and, in some cases, smelted into [[~~Metal#Refined Tilium\|Refined~~ Tilium]]. The Tilium Ore or ~~Refined~~ Tilium must then be taken to a trading post for delivery via cargo shuttle.		Tilium is used to create the [[FTL Charge]]s for evacuation ships to travel away from the void. The [[Ore#Tilium Ore\|Tilium Ore]] must be mined from an asteroid belt and, in some cases, smelted into [[Tilium Crystals]]. The Tilium Ore or Tilium Crystals must then be taken to a trading post for delivery via cargo shuttle.

	Asteroid belts may contain hostiles or be in the path of a meteor shower, requiring ship defenses to perform the mining successfully. It is a good idea to review the available ''Combat'' contracts to see if any are in the same system, as that may indicate the level of hostile activity to expect.		Asteroid belts may contain hostiles or be in the path of a meteor shower, requiring ship defenses to perform the mining successfully. It is a good idea to review the available ''Combat'' contracts to see if any are in the same system, as that may indicate the level of hostile activity to expect.
	=== Clear dangerous minefield ===		===Clear dangerous minefield===
	A dangerous minefield is present in a sector. You must travel to the system and destroy the minefield before pirate forces arrive.		A dangerous minefield is present in a sector. You must travel to the system and destroy the minefield before pirate forces arrive.

	Weapons are required to accept this contract.		Weapons are required to accept this contract.

	== History ==		== History==
	{{Prehistory\|Update 1.rc2\|Introduced.}}		{{Prehistory\|Update 1.rc2\|Introduced.}}
	{{Prehistory\|Update 2.rc1\|Certain Contracts require a minimum [[Ratings\|Rating]] in a particular category.}}		{{Prehistory\|Update 2.rc1\|Certain Contracts require a minimum [[Ratings\|Rating]] in a particular category.}}

Totengeist: Add descriptions for new story missions and some cleanup

2024-07-28T04:04:24Z

Add descriptions for new story missions and some cleanup

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	Upon entering the second sector, the player is hailed by a [[Tiddlet Breeder]] looking to transport 8 [[Tiddlet]]s and their transport boxes to the end of the sector. They are sensitive and are prone to dying of shock when traveling through [[Hyperspace]] for longer than 12 seconds.		Upon entering the second sector, the player is hailed by a [[Tiddlet Breeder]] looking to transport 8 [[Tiddlet]]s and their transport boxes to the end of the sector. They are sensitive and are prone to dying of shock when traveling through [[Hyperspace]] for longer than 12 seconds.

	~~All of the Tiddlets are supposed to be female~~, ~~but it turns out that isn't true. During the first~~ Hyperspace ~~jump after accepting the mission~~, ~~they multiply~~ and ~~continue to do so until~~ the ~~end of the mission~~. ~~The route through~~ the ~~sector requires making many jumps~~, ~~resulting in an ever-increasing~~ Tiddlet ~~population~~.		This contract awards [[Ratings\|Humanitarian]] experience, two long range [[Hyperspace Sensor]] prototype, and $400,000 if completed with the Tiddlet Breeder. If delivered to the Shady Buyer, it instead awards Criminal experience and $10,000 per Tiddlet.

	The ~~first jump also results~~ in ~~another contract. If not accepted,~~ the ~~player receives a hail from a~~ [[~~Shady Buyer~~]] ~~after the second jump. The buyer offers to buy the Tiddlets from you for a higher price~~.		=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===
			{{Main\|A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing}}
			Merchant ships with valuable cargo are being targeted and destroyed while under the protection of the sector's private security forces. The commander of these forces requests help in investigating and returning the [[Black Box Flight Recorder]]s of three of these vessels.

	This contract awards [[Ratings\|Humanitarian]] experience, two long range [[Hyperspace Sensor]] prototype, and $400,000 if completed with the Tiddlet Breeder. If delivered to the Shady Buyer, it instead awards Criminal experience and $10,000 per Tiddlet.
	=== Black Hole Sun ===		=== Black Hole Sun ===
	{{Main\|Black Hole Sun}}		{{Main\|Black Hole Sun}}
	~~=== A Wolf~~ in ~~Sheep's Clothing ===~~		An accident in high orbit around a black hole has left the crew of a research station in need of rescue. The research, connected to the [[Stargate Project]], has pushed the station closer and closer to the event horizon.
	~~{{Main\|A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing}}~~
	== Special ~~missions~~ ==		== Special Missions ==
	=== Analyse Anomaly ===		=== Analyse Anomaly ===
	[[File:ContractAnalyseMissionProgress.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|alt=Analyse mission progress\|Analyse mission progress]]		[[File:ContractAnalyseMissionProgress.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|alt=Analyse mission progress\|Analyse mission progress]]
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	Once the civilians are onboard, they must be delivered to a starbase or colony, where they will depart the ship via cargo shuttle. Any civilians not reaching the cargo shuttle safely will be deducted from the payment.		Once the civilians are onboard, they must be delivered to a starbase or colony, where they will depart the ship via cargo shuttle. Any civilians not reaching the cargo shuttle safely will be deducted from the payment.
	=== Eradicate armoured thugs ===		=== Eradicate armoured thugs ===
			:''Also called "Neutralise pirate gang"''
	Hostile ships are harassing civilian ships in a system and must be taken care of. The threat can be a small group of [[fighter]]s, a fleet of ships with fighters, or a large weapons platform.		Hostile ships are harassing civilian ships in a system and must be taken care of. The threat can be a small group of [[fighter]]s, a fleet of ships with fighters, or a large weapons platform.

Totengeist: Fix mission titles and add new story missions

2024-07-28T03:36:02Z

Fix mission titles and add new story missions

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	This contract awards [[Ratings\|Humanitarian]] experience, two long range [[Hyperspace Sensor]] prototype, and $400,000 if completed with the Tiddlet Breeder. If delivered to the Shady Buyer, it instead awards Criminal experience and $10,000 per Tiddlet.		This contract awards [[Ratings\|Humanitarian]] experience, two long range [[Hyperspace Sensor]] prototype, and $400,000 if completed with the Tiddlet Breeder. If delivered to the Shady Buyer, it instead awards Criminal experience and $10,000 per Tiddlet.
			=== Black Hole Sun ===
			{{Main\|Black Hole Sun}}
			=== A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing ===
			{{Main\|A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing}}
	== Special missions ==		== Special missions ==
	=== Analyse Anomaly ===		=== Analyse Anomaly ===
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	''To abort a courier mission'': this can currently only be done by editing the [[Save file\|save]] file. As always, make a backup copy first! Look for any mission where Type = Delivery and Accepted = true; cross-ref AssignedLayerId to figure out which layer (ship) it's assigned to. Use the Items list on the mission to find them in the Objects list on the assigned ship and delete them before deleting the Accepted, AssignedLayerId, and Items lines on the mission.		''To abort a courier mission'': this can currently only be done by editing the [[Save file\|save]] file. As always, make a backup copy first! Look for any mission where Type = Delivery and Accepted = true; cross-ref AssignedLayerId to figure out which layer (ship) it's assigned to. Use the Items list on the mission to find them in the Objects list on the assigned ship and delete them before deleting the Accepted, AssignedLayerId, and Items lines on the mission.
	=== ~~Transport passengers~~ ===		=== Urgent passenger transport request ===
	Passengers must be transported to a specific system in a particular sector. This contract may or may not come with a time limit. The [[civilian]]s are delivered via a cargo shuttle to the player's ship upon accepting the contract. The passengers are then retrieved via cargo shuttle when the contract is turned in.		Passengers must be transported to a specific system in a particular sector. This contract may or may not come with a time limit. The [[civilian]]s are delivered via a cargo shuttle to the player's ship upon accepting the contract. The passengers are then retrieved via cargo shuttle when the contract is turned in.

	Passengers lost, delivered late, or delivered to the wrong location will be deducted from the payment. The passengers from failed ''Transport passengers'' contracts will remain on your ship until the next cargo shuttle brings contract supplies.		Passengers lost, delivered late, or delivered to the wrong location will be deducted from the payment. The passengers from failed ''Transport passengers'' contracts will remain on your ship until the next cargo shuttle brings contract supplies.
	[[File:ContractDockingStrandedShip.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|alt=A player docking with a Stranded Ship\|A player docking with a Stranded Ship]]		[[File:ContractDockingStrandedShip.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|alt=A player docking with a Stranded Ship\|A player docking with a Stranded Ship]]
	=== Rescue ===		=== Rescue civilians from wrecked ship ===
	[[File:DockingDiagram.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|The docking view]]		[[File:DockingDiagram.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|The docking view]]
	A ship has become stranded or damaged, and its crew must be rescued by docking with the ship. This contract may or may not come with a time limit. If it does, the engines on the damaged ship explode when the timer ends, killing the remaining crew onboard.		A ship has become stranded or damaged, and its crew must be rescued by docking with the ship. This contract may or may not come with a time limit. If it does, the engines on the damaged ship explode when the timer ends, killing the remaining crew onboard.
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	Once the civilians are onboard, they must be delivered to a starbase or colony, where they will depart the ship via cargo shuttle. Any civilians not reaching the cargo shuttle safely will be deducted from the payment.		Once the civilians are onboard, they must be delivered to a starbase or colony, where they will depart the ship via cargo shuttle. Any civilians not reaching the cargo shuttle safely will be deducted from the payment.
	=== ~~Combat~~ ===		=== Eradicate armoured thugs ===
	Hostile ships are harassing civilian ships in a system and must be taken care of. The threat can be a small group of [[fighter]]s, a fleet of ships with fighters, or a large weapons platform.		Hostile ships are harassing civilian ships in a system and must be taken care of. The threat can be a small group of [[fighter]]s, a fleet of ships with fighters, or a large weapons platform.

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	If overwhelmed, hostile forces may attempt to retreat. Ships that successfully retreat will be deducted from the payment.		If overwhelmed, hostile forces may attempt to retreat. Ships that successfully retreat will be deducted from the payment.
	=== ~~Asteroid mining~~ ===		=== Mining contract ===
	Tilium is used to create the [[FTL Charge]]s for evacuation ships to travel away from the void. The [[Ore#Tilium Ore\|Tilium Ore]] must be mined from an asteroid belt and, in some cases, smelted into [[Metal#Refined Tilium\|Refined Tilium]]. The Tilium Ore or Refined Tilium must then be taken to a trading post for delivery via cargo shuttle.		Tilium is used to create the [[FTL Charge]]s for evacuation ships to travel away from the void. The [[Ore#Tilium Ore\|Tilium Ore]] must be mined from an asteroid belt and, in some cases, smelted into [[Metal#Refined Tilium\|Refined Tilium]]. The Tilium Ore or Refined Tilium must then be taken to a trading post for delivery via cargo shuttle.

HepiChestCow: /* Procedural Contracts */

2024-06-04T18:16:12Z

Procedural Contracts

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	''To abort a courier mission'': this can currently only be done by editing the [[Save file\|save]] file. As always, make a backup copy first! Look for any mission where Type = Delivery and Accepted = true; cross-ref AssignedLayerId to figure out which layer (ship) it's assigned to. Use the Items list on the mission to find them in the Objects list on the assigned ship and delete them before deleting the Accepted, AssignedLayerId, and Items lines on the mission.		''To abort a courier mission'': this can currently only be done by editing the [[Save file\|save]] file. As always, make a backup copy first! Look for any mission where Type = Delivery and Accepted = true; cross-ref AssignedLayerId to figure out which layer (ship) it's assigned to. Use the Items list on the mission to find them in the Objects list on the assigned ship and delete them before deleting the Accepted, AssignedLayerId, and Items lines on the mission.
	=== ~~Urgent passenger transport request~~ ===		=== Transport passengers ===
	Passengers must be transported to a specific system in a particular sector. This contract may or may not come with a time limit. The [[civilian]]s are delivered via a cargo shuttle to the player's ship upon accepting the contract. The passengers are then retrieved via cargo shuttle when the contract is turned in.		Passengers must be transported to a specific system in a particular sector. This contract may or may not come with a time limit. The [[civilian]]s are delivered via a cargo shuttle to the player's ship upon accepting the contract. The passengers are then retrieved via cargo shuttle when the contract is turned in.

	Passengers lost, delivered late, or delivered to the wrong location will be deducted from the payment. The passengers from failed ''Transport passengers'' contracts will remain on your ship until the next cargo shuttle brings contract supplies.		Passengers lost, delivered late, or delivered to the wrong location will be deducted from the payment. The passengers from failed ''Transport passengers'' contracts will remain on your ship until the next cargo shuttle brings contract supplies.
	[[File:ContractDockingStrandedShip.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|alt=A player docking with a Stranded Ship\|A player docking with a Stranded Ship]]		[[File:ContractDockingStrandedShip.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|alt=A player docking with a Stranded Ship\|A player docking with a Stranded Ship]]
	=== Rescue ~~civilians~~ ===		=== Rescue ===
	[[File:DockingDiagram.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|The docking view]]		[[File:DockingDiagram.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|The docking view]]
	A ship has become stranded or damaged, and its crew must be rescued by docking with the ship. This contract may or may not come with a time limit. If it does, the engines on the damaged ship explode when the timer ends, killing the remaining crew onboard.		A ship has become stranded or damaged, and its crew must be rescued by docking with the ship. This contract may or may not come with a time limit. If it does, the engines on the damaged ship explode when the timer ends, killing the remaining crew onboard.
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	Weapons are required to accept this contract.		Weapons are required to accept this contract.

	== History ==		== History ==
	{{Prehistory\|Update 1.rc2\|Introduced.}}		{{Prehistory\|Update 1.rc2\|Introduced.}}