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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.

== 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.

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

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.

* 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.

== Part 3: The ~~Hop Drive Prototype~~ ==

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 ==

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.

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 ==

* 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.
-== 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.
-== Part 2: Rescue and Investigation ==
+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.
-* 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.
-== Part 3: The Hop Drive Prototype ==
+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 ==
+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.
+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 ==
 {{Main|Black Hole Sun, Part 3}}
 * Dr. Martinez unveils the [[Hop Drive]], a prototype FTL technology.