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'''Black Hole Sun, Part 3''' is a [[Contract#Story Contracts|story contract]] and the final part of the [[Black Hole Sun]] series. It becomes available after completing [[Creating Black Hole Sun, Part 2]].
'''Black Hole Sun, Part 3''' is a [[Contract#Special Mission|story contract]] and the final part of the [[Black Hole Sun]] series. It becomes available shortly after completing [[Black Hole Sun#Part 2|Black Hole Sun, Part 2]], when [[Dr. Julian Martinez]] contacts the player to begin the mission.
 


== Story ==
== Story ==
The player must rescue [[Dr. Julian Martinez]]'s brother, [[Marcus Martinez]]. They need to use Dr. Martinez's [[Ship|starship]], which has a modified [[FTL Drive]]. Before jumping to Marcus's sector, [[The Stargate Project LLC]] contacts the player, requesting data related to the [[Stargate Project]]. After taking control of the starship, the player jumps to Marcus's sector and docks with his starship. The player then decides whether to rescue Marcus immediately or to have him transmit data about the Stargate Project first.
The player must rescue Dr. Julian Martinez's brother, [[Marcus Martinez]], by using Dr. Martinez's [[Ship|starship]], which is equipped with a modified [[FTL Drive]]. Prior to jumping to Marcus’s sector, [[The Stargate Project LLC]] contacts the player, requesting data related to the [[Stargate Project]]. After taking control of the starship, the player jumps to Marcus’s sector and docks with his starship. The player then chooses whether to rescue Marcus immediately or to have him transmit data about the Stargate Project first.


== Paths ==
== Paths ==
The choices made here directly influence [[The Trouble with Tiddlets, Part 3]], especially the available story paths and financial rewards.
=== Immediate Rescue ===
=== Immediate Rescue ===
If the player rescues Marcus immediately, he remains unharmed, and Dr. Martinez expresses his gratitude. Along with the regular reward of $600,000, Dr. Martinez gives a bonus of $60,000. However, The Stargate Project LLC feels disappointed due to the incomplete data and offers no reward. This outcome also occurs if the player rescues Marcus before transmitting at least 30% of the data.
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 ===
=== Partial Data ===
If the player transmits more than 29% 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, while preferring complete data, recognizes the effort and rewards the player with $150,000 for 30% of the data, plus $10,000 for each additional 2%. For 68% of the data, this totals $340,000.
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 ===
=== Full Data ===
If the player transmits 70% or more of the data, Marcus suffers severe radiation injuries and becomes contaminated. Dr. Martinez feels very disappointed and considers the contract unfulfilled, offering no reward. The Stargate Project LLC continues to offer a scaled reward up to a maximum of $500,000. If the player transmits 100% of the data, they are very grateful and eager for further collaboration.
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.


== Reward Table ==
== Reward Table ==
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Rewards Table
! Data Recovery
! Data Recovery
! Dr. Julian Martinez's Reward
! Dr. Julian Martinez's Reward
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* The different outcomes based on data recovery percentages show how players balance risk, reward, and satisfaction for both Dr. Julian Martinez and The Stargate Project LLC. Players should weigh the trade-offs between data recovery and risks to achieve the best rewards.
* The different outcomes based on data recovery percentages reflect how players balance risk, reward, and satisfaction for both Dr. Julian Martinez and The Stargate Project LLC. Players must weigh the trade-offs between data recovery and Marcus’s safety to maximize rewards.
* Since the Black Hole Sun series is currently ([[Version History#Alpha 10|Alpha 10]]) one of the few available story contracts, it is currently unclear how these choices will impact future gameplay.
* If Dr. Martinez's starship is destroyed after the mission, no FTL Drive will be dropped. Instead, players will find a [[Space Suit]], several [[Resources#Habitation Resources|Habitation Resources]], and a considerable amount of [[Scrap Metal]]. Additionally, two corpses will be floating in the sector.


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


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