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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~~.

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 ==

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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.
+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 ==