Stargate Project, Phase 8

Stargate Project, Phase 8 is the eighth phase of the gameplay event Stargate Project. It begins immediately after completing Stargate Project, Phase 7, when the player is contacted by the Andromeda Project Representative. The new task focuses on advancing synthetic crystal technology.

Overview

The player is instructed to meet Prof. Artemis Toppingbury (previously encountered in The Trouble with Tiddlets) to deliver:

• 1 Shielded Zeleon
• 1 Neubidium Ingot

During this meeting, Toppingbury discovers that a focused zeleon laser can charge synthetic neubidium crystals, effectively replicating the unique energy properties of natural Tiddlet Crystals. However, the laser’s high-energy output emits lethal Radiation, requiring careful containment.

Upon completion of the exchange, the player receives:

• 1 Laser Infuser
• 5 Radiation Blocker
• 1 Empty Crystal
• 1 Zeleon Energy Cell

This sequence includes a short tutorial introducing the concepts of radiation exposure and containment.

Objectives

To complete Phase 8, the player must:

• Deliver 10 Charged Crystal to the Stargate.

Required Technologies and Production

Two new blueprints become available:

• Empty Crystal Blueprint
• Charged Crystal Blueprint

Manufacturing Process

To create a charged crystal:

1. Craft an empty crystal using the Fabricator with 1 × Neubidium Ingot and 1 × Precious Metal.
2. Load a zeleon energy cell and the empty crystal into the laser infuser.
3. Expose the empty crystal to the zeleon beam under containment using radiation blockers to protect the crew.

Ensure that an oxygen-supplied spacesuit is available for the working crew member.

1. After a short process, the crystal becomes charged and ready for delivery.

Radiation occurs during infusion; crew members must wear protective gear or remain outside the irradiated zone.

Tutorial: Radiation Safety

A short tutorial explains the basics of radiation management:

• Active lasers emit localized radiation zones.
• radiation Blocker tiles absorb and contain emissions.
• Crew exposed to radiation for prolonged periods may suffer health degradation.
• Monitoring via the Radiation Overlay is recommended.

Proper containment ensures that production continues safely.

Lore and Context

Phase 8 marks the first formal collaboration between the Andromeda Project and the Tiddlet research division. The breakthrough in synthetic crystal generation represents a fusion of alien and human engineering principles. Professor Toppingbury’s discovery bridges the gap between biological crystal resonance (as observed in Tiddlets) and industrial Stargate energy manipulation.

Progression

Once 10 charged crystals are delivered to the Stargate, Phase 8 concludes and Stargate Project, Phase 9 begins automatically.

Notes

• Radiation is a persistent hazard until containment is fully established.
• The laser infuser consumes five zeleon energy cells per charging cycle.

See Also

• Stargate Project
• Stargate Project, Phase 7
• Stargate Project, Phase 9
• The Trouble with Tiddlets