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Kubsius: /* Step Three: Starting The Radiation Collectors */

2026-03-25T13:40:26Z

Step Three: Starting The Radiation Collectors

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	==== Step Three: Starting The Radiation Collectors ====		==== Step Three: Starting The Radiation Collectors ====

	# Obtain six '''plasma tanks''' [[File:Plasma_tank.png]]. One can sometimes be found by the radiation collectors, and up to ten more can be taken from the tank dispenser [[File:Tank_Dispenser.png]] by right clicking. Feel free to unwrench the dispenser for easier transportation of all the tanks.		<s># Obtain six '''plasma tanks''' [[File:Plasma_tank.png]]. One can sometimes be found by the radiation collectors, and up to ten more can be taken from the tank dispenser [[File:Tank_Dispenser.png]] by right clicking. Feel free to unwrench the dispenser for easier transportation of all the tanks.
	# Use either the plasma canister in Secure Storage to '''fill the tanks''', or ask/fill one yourself from atmospherics. This is done by inserting a plasma tank into the plasma canister, turning the regulator to the maximum (2533kPa or near such), and opening the valve. Once you see the tank is filled, you can quickly replace it with an unfilled tank by simply clicking the new tank onto the canister. Repeat until six tanks are filled. On the final tank, '''close the valve and reduce regulator pressure''' and then remove the final tank. You may have to break your way into Secure Storage if a Chief Engineer or AI is not available to assist. Find the APC[[File:ModernAPC.png\|frameless]] for the room in which the Secure Storage is located. Unlock the APC by using your ID on it or alt+clicking. Then open its menu and turn off environment power. This will allow you to crowbar the blast doors open. Once they are open, turn the environment back on and lock the APC.		# Use either the plasma canister in Secure Storage to '''fill the tanks''', or ask/fill one yourself from atmospherics. This is done by inserting a plasma tank into the plasma canister, turning the regulator to the maximum (2533kPa or near such), and opening the valve. Once you see the tank is filled, you can quickly replace it with an unfilled tank by simply clicking the new tank onto the canister. Repeat until six tanks are filled. On the final tank, '''close the valve and reduce regulator pressure''' and then remove the final tank. You may have to break your way into Secure Storage if a Chief Engineer or AI is not available to assist. Find the APC[[File:ModernAPC.png\|frameless]] for the room in which the Secure Storage is located. Unlock the APC by using your ID on it or alt+clicking. Then open its menu and turn off environment power. This will allow you to crowbar the blast doors open. Once they are open, turn the environment back on and lock the APC.
	#: '''Why''': If you simply insert the tanks into the radiation collectors in the next step directly from the dispenser, then within about thirty minutes to an hour the collectors will shut off due to running out of plasma. By filling the tanks, you prolong this to multiple hours, essentially removing the need to replace the tanks for the remainder of the round.		#: '''Why''': If you simply insert the tanks into the radiation collectors in the next step directly from the dispenser, then within about thirty minutes to an hour the collectors will shut off due to running out of plasma. By filling the tanks, you prolong this to multiple hours, essentially removing the need to replace the tanks for the remainder of the round.
	# Insert each plasma tank into a radiation collector [[File:Radiation_Collector.gif]], then turn each on by clicking it with an empty hand. If you are feeling extra, lock them with your ID card when you are done.		# Insert each plasma tank into a radiation collector [[File:Radiation_Collector.gif]], then turn each on by clicking it with an empty hand. If you are feeling extra, lock them with your ID card when you are done.</s>

			'''This is no longer needed''' as radiation collectors have been fully replaced by [[Machines#Tesla_Coil\|Tesla Coils]] [[File:Tesla coil.gif]] which the engine zaps to supply the station with power. Tesla coils are correctly set up by default, so you can leave them be.

	The engine is now ready to produce power.		The engine is now ready to produce power.

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2025-09-11T03:33:52Z

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2025-09-11T03:27:05Z

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NaniByte: /* Breaking the laws of thermodynamics and a final word */ correction

2023-07-08T10:58:44Z

Breaking the laws of thermodynamics and a final word: correction

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	Well, that all sounded horrid, how can we prevent this?		Well, that all sounded horrid, how can we prevent this?


	===How removing pumps made me a billionaire===		===How removing pumps made me a billionaire===
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	<nowiki>*</nowiki> ''The small note at the end of the section:'' You can consider placing restrictive pumps in certain areas so hot gas can't travel through quickly and give it more time to cool, though there are often better ways to do this that are less dangerous. Still, the option is there.		<nowiki>*</nowiki> ''The small note at the end of the section:'' You can consider placing restrictive pumps in certain areas so hot gas can't travel through quickly and give it more time to cool, though there are often better ways to do this that are less dangerous. Still, the option is there.

			===Breaking the laws of thermodynamics and a final word===
			EDIT: Space is now 2.7K making it the best cooling solution at round start and equal to t4 freezers.

	~~===Breaking the laws of thermodynamics and a final word===~~
	Freezers. That is all. Freezers are magical machines that break the laws of thermodynamics by even existing and work to extremely quickly heat or cool gas to the temperature they are set at. They are much, much quicker than space could ever hope to be when upgraded, and even colder. Space, at its coldest, is about 26K. Freezers can go as low as 2.7K when fully upgraded, and are much quicker at cooling.		Freezers. That is all. Freezers are magical machines that break the laws of thermodynamics by even existing and work to extremely quickly heat or cool gas to the temperature they are set at. They are much, much quicker than space could ever hope to be when upgraded, and even colder. Space, at its coldest, is about 26K. Freezers can go as low as 2.7K when fully upgraded, and are much quicker at cooling.

	A word of warning, however. Freezers will attempt to change the temperature of the gas that is in them to the temperature it is set at, this seems obvious, but that also means it can heat gas. As space is around 26K, and unupgraded freezers only go to 73.15K. As the gas is returning from space, this will often serve the heat the gas. However, as 73.15K is still far cooler than any worrisome temperature for the Supermatter, it’s worth considering leaving them on depending on your setup. As during a delam, gas can return from the space loop still warmer than you’d like it, and it adds a second layer of security just in case. Especially if something… Unfortunate happens to the piping out there.		A word of warning, however. Freezers will attempt to change the temperature of the gas that is in them to the temperature it is set at, this seems obvious, but that also means it can heat gas. As space is around 26K, and unupgraded freezers only go to 73.15K. As the gas is returning from space, this will often serve the heat the gas. However, as 73.15K is still far cooler than any worrisome temperature for the Supermatter, it’s worth considering leaving them on depending on your setup. As during a delam, gas can return from the space loop still warmer than you’d like it, and it adds a second layer of security just in case. Especially if something… Unfortunate happens to the piping out there.

NaniByte: /* Gas Interactions */ content

2023-07-07T23:49:30Z

Gas Interactions: content

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	'''Safety: Very Safe'''		'''Safety: Very Safe'''

	N<sub>2</sub> is, in a large majority of situations, the safest gas to dump into the cooling loop. It actively lowers the temperature and the amount of waste gases that the supermatter crystal produces. A side effect of the safety it provides is that it also reduces power output of the engine.~~<br>~~		N<sub>2</sub> is, in a large majority of situations, the safest gas to dump into the cooling loop. It actively lowers the temperature and the amount of waste gases that the supermatter crystal produces. A side effect of the safety it provides is that it also reduces power output of the engine. Precooled N<sub>2</sub> is good to have around for emergencies. Straight piped default setup with three emitters should generate around 65 kW per rad. collector.
	Precooled N<sub>2</sub> is good to have around for emergencies.

	[[File:N2O_Canister.png]][[Guide to Atmospherics#N2O\|N<sub>2</sub>O]]		[[File:N2O_Canister.png]][[Guide to Atmospherics#N2O\|N<sub>2</sub>O]]
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	In high concentrations (above 60% CO<sub>2</sub>), however, it will raise the crystal's energy to extremely high levels. If you take precaution and upgrade the loop to with 3 layer space cool loop and freezers at Tier 4 parts you will be safe between 60% to 92%, this is a phenomenal way to generate power.		In high concentrations (above 60% CO<sub>2</sub>), however, it will raise the crystal's energy to extremely high levels. If you take precaution and upgrade the loop to with 3 layer space cool loop and freezers at Tier 4 parts you will be safe between 60% to 92%, this is a phenomenal way to generate power.

	With poor management and insufficient or downright bad preparation(or [[Traitor\|perhaps good preparation from certain points of view]]), it will eventually exceed safe energy levels and begin a charge delamination past 5000MeV, producing electric arcs and anomalies until it eventually explodes into a [[Tesla]] ball.<br>		With poor management and insufficient or downright bad preparation(or [[Traitor\|perhaps good preparation from certain points of view]]), it will eventually exceed safe energy levels and begin a charge delamination past 5000MeV, producing electric arcs and anomalies until it eventually explodes into a [[Tesla]] ball. This is however the premium SM gas.<br>
	[[File:O2_Canister.png]][[Guide to Atmospherics#O2\|O<sub>2</sub>]]		[[File:O2_Canister.png]][[Guide to Atmospherics#O2\|O<sub>2</sub>]]
	'''Safety: Relatively Dangerous'''		'''Safety: Relatively Dangerous'''

NaniByte: /* A Deeper Look: Mechanics */ typo

2023-07-07T09:03:17Z

A Deeper Look: Mechanics: typo

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	The crystal's power determines how much energy is produced for each tick, and also the range and amount of radiation and hallucinations generated. (a 'tick' usually takes around 1-5 seconds depending on lag)		The crystal's power determines how much energy is produced for each tick, and also the range and amount of radiation and hallucinations generated. (a 'tick' usually takes around 1-5 seconds depending on lag)
	* Power decays over time.		* Power decays over time.
	* Hitting the crystal with a non-physical bullet (usually emitters) will increase its power. When hit by a "bullet" it increases power by the damage dealt multiplied by two/		* Hitting the crystal with a non-physical bullet (usually emitters) will increase its power. When hit by a "bullet" it increases power by the damage dealt multiplied by two.
	* Power is increased every tick depending on the gas mix. This scales with the gas' temperature.		* Power is increased every tick depending on the gas mix. This scales with the gas' temperature.
	* Consuming an object or mob will increase the power by a significant amount, independently from the object's size.		* Consuming an object or mob will increase the power by a significant amount, independently from the object's size.

NaniByte: /* Power */ content

2023-07-07T08:42:50Z

Power: content

D0sboots: /* Instability */ Need to account for gas efficiency, you can't start the singulo until 12000 moles(!)

2022-05-25T05:03:21Z

Instability: Need to account for gas efficiency, you can't start the singulo until 12000 moles(!)

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	*Physical bullets will destabilize the crystal, depending on the damage they do.		*Physical bullets will destabilize the crystal, depending on the damage they do.
	*Large amounts of power will destabilize the crystal. The highest safe limit of the supermatter is 5000 EER/cm³.		*Large amounts of power will destabilize the crystal. The highest safe limit of the supermatter is 5000 EER/cm³.
	*Large amounts of moles will not only destabilize the crystal but also prevent the stabilizing effect of cold gases. This effect starts at about ~~1800~~ moles of any gas on the supermatter's tile.		*Large amounts of moles will not only destabilize the crystal but also prevent the stabilizing effect of cold gases. This effect starts at about 12000 moles of any gas on the supermatter's tile.

	===Gas Interactions===		===Gas Interactions===
	Each gas has a different effect when it surrounds the supermatter crystal. The strength of each effect depends on the percentage of it in the gasmix in the supermatter chamber.		Each gas has a different effect when it surrounds the supermatter crystal. The strength of each effect depends on the percentage of it in the gasmix in the supermatter chamber.

D0sboots: Add a more robust setup

2022-05-24T12:55:52Z

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 '''Congratulations! The supermatter engine is set! Best bolt it so people so unauthorized personnel don't rush in.'''
 == A Deeper Look: Mechanics ==
 The supermatter is an extremely unstable crystal with particular properties. Here's how it behaves:

RKz: tl;dr tl;dr

2022-04-16T07:40:17Z

tl;dr tl;dr

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	Here a few pointers. ''Just'' for you, buddy.		Here a few pointers. ''Just'' for you, buddy.

	# Heat bad		# Heat bad
	# Pressure bad		# Pressure bad
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	# Pumps bad		# Pumps bad
	# straightpipes good		# straightpipes good
			#''Mess with the SM air alarm scrubbers and vents <u>'''LAST'''</u>''


	Hope that helps, pal.		Hope that helps, pal.

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	# Do NOT setup the Supermatter's air alarm until you are ''<u>absolutely satisfied</u>'' with the supermatter cooling loop. A common delamination occurs when engineers scrub the gases from the Supermatter first without replacing it with a suitable gas in the chamber, causing a vacuum. A vacuum will activate the crystal quickly spawning '''MASSIVE''' amounts of plasma, oxygen, and heat resulting in an engine fire which can only be stopped by an extremely robust Atmosian.		# Do NOT setup the Supermatter's air alarm until you are ''<u>absolutely satisfied</u>'' with the supermatter cooling loop. A common delamination occurs when engineers scrub the gases from the Supermatter first without replacing it with a suitable gas in the chamber, causing a vacuum. A vacuum will activate the crystal quickly spawning '''MASSIVE''' amounts of plasma, oxygen, and heat resulting in an engine fire which can only be stopped by an extremely robust Atmosian.
	# The Supermatter is an 'atmospheric' engine. Most of "setting up the Supermatter" involves a gas loop that is designed to cool down the Supermatter chamber. While not required, please have some knowledge of gasses or atmospheric properties.		# The Supermatter is an 'atmospheric' engine. Most of "setting up the Supermatter" involves a gas loop that is designed to cool down the Supermatter chamber. While not required, please have some knowledge of gasses or atmospheric properties.
	# Hardsuits, excluding the CE's ~~hardsuit~~, have limited radiation protection. The engineering ~~hardsuit~~ has 75% radiation protection. [[Chief Engineer\|CE's]] MODsuit has 100%. [[Atmospheric Technician\|Atmos]] hardsuit has 25%. [[Research Director\|RD's]] and [[Chief Medical Officer\|CMO's]] MODsuits have 60%. If working near an active Supermatter Engine, use a radiation suit or the Chief Engineer's MODsuit if permitted. Even with the 75% protection of an engineering MODsuit, you will become lethally irradiated in time.		# MOD/Hardsuits, excluding the CE's MODsuit, have limited radiation protection. The engineering MODsuit has 75% radiation protection. [[Chief Engineer\|CE's]] MODsuit has 100%. [[Atmospheric Technician\|Atmos]] hardsuit has 25%. [[Research Director\|RD's]] and [[Chief Medical Officer\|CMO's]] MODsuits have 60%. If working near an active Supermatter Engine, use a radiation suit or the Chief Engineer's MODsuit if permitted. Even with the 75% protection of an engineering MODsuit, you will become lethally irradiated in time.

	== The Safe Setup ==		== The Safe Setup ==
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	# All races except IPCs, Plasmamen, and Diona will require a '''radiation suit''' [[File:RadiationSuit.png]][[File:RadiationSuitHood.png]]. Look for yellow lockers marked with a black radiation symbol to get a suit and helmet.		# All races except IPCs, Plasmamen, and Diona will require a '''radiation suit''' [[File:RadiationSuit.png]][[File:RadiationSuitHood.png]]. Look for yellow lockers marked with a black radiation symbol to get a suit and helmet.
	#: '''Why:''' Once the engine is started, it will generate significant amounts of radiation. Any race not immune to these effects will find themselves quickly gaining a lethal dose of radiation. While some hardsuits provide partial protection against radiation, even at 75% protection, a lethal dose will take effect eventually. Only a radiation suit and the Chief Engineer's ~~hardsuit~~ provide full radiation protection.		#: '''Why:''' Once the engine is started, it will generate significant amounts of radiation. Any race not immune to these effects will find themselves quickly gaining a lethal dose of radiation. While some MOD/hardsuits provide partial protection against radiation, even at 75% protection, a lethal dose will take effect eventually. Only a radiation suit and the Chief Engineer's MODsuit provide full radiation protection.
	# Put on an '''optical meson scanner''' [[File:MGlasses.png]] or '''engineering scanner goggles''' [[File:EngiScanners.png]] on meson mode.		# Put on an '''optical meson scanner''' [[File:MGlasses.png]] or '''engineering scanner goggles''' [[File:EngiScanners.png]] on meson mode.
	#: '''Why:''' Meson Scanners protect from hallucinations, while the suit protects from radiation. IPCs, and Plasmamen are inorganic and thus are immune to most of radiation's effects, but they CAN still suffer hallucinations. Once the engine is started, it will cause hallucinations to the unprotected eye.		#: '''Why:''' Meson Scanners protect from hallucinations, while the suit protects from radiation. IPCs, and Plasmamen are inorganic and thus are immune to most of radiation's effects, but they CAN still suffer hallucinations. Once the engine is started, it will cause hallucinations to the unprotected eye.
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	==== Improvement Three: Filter Section Alterations ====		==== Improvement Three: Filter Section Alterations ====
	The red boxed area in the image to the right highlights this change. This change is not the most effective, but still nets significant benefit in some situations. Again referring to the basic set ups as seen above, you will notice that the red filter section has four filters in series (or sequence) one after another. Only one filter is needed to achieve the same effect as all four of these filters. You can remove the following three filters by replacing them with straight pipes and leave the first filter in place. Then you can set the remaining filter to also filter H<sub>2</sub>O, Hypernoblium, and Pluoxium. If you are willing to take some immediate risk for profit or long term reduced risk, you can also select CO<sub>2</sub> and Nitrium. Picture (click it):[[File:SM Filter Selection Improvement.png\|frameless\|49x49px]]		The red boxed area in the image to the right highlights this change. This change is not the most effective, but still nets significant benefit in some situations. Again referring to the basic set ups as seen above, you will notice that the red filter section has four filters in series (or sequence) one after another. Only one filter is needed to achieve the same effect as all four of these filters. You can remove the following three filters by replacing them with straight pipes and leave the first filter in place. Then you can set the remaining filter to also filter H<sub>2</sub>O, Hypernoblium, and Pluoxium. If you are willing to take some immediate risk for profit or long term reduced risk, you can also select CO<sub>2</sub> and Nitrium. Picture (click it):[[File:SM Filter Selection Improvement.png\|frameless\|49x49px]]
	: '''Why:''' The set of four filters in sequence is an obsolete design from when filters could only pull one gas at a time. Given filters can pull as many as selected, only one filter is needed to do the work of several in series. With this in consideration, you can then set this one filter to maintain several gases instead of just Nitrogen. These are mostly detailed in the ~~section "~~A Deeper Look: Mechanics" as to why they may be beneficial. In most cases, the main benefit is that you no longer loose the gases you are trying to harvest, allowing them to cycle through the core for another chance to later be picked up by the harvesting section. The other main benefit is that when a surge strikes, some of these gases may form and keeping them will generally increase your chance of recovery!		: '''Why:''' The set of four filters in sequence is an obsolete design from when filters could only pull one gas at a time. Given filters can pull as many as selected, only one filter is needed to do the work of several in series. With this in consideration, you can then set this one filter to maintain several gases instead of just Nitrogen. These are mostly detailed in [[Guide to the Supermatter#A Deeper Look: Mechanics Of Supermatter\|Section 5 - A Deeper Look: Mechanics of Supermatter]] as to why they may be beneficial. In most cases, the main benefit is that you no longer loose the gases you are trying to harvest, allowing them to cycle through the core for another chance to later be picked up by the harvesting section. The other main benefit is that when a surge strikes, some of these gases may form and keeping them will generally increase your chance of recovery!
	== A More Robust Setup ==		== A More Robust Setup ==
	This set up is far more robust than is needed for any typical operation. You will be hard pressed to find a surge that would actually cause this set up to begin having trouble and start delaminating. The set up pictured to the right can also run using a lot more dangerous gases fairly easily like Carbon Dioxide or Oxygen! If an engineer is skilled enough to set this engine up and know the key features behind it, they are more than likely skilled enough to know exactly how to save it in a rush too!		This set up is far more robust than is needed for any typical operation. You will be hard pressed to find a surge that would actually cause this set up to begin having trouble and start delaminating. The set up pictured to the right can also run using a lot more dangerous gases fairly easily like Carbon Dioxide or Oxygen! If an engineer is skilled enough to set this engine up and know the key features behind it, they are more than likely skilled enough to know exactly how to save it in a rush too!
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	==== Step One: Gear Up ====		==== Step One: Gear Up ====
	Get the same gear as usual for your work as detailed in [[Guide to the Supermatter#~~The Safe Setup~~\|Section 2.1 - Gear Up]]. You will also need a space suit of some kind, and an [[Atmospherics items\|ATMOS holofan projector]][[File:Holofan.gif\|frameless]]is highly recommended. You can use the [[Clothing and Accessories#Hardsuit\|Engineering or Atmospherics MOD/Hardsuits]] [[File:Engineering modsuit.png\|frameless]]instead of a radiation suit for the duration of your work. The crystal will not emit any radiation until it has been activated.		Get the same gear as usual for your work as detailed in [[Guide to the Supermatter#Step One: Gear Up\|Section 2.1 - Gear Up]]. You will also need a space suit of some kind, and an [[Atmospherics items\|ATMOS holofan projector]][[File:Holofan.gif\|frameless]]is highly recommended. You can use the [[Clothing and Accessories#Hardsuit\|Engineering or Atmospherics MOD/Hardsuits]] [[File:Engineering modsuit.png\|frameless]]instead of a radiation suit for the duration of your work. The crystal will not emit any radiation until it has been activated.

	==== Step Two: Prepare The Gas Loop ====		==== Step Two: Prepare The Gas Loop ====
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	# '''Add three scrubbers''', optimally red colored on layer one or five, in the middle three tiles of the chamber between the current vents and scrubbers. Then straight pipe these into the waste output, removing all filters from the engine. This red box in the image to the right highlights these change. A layer adapter will be needed if you did not use layer three. It is highly recommended to '''do this before configuring the air alarm''' or you will require a space suit and internals to enter the core. Be extremely careful while in the core to not touch the crystal. When placing the scrubber underneath the crystal, you should '''alt + click''' the crystal and use the menu at the top right to place the scrubber on the floor. '''If you click the crystal it will dust you''' or whatever you may be holding and start the engine. Magboots are recommended.		# '''Add three scrubbers''', optimally red colored on layer one or five, in the middle three tiles of the chamber between the current vents and scrubbers. Then straight pipe these into the waste output, removing all filters from the engine. This red box in the image to the right highlights these change. A layer adapter will be needed if you did not use layer three. It is highly recommended to '''do this before configuring the air alarm''' or you will require a space suit and internals to enter the core. Be extremely careful while in the core to not touch the crystal. When placing the scrubber underneath the crystal, you should '''alt + click''' the crystal and use the menu at the top right to place the scrubber on the floor. '''If you click the crystal it will dust you''' or whatever you may be holding and start the engine. Magboots are recommended.
	#: '''Why:''' Scrubbers already have their own ability to selectively remove gases from an environment. You will not need any filters if you dedicate these three scrubbers to your waste gas and the original three to your running gas. You will directly remove and vent the waste gas directly to space and ensure that only your choice running gas receives cooling. This massively boosts your engine's capability to handle undesirable heat and gas.		#: '''Why:''' Scrubbers already have their own ability to selectively remove gases from an environment. You will not need any filters if you dedicate these three scrubbers to your waste gas and the original three to your running gas. You will directly remove and vent the waste gas directly to space and ensure that only your choice running gas receives cooling. This massively boosts your engine's capability to handle undesirable heat and gas.
	# Add the harvest section filter bypass as detailed in Section 3.1 - Minor Set Up Improvements: Gas Harvest Filter Bypass.		# Add the harvest section filter bypass as detailed in [[Guide to the Supermatter#Improvement One: Gas Harvest Filter Bypass\|Section 3.1 - Minor Set Up Improvements: Gas Harvest Filter Bypass]].
	# '''Replace the waste air injector''' in space with an array of '''passive vents'''. Picture (click it): [[File:SM Waste Improvement.png\|frameless\|44x44px]].		# '''Replace the waste air injector''' in space with an array of '''passive vents'''. Picture (click it): [[File:SM Waste Improvement.png\|frameless\|44x44px]].
	#: '''Why:''' The normal waste injector in space can only move 200L/s and actively requires power from an APC to function. This means it can clog easily, and adding more is very difficult as it requires remapping via blueprints or removing sections of the interior of the room. By using an array of passive vents, it can output a large amount of volume into space extremely quickly without the need for power. This prevents the waste scrubbers from getting clogged as they pull hot Oxygen and Plasma from the core.		#: '''Why:''' The normal waste injector in space can only move 200L/s and actively requires power from an APC to function. This means it can clog easily, and adding more is very difficult as it requires remapping via blueprints or removing sections of the interior of the room. By using an array of passive vents, it can output a large amount of volume into space extremely quickly without the need for power. This prevents the waste scrubbers from getting clogged as they pull hot Oxygen and Plasma from the core.
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	'''Step Three: Configure The Air Alarm'''		'''Step Three: Configure The Air Alarm'''

	# '''Set the vents and/or injectors.''' For vents, refer to Section 2.2.4 - Prepare The Gas Loop. For injectors, activate them and maximize their output.		# '''Set the vents and/or injectors.''' For vents, refer to [[Guide to the Supermatter#Step Two: Prepare The Gas Loop\|Section 2.2.4 - Prepare The Gas Loop: Set The Air Alarm]]. For injectors, activate them and maximize their output.
	#: '''Why''': Just as with a basic set up, doing this first is ideal for preventing you from pulling vacuum on the crystal resulting in its activation before you're ready!		#: '''Why''': Just as with a basic set up, doing this first is ideal for preventing you from pulling vacuum on the crystal resulting in its activation before you're ready!
	# '''Set the scrubbers.''' Your waste scrubbers should be the last three scrubbers in the list. Set these to pull all your waste gases, along with any others you would like removed from your engine. Your first three scrubbers in the list are the original three. Set these to pull the gases you wish to keep in your engine as your running gases. If you are uncertain about what to choose, pick N<sub>2</sub>, Pluoxium, Hypernob, and H<sub>2</sub>O for the top three. Then the remaining gases for the bottom three scrubbers. Finally set all of them to expanded range. Picture (click it): [[File:Robust SM Scrubbers.png\|frameless\|58x58px]]		# '''Set the scrubbers.''' Your waste scrubbers should be the last three scrubbers in the list. Set these to pull all your waste gases, along with any others you would like removed from your engine. Your first three scrubbers in the list are the original three. Set these to pull the gases you wish to keep in your engine as your running gases. If you are uncertain about what to choose, pick N<sub>2</sub>, Pluoxium, Hypernob, and H<sub>2</sub>O for the top three. Then the remaining gases for the bottom three scrubbers. Finally set all of them to expanded range. Picture (click it): [[File:Robust SM Scrubbers.png\|frameless\|58x58px]]
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	Here it is important to do a last check before starting your engine. You should see the the oxygen reduce and disappear from the Supermatter monitor as you set your waste scrubbers. Once you set your good scrubbers you should see the pressure and moles drop. If you see the temperature getting cold, you have done it right. If the temperature stays the same and/or pressure continues to drop, you may have messed up your scrubber selection or your vents may not be functioning. Turn off the good gas scrubbers and check your loop again. It may be worth examining each scrubber and comparing their names to the list in the alarm to ensure you've set the right ones.		Here it is important to do a last check before starting your engine. You should see the the oxygen reduce and disappear from the Supermatter monitor as you set your waste scrubbers. Once you set your good scrubbers you should see the pressure and moles drop. If you see the temperature getting cold, you have done it right. If the temperature stays the same and/or pressure continues to drop, you may have messed up your scrubber selection or your vents may not be functioning. Turn off the good gas scrubbers and check your loop again. It may be worth examining each scrubber and comparing their names to the list in the alarm to ensure you've set the right ones.

	If all is good, set the radiation collectors as shown in Section 2.3 - Starting The Radiation Collectors.		If all is good, set the radiation collectors as shown in [[Guide to the Supermatter#Step Three: Starting The Radiation Collectors\|Section 2.3 - Starting The Radiation Collectors]].

	'''Step Four: Start the Engine!'''		'''Step Four: Start the Engine!'''

	You can start the engine the normal way through the use of emitters. This is detailed in Section 2.4 - Start the Engine! However, a common issue is that the station may have run out of power due to the amount of time an inexperienced engineer might take to set up this engine. This means the emitters will turn yellow and not fire until powered. A couple ways you can start the engine without emitters:		You can start the engine the normal way through the use of emitters. This is detailed in [[Guide to the Supermatter#Step Four: Start the Engine!\|Section 2.4 - Start the Engine!]] However, a common issue is that the station may have run out of power due to the amount of time an inexperienced engineer might take to set up this engine. This means the emitters will turn yellow and not fire until powered. A couple ways you can start the engine without emitters:

	# '''Oxygen'''. Don't scrub oxygen from the engine. In fact, add more. Get a canister from Atmospherics and add it to the engine.		# '''Oxygen'''. Don't scrub oxygen from the engine. In fact, add more. Get a canister from Atmospherics and add it to the engine.

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	'''Congratulations! The supermatter engine is set! Best bolt it so people so unauthorized personnel don't rush in.'''		'''Congratulations! The supermatter engine is set! Best bolt it so people so unauthorized personnel don't rush in.'''

	== A Robust Setup ==		== A Robust Setup ==
	This requires a bit more prepwork than the basic Safe Setup, but it pays off by being able to recover from disasters that would hopelessly delaminate other setups. Specifically, it can self-recover from completely voiding the SM chamber by using naturally generated Pluoxium as recovery coolant, and it's also possible (although maybe not advisable) to run at up to 96% CO2 without needing to upgrade the freezers or the heat-exchange pipes.		This requires a bit more prepwork than the basic Safe Setup, but it pays off by being able to recover from disasters that would hopelessly delaminate other setups. Specifically, it can self-recover from completely voiding the SM chamber by using naturally generated Pluoxium as recovery coolant, and it's also possible (although maybe not advisable) to run at up to 96% CO2 without needing to upgrade the freezers or the heat-exchange pipes.
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	==== Step Two: Prepare The Gas Loop ====		==== Step Two: Prepare The Gas Loop ====
	The image shows the setup for MetaStation; it is basically an extension of The Safe Setup and extends in natural ways on the other stations.		The image shows the setup for MetaStation; it is basically an extension of The Safe Setup and extends in natural ways on the other stations.

	# Straight-pipe over everything that is a grey pipe in the picture. (This is generally former pumps.)		# Straight-pipe over everything that is a grey pipe in the picture. (This is generally former pumps.)
	#:Why: For the same reasons as The Safe Setup. The pump right in front of the door is also straight-piped, making '''the entire loop a single pipenet''', allowing gas to flow directly from the scrubbers to the vents without any chance of clogging.		#:Why: For the same reasons as The Safe Setup. The pump right in front of the door is also straight-piped, making '''the entire loop a single pipenet''', allowing gas to flow directly from the scrubbers to the vents without any chance of clogging.
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	# Set the first three scrubbers to Expanded Range and scrub (only) N2, CO2 and Pluoxium.		# Set the first three scrubbers to Expanded Range and scrub (only) N2, CO2 and Pluoxium.
	#:Why: These are the gasses for the cooling loop. N2 and Pluoxium are both good, safe cooling gases. CO2 is not, but in case of fire it will rapidly form Pluoxium, which we will want more of. It also won't be created ''unless'' there's a fire, or you're adding it yourself. So it's best to keep it around.		#:Why: These are the gasses for the cooling loop. N2 and Pluoxium are both good, safe cooling gases. CO2 is not, but in case of fire it will rapidly form Pluoxium, which we will want more of. It also won't be created ''unless'' there's a fire, or you're adding it yourself. So it's best to keep it around.

	At this point the monitor should show only N2, at a pressure that is decreasing but proportional to temperature. If it seems like all the N2 is being sucked out, turn off the scrubbers and/or check your gas meters! Definitely don't let the SM chamber become a vacuum, that's a one-way ticket if everything isn't already set up properly.		At this point the monitor should show only N2, at a pressure that is decreasing but proportional to temperature. If it seems like all the N2 is being sucked out, turn off the scrubbers and/or check your gas meters! Definitely don't let the SM chamber become a vacuum, that's a one-way ticket if everything isn't already set up properly.

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	==== Step Four: Start the Engine! ====		==== Step Four: Start the Engine! ====
	You can start the engine in the normal way, of course. But because of its robustness, there are a couple of additional options you can use in case of a complete power outage. If you have to resort to these, you should use wirecutters to cut power to the rest of the station, so that Engineering will get a chance to recharge first.		You can start the engine in the normal way, of course. But because of its robustness, there are a couple of additional options you can use in case of a complete power outage. If you have to resort to these, you should use wirecutters to cut power to the rest of the station, so that Engineering will get a chance to recharge first.

	# Wire the solars.		# Wire the solars.
	#:Why: This is the safe, sane solution. So of course we won't do that.		#:Why: This is the safe, sane solution. So of course we won't do that.
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	The crystal's power determines how much energy is produced for each tick, and also the range and amount of radiation and hallucinations generated. (a 'tick' usually takes around 1-5 seconds depending on lag)		The crystal's power determines how much energy is produced for each tick, and also the range and amount of radiation and hallucinations generated. (a 'tick' usually takes around 1-5 seconds depending on lag)
	* Power decays over time.		* Power decays over time.
	* Hitting the crystal with a non-physical bullet (usually emitters) will increase its power.		* Hitting the crystal with a non-physical bullet (usually emitters) will increase its power. When hit by a "bullet" it increases power by the damage dealt multiplied by two/
	* Power is increased every tick depending on the gas mix. This scales with the gas' temperature.		* Power is increased every tick depending on the gas mix. This scales with the gas' temperature.
	* Consuming an object or mob will increase the power by a significant amount, independently from the object's size.		* Consuming an object or mob will increase the power by a significant amount, independently from the object's size.
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	*Large amounts of power will destabilize the crystal. The highest safe limit of the supermatter is 5000 EER/cm³.		*Large amounts of power will destabilize the crystal. The highest safe limit of the supermatter is 5000 EER/cm³.
	*Large amounts of moles will not only destabilize the crystal but also prevent the stabilizing effect of cold gases. This effect starts at about 12000 moles of any gas on the supermatter's tile.		*Large amounts of moles will not only destabilize the crystal but also prevent the stabilizing effect of cold gases. This effect starts at about 12000 moles of any gas on the supermatter's tile.

	===Gas Interactions===		===Gas Interactions===
	Each gas has a different effect when it surrounds the supermatter crystal. The strength of each effect depends on the percentage of it in the gasmix in the supermatter chamber.		Each gas has a different effect when it surrounds the supermatter crystal. The strength of each effect depends on the percentage of it in the gasmix in the supermatter chamber.