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	A Cargo Technician's main responsibilities are to earn money for the station (by completing [[bounties]], selling valuables, or delivering mail), use that money to order supplies, and distribute those supplies to the departments that need them. Although moving crates is a conceptually simple job, it's nonetheless an important one; whenever any department runs out of the resources they need to do their job, they will turn to Cargo for a resupply.		A Cargo Technician's main responsibilities are to earn money for the station (by completing [[bounties]], selling valuables, or delivering mail), use that money to order supplies, and distribute those supplies to the departments that need them. Although moving crates is a conceptually simple job, it's nonetheless an important one; whenever any department runs out of the resources they need to do their job, they will turn to Cargo for a resupply.

	Remember that your job is to supply the ''whole'' station. If you elect to blow all of [[Cargo\|Cargo's]] budget on non-essentials (such as booze, toy guns, or mothroaches), then the other departments won't be able to get their jobs done. In extreme cases, not being able to buy critical supplies in an emergency (such as [[Power#~~The~~ Antimatter Engine\|AME]] fuel during a catastrophic power failure or weapons and medical supplies during a hostile invasion) can ultimately cause the total collapse of the station.		Remember that your job is to supply the ''whole'' station. If you elect to blow all of [[Cargo\|Cargo's]] budget on non-essentials (such as booze, toy guns, or mothroaches), then the other departments won't be able to get their jobs done. In extreme cases, not being able to buy critical supplies in an emergency (such as [[Power#Antimatter Engine\|AME]] fuel during a catastrophic power failure or weapons and medical supplies during a hostile invasion) can ultimately cause the total collapse of the station.

	Remember to use the [[Radio]] to coordinate with your fellow [[Cargo]] employees (e.g, to decide who is doing which [[bounties]] or keep track of the [[Cargo Technician#Cargo Shuttle\|cargo shuttle's]] status), as well as other members of the crew (e.g, to ask if any departments like [[Science]] need a material delivery or if they can make bounty items for you).		Remember to use the [[Radio]] to coordinate with your fellow [[Cargo]] employees (e.g, to decide who is doing which [[bounties]] or keep track of the [[Cargo Technician#Cargo Shuttle\|cargo shuttle's]] status), as well as other members of the crew (e.g, to ask if any departments like [[Science]] need a material delivery or if they can make bounty items for you).

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	*{{key press\|Q}} and {{key press\|E}} to spin left and right respectfully,		*{{key press\|Q}} and {{key press\|E}} to spin left and right respectfully,
	*{{key press\|Spacebar}} to brake. '''When in doubt, hold the brakes.'''		*{{key press\|Spacebar}} to brake. '''When in doubt, hold the brakes.'''
	The docking tab is used for docking with ships/stations that also have docking airlocks. Once you have two docking airlocks face to face, right click the docking airlock and select the '''Dock''' ~~verb~~. If successful, the docks will both open and you will be attached to the other vessel.		The docking tab is used for docking with ships/stations that also have docking airlocks. Once you have two docking airlocks face to face, right click the docking airlock and select the '''Dock''' button. If successful, the docks will both open and you will be attached to the other vessel.

	==[[Automated Trade Station]] ~~(ATS)~~==		==[[Automated Trade Station]]==

	The Automated Trade Station (ATS) exists in close proximity to the station. You will need to manually haul goods for appraisal & bounties to the ATS and drag anything for sale (bounty or otherwise) to the sales grid and sell them via the appraisal console. Goods you order will appear on the purchase grid likewise.		The Automated Trade Station (ATS) exists in close proximity to the station. You will need to manually haul goods for appraisal & bounties to the ATS and drag anything for sale (bounty or otherwise) to the sales grid and sell them via the appraisal console. Goods you order will appear on the purchase grid likewise.

	~~====~~ A recommended contingency is to relocate or rebuild the cargo ordering console to the ATS in the event of a power outage or critical damage to the cargo bay. NOTE that during an attack on the station by [[~~syndicate~~]] ~~nuclear ops teams~~ or [[traitor\|~~otherwise~~]], the ATS may be an early casualty in order to deprive the crew of arms and other key supplies. ~~====~~		'''A recommended contingency is to relocate or rebuild the cargo ordering console to the ATS in the event of a power outage or critical damage to the cargo bay. NOTE that during an attack on the station by [[nuclear operatives]] or [[traitor\|others]], the ATS may be an early casualty in order to deprive the crew of arms and other key supplies.'''

	==Making Money==		==Making Money==

	==== Bounties ====		=== Bounties ===
	A good way to start making some cash is the available '''[[Bounties]]''' that CentComm will recompense upon completion. To complete a bounty, simply put the sought-after items in a crate, left-click the crate with the printed bounty, then sell the crate at the ATS. Appraising the labeled crate with the Appraisal Tool will verify whether the crate will complete the bounty when sold.		A good way to start making some cash is the available '''[[Bounties]]''' that CentComm will recompense upon completion. To complete a bounty, simply put the sought-after items in a crate, left-click the crate with the printed bounty, then sell the crate at the ATS. Appraising the labeled crate with the Appraisal Tool will verify whether the crate will complete the bounty when sold.

	==== Delivering Mail ====		=== Delivering Mail ===
	The station periodically receives mail at the mail teleporter located in the Cargo department, addressed to certain crew members. Delivering this mail and having the recipient open their parcels will award the station a small amount of money per parcel.		The station periodically receives mail at the mail teleporter located in the Cargo department, addressed to certain crew members. Delivering this mail and having the recipient open their parcels will award the station a small amount of money per parcel.

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	Fragile parcels with red labels will be damaged when roughly handled (ex. by being thrown or dropped via slipping). Priority parcels with yellow labels will expire after a certain amount of time, deducting from their value when opened. <s>Bomb parcels emit fun when opened</s>.		Fragile parcels with red labels will be damaged when roughly handled (ex. by being thrown or dropped via slipping). Priority parcels with yellow labels will expire after a certain amount of time, deducting from their value when opened. <s>Bomb parcels emit fun when opened</s>.

	==== Scavenging ====		=== Scavenging ===
	As a [[Cargo Technician]], you start with an Appraisal Tool [[File:Appraisal_tool.png]]. When you hold it in your hand you can left click on most things to find their value. Clicking an inventory will instead put the Appraisal Tool into the inventory, emptying your hand, so be careful.		As a [[Cargo Technician]], you start with an Appraisal Tool [[File:Appraisal_tool.png]]. When you hold it in your hand you can left click on most things to find their value. Clicking an inventory will instead put the Appraisal Tool into the inventory, emptying your hand, so be careful.

imported>FierceSpud: /* Delivering Mail */

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Delivering Mail

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	Parcels come in small letters as well as larger packages that need two hands to hold. Multiple large packages can be carried via putting them in a closet or crate and dragging the crate.		Parcels come in small letters as well as larger packages that need two hands to hold. Multiple large packages can be carried via putting them in a closet or crate and dragging the crate.

	Fragile parcels with red labels will be damaged when roughly handled (ex. by being thrown or dropped via slipping). Priority parcels with yellow labels will expire after a certain amount of time, deducting from their value when opened. ~~Bomb parcels~~ <s>emit fun when opened</s>.		Fragile parcels with red labels will be damaged when roughly handled (ex. by being thrown or dropped via slipping). Priority parcels with yellow labels will expire after a certain amount of time, deducting from their value when opened. <s>Bomb parcels emit fun when opened</s>.

	==== Scavenging ====		==== Scavenging ====

imported>ColonelThirtyTwo: Modernize cargo guide. Add mail delivery.

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Modernize cargo guide. Add mail delivery.

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	==Useful trivia and tricks==		==Useful trivia and tricks==
	* Empty crates can be built from the Craft menu (default key: {{key press\|G}}) using 5 steel or 5 plastic. Crates can also be deconstructed using a screwdriver.		* Empty crates can be built from the Craft menu (default key: {{key press\|G}}) using 5 steel or 5 plastic. Crates can also be deconstructed using a screwdriver.
	* When piloting the shuttle try not to hit any [[Salvaging\|salvage]] the salvagers have brought in using their magnet. If you do, and a crewmember is on that wreck, their screen will spin and they may no longer know which way is the station.		* When piloting the shuttle try not to hit any [[Salvaging\|salvage]] the salvagers have brought in using their magnet. If you do, and a crewmember is on that wreck, their screen will spin and they may no longer know which way the station is.
	* Do not hit the station at high speeds when using the shuttle as it can cause the entire station to go into a spin and start drifting through space knocking off any engineers or salvagers. If the station is spinning or drifting, [[Salvage_Specialist\|Salvagers]] may no longer be safe going into space		* Do not hit the station at high speeds when using the shuttle as it can cause the entire station to go into a spin and start drifting through space knocking off any engineers or salvagers. If the station is spinning or drifting, [[Salvage_Specialist\|Salvagers]] may no longer be safe going into space
	* Everything dead, natural and manmade can be sold, this means you can sell anything that is not useful to the station plus any junk that [[Salvage_Specialist\|salvage]] keeps bringing in. Some objects will be worth 0 (e.g. tables).		* Everything dead, natural and manmade can be sold, this means you can sell anything that is not useful to the station plus any junk that [[Salvage_Specialist\|salvage]] keeps bringing in. Some objects will be worth 0 (e.g. tables).

imported>SleekoNiko: Adjust links

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imported>Hitlinemoss: /* Spending Money */ added weapons to preemptive purchase list

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Spending Money: added weapons to preemptive purchase list

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	* Internals		* Internals
	* Food and water (e.g MREs, vending machine restocks)		* Food and water (e.g MREs, vending machine restocks)
			* Weapons (note that, except during a stationwide emergency, you should give purchased weapons directly to Security so they can keep them in their armory)
	Once you have a good stockpile of both cash and resources, feel free to spend some of Cargo's budget on fun toys for Cargo and for the rest of the station. Just remember to keep a good nest egg in case a sudden emergency strikes the station.		Once you have a good stockpile of both cash and resources, feel free to spend some of Cargo's budget on fun toys for Cargo and for the rest of the station. Just remember to keep a good nest egg in case a sudden emergency strikes the station.

imported>Hitlinemoss: updated the intro paragraphs and Spending Money; page still needs more updating, but given the upcoming Departmental Economy changes (literally tomorrow) it might be better to wait on that.

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updated the intro paragraphs and Spending Money; page still needs more updating, but given the upcoming Departmental Economy changes (literally tomorrow) it might be better to wait on that.

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	Cargo Technician is a job in the Cargo department.		Cargo Technician is a job in the Cargo department.

	Although moving crates is a conceptually simple job, it's nonetheless an important one~~. Whenever anyone~~ runs out ~~supplies related~~ to their job, they will turn to Cargo ~~Department to~~ resupply. If you're bored of sitting at the front desk and waiting for people to ask for stuff you can also consider roaming the halls for junk to sell or joining up with the [[Salvage_Specialist\|Salvage Specialists]].		A Cargo Technician's main responsibilities are to earn money for the station (by completing bounties, selling valuables, or delivering mail), use that money to order supplies, and distribute those supplies to the departments that need them. Although moving crates is a conceptually simple job, it's nonetheless an important one; whenever any department runs out of the resources they need to do their job, they will turn to Cargo for a resupply.

	Remember~~, you can [[Construction\|craft]]~~ your ~~own crates from~~ the ~~Craft hotkey~~ (~~default: {{key press\|G}}~~)~~. You can~~ then ~~open~~ the ~~crate by interacting with it~~, ~~drop misc items onto, then close it by interacting with it. Some specialised crates you can purchase are lockable~~ to ~~those who have access~~ (~~signified by~~ a ~~red~~ or ~~green light on it~~).		Remember that your job is to supply the ''whole'' station. If you elect to blow all of Cargo's budget on non-essentials (such as booze, toy guns, or mothroaches), then the other departments won't be able to get their jobs done. In extreme cases, not being able to buy critical supplies in an emergency (such as AME fuel during a catastrophic power failure or weapons and medical supplies during a hostile invasion) can ultimately cause the total collapse of the station.

	Remember ~~that powergaming and revolutions are against~~ the [[~~Server_Rules\|rules~~]]~~. If you amass resources for yourself and then don't have cash~~ to ~~buy urgent supplies like AME fuel~~ your ~~decision can single-handedly destroy the station. It is ''not'' your job to empty the station of everything worth selling/deconstructing~~. ~~Hallways and maintenance tunnels may have things worth selling and are typically free-game. However regarding objects around a department~~, ~~you may want~~ to ~~check with the Head~~ of ~~that Department first. Do not take objects that would reasonably be useful where they are. For example selling chairs and tables at a bar, a vending machine in~~ the ~~hallways or medical supplies from [[Medical]] can be annoying to other players (regardless of how much they are worth or how low your funds are~~)~~. If low on funds~~, ~~there are plenty~~ of ~~departments that can make you objects to sell~~ (~~even [[Hydroponics]] can operate without power)~~. ~~Your role is~~ to ~~expect the unexpected and get funds and supplies ''before'' an emergency situation~~ if ~~possible.~~		Remember to use the [[Radio]] to coordinate with your fellow Cargo employees (e.g, to decide who is doing which bounties or keep track of the cargo shuttle's status), as well as other members of the crew (e.g, to ask if any departments need a material delivery or if they can make bounty items for you).

	~~Whilst it may be deemed fun to stock up on non-essentials, try to avoid prioritising such. If you do stock up on dangerous items like weapons, try to secure these in~~ a ~~locked crate / locker and possibly behind a welded secure door. If the power goes out, anyone with a crowbar can enter cargo and steal your supplies but you~~ can make ~~it harder~~ for ~~them to do so. If thieves cannot see the supplies as they are in a crate / locker, thieves won't know that they are there.~~

	~~Your supervisor is the [[Quartermaster]]. Remember to use the [[Radio]] to work closely with the crew. Many staff will be too busy to come in person to cargo so talk with them and deliver to them~~.

	==Cargo Shuttle==		==Cargo Shuttle==
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	==Spending Money==		==Spending Money==
	If you ~~are sitting~~ on a ~~tonne of money (~~more ~~than 10k~~) ~~and have no supplies stocked up~~, ~~you are only doing half~~ of your job~~. You will want~~ to ~~have a surplus~~ of ~~funds for~~ emergency ~~situations however remember you can only order supplies when~~ the power ~~is on~~, ~~and~~ the shuttle ~~is working. Such will not always~~ be the ~~case.~~		Most of the time, you will be spending Cargo's budget on supplies that other departments specifically request (e.g, Medical asking for a ChemVend restock so they can make more medication). However, part of your job is to anticipate the station's needs and order important supplies in advance so that they're available immediately in case of an emergency. Remember: the request console might lose power, the cargo shuttle might be stolen, or the entire ATS might be attacked, so stockpile things ''before'' any of that happens!

	~~Examples of items~~ to ~~stock up on~~:		You should generally start purchasing preemptive supplies once you have a decent cash surplus (more than around 20k or so) and no pressing requests from other departments. The following supplies are almost always useful to stockpile in advance:
	* ~~AME fuel~~		* Basic materials (e.g glass, plastic, steel, plasma, plasteel)
	* Steel		* Antimatter containment jars
	* ~~Plastic~~		* Medical supplies (e.g ChemVend restocks, emergency advanced kits)
	* Glass		* Internals
	* Medical ~~Supplies~~		* Food and water (e.g MREs, vending machine restocks)
	* ~~AME parts~~		Once you have a good stockpile of both cash and resources, feel free to spend some of Cargo's budget on fun toys for Cargo and for the rest of the station. Just remember to keep a good nest egg in case a sudden emergency strikes the station.
	* ~~Internals crate (suits~~ and ~~breathing equipment)~~
	* Vending machine restock (e.g~~. the Bar-O-Matic~~, ~~drinks, food~~)
	* In a ~~nukie round~~, ~~get Shotguns / Lasers~~ and ~~lots~~ of ~~ammo~~
	* Potentially winning big at the ~~lottery <s>(99% of gamblers stop before they win big)</s>~~
	~~==Getting Supplies==~~
	*[[Scientist\|Science]] can replace tools such as the ~~Appraisal Tool, Gas Analyzer, Screwdrivers and Wrenches~~
	*[[Scientist\|Science]] can produce machines and supply parts for how you can [[Construction\|craft]] your own Conveyor Belts and Firelocks.

	==Useful trivia and tricks==		==Useful trivia and tricks==
	* ~~Make sure to close~~ the ~~airlocks properly whenever you go out of the station, otherwise you will risk spacing your department and incurring Quartermaster's wrath~~		* Empty crates can be built from the Craft menu (default key: {{key press\|G}}) using 5 steel or 5 plastic. Crates can also be deconstructed using a screwdriver.
	* If you ever find yourself among a mess of several empty crates, you can ~~deconstruct them~~ using a screwdriver
	* Make sure to leave some empty paper on your desk, so your crewmates can leave out orders during your absence at the front desk
	* When piloting the shuttle try not to hit any [[Salvaging\|salvage]] the salvagers have brought in using their magnet. If you do, and a crewmember is on that wreck, their screen will spin and they may no longer know which way is the station.		* When piloting the shuttle try not to hit any [[Salvaging\|salvage]] the salvagers have brought in using their magnet. If you do, and a crewmember is on that wreck, their screen will spin and they may no longer know which way is the station.
	* Do not hit the station at high speeds when using the shuttle as it can cause the entire station to go into a spin and start drifting through space knocking off any engineers or salvagers. If the station is spinning or drifting, [[Salvage_Specialist\|Salvagers]] may no longer be safe going into space		* Do not hit the station at high speeds when using the shuttle as it can cause the entire station to go into a spin and start drifting through space knocking off any engineers or salvagers. If the station is spinning or drifting, [[Salvage_Specialist\|Salvagers]] may no longer be safe going into space

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	{{Role infobox		{{Role infobox\|department=[[Cargo]]\|image=Cargo Technician.png\|title=Cargo Technician\|access=Cargo, External, Maintenance\|difficulty=Medium\|duties=Make money for the station. Order and distribute supplies.\|supervisors=[[Quartermaster]]\|subordinates=None\|guides=[TBA]\|radio=* {{rch\|common}}
	\|department=[[Cargo~~\|Cargo Department~~]]		* {{rch\|sup}}}}
	\|image=Cargo Technician.png
	\|title=Cargo Technician
	\|access=Cargo, External, Maintenance
	\|difficulty=Medium
	\|duties=~~Deliver supplies and make~~ money for the station~~, arm the crew to the teeth in times of crisis~~.
	\|supervisors= ~~[[Head of Personnel]],~~ [[Quartermaster]]
	\|subordinates= None
	\|guides=[TBA]
	}}

	~~Although initially~~ a ~~trivial~~ job~~, [[~~Cargo~~\|Cargo Department]] employees can amass any type of items with~~ a ~~little bit of luck~~, ~~wits and time~~. Whenever anyone runs out supplies related to their job, they will turn to Cargo Department to resupply. If you're bored of sitting at the front desk and ~~staring blankly at the corridor wall~~ you can consider roaming the halls for junk to sell or ~~liase~~ with the [[Salvage_Specialist\|Salvage ~~team~~]].		Cargo Technician is a job in the Cargo department.

			Although moving crates is a conceptually simple job, it's nonetheless an important one. Whenever anyone runs out supplies related to their job, they will turn to Cargo Department to resupply. If you're bored of sitting at the front desk and waiting for people to ask for stuff you can also consider roaming the halls for junk to sell or joining up with the [[Salvage_Specialist\|Salvage Specialists]].

	Remember, you can [[Construction\|craft]] your own crates from the Craft hotkey (default: {{key press\|G}}). You can then open the crate by interacting with it, drop misc items onto, then close it by interacting with it. Some specialised crates you can purchase are lockable to those who have access (signified by a red or green light on it).		Remember, you can [[Construction\|craft]] your own crates from the Craft hotkey (default: {{key press\|G}}). You can then open the crate by interacting with it, drop misc items onto, then close it by interacting with it. Some specialised crates you can purchase are lockable to those who have access (signified by a red or green light on it).

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	==Useful trivia and tricks==		==Useful trivia and tricks==
	* Empty crates can be built from the Craft menu (default key: {{key press\|G}}) using 5 steel or 5 plastic. Crates can also be deconstructed using a screwdriver.		* Empty crates can be built from the Craft menu (default key: {{key press\|G}}) using 5 steel or 5 plastic. Crates can also be deconstructed using a screwdriver.
	* When piloting the shuttle try not to hit any [[Salvaging\|salvage]] the salvagers have brought in using their magnet. If you do, and a crewmember is on that wreck, their screen will spin and they may no longer know which way is the station.		* When piloting the shuttle try not to hit any [[Salvaging\|salvage]] the salvagers have brought in using their magnet. If you do, and a crewmember is on that wreck, their screen will spin and they may no longer know which way the station is.
	* Do not hit the station at high speeds when using the shuttle as it can cause the entire station to go into a spin and start drifting through space knocking off any engineers or salvagers. If the station is spinning or drifting, [[Salvage_Specialist\|Salvagers]] may no longer be safe going into space		* Do not hit the station at high speeds when using the shuttle as it can cause the entire station to go into a spin and start drifting through space knocking off any engineers or salvagers. If the station is spinning or drifting, [[Salvage_Specialist\|Salvagers]] may no longer be safe going into space
	* Everything dead, natural and manmade can be sold, this means you can sell anything that is not useful to the station plus any junk that [[Salvage_Specialist\|salvage]] keeps bringing in. Some objects will be worth 0 (e.g. tables).		* Everything dead, natural and manmade can be sold, this means you can sell anything that is not useful to the station plus any junk that [[Salvage_Specialist\|salvage]] keeps bringing in. Some objects will be worth 0 (e.g. tables).

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	Cargo Technician is a job in the Cargo department.		Cargo Technician is a job in the [[Cargo]] department.

	A Cargo Technician's main responsibilities are to earn money for the station (by completing bounties, selling valuables, or delivering mail), use that money to order supplies, and distribute those supplies to the departments that need them. Although moving crates is a conceptually simple job, it's nonetheless an important one; whenever any department runs out of the resources they need to do their job, they will turn to Cargo for a resupply.		A Cargo Technician's main responsibilities are to earn money for the station (by completing [[bounties]], selling valuables, or delivering mail), use that money to order supplies, and distribute those supplies to the departments that need them. Although moving crates is a conceptually simple job, it's nonetheless an important one; whenever any department runs out of the resources they need to do their job, they will turn to Cargo for a resupply.

	Remember that your job is to supply the ''whole'' station. If you elect to blow all of Cargo's budget on non-essentials (such as booze, toy guns, or mothroaches), then the other departments won't be able to get their jobs done. In extreme cases, not being able to buy critical supplies in an emergency (such as AME fuel during a catastrophic power failure or weapons and medical supplies during a hostile invasion) can ultimately cause the total collapse of the station.		Remember that your job is to supply the ''whole'' station. If you elect to blow all of [[Cargo\|Cargo's]] budget on non-essentials (such as booze, toy guns, or mothroaches), then the other departments won't be able to get their jobs done. In extreme cases, not being able to buy critical supplies in an emergency (such as [[Power#The Antimatter Engine\|AME]] fuel during a catastrophic power failure or weapons and medical supplies during a hostile invasion) can ultimately cause the total collapse of the station.

	Remember to use the [[Radio]] to coordinate with your fellow Cargo employees (e.g, to decide who is doing which bounties or keep track of the cargo shuttle's status), as well as other members of the crew (e.g, to ask if any departments need a material delivery or if they can make bounty items for you).		Remember to use the [[Radio]] to coordinate with your fellow [[Cargo]] employees (e.g, to decide who is doing which [[bounties]] or keep track of the [[Cargo Technician#Cargo Shuttle\|cargo shuttle's]] status), as well as other members of the crew (e.g, to ask if any departments like [[Science]] need a material delivery or if they can make bounty items for you).

	==Cargo Shuttle==		==Cargo Shuttle==
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	The heart of cargo; the cargo shuttle is what actually brings crates in. Controlled by the shuttle console often found in the [[Quartermaster]]'s office this shuttle is often the most prized thing in cargo.		The heart of cargo; the cargo shuttle is what actually brings crates in. Controlled by the shuttle console often found in the [[Quartermaster]]'s office this shuttle is often the most prized thing in cargo.

	After it docks it's your job to unload it. Fortunately it comes with four sets of ~~conveyer~~ belts and blast doors to make unloading it as simple as a short push of a crate. Note that some objects cannot go under the blast doors (e.g. ~~cannisters~~) but you can open the blast doors.		After it docks it's your job to unload it. Fortunately it comes with four sets of conveyor belts and blast doors to make unloading it as simple as a short push of a crate. Note that some objects cannot go under the blast doors (e.g. canisters) but you can open the blast doors.

	Once the shuttle is ready to undock you should quickly load anything you want to sell on to the pallets inside the shuttle, this allows you to keep the cargo funds high and keep orders coming. It should be noted you cannot sell anything living (and the shuttle will not recall if there is anything living on board, this includes everything from people to rats).		Once the shuttle is ready to undock you should quickly load anything you want to sell on to the pallets inside the shuttle, this allows you to keep the cargo funds high and keep orders coming. It should be noted you cannot sell anything living (and the shuttle will not recall if there is anything living on board, this includes everything from people to rats).

	As of 2024, all goods have to be hauled to and collected from the Automated Trade Station.		As of 2024, all goods have to be hauled to and collected from the [[Automated Trade Station]].

	It is HIGHLY recommended that you do not damage, steal or even touch the components inside the shuttle as they can be fairly hard to replace and the shuttle depends on them to function properly. Some parts can be [[Construction\|constructed]] whilst others can be [[Salvage_Specialist\|salvaged]].		It is HIGHLY recommended that you do not damage, steal or even touch the components inside the shuttle as they can be fairly hard to replace and the shuttle depends on them to function properly. Some parts can be [[Construction\|constructed]] whilst others can be [[Salvage_Specialist\|salvaged]].
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	'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' Currently docking is finicky and will not always be airtight. Open with caution.		'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' Currently docking is finicky and will not always be airtight. Open with caution.

	==Automated Trade Station (ATS)==		==[[Automated Trade Station]] (ATS)==

	As of 2024, the Automated Trade Station (ATS) exists in close proximity to the station. You will need to manually haul goods for appraisal & bounties to the ATS and drag anything for sale (bounty or otherwise) to the sales grid and sell them via the appraisal console. Goods you order will appear on the purchase grid likewise.		As of 2024, the Automated Trade Station (ATS) exists in close proximity to the station. You will need to manually haul goods for appraisal & bounties to the ATS and drag anything for sale (bounty or otherwise) to the sales grid and sell them via the appraisal console. Goods you order will appear on the purchase grid likewise.
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	Whilst prices are in a state of flux, here are some guidelines		Whilst prices are in a state of flux, here are some guidelines
	* A ~~cannister~~ of [[Gases#Frezon\|Frezon]] (made by a [[Atmospheric Technician]]) is highly valuable		* A canister of [[Gases#Frezon\|Frezon]] (made by a [[Atmospheric Technician]]) is highly valuable
	* Circuit boards are very valuable		* Circuit boards are very valuable
	* Racks are cheap yet valuable		* Racks are cheap yet valuable
	* Plants, plant derivatives and some food are free to make		* Plants, plant derivatives and some food are free to make
	*[[Fauna\|Corpses]] are worth a lot (even mouse corpses are worth hundreds). Fresh and rotten corpses are both good. Cloneable humans are not advised to be sold but ~~unclonable~~ human corpses are fair game.		*[[Fauna\|Corpses]] are worth a lot (even mouse corpses are worth hundreds). Fresh and rotten corpses are both good. Cloneable humans are not advised to be sold but uncloneable human corpses are fair game.
	*[[Musical Instruments]] are valuable		*[[Musical Instruments]] are valuable
	*[[Atmospheric_Technician#Gases\|Canisters]] / Fuel / Water tanks are highly valuable and are frequently found in maintenance corridors		*[[Atmospheric_Technician#Gases\|Canisters]] / Fuel / Water tanks are highly valuable and are frequently found in maintenance corridors

	==Spending Money==		==Spending Money==
	Most of the time, you will be spending Cargo's budget on supplies that other departments specifically request (e.g, Medical asking for a ChemVend restock so they can make more medication). However, part of your job is to anticipate the station's needs and order important supplies in advance so that they're available immediately in case of an emergency. Remember: the request console might lose power, the cargo shuttle might be stolen, or the entire ATS might be attacked, so stockpile things ''before'' any of that happens!		Most of the time, you will be spending [[Cargo\|Cargo's]] budget on supplies that other departments specifically request (e.g, [[Medical]] asking for a ChemVend restock so they can make more medication). However, part of your job is to anticipate the station's needs and order important supplies in advance so that they're available immediately in case of an emergency. Remember: the request console might lose power, the cargo shuttle might be stolen, or the entire [[Automated Trade Station\|ATS]] might be attacked, so stockpile things ''before'' any of that happens!

	You should generally start purchasing preemptive supplies once you have a decent cash surplus (more than around 20k or so) and no pressing requests from other departments. The following supplies are almost always useful to stockpile in advance:		You should generally start purchasing preemptive supplies once you have a decent cash surplus (more than around 20k or so) and no pressing requests from other departments. The following supplies are almost always useful to stockpile in advance:
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	* Do not hit the station at high speeds when using the shuttle as it can cause the entire station to go into a spin and start drifting through space knocking off any engineers or salvagers. If the station is spinning or drifting, [[Salvage_Specialist\|Salvagers]] may no longer be safe going into space		* Do not hit the station at high speeds when using the shuttle as it can cause the entire station to go into a spin and start drifting through space knocking off any engineers or salvagers. If the station is spinning or drifting, [[Salvage_Specialist\|Salvagers]] may no longer be safe going into space
	* Everything dead, natural and manmade can be sold, this means you can sell anything that is not useful to the station plus any junk that [[Salvage_Specialist\|salvage]] keeps bringing in. Some objects will be worth 0 (e.g. tables).		* Everything dead, natural and manmade can be sold, this means you can sell anything that is not useful to the station plus any junk that [[Salvage_Specialist\|salvage]] keeps bringing in. Some objects will be worth 0 (e.g. tables).
	* In the likely case that the ~~chef~~ or ~~botanist~~ asks you to have something delivered such as a cow or seeds consider asking if they'd like to help you make money by baking bread and pizza, growing excess plants, and giving you mouse corpses rather than cooking them.		* In the likely case that the [[Chef]] or [[Botanist]] asks you to have something delivered such as a cow or seeds consider asking if they'd like to help you make money by baking bread and pizza, growing excess plants, and giving you mouse corpses rather than cooking them.
	* A more passionate ~~janitor~~ may often come by to give you junk to sell, and if not it may not take much more than asking to get them to do so, remind them what is valuable to you.		* A more passionate [[Janitor]] may often come by to give you junk to sell, and if not it may not take much more than asking to get them to do so, remind them what is valuable to you.

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