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imported>MagnusV at 16:58, 13 March 2026

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	The '''Engineering''' department is responsible for providing power to the station & performing any maintenance that the station may require. Whether it be patching up holes left by meteorites or rebuilding a department after a bombing, it is the sole purview of the Engineering department to keep the station powered and pressurized. Due to the relatively high priority of engineering tasks, departments will <s>scream at</s> politely and calmly inform engineers on the radio of station damage.		The '''Engineering''' department is responsible for providing power to the station & performing any maintenance that the station may require. Whether it be patching up holes left by meteorites or rebuilding a department after a bombing, it is the sole purview of the Engineering department to keep the station powered and pressurized. Due to the relatively high priority of engineering tasks, departments will <s>scream at</s> politely and calmly inform engineers on the radio of station damage.

imported>KindaNice: fixing section links to Power, and SME doesn't exist

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fixing section links to Power, and SME doesn't exist

imported>KindaNice: figured out what the station anchor does

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figured out what the station anchor does

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	=== Other responsibilities ===		=== Other responsibilities ===
	The engineering department also is responsible for keeping the gravity generator and telecommunication servers (required for [[Radio\|radio communication]]) running, but these do not require any active management. Unless they are sabotaged or the whole station loses power, these machines will not need attention during a shift. Also, the station anchor is sometimes in an area only accessible to engineers, ~~but it does not require power~~ and ~~it's unclear what sabotage~~ is ~~possible with~~ the ~~anchor~~.		The engineering department also is responsible for keeping the gravity generator and telecommunication servers (required for [[Radio\|radio communication]]) running, but these do not require any active management. Unless they are sabotaged or the whole station loses power, these machines will not need attention during a shift. Also, the station anchor is sometimes in an area only accessible to engineers, and when the station anchor is powered the station cannot move and thrusters attached to the station cannot fire.

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imported>KindaNice: /* Working with other departments */

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Working with other departments

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	\| [[Cargo]] \|\| Flatpaks for power generation, gas canisters, construction materials \|\| Selling expensive gases such as tritium and frezon		\| [[Cargo]] \|\| Flatpaks for power generation, gas canisters, construction materials \|\| Selling expensive gases such as tritium and frezon
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	\| [[Science]] \|\| Researching technologies in the ''Industrial'' tree \|\| ~~Specific~~ gases for anomaly research		\| [[Science]] \|\| Researching technologies in the ''Industrial'' tree \|\| Provide specific gases for anomaly research
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	\| [[Medical]] \|\| Medications for radiation damage \|\| Air filtration of Morgue, construction of [[Cryogenic Pods]]		\| [[Medical]] \|\| Medications for radiation damage \|\| Air filtration/refrigeration of Morgue, construction of [[Cryogenic Pods]]
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imported>KindaNice: pets are definitely equipment please no revert

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pets are definitely equipment please no revert

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	* Suits: {{item\|radiation suit}}, {{item\|engineering hardsuit}}, {{item\|atmos fire suit}}, {{item\|atmos hardsuit}}		* Suits: {{item\|radiation suit}}, {{item\|engineering hardsuit}}, {{item\|atmos fire suit}}, {{item\|atmos hardsuit}}
	* Masks: {{item\|breath mask}}, {{item\|gas mask}}, {{item\|welding mask}}, {{item\|atmospheric gas mask}}		* Masks: {{item\|breath mask}}, {{item\|gas mask}}, {{item\|welding mask}}, {{item\|atmospheric gas mask}}
	* Additional equipment: {{item\|compressed matter}}, {{item\|insulated gloves}}, {{item\|magboots}}, {{item\|oxygen tank}}, {{item\|oxygen deprivation treatment kit}}, {{item\|atmos fire helmet}}, [[Power#Small_Portable_Generators\|Portable generators]], [[Pipes_and_vents#Air_Scrubber\|Portable air scrubbers]]		* Additional equipment: {{item\|compressed matter}}, {{item\|insulated gloves}}, {{item\|magboots}}, {{item\|oxygen tank}}, {{item\|oxygen deprivation treatment kit}}, {{item\|atmos fire helmet}}, [[Power#Small_Portable_Generators\|Portable generators]], [[Pipes_and_vents#Air_Scrubber\|Portable air scrubbers]], atmos fire axe, Polly, Tropico

	Also, here are some vending machines commonly in Engineering departments:		Also, here are some vending machines commonly in Engineering departments:

imported>KindaNice: linking to Radio

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linking to Radio

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	=== Other responsibilities ===		=== Other responsibilities ===
	The engineering department also is responsible for keeping the gravity generator and telecommunication servers running, but these do not require any active management. Unless they are sabotaged or the whole station loses power, these machines will not need attention during a shift. Also, the station anchor is sometimes in an area only accessible to engineers, but it does not require power and it's unclear what sabotage is possible with the anchor.		The engineering department also is responsible for keeping the gravity generator and telecommunication servers (required for [[Radio\|radio communication]]) running, but these do not require any active management. Unless they are sabotaged or the whole station loses power, these machines will not need attention during a shift. Also, the station anchor is sometimes in an area only accessible to engineers, but it does not require power and it's unclear what sabotage is possible with the anchor.

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imported>KindaNice: Major rewrite of this article to de-duplicate information across pages, link to detailed information in their specific pages, and match structure & style of Science

2025-09-14T17:38:24Z

Major rewrite of this article to de-duplicate information across pages, link to detailed information in their specific pages, and match structure & style of Science

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imported>KindaNice: I'm working on a rewrite, see discussion on this page

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I'm working on a rewrite, see discussion on this page

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	The '''Engineering''' department is single-handedly responsible for providing power to the station & performing any maintenance that the station may require. Whether it be patching up holes left by meteorites or rebuilding a department after a bombing, it is the sole purview of the Engineering department to keep the station running smoothly & in one piece. Due to the relatively high priority of engineering tasks, there is a lot of overlap between different departments.		The '''Engineering''' department is single-handedly responsible for providing power to the station & performing any maintenance that the station may require. Whether it be patching up holes left by meteorites or rebuilding a department after a bombing, it is the sole purview of the Engineering department to keep the station running smoothly & in one piece. Due to the relatively high priority of engineering tasks, there is a lot of overlap between different departments.

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	=== Atmospheric Technician ===		=== Atmospheric Technician ===
	[[File:Atmospheric_Techincian.png\|right\|80px]]		[[File:Atmospheric_Techincian.png\|right\|80px]]
	[[Atmospheric Technician\|Atmospheric Technicians]] work in the Atmospherics sub-department. As an Atmospheric Technician, you will find yourself building and repairing [[Pipes and vents\|pipe networks]], setting up the [[Power#~~The_Thermoelectric_Generator_~~(TEG)\|Thermoelectric Generator]], fixing spaced sections of the station, and scrubbing hazardous gases from the air. Atmospheric Technicians also may find themselves doubling as Station Engineers to manage power generation on the station.		[[Atmospheric Technician\|Atmospheric Technicians]] work in the Atmospherics sub-department. As an Atmospheric Technician, you will find yourself building and repairing [[Pipes and vents\|pipe networks]], setting up the [[Power#Thermoelectric_Generator_(TEG)\|Thermoelectric Generator]], fixing spaced sections of the station, and scrubbing hazardous gases from the air. Atmospheric Technicians also may find themselves doubling as Station Engineers to manage power generation on the station.

	=== Technical Assistant ===		=== Technical Assistant ===
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	==== Fuel-based power ====		==== Fuel-based power ====
	Generating electricity from fuel is the simplest way to power a space station, and they do not require any input power to run. However, there is nowhere near enough fuel available for any of these machines to power a station for the entire shift, so these two generation methods are primarily used at the start of a shift or when some other emergency disrupts power supply on the station.		Generating electricity from fuel is the simplest way to power a space station, and they do not require any input power to run. However, there is nowhere near enough fuel available for any of these machines to power a station for the entire shift, so these two generation methods are primarily used at the start of a shift or when some other emergency disrupts power supply on the station.
	* Every station comes equipped with parts to build an [[Power#~~The~~ Antimatter Engine\|Antimatter Engine (AME)]] can provide power for the entire station, but only so long as anti-matter fuel is available. Generally, each map has enough anti-matter fuel to last long enough to set up another permanent power source. Station engineers are responsible for setting up the AME at round start, as they are not fully assembled at the start of the shift.		* Every station comes equipped with parts to build an [[Power#Antimatter Engine\|Antimatter Engine (AME)]] can provide power for the entire station, but only so long as anti-matter fuel is available. Generally, each map has enough anti-matter fuel to last long enough to set up another permanent power source. Station engineers are responsible for setting up the AME at round start, as they are not fully assembled at the start of the shift.
	* There are three different sizes [[Power#~~Small~~ Portable Generators\|portable generators]] (all from the "P.A.C.M.A.N." line), and each use different types of fuel to provide different amounts of power - however, none of these generators can power the whole station like an AME can. The small J.R.P.A.C.M.A.N. uses welding torch fuel, and can provide enough power to act as an APC temporarily. The larger P.A.C.M.A.N. generators consume plasma or uranium, and can provide emergency power to a whole department or a constructed space shuttle (or in an emergency, to power up a particle accelerator). These generators are usually found in the engineering department so will need to be moved around by station engineers.		* There are three different sizes [[Power#Portable Generators\|portable generators]] (all from the "P.A.C.M.A.N." line), and each use different types of fuel to provide different amounts of power - however, none of these generators can power the whole station like an AME can. The small J.R.P.A.C.M.A.N. uses welding torch fuel, and can provide enough power to act as an APC temporarily. The larger P.A.C.M.A.N. generators consume plasma or uranium, and can provide emergency power to a whole department or a constructed space shuttle (or in an emergency, to power up a particle accelerator). These generators are usually found in the engineering department so will need to be moved around by station engineers.

	==== Containment-based sources ====		==== Containment-based sources ====
	Most, but not all, stations have a particle accelerator and containment platform (set up in the vacuum near the Engineering department) that can be used to create a [[Power#~~Gravitational_Singularity_Engine~~\|gravitational singularity]] or [[Power#~~Tesla_Generator~~\|tesla ball lightning]]. Each of these phenomena can provide enough power for the entire station without needing any other generation, however they come with significant risks:		Most, but not all, stations have a particle accelerator and containment platform (set up in the vacuum near the Engineering department) that can be used to create a [[Power#Gravitational_Singularity_Setup_and_Maintenance\|gravitational singularity]] or [[Power#Tesla_Setup_and_Maintenance\|tesla ball lightning]]. Each of these phenomena can provide enough power for the entire station without needing any other generation, however they come with significant risks:
	* Even when properly contained, engineers can be harmed either by the singularity's radiation or the lightning ball's strikes. The containment field is outside the station in the vacuum of space, so any accidents can be deadly.		* Even when properly contained, engineers can be harmed either by the singularity's radiation or the lightning ball's strikes. The containment field is outside the station in the vacuum of space, so any accidents can be deadly.
	* Both the singularity and lightning ball must be kept in a containment field, and if the containment field loses power or is sabotaged then the power-generating phenomena will escape and most likely destroy the station (see [[Alert_Levels#Yellow\|yellow alert procedures]] for this scenario).		* Both the singularity and lightning ball must be kept in a containment field, and if the containment field loses power or is sabotaged then the power-generating phenomena will escape and most likely destroy the station (see [[Alert_Levels#Yellow\|yellow alert procedures]] for this scenario).
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	There are three other significant power sources that are available on different stations. Each of these are more time-consuming or difficult to set up than containment-based power, but don't have a risk of destroying the station if containment is breached.		There are three other significant power sources that are available on different stations. Each of these are more time-consuming or difficult to set up than containment-based power, but don't have a risk of destroying the station if containment is breached.

	* [[Power#~~Solar power~~\|Solar power]] - The station's solar arrays are a passive means of generating power, however they do not provide enough power to run the entire station by themselves. They always require some additional setup (either connecting HV cables or repairing the panels themselves) and take a lot time merely walking to each array. Even though other permanent power sources have enough output to fully power the station, solar panels are still useful in case of emergency situations that temporarily disrupt the power grid.		* [[Power#Solar_Power\|Solar power]] - The station's solar arrays are a passive means of generating power, however they do not provide enough power to run the entire station by themselves. They always require some additional setup (either connecting HV cables or repairing the panels themselves) and take a lot time merely walking to each array. Even though other permanent power sources have enough output to fully power the station, solar panels are still useful in case of emergency situations that temporarily disrupt the power grid.
	* [[Power#~~The_Thermoelectric_Generator_~~(TEG)\|Thermoelectric Generator (TEG)]]- If the station has a TEG it will be in the Atmospherics sub-department, so unlike most other power sources this should be set up by [[Atmospheric Technician\|Atmosians]] instead of station engineers. Sometimes the TEG can be set up quickly (before a singularity or tesla) but often it will take more time to get running - the amount of work needed to construct gas loops varies between stations, and an engineer unfamiliar with TEG setup will need more time to complete it.		* [[Power#Thermoelectric_Generator_(TEG)\|Thermoelectric Generator (TEG)]]- If the station has a TEG it will be in the Atmospherics sub-department, so unlike most other power sources this should be set up by [[Atmospheric Technician\|Atmosians]] instead of station engineers. Sometimes the TEG can be set up quickly (before a singularity or tesla) but often it will take more time to get running - the amount of work needed to construct gas loops varies between stations, and an engineer unfamiliar with TEG setup will need more time to complete it.
	* [[Power#Supermatter Crystal\|Supermatter Crystal (SMC)]] - The rarest and most difficult to set up power source - an SMC is not available on most stations. The crystal itself can immediately kill anyone who touches it, and usually only the chief engineer can safely set it up.

	=== Maintaining Atmosphere ===		=== Maintaining Atmosphere ===