Guides

Quick Start
You're new to BS12 and want to learn? Here's what you do!


 * If you're new to Space Station 13 in general, read the Tutorial and General Help guides.


 * If you're new to roleplay in general, read the Crash Course In Roleplaying.


 * Read our server rules.


 * Read the Quick Start Section of the Canon Page. Canon here differs from other servers, so please read it even if you're not new to SS13.


 * When you play as a job you haven't played before, always look over the wiki page for that job. Read the overview box at the top, and have a glance over all the linked guides.


 * When you join the round as a Head of Staff, read the Chain of Command and the Guide to Command.

Getting Started

 * Paper.png Starter Guide


 * Paper.png General Help


 * Paper.png Rules


 * Paper.png A Crash Course In Roleplaying


 * Wrench.png Basic Construction

Game Mechanics

 * Harm.png Guide to Combat


 * Harm.png Guide to Intent


 * OxygenTank.png Internals


 * Rigsuit.png Hardsuit Operation


 * OpCom.png Keyboard Shortcuts


 * Carp.gif Critters (Game controlled beings)


 * Alien.png Creatures (Player controlled beings)


 * Pen.png Job Selection and Assignment


 * Paper.png Terminology

Professions
For a more detailed explanation of all of the jobs available, see the job guides page.

Engineering

 * Wrench.png Guide to Engineering


 * O2 canister.png Guide to Atmospherics


 * Wrench.png Guide to Construction


 * Machine_Frame.png Guide to Advanced Construction


 * Supermatter.png How to Set up the Supermatter Engine


 * Singularity.gif How to Set up the Singularity Engine (Outdated)


 * CableCoils.png How to Set up the Solars


 * Wirecutters.png Guide to Hacking


 * Wallradio.png Telecommunications


 * Metal.png Construction Materials

Security

 * StunBaton.gif Guide to Security


 * SpaceLaw.png Corporate Regulations


 * SpaceLaw.png Standard Operating Procedure


 * SpaceLaw.png NanoTrasen Rules and Regulations

Medical

 * Healthanalyzer.png Guide to Medicine


 * Scalpel.png Guide to Surgery


 * [[File:Autopsy scanner.png]] Guide to Cadavers


 * Beaker.png Guide to Chemistry


 * [[File:Implant_Case.png]] Guide to Virology

Science

 * Disk.gif Guide to Research and Development


 * [[File:Telescience.gif]] Guide to Telescience


 * MetroidBaby.gif Guide to Xenobiology


 * Explosivebombthatgoesboom.png Guide to Toxins


 * Generic borg.png Guide to Robotics


 * MiningPick.gif Guide to Xenoarchaeology

Civilian

 * ToxinsSpecial.gif Guide to Food and Drinks


 * Carrot.png Guide to Hydroponics


 * OreSatchel.png Guide to Mining

Antagonist Guides

 * Sword.gif Guide to Traitoring


 * Sword.gif Guide to Identifying Antagonists


 * Nuke.gif Mercenary Field Guide


 * Alien.png Alien Guide


 * Cult.png Cult Magic Guide


 * Malf AI.gif Guide to Malfunction


 * Wizard.png Working for the Wizard Federation


 * Mutineer.png Mutiny Guide

Other Guides
Be sure to check out the guides category page as it may contain some things that are not listed here.


 * Paper.png Guide to Paperwork


 * Meteor.gif Random Events


 * SpaceLaw.png Starter Guide to Admin Tools


 * Code.gif‎ NTSL (Nanotrasen Scripting Language)


 * Paper.png Reading Material


 * Paper.png Guide to Setting Up a Server