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de_react_auto

@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@ local monitor = nil
 local lastDisplayUpdate = 0
 local reactorInfo = {}
 local shutdownRequested = false
+local chargeRequested = false  -- Track when user requests charging
 local errorMessage = ""
 local fieldErrors = {}  -- Track specific field read errors
 
@@ -448,6 +449,12 @@ local function processStateMachine()
         return
     end
 
+    -- Reactor is no longer cold - clear charge request flag
+    if chargeRequested then
+        chargeRequested = false
+        print("[INFO] Reactor started, charge request cleared")
+    end
+
     if reactorStatus == "cooling" then
         if state == STATES.EMERGENCY or state == STATES.SHUTDOWN then
             -- Keep current state during cooldown
@@ -571,10 +578,17 @@ local function controlReactor()
         outputRate = 0
 
     else
-        -- OFFLINE: Reactor is cold, no action needed
+        -- OFFLINE: Reactor is cold
+        if chargeRequested then
+            -- User requested charge - provide input flux to start charging the field
+            inputRate = CONFIG.emergency_field_input
+            outputRate = 0
+        else
+            -- No action needed
             inputRate = 0
             outputRate = 0
         end
+    end
 
     -- Apply the flow rates with rate limiting
     -- Emergency/Error states bypass rate limiting for safety
@@ -886,12 +900,13 @@ local function handleInput()
             -- Charge reactor
             if state == STATES.OFFLINE or state == STATES.SHUTDOWN then
                 shutdownRequested = false
+                chargeRequested = true  -- Flag to provide input flux
                 if reactor then
                     pcall(function()
                         reactor.chargeReactor()
                     end)
                 end
-                print("Charging reactor...")
+                print("Charging reactor... providing input flux")
             end
         elseif key == keys.x then
             -- Force exit