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de_react_auto

@@ -454,10 +454,13 @@ local function processStateMachine()
         return
     end
 
-    -- Reactor is no longer cold - clear charge request flag
+    -- Clear charge request flag once field is sufficiently charged
     if chargeRequested then
-        chargeRequested = false
-        print("[INFO] Reactor started, charge request cleared")
+        local fieldPercent = fieldStrength  -- Already calculated above as ratio
+        if fieldPercent >= CONFIG.charge_field_target then
+            chargeRequested = false
+            print("[INFO] Field charged to " .. string.format("%.1f%%", fieldPercent * 100) .. ", charge request cleared")
+        end
     end
 
     if reactorStatus == "cooling" then