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Yikes, well, when you start breaking spokes like that, it's generally because of a spoke tension issue. Machine built wheels aren't as strong as a hand built and tensioned one.
I'd look at some 14 gage stainless DT Swiss spokes, and I hope you have at least 36 spokes on that hub. Phat cycles don't have exactly top of the line wheels, either, so in honesty, I'd look at a stronger, less flexible rim as well. Maybe a Sun Rhynolyte or other Mountain Bike rim, double walled for at least the rear wheel.
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