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"….Well doc, you could say that, yes. No bloody clue what it's supposed to be." The following is Forbidden Knowledge: Almost no one within the REKT universe knows these things. Player characters do not know any of it unless specifically told about it ingame. |
Turret
Main article: Chilendorn Megaturret
This is one of four ancient turrets that guarded the Quantum base at Chilendorn. Standing at a colossal 300 meters in height from base to tip, it was apparently not designed to repel humans or aliens, but rather to deter the enigmatic Dark Space that threatened the region. Although the base of the turret was pentagonal, there were only two entrances or exits, and one metallic walkway through the middle suspended over a deep shaft that delved deep into the asteroid. It housed many thousands of diamond-like crystalline structures, assumed to generate power for the turret proper. The gun itself was composed primarily of Quantum Glass, an anomalous, multi-purpose material capable of absorbing, concentrating, focusing and expelling energy. The exact count of the sides varies by account, but is estimated to be between 20 and 40. It was capable of generating guided balls of plasma with warp capability, large enough to consume an entire Tartarus dropship. It unfortunately used a heat-based guidance system, and the Tartarus crew was able to redirect its fire long enough to make it inside and shut it down. |
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Mini-Turret
Main article: Chilendorn Miniturret
There were multiple varieties of mini-turret in Childendorn. Most were either affixed to walls or ceilings, and could typically retract themselves to remain hidden until needed. | ![]() |
Drone
Main article: Quantum Drone
A large pyramid, about a meter wide, composed of purple crystals. Sports a large plasma cannon and thrusters to maneuver. | ![]() |
Minidrone
Main article: Quantum Minidrone
A small pyramid made of purple crystal, with a plasma blaster and thrusters for maneuvering. | ![]() |
Quantum Metal
The "shifting metal" was originally identified by Dr Cha0zz's XRD scan as a borderline anomalous material that was constantly shifting composition. Further observation of the Chilendorn base suggests that the metal was potentially not anomalous at all, but rather that Platoon 56 was simply seeing the version from several universes at once. The metal is, in itself, not particularly strong, but together with the patterns from other universes it is practically indestructible. | ![]() |
Generator
Quantum Glass
Main article: Quantum Glass
Quantum Glass is one of the anomalous materials. It is capable of absorbing, concentrating, focussing and expelling energy. These properties make it a very useful material in energy weapons as well as defence to energy weapons. |
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Quantum Orb
Main article: Quantum Orb
Its original purpose is uncertain; it perhaps served as a gateway between universes, as noted by Kai'isha in Mission 2. While active, it draws biological life towards it; it seems to have no difficulty with telepathic persuasion regardless of whether or not it has encountered a particular species. Upon initial physical interaction, the affected individual loses consciousness, and the Orb implants a multidimensional device in the user's brain. How this does not impair normal brain function is as yet unknown. | ![]() |
Quantum Pillar
Main article: Quantum Pillar
The Quantum Pillar, as discovered by Platoon 56 on Sitatha, appears to be capable of controlling minds. | ![]() |
Sitatha AA Megaturret
Main article: Sitatha AA Megaturret
Sitatha "Bug"
Main article: Sitatha "Bug"
A strange creature - or machine. Its identity and origins are as yet unknown. | ![]() |
Mimir Corporation
Shieldmaiden
Main article: MIMIR Shieldmaiden
HAMMER
Main article: MIMIR HAMMER
Science Vessel
Main article: MIMIR Science Vessel
Gunship
Main article: MIMIR Gunship
Carrier
Main article: MIMIR Carrier
Boarbear
Main article: Boarbear
A huge, furry, gnarled, ugly-ass bipedal monster with four bent tusks, small, beady black eyes, and gigantic muscular arms with sharp claws. Has a strong chitinic armour underneath its fur. | ![]() |
Tartarus Incorporated
Please see the Armory
Other technologies
Shields
Main article: Shields
Warp Drive
Main article: Warp Drive
A warp drive is a device used to initiate and control a sustained warp reaction. Warp drives are primarily used in the propulsion of ships. A phased electromagnetic field is applied to the Veloxium core, which generates a physics bubble capable of producing and maintaining superluminal velocities when coupled with standard ship propulsion. Today the vast majority of starships use some form of warp drive, even for passage within the same system, and mankind continues to develop faster, more efficient methods of interstellar travel. | ![]() |
Anomalous Materials
Main article: Anomalous Materials
An anomalous material is the name given to a group of solid elements that do not act according to the previously determined laws of the universe. There are over 125 anomalous materials that have been identified and catalogued; roughly 100 of these were found naturally and the rest were synthetically produced. Roughly two thirds of anomalous materials yet discovered are proven stable; the remaining third tend to decay over time or may suddenly disappear under appropriate conditions. While anomalous materials are occasionally termed "elements", this is a misnomer; anomalous materials do not always contain atoms, and may contain other structures which do not appear to follow the laws of the universe. It is understood that they exist in their own physics "bubble" - they follow the laws that exist within their bubble and ignore those of the universe around them. Learning to manufacture such a bubble and properly design the laws contained therein was proved to be the primary challenge in inventing the blink teleporter. Nearly half of all anomalous materials are available for industrial use, and power things such as field generators, matter manipulators, and psionic sesnors. They tend to be extremely expensive due to manufacturing costs, but are available to the public. Some companies make their money through the mass manufacturing of anomalous materials, and others, such as Tartarus Incorporated earn their money by searching for and discovering new kinds of anomalous materials. |
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