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{{Drug
{{Drug
   | name=Nova Shards
   | name=Nova Shards
   | image1=NovaShard.jpg
   | image1=NovaShards.jpg
   | caption-image1=Refined Nova Shards infused with rare additives
   | caption-image1=Refined Nova Shards infused with rare additives. 
   | origins=Ancient Psionic Alchemy
   | origins=Ancient Psionic Alchemy
   | universe=[[Galaxa]]
   | universe=[[Galaxa]]
   | location_of_origin=Asteroid Mines in Dead Star Systems, Spice Worlds
   | location_of_origin=Asteroid Mines in Dead Star Systems, Spice Worlds
   | production=Zero-gravity crystallization and Teleka infusion with chemical additives
   | production=Zero-gravity crystallization and Teleka infusion with chemical additives
   | availability=Rare, controlled by black markets, aristocratic elites, and psionic cults
   | availability=Rare, controlled by black markets, aristocratic elites, and psionic cults
   | average_price=Extremely High (Varies by variant; Star Dust infused shards are priceless)
   | average_price=Extremely High (Varies by variant; Star Dust infused shards are priceless)
   | effects=Psionic amplification, psychoactive hallucinations, enhanced sensory perception, euphoria
   | effects=Psionic amplification, psychoactive hallucinations, enhanced sensory perception, euphoria
   | effect_class=Psychoactive, Psionic Enhancer, Sensory Stimulator
   | effect_class=Psychoactive, Psionic Enhancer, Sensory Stimulator
   | illicit=Yes (Banned or heavily regulated in most civilized sectors)
   | illicit=Yes (Banned or heavily regulated in most civilized sectors)
   | side_effects=Addiction, neurological decay, sensory overload, psychosis, emotional instability
   | side_effects=Addiction, neurological decay, sensory overload, psychosis, emotional instability
   | description=Crystalline shards of refined Spice, infused with [[Teleka]] and exotic chemical additives for enhanced effects
   | description=Crystalline shards of refined Spice, infused with [[Teleka]] and exotic chemical additives for enhanced effects. 
   | appearance=Smooth, glass-like shards with luminescent veins
   | appearance=Smooth, glass-like shards with luminescent veins and engraved manufacturer logos. 
   | smell=Faintly metallic with undertones of floral, musky, or spicy notes depending on additives
   | smell=Faintly metallic with undertones of floral, musky, or spicy notes depending on additives. 
   | color=[[Black (Color)|Obsidian Black]], [[Gold (Color)|Gold-Opal]], [[Rose Gold (Color)|Rose Gold (Love Shards)]]
   | color=[[Obsidian Black]], [[Gold-Opal]], [[Rose Gold]] (Love Shards)
   | taste=Neutral to metallic, often masked with sweet or spicy coatings
   | taste=Neutral to metallic, often masked with sweet or spicy coatings. 
   | consistency=Solid, crystalline structure with a delicate, brittle edge
   | consistency=Solid, crystalline structure with a delicate, brittle edge. 
}}
}}


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
'''Nova Shards''' are the most refined and potent form of [[Spice]] in the '''[[Galaxa]]''' universe. Crafted through ancient psionic alchemy, these crystalline shards are carefully infused with exotic compounds, granting them diverse and highly coveted effects. Ranging from psionic amplification to intense psychoactive experiences, Nova Shards are both a symbol of luxury and a dangerously addictive substance.
'''Nova Shards''' are the pinnacle of refined [[Spice]] in the '''[[Galaxa]]''' universe. These highly potent crystalline shards are created through ancient psionic alchemy and advanced technological processes, blending raw Spice with exotic additives and infused [[Teleka]] energy. Their allure lies in their unparalleled ability to amplify psionic powers, induce vivid hallucinations, and elevate sensory perception.


Their distribution is tightly controlled by aristocratic elites, psionic cults, and black-market syndicates, making them a rare and sought-after commodity across '''[[Galaxa]]'''. Variants like the alluring '''Love Shards''' further enhance Nova Shards’ reputation for indulgence and danger.
Nova Shards are rare and fiercely coveted, controlled by black market syndicates, psionic cults, and aristocratic elites. The engraving of clandestine manufacturers’ logos on each shard serves as both a mark of authenticity and a symbol of the shard’s elite status.


== Origins and Production ==
== Origins and Production ==
Nova Shards are created through a complex and hazardous process:
The creation of Nova Shards is a complex and secretive process involving:
* '''Raw Material:''' Only the purest [[Star Dust]] Spice is selected for refinement.
* '''Raw Material:''' Only the purest form of [[Star Dust]] Spice is selected for refinement.
* '''Zero-Gravity Crystallization:''' In high-orbit refineries, raw Spice is exposed to intense gravitational and electromagnetic manipulation, forming delicate crystalline shards.
* '''Zero-Gravity Crystallization:''' Conducted in orbital facilities, where gravitational and electromagnetic manipulation forms flawless crystalline structures.
** Infusion with exotic chemicals and alien compounds to amplify or alter the base effects.
* '''Teleka Infusion:''' [[Teleka]] energy is carefully threaded through the crystalline matrix, binding the shard to the user's psionic field.
** Shaping into crystalline forms, each etched with the manufacturer’s symbol, marking their origin and quality.
* '''Chemical Additives:''' Exotic and dangerous compounds are blended into the shards, resulting in distinct variants with specialized effects.
* '''Teleka Infusion:''' [[Teleka]] energy is woven into the crystal lattice, dramatically increasing its potency and linking it to the user's psionic field.
* '''Manufacturer Logos:''' Each shard bears a sigil or emblem of its producer, some rumored to carry hidden curses or bindings. 
* '''Chemical Enhancement:''' Rare compounds are blended into the structure, producing different shard variants with specialized effects.


== Variants ==
== Variants ==
=== '''Obsidian Shards''' ===
=== '''Obsidian Shards''' ===
* '''Color:''' Deep black with faint red luminescence.
* '''Color:''' Jet black with faint crimson luminescence.
* '''Additive:''' Crushed volcanic minerals from dead worlds.
* '''Additive:''' Crushed volcanic minerals harvested from dead star systems.
* '''Effects:''' Increases aggression, confidence, and physical dominance. Popular with warlords and mercenaries.
* '''Effects:''' Intensifies aggression, resilience, and dominance in combat. Favored by warlords and mercenaries.
* '''Risks:''' Leads to paranoia, violent outbursts, and psionic instability with overuse.
* '''Risks:''' Can lead to violent paranoia, psychotic episodes, and loss of psionic control.


=== '''Gold-Opal Shards''' ===
=== '''Gold-Opal Shards''' ===
* '''Color:''' Iridescent gold pressed into opal-like shards.
* '''Color:''' Shimmering gold intertwined with opalescent veins.
* '''Additive:''' Gold dust and opal fragments.
* '''Additive:''' Finely ground gold dust and compressed opal fragments.
* '''Effects:''' Enhances psionic clarity, focus, and perception. Often used by strategists and psionic scholars.
* '''Effects:''' Heightens psionic focus and clarity, enhancing strategic and analytical thinking.
* '''Risks:''' Causes dissociation and detachment from reality if abused.
* '''Risks:''' Prolonged use results in emotional detachment and severe dissociation.


=== '''Love Shards''' ===
=== '''Love Shards''' ===
* '''Color:''' Rose gold with shimmering violet or black veins.
* '''Color:''' Rose gold with swirling violet or black veins.
* '''Additive:''' Blended with [[Vysari Bloom]] extract, a powerful alien aphrodisiac.
* '''Additive:''' Infused with [[Vysari Bloom]] extract, a potent alien aphrodisiac.
* '''Effects:''' Induces euphoric hallucinations, sensual visions, and emotional vulnerability.
* '''Effects:''' Induces euphoria, sensual hallucinations, and emotional vulnerability.
* '''Risks:''' Highly addictive, leading to obsession and emotional instability. Long-term use can result in sensory burnout or death.
* '''Risks:''' Highly addictive; users may develop obsessive tendencies and dangerous attachments.


== Effects ==
== Effects ==
* '''Psionic Amplification:''' Unlocks latent psionic abilities in susceptible species.
* '''Psionic Amplification:''' Unlocks or amplifies latent psionic potential.
* '''Psychoactive Hallucinations:''' Induces vivid, often spiritual visions unique to each user.
* '''Psychoactive Hallucinations:''' Triggers deeply personal and spiritual visions.
* '''Heightened Senses:''' Temporarily boosts sensory input, creating euphoric or terrifying experiences.
* '''Enhanced Perception:''' Temporarily sharpens sensory input, making environments feel hyper-real or otherworldly.
* '''Emotional Extremes:''' Emotional responses become intensified, leading to profound joy or crippling fear.
* '''Emotional Extremes:''' Intensifies emotional states, leading to profound joy or crippling despair.


== Side Effects ==
== Side Effects ==
* '''Addiction:''' Psychological and physiological dependency develops rapidly.
* '''Addiction and Dependency:''' Psychological and physical dependency forms quickly.
* '''Neurological Decay:''' Gradual degradation of cognitive functions and mental faculties.
* '''Neurological Decay:''' Continuous use leads to the deterioration of cognitive functions.
* '''Psionic Overload:''' Overuse can cause fatal psionic feedback loops.
* '''Psionic Feedback Loops:''' Overdose can result in fatal psionic surges.
* '''Spice Zombies:''' Rare cases of overdose result in mindless, feral beings driven solely by the need for more Spice.
* '''Spice Zombies:''' Rare cases of severe overdose create feral beings driven by a need for more Spice.


== Cultural Significance ==
== Cultural Significance ==
* '''Symbol of Status:''' Ownership of Nova Shards signifies extreme wealth and power.
* '''Symbol of Status and Power:''' Nova Shards are a luxury item among elites and a spiritual tool among psionic cults.
* '''Religious Use:''' Psionic cults use shards for communion with higher powers or to induce visions.
* '''Religious Artifacts:''' Used in rituals to channel cosmic forces or commune with otherworldly entities.
* '''Black Market Luxury:''' High demand in the underground, sold in ceremonial boxes or alongside ritual daggers.
* '''Black Market Currency:''' Nova Shards are so valuable they are sometimes used in place of currency in criminal underworlds.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* The phrase "Shattered by Love" is used to describe victims ensnared by Love Shard addiction.
* The phrase “'''Shattered by Love'''” is used to describe those consumed by addiction to Love Shards.
* Nova Shards are sometimes consumed with ritualistic daggers, symbolizing both indulgence and the danger they bring.
* High-tier Nova Shards are stored in secure vaults and are considered more valuable than some starships. 
* Aristocrats often hoard Nova Shards in vaults, viewing them as relics of power rather than mere drugs.
* Some believe the engraved manufacturer logos on Nova Shards carry ancient psionic wards or curses.
* The creation of Nova Shards is punishable by death in certain regions due to their destructive potential.


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