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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Zarkest}}{{CelestialElement|name=Zarkest|oed=ZAR-kest|ipa=ˈzɑːr.kɛst|image= | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Zarkest}}{{CelestialElement|name=Zarkest|oed=ZAR-kest|ipa=ˈzɑːr.kɛst|image=ZarkestExhaust.png|element_class=Celestial Element (Stardrive Fuel)|equivalent=Hydrogen|universe=[[Lethurîa]]|family=Fuel Elements|symbol=Zk|state=Gas / plasma (under containment)|density=Extremely low mass; absurd energetic potential|hardness=Not applicable (non-solid)|heat_resistance=Exists comfortably at stellar temperatures when contained|phase_behavior=Perfectly stable until deliberately triggered; collapses into spacetime thrust on reaction|appearance=Pale, luminous vapor or caged plasma; often faintly blue-white|primary_energy=Kinetic / spacetime thrust|energy_density=Astronomical; one molecule can propel a ship to lightspeed|metaphysical_behavior=Couples directly to the fabric of spacetime when ignited|hazards=Misuse can tear spacetime, annihilate vessels, or destabilize orbits|creator=[[First-Flames]]|era=Early Formative Age of Lethurîa|location=Silicate and rock cores of gas giants|concealment=Sealed in high-pressure cores to prevent casual access|uses=Stardrive fuel, relativistic transit systems, experimental warp engines|wielders=First-Flame-era civilizations; extremely restricted modern use|alchemical_role=Ultimate propulsion reagent; forbidden in most alchemical doctrines|image_caption=Contained Zarkest plasma within a reinforced stasis vial.}} | ||
'''Zarkest''' is the most volatile of the Celestial Elements. Comparable to hydrogen in conceptual structure, it contains enough energetic density that a single molecule can propel a starship to lightspeed. | '''Zarkest''' is the most volatile of the Celestial Elements. Comparable to hydrogen in conceptual structure, it contains enough energetic density that a single molecule can propel a starship to lightspeed. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:06, 15 November 2025
Zarkest is the most volatile of the Celestial Elements. Comparable to hydrogen in conceptual structure, it contains enough energetic density that a single molecule can propel a starship to lightspeed.
Properties
- Holds extreme spacetime-bending energy
- Perfectly stable until intentionally activated
- Reacts by warping geometry rather than burning
- Incredibly dangerous if mishandled
- Emits faint exotic spectral signatures
Even microscopic leakage of Zarkest can devastate moons or planetary surfaces.
Distribution
Zarkest is hidden within the silicate-rock cores of gas giants in Lethurîa, held stable by intense pressure and gravity. The First-Flames concealed it there out of fear of misuse.
Uses
- Stardrives
- Dimensional tunneling
- High-tier propulsion systems
- (Forbidden) cosmic weaponry