Spice

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| name=Spice

| image1=SpiceCrystal.jpg

| caption-image1=~~Refined~~ Spice Crystals

| caption-image1=Raw Spice Crystals

| universe=[[Galaxa]]

| affiliation=[[Galaxa Underworld]], [[Spice Cartels]], [[Slave Guilds]]

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Each species—and even each individual—experiences Spice uniquely. Some describe divine visions of gods or ancestors, while others endure symbolic dreams tied to their biology or past. Its unpredictable nature has led to its reverence and fear, becoming both a sacred substance and a dangerous vice across Galaxa.

==Origins and Formation==

Spice is believed to have formed during the early history of Galaxa when dying stars collided, forging rare stellar minerals and compounds. Over time, these minerals settled into dead systems, forming entire asteroids and even planets composed of solid Spice. The most coveted form, known as ~~'''~~Star Dust~~'''~~, is found on planets with dense argon-nitrogen atmospheres, devoid of oxygen. These toxic worlds require automated droids or enslaved laborers to harvest the volatile mineral.

'''Spice''' is believed to have formed during the early history of [[Galaxa]] when dying stars collided, forging rare stellar minerals and compounds. Over time, these minerals settled into dead systems, forming entire asteroids and even planets composed of solid Spice. The most coveted form, known as [[Star Dust]], is found on planets with dense argon-nitrogen atmospheres, devoid of oxygen. These toxic worlds require automated droids or enslaved laborers to harvest the volatile mineral.

==Varieties of Spice==

Spice exists in several forms, each varying in potency, purity, and value:

*'''Star Dust''': The most potent and expensive form of Spice. Fine, shimmering powder capable of unlocking powerful psionic abilities or causing profound spiritual visions. Highly refined and extremely dangerous.

*'''Spice Nuggets''': The least refined and most common form. Contaminated with silica, calcium, and other minerals, Nuggets are coarsely mined and often sold on the black market.

*'''[[Starstix]]''': The most wide used form of spice. It has a hard crunchy, sometimes nutty center with a thin coating of spice, and a sugary glaze. They are the safest way to consume spice. Often authorities will look the other way with '''[[Starstix]]''' consumption. That is not to say they will allow the manufacturing of it.

*'''Raw Spice Ore''': Unprocessed chunks extracted directly from Spice-rich planets and asteroids, requiring refinement to be consumable.

==Properties and Effects==

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==Usage and Harvesting==

Spice mining is an arduous and dangerous process:

*<nowiki>**Mining Operations:** Massive excavators extract multi-ton Spice chunks, later broken down by laborers. On high-toxicity planets, slaves or respirator-equipped workers are used to avoid Spice-induced overdoses.~~</nowiki>~~

*'''Mining Operations''': Massive excavators extract multi-ton Spice chunks, later broken down by laborers. On high-toxicity planets, slaves or respirator-equipped workers are used to avoid Spice-induced overdoses.

*<nowiki>**Processing:** Spice is refined into Star Dust or distributed as Nuggets, depending on the intended market.~~</nowiki>~~

*'''Processing''': Spice is refined into Star Dust or distributed as Nuggets, depending on the intended market.

*<nowiki>**Distribution:** Spice is trafficked by criminal cartels, black markets, and corrupt governments, fueling both war economies and religious cults.~~</nowiki>~~

*'''Distribution''': Spice is trafficked by criminal cartels, black markets, and corrupt governments, fueling both war economies and religious cults.

==Overdose and Mutation==

Spice is as deadly as it is powerful:

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*Prolonged exposure to airborne Spice particles is enough to cause hallucinations and minor psionic flare-ups.

*The phrase "seeing stars" is a common euphemism for using Spice.

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