Continuum Atmospheric Compendium
The Continuum Atmospheric Compendium unifies the study of natural and synthetic planetary atmospheres across both material and psionic domains. This entry serves as a foundational record for xenochemical analysis, psionic resonance studies, and divine-engineering efforts across the Continuum Universes. Each listed atmosphere combines empirical chemistry with metaphysical harmonics—acknowledging that in certain worlds, thought and matter intermingle.
Baseline & Known Atmospheres
These represent stable or well-understood compositions found on life-bearing or human-engineered worlds. They serve as baselines for comparative xenochemical modeling.
| Name | Description | Composition (Major Components) |
|---|---|---|
| PermianLike | Warm, oxygen-rich world with dense forests and volatile weather. | N₂ 72%, O₂ 18%, CO₂ 7%, CH₄ 1%, SO₂ 0.5%, H₂O 1.5% |
| TerraLike | Standard breathable reference; Earth-equivalent conditions. | N₂ 78%, O₂ 21%, Ar 0.9%, CO₂ 0.04% |
| Trimix | Deep-atmosphere breathing gas mix, used in pressurized habitats. | O₂ 21%, He 40%, N₂ 39% |
| Heliox | High-pressure environment mix for deep-space or aquatic habitats. | O₂ 20%, He 80% |
| VenusLike | Superheated, acidic, and high-pressure atmosphere; extreme greenhouse effect. | CO₂ 95%, N₂ 3%, SO₂ 1%, HF/HCl (trace) |
Continuum-Specific Atmospheres
These exotic atmospheres exist within psionically active or metaphysically charged worlds of the Continuum. Their compositions often defy conventional chemistry, integrating divine and sub-quantum elements.
Flatus
A volatile, combustible “hot mix” atmosphere known for spontaneous ignition and localized detonation phenomena.
| Gas | % |
|---|---|
| H₂S | 35 |
| CH₄ | 30 |
| CO₂ | 20 |
| H₂ | 10 |
| O₂ | 5 |
Effect: Highly flammable; unstable under solar excitation or psionic stress.
Lucy
A breathable but hallucinogenic atmosphere infused with trace dream-reactive compounds.
| Gas | % |
|---|---|
| N₂ | 70 |
| O₂ | 25 |
| C₁₀H₁₂N₂O | 0.001 |
| CH₄ | 3 |
| H₂O | 2 |
Effect: Induces vivid lucid-dream states; serves as substrate for consciousness-linked ecosystems.
Aetherion
A luminous psionic ionosphere composed of sentient noble gases and psionically charged elements.
| Gas | % |
|---|---|
| N₂ | 40 |
| Psion-9 | 25 |
| O₂ | 15 |
| He | 10 |
| Ne | 5 |
| Fluxmist | 5 |
Effect: Amplifies telepathic resonance; may corrupt digital or neural systems via phase entanglement.
Thalassogenic
A marine-vapor atmosphere rich in salt aerosols and carbon dioxide.
| Gas | % |
|---|---|
| H₂O | 45 |
| N₂ | 40 |
| CO₂ | 10 |
| NaCl (aq) | 5 |
Effect: Promotes saline precipitation and conductive weather cycles; corrosive to unprotected metals.
Ignispheric
A plasma-charged auroral atmosphere of high ion density and photonic flux.
| Gas | % |
|---|---|
| H₂ | 50 |
| He | 20 |
| O₂ | 15 |
| Ne | 5 |
| Plasmagen | 10 |
Effect: Continuous aurora; high electrical activity; supports magnetoplasma life forms.
Eclipsite
A twilight atmosphere that bends light inward, creating optical singularities.
| Gas | % |
|---|---|
| N₂ | 60 |
| CO₂ | 20 |
| Darkon | 10 |
| O₂ | 5 |
| Xe | 5 |
Effect: Permanent twilight; severe photonic distortion; unpredictable gravitational lensing.
Mycomorph
A biosphere of fungal respiration and organic spore saturation.
| Gas | % |
|---|---|
| N₂ | 45 |
| CO₂ | 20 |
| O₂ | 15 |
| Sporespine | 10 |
| H₂O | 10 |
Effect: Dense spore content; bioluminescent fog; hallucinogenic under UV exposure.
Caffispheric
A high-energy atmosphere saturated with stimulant vapors.
| Gas | % |
|---|---|
| N₂ | 70 |
| O₂ | 20 |
| CO₂ | 5 |
| C₈H₁₀N₄O₂ | 0.05 |
| H₂O | 4.95 |
Effect: Accelerated metabolism and hyperactivity among aerobic species.
Miasmarion
A warm, narcotic haze found on worlds with dense organic decay cycles.
| Gas | % |
|---|---|
| N₂ | 60 |
| O₂ | 20 |
| CH₃CHO | 10 |
| C₆H₆ | 5 |
| H₂O | 5 |
Effect: Mildly toxic; induces euphoria and sedation; atmosphere used in ritual trance rites.
Flatus-Prime
A hypervolatile variant of the Flatus world type.
| Gas | % |
|---|---|
| H₂S | 40 |
| CH₄ | 40 |
| O₂ | 10 |
| NH₃ | 5 |
| He | 5 |
Effect: Detonative; combustion cascades observed with minor ignition; uninhabitable without divine shielding.
Lucidmist
A dream-linked fog world infused with psychoactive amines.
| Gas | % |
|---|---|
| N₂ | 60 |
| O₂ | 25 |
| Dream Amine | 5 |
| H₂O | 10 |
Effect: Induces shared-dream phenomena; atmosphere reacts with consciousness field intensity.
Linked Gases
For chemical and psionic reference, see the following individual entries: Psion-9 • Fluxmist • Darkon • Sporespine • Dream Amine • Mnemon-3 • Plasmagen • Aether Vapor (Φ₇) • Teletron • Essence Vapor • Miraclene • Contradictium • Aetheric Balance Gas (Φ-Ω) • Corruptive Essence of Malis • Terpene Vapor • Viridite • Cloroformene • Lumestra • Synphorine • Nitrogen • Oxygen • Carbon Dioxide • Methane • Hydrogen Sulfide • Water Vapor • Ammonia • Sulfur Dioxide • Benzene • Acetaldehyde • Caffeine Aerosol • Lysergic Vapor • Sodium Chloride Aerosol • Hydrofluoric Acid • Hydrochloric Acid • Iron Monoxide • • • • • • • •