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Work In Progress Mage's Laboratory - Factory Workshop I

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Mellifluous Magenta

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Mellifluous Magenta
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
  • Manufacturer: First United Astral Engineering
  • Affiliation: Eleena Salwa
  • Market Status: N/A - Closed-Market
  • Model: FAE/R-07 “Regina Fair” Racing Prototype Repulsor Bike
  • Modularity: Yes
    • Various Aesthetic Modifications and Permutations.
    • Seat Height, Petal Position, and Other Relevant Ergonomic Factors May be Adjusted to Accommodate Riders of Virtually All Sizes and Builds
    • Various Settings and Programming Alterations
    • Variable Setup Adjustments
      • Capable of Being Tuned and/or Adjusted for Different Types of Tracks, Weather Conditions, Pilot Preference, Etc.
      • Systems May be Stripped as Needed or Desired
      • Setup Modules May be Switched
  • Production: Unique
  • Material:
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  • Classification: Racing Swoop Bike
  • Size: Average
  • Weight: Average
  • Setup Modules: Pure Power │ Side Force - Circuit │ Side Force - Oval Track │ Balance - Side Force Focus │ Balance - Power Focus
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Side Force - Circuit​
Side Force - Oval Track​
Balance - Side Force Focus​
Balance - Power Focus​
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Cornering Speed​
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Top Speed​
Extreme​
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  • Propulsion: Repulsorlift
  • Minimum Crew: ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
  • Optimal Crew: 1 Pilot and ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
  • Passenger Capacity: None
SPECIAL FEATURES
STRENGTHS
  • (Provide, in list format, a minimum of 1 strength of this submission.)
  • Ricer - With three distinct setup modules, the Regina Fair can be tuned to the demands of almost any track or course, whether it be a ovular speedway, a technical short circuit, or something with characteristics of both.
    • Power -
    • Side Force -
    • Balance -
WEAKNESSES
  • (Provide, in list format, a minimum of 1 weaknesses of this submission.)
  • There Goes Pole Position - Due to a lack of the necessary gearing, the Regina Fair is quite frankly, terrible off the line, meaning that it is important to put the bike on the front row in qualifying. Even then, the Regina Fair might still suffer.
  • Night in the Garage - Setup modules require a night in the garage to switch out. Full module refits can not be done during a pit stop or even during an extended period of race suspension.
DESCRIPTION
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Mellifluous Magenta

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Mellifluous Magenta
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
  • Intent: Create a new fuel and power generator that is both scalable, universal, and completely self-powered, replicating the natural process for creating hypermatter.
  • Image Source: N/A
  • Canon Link: Hypermatter
  • Permissions:
  • Primary Source: N/A
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
SPECIAL FEATURES
  • Oversight and Administration
  • Information Storage and Processing
  • Power Systems
  • Data and Information Security
  • Operational Phases and Technical Components
    • Phase 1: Ignition - Artificial Core
      • Gravitic Anvil
        • At the heart of the HSE is a spherical chamber lined with thousands of high-density gravity projectors. Upon activation, these projectors fire in a synchronized sequence, compressing a pre-loaded seed mass of heavy, inert elements (e.g., depleted baradium, neutronium slag) into a spinning, super-dense sphere. The pressure and density are so great that the sphere enters a perpetual molten state held together by gravity, forming an artificial core floating in a vacuum.
    • Phase 2: Catalyst - Artificial Solar Radiation
      • Particle Fusion Torus
        • Encircling the gravitic anvil is a toroidal (doughnut-shaped) particle accelerator. This system does not require external fuel in the conventional sense. Instead, it initiates a fusion reaction using minimal starting power, hijacking its primary energy source from the next phase. The torus accelerates protons to near-lightspeed and focuses them into a continuous, high-intensity beam of energy that bombards the surface of the artificial core.
    • Phase 3: Transmutation and Recursive Loop
      • Transmutation Reaction
        • The interaction between the particle beam and the hyper-dense artificial core produces immense gravity and energy forces, forcing a quantum-level transmutation that mimics the natural process through which hypermatter is formed. The atoms at the core's surface are "shattered" and "re-forged" into exotic particles that constitute ultra-pure Coaxium-grade hypermatter.
      • Recursive Stabilization Loop
        • A portion of the newly generated hypermatter is immediately siphoned off via a magnetic scalar scoop before it can decay. If the host platform does not require fuel (solid or liquid), then all of the hypermatter is utilized during this stage, rather than a portion.
        • Due to the perfect reaction conditions within the core, all of the hypermatter produced by the transmutation reaction is pre-refined as ultra-pure Coaxium. This Coaxium-grade hypermatter is fed directly into a plasma conduit and channeled into a miniaturized hypermatter reactor. This reactor generates power by destroying the hypermatter, before shunting the energetic byproduct back to three key systems:
          • Gravitic Anvil: Provides the immense, stable power required to maintain the artificial core, far more efficiently than an external reactor.
          • Particle Fusion Torus: Supercharges the particle beam, turning it from a simple proton stream into a "hypermatter-infused" beam of incalculable potency.
          • Energy Capacitor: The final destination for the vast majority of energy produced by the HSE prior to being utilized by the host platform. This is an ultra-high-capacity energy capacitor, carrying enough power to support ~72 hours of moderate-load operation on most platforms. The energy capacitor is also used to restart the core from an inactive state.
    • Phase 4: Fuel Storage
      • For starships or vehicles that require fuel, the remaining ultra-pure Coaxium-grade hypermatter is stored to be used as a fuel, solid or liquid. Thus, the vehicle has its own self-replenishing fuel source.
  • Utility Systems
    • Diagnostic System
      • Computer brain-powered diagnostic system runs automatic maintenance checks on the HSE and is able to identify parts, systems, and components in need of repair or replacement. It is capable of identifying any and all potential issues that might arise with the system.
    • Power Management Capability
      • Power management systems synchronize with the host platform to monitor energy consumption, controlling energy flow as needed. This capability also allows the operator(s) to control which systems have priority for power. For example, it allows them to shunt additional power to shields in exchange for dampening power flow to weapons or another system.
    • Networking Capability
      • Should there be more than one HSE installed in a single platform, they can be networked and linked together to ensure optimal energy flow to all subsystems.
    • Overload Capability
      • With proper authorization, the HSE’s energy output can be deliberately overloaded to destroy the system and the host platform. This is often used to prevent sensitive technology from falling into enemy hands. However, it should be noted that this capability is locked behind extensive and robust security protocols, often requiring direct security authorization from multiple officers on larger platforms such as capital starships, super-heavy vehicles, and stations.
  • Safety Systems
    • Prevention Systems
      • Gravitic Anvil Harmonic Stabilizer
        • The thousands of individual gravity projectors are slaved to a central harmonic frequency. If any single projector's output fluctuates beyond a 0.001% tolerance, the system initiates a cascade re-alignment, where the surrounding projectors instantly compensate, "catching" the artificial core while the faulty projector is taken offline for micro-second recalibration. The core remains stable without interruption.
      • Recursive Loop Flow Regulators
        • The plasma conduit carrying the recursive hypermatter stream is lined with a series of highly sensitive piezoelectric sonic transceivers. These transceivers constantly fire precisely calibrated pulses of ultrasonic energy through the hypermatter plasma and measure the returning echo. The hypermatter plasma, due to its exotic and energetic nature, has a unique and predictable acoustic signature. Its density, flow velocity, and stability directly affect the frequency, phase shift, and attenuation of the sound waves passing through it. By analyzing these changes in real-time with a dedicated acoustic computer, the system builds a perfect, millisecond-by-millisecond tomographic map of the flow, detecting the minute turbulence that precedes a power surge long before it manifests as a dangerous energy spike.
        • If the acoustic signature indicates an imminent surge, the system responds by injecting crystalline "buffering rods" infused with molecularly bonded neutronium directly into the conduit. These rods are acoustically "tuned" to resonate at the specific frequency of the unstable hypermatter. Their resonant interaction with the plasma absorbs the excess kinetic and thermal energy, dissipating it as a controlled, vibrant pulse of radiation which is then harmlessly siphoned away by the radiation negation system. This provides an instantaneous, non-mechanical braking effect that smooths out the reaction.
      • Predictive Particle Beam Scatter Analysis
        • If the particle beam from the torus loses focus or develops a "hot spot," it could cause a dangerous bulge in the artificial core, leading to a catastrophic imbalance. To prevent this, specialized sensors constantly monitor the beam's profile. Using predictive computation, the system can anticipate a scatter event milliseconds before it happens and make real-time magnetic corrections to the beam path, keeping the pressure perfectly aligned across the core's surface.
      • Primary Coolant Systems
        • The HSE’s primary coolant systems are a critical circulatory system, responsible for managing the immense baseline thermal output of the artificial core and particle torus. The primary coolant is a superfluid, ionized plasma slurry, chosen for its phenomenal heat capacity and ability to be manipulated by magnetic fields. This superheated slurry is circulated through conduits lined with hyper-conductive ostrine-tursturin coils, which transfers the thermal energy directly to the recursive loop. In essence, waste heat is recycled as raw energy to help power the particle fusion torus (or to power other systems in the host), making the cooling process a contributor to the reactor's efficiency in addition to functioning as a safety overhead.
      • Radiation Shielding
      • Radiation Negation System
      • De-Ionization System
      • Cap Drain
      • Terentatek Hide Integration
        • Virtually all critical internal systems are lined with thin terentatek hide sheets. Ultra-thin terentatek hide microfibers are woven into insulation and wiring jackets, integrating Force-resistance directly into the HSE’s electrical architecture.
    • Containment Systems
      • Layered Containment Sphere
        • The chamber housing the gravitic anvil is a series of nested shields:
          • Innermost Layer - Magnetic Scalar Bottle
            • The primary container for the raw hypermatter and particle beam energy. A failure here triggers everything else.
          • Secondary Layer - Concussive Force Field
            • A specialized energy field designed to absorb and redistribute kinetic force. In the event of a core decompression, this field attempts to transform a single, catastrophic shockwave into a "manageable" hemisphere of diffuse pressure.
          • Tertiary Layer - Physical Armor
      • CryoBan Injection System
        • A network of high-pressure conduits, separate from the primary coolant lines, runs along the interior of the gravitic anvil's containment sphere. These conduits are filled with a liquid-state processed CryoBan slurry. At the first sign of a catastrophic thermal spike or a containment field fluctuation, the micro-nozzles lining the chamber simultaneously inject this slurry directly into the chamber as an ultra-fine mist. This mist vaporizes instantly, vast amounts of thermal energy in milliseconds. It creates a momentary "shroud" of absolute zero temperatures along the inner containment wall, snuffing out plasma flares and absorbing the initial kinetic energy of a decompression. While this does not stop an overload event, it buys critical time for other systems to initiate a controlled collapse, preventing a cascading failure.
      • Emergency Radiator Flush
        • This system consists of a network of modular, cartridge-like heat sinks integrated directly into the outer surface of the host platform. This surface is studded with panels filled with a micro-ablative CryoBan slurry. In a thermal overload event, these panels are violently jettisoned, and the superheated plasma coolant from the reactor core is flushed directly into the void left behind. The slurry instantly vaporizes, creating a massive, short-lived cloud of dissipating energy around the vehicle that glows like a miniature supernova. This act radiates away the catastrophic heat, saving the vessel from a core breach but potentially leaving it heavily damaged and vulnerable. It is a last-ditch, single-use safety measure.
      • Emergency Radiation Dampening Foam Dissipation System
    • Termination Protocols
      • Controlled Gravitic Collapse
        • In the event of a major but non-critical failure. the system initiates a sequential decompression. The projectors are powered down in a precise, inward-spiral pattern over a brief period of time (typically measured in seconds), allowing the artificial core to "unwind" and expand in a controlled manner, dissipating its energy as heat via the emergency radiator flush. This prevents an explosive decompression.
      • Emergency Core Ejection
        • If the core becomes unstable and cannot be collapsed safely, the entire gravitic anvil assembly can be explosively severed from the host. A ring of shaped plasma charges can cleanly cut it free, followed by a pre-charged pressor projector array that physically shoves the entire unstable core and its containment chamber out of the host at high velocity. The core is then detonated remotely at a safe distance.
STRENGTHS
  • Unlimited Power: The HSE has significant output and can produce virtually endless amounts of energy and fuel. It is capable of driving many power hungry systems at once, minimizing issues with energy capacity.
  • Deep Reserves: Given coaxium’s high energy density as a fuel (with only a small quantity being sufficient to power an entire fleet of ships), the HSE does not need to be “always on”. In fact, under most operating conditions (even during high-intensity combat), the core is inactive, with the host ship/vehicle running on power from the HSE’s energy capacitor and coaxium fuel harvested from a previous cycle. This only further augments the HSE’s safety, making the risk of breaches almost nonexistent, even during demanding combat operations. In addition, vehicles/ships that run on coaxium do not need large fuel tanks, minimizing the risk of fuel explosions and allowing the space to be used for other systems.
  • Resilient: The HSE has integrated terentatek hide, providing resistance to the Force. Anti-EMP and Ion measures are present in the form of reinforced duraplast electronic hardening and a combat de-ionization, allowing the system to resist high-energy electromagnetic discharges or quickly return to function in the event that it is compromised.
  • Strategic Mobility: The ability to synthesize hypermatter allows the host platform to operate further away from supply lines. The HSE outright eliminates the need for tankers and fuel vehicles, allowing for more freedom of movement in strategic contexts.
WEAKNESSES
  • Prolonged Ignition Sequence: The process of initiating the gravitic anvil and particle fusion torus to create the artificial core is not instantaneous. It requires a prolonged and power-intensive "spin-up" sequence, lasting from several minutes for a small unit to hours for a capital-scale engine. During this vulnerable period, the host platform must rely on its energy capacitor and cannot initiate a new synthesis cycle. An attack that forces repeated shutdowns and restarts can effectively strand a vessel by depleting its capacitor reserves before a new batch of hypermatter can be synthesized.
  • Gravitic Collapse: If the gravitic anvil were to fail, the artificial core risks being instantly decompressed. The resulting energy release has the potential to be catastrophic, potentially vaporizing the host platform. Although there are several safety systems in place to prevent this event under most circumstances, such a catastrophe remains a risk, especially in cases of deliberate sabotage.
DESCRIPTION
Designed by First United Astral Engineering, the FAE/G-01 Hypermatter Synthesis Engine is the company's first natively developed power and propulsion system. Intended to unshackle its platforms from the logistical chains of conventional fuel dependency, the primary objective of the HSE’s design is to grant vessels and installations virtually unlimited operational range and endurance.

The HSE achieves this by replicating the natural, cosmic process of hypermatter formation within a controlled, contained environment. By generating an artificial planetary core and bombarding it with focused particle radiation, the engine catalyzes the transmutation of base materials into ultra-pure, Coaxium-grade hypermatter. This synthesized fuel can either be stored for propulsion or immediately annihilated in an integrated hypermatter reactor, creating a self-sustaining cycle that provides both a limitless fuel source and immense power generation.

It is notable that development of the HSE took notable inspiration from the Hybrid Antimatter Power Unit designed by HPI Consortium. However, in lieu of antimatter, First United Astral Engineering’s designers opted to work with hypermatter for its superior energy density and stability as a storable fuel. From this foundation, safety was paramount. The HSE is integrated with a multi-layered defense architecture of prevention, containment, and termination protocols. These systems, combined with the fact that the core does not need to be frequently cycled, results in a power plant renowned for its stability and inherent safety.

In all, the FAE/G-01 Hypermatter Synthesis Engine is hoped to revolutionize starship design and mobile power generation. It provides the foundational energy backbone to power the next generation of the company’s most ambitious and advanced technological creations.
 
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Mellifluous Magenta

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  • Classification: Echani Shield Suit
  • Weight: Very Light
  • Resistances:
    • Energy: High
    • Kinetic: Very High
    • Lightsabers: Low
    • Weaponized Cold: Low
    • Weaponized Heat: High
    • Weaponized Acid/Corrosives: Low
    • Sonic: Average
    • Tensor: None
    • Electromagnetic/Ion/Electronic Disruption: Very High
    • Mental Attacks: High
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  • Left Arm
  • Right Arm
  • Universal Components and Features
    • Oversight Computer Brain - System Unification and Governing Functions
    • FAE/S-12 "Dream Sight" Combat Sensor System Mk. II
    • Energized and Reactive Polymer Underlay Construction - Total Body Augmentation
    • Miniaturized Capacitor - Secondary Functions
      • The capacitor draws most of its power from the HAPU, but secondary power may be drawn from the thermoelectric conversion cells via the thermal regulation system, which draws from the wearer’s body heat.
    • Mk. V Flexibility Enhancement
    • Dynamic Traction Node Array
      • Traction grip nodes composed of programmable microstructures (nano-scale articulated filaments) are embedded just beneath the suit’s outer layer on the palms, forearms, and soles At rest, these nodes sit flush. However, when engaged, the nodes reconfigure their texture in milliseconds, changing from smooth to high-friction grip patterns tuned to the surface beneath. Passive micro-sensors in the palms, forearms, and soles continuously scan texture, hardness, and thermal conductivity of whatever they touch, to identify the surface type. Profiles include ice (microscopic spike protrusions), polished alloy (micro-suction and gecko-inspired molecular adhesion), loose gravel (splayed, high-surface area treads), and yet more. After contact, the programmable surface resets back to smooth mode, shedding dirt, ice, or debris automatically. Self-cleaning transpires via vibrational micro-displacement, preventing buildup that would compromise performance.
      • The traction grip nodes can bias their friction in one direction, allowing for active grip enhancement.
    • FAE/C-03 BioMedical Support System
      • Life support and medisensor / bioscanner functions only.
      • Triple-Layer Thermal Regulation System
        • The suit features a sealed, closed-loop thermal regulation system that augments the wearer’s natural body heat regulation with advanced heat capture and recycling. A skin-contact microcapillary mesh draws heat from muscles and vessels, transferring it to a phase-change buffer layer that stores it as latent energy. Excess heat is then converted into electrical power via thermoelectric cells, which provides additional power to the suit’s energy capacitors. A non-evaporating thermal fluid circulates through the suit like a second vascular network, cooling hotspots before recirculating.
        • In cold conditions, the suit can reverse thermal flow, releasing stored heat back into the body. It equalizes temperature across core and extremities, harvesting even minimal ambient heat and maintaining a stable skin microclimate. If no heat is banked, the suit taps into the energy capacitors, converting energy into heat for warmth.
      • Liquid Reclamation System
        • The suit absorbs, reclaims, and reuses the wearer’s evaporation sweat mist and ionically conductive microfilm, harvesting the latter’s electrostatic charge for power. An anti-microbial, self-cleaning inner lining keeps the suit sterile and dry for long missions. The skin-contact layer is slightly pressurized, encouraging sweat & mist to wick outward naturally into the absorption network. This maintains a stable microclimate against the skin, preventing discomfort or pruney skin from long-term use.
    • Hybrid AEGIS Nanoarray-Energy Sink System
    • Self-Repair System - Programmable Matter
    • Cybersecurity Suite
    • Magnetic Equipment Attachment Strips
    • D-Baffling System
  • Exoskeletal Spinal Interface
    • Spinal interface acts as a load-bearing conduit, reducing strain on the spine during high-G maneuvers or rapid vector changes. It aids in reinforcing spine and core musculature, improving strength, stability, and endurance. The device contains reactive polymers and nano-hydraulics that additionally enhance sprinting, climbing, wall-running, and sustained high-speed pursuit. The interface is linked to the user via the Ghost Link, ensuring a direct neural connection which effectively allows the interface to prime itself for movement almost before the wearer is fully conscious of it.
    • Energy Shield Integration Point
    • HAPU Mini-Cell
  • Face Mask or Helmet
  • FAE/A-07 Energized Neck Piece
    • Reactive targeting matrix, Dream Sight (along with accompanying subordinate systems), and smart contacts removed.
    • The neck piece is not used if a helmet is worn.
  • Boots
  • Utility
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  • Velocity Redline: The Slipstream Zero is designed to enhance its wearer’s physical capabilities. Although it offers only a moderate augmentation to strength, its main function is in lowering the energy cost for physical exertions (namely running, sprinting, climbing, wall-running, etc.) and allowing for markedly increased stamina. In addition, the Ghost Link allows the wearer to control virtually all of the suit's functions and attached subsystems via mental command. This system provides further mental enhancement via the suit itself, which heightens and accelerates the user’s thought processes by supplementing them with processing power from the onboard computer. Thus, the suit enhances the user both physically and mentally.
  • Skin Shield: In spite of its predominantly skintight construction, the Slipstream Zero offers excellent resistance to energy and kinetic weapons, in addition to a high resistance to directed heat attacks. Estrian-ostrine composite armorweave, gammaplast armor padding, the miniaturized intrinsic shield array, and other systems all work together to lend the wearer excellent protection against these common battlefield threats.
  • Mind Shield: A Force shield integrated into the helmet provides excellent resistance against mental attacks, protecting the integrity of the mind against mentalism and other forms of Force intrusion.
  • Low Profile: The bodysuit has a greatly-diminished observation profile owing to its camouflage and polymer coatings, while the D-baffling system renders it nearly dead silent. Both of these systems lower the overall signature, but they do not offer true stealth capability or invisibility. Instead, they serve to make the suit and its wearer more difficult to distinguish from the surrounding environment, harder to track, and less readily detectable.
  • Spine Surge: Achieved via energized and reactive polymer materials incorporated into the suit and an exoskeletal spinal interface, the Slipstream Zero gives the wearer a twofold strength enhancement. In addition, the Ghost Link allows her to control virtually all of the suit's functions and attached subsystems via mental command. The Ghost Link provides further mental enhancement via the suit itself, which heightens and accelerates the user’s thought processes by supplementing them with processing power from the onboard computers. Thus, the suit enhances the user both physically and mentally.
  • Storm Chaser: The Slipstream Zero is EMP-hardened and ion-reinforced, ensuring that its systems retain their integrity and functionality even during conditions of heavy ionized and electromagnetic interference.
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  • Acerbic Affliction: Unfortunately, acid weapons are very effective at eating through the bodysuit’s protective material to harm the wearer directly, potentially inflicting a host of dangerous effects.
  • Tensor: While optimized to mitigate damage from most forms of energy-based assaults, tensor weapons are indeed the exception. In firing compressed tractor beam waves, they can bypass most of the bodysuit’s defenses and affect the wearer’s body at a cellular level, with the potential to cause severe injury.
  • Shield Projector Fragility: The Slipstream Zero is a high-tech bodysuit that depends in large part on its electronics for its defensive prowess. Thus, should its electronics be overloaded, disabled, or impaired, the suit’s ability to protect the wearer will suffer in turn. In such a case, the miniaturized intrinsic shield array might suffer malfunction. Since this system is a linchpin to the bodysuit’s resistance against disruptors (the protective material by itself is unable to adequately defend against this weapon type as solid materials can not be proofed against disruptors), these weapons will likely pose an especially mortal threat to the wearer in the event of system failure.
  • Surface Damage: While the bodysuit’s equipped Dream Sight has an extremely advanced surface-integrated passive reception array, any direct damage to the surface may diminish the effectiveness of the system due to the destruction of a number of passive micro-sensors. This can result in blind spots in the passive reception array.
  • Deep Freeze: While the suit is rated to protect the wearer from all environments (including arctic planets the likes of Hoth and Ilum), it unfortunately does not grade well in terms of defense against cold-based weaponry. That is to say that the biting, freezing power of cryogenic weapon systems is far more penetrating than that presented by cold environments. Thus, the wearer must rely on other means of protection should she come to face these weapons.
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Designed by First United Astral Engineering (with input from the Vorrik Armatech subsidiary of Malsheem Hypernautics and Manufacturing), the Slipstream Zero Exoskin Mk. I is a limited production combat exoskin designed for the exclusive use of Pursuit Zeros. Synergizing with the hyperaugmented Pursuit Zero physiology, the Slipstream Zero is designed to enhance mobility, endurance, survivability, utility, low-observability, and lethality while supporting the high-speed combat style that Pursuit Zeros are optimized for. To this end, First United Astral Engineering developed a number of new systems for the bodysuit, designed to enhance mobility and thermal regulation.

The most notable and important of these systems is the thermal regulation system, which can recycle and repurpose the wearer’s body heat, ensuring optimal thermal balance even in extreme conditions. The other is the dynamic traction node array, which was developed to ensure that rough and complex terrain does not impede high-speed movement. Utilizing programmable matter traction grip nodes, these units automatically shift their texture based on the terrain, optimizing grip and traction.

All in all, the Slipstream Zero is essentially an intelligent second skin, allowing Pursuit Zeros to maintain peak sprinting speed for longer and press the chase against the enemies of the Sith Dyarchy!

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  • Manufacturer:
  • Affiliation: The Kainate
  • Market Status: Closed-Market
  • Model: Pursuit Zero Biotype Mk. I
  • Modularity: Minimal
  • Production: Limited
  • Material:
    • Engineered Organic Tissue
    • Graphene Nanocomposites
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  • Musculoskeletal System
    • Hyperaugmented Tendon Networks
      • Tendons are triple-helical bio-polymers mimicking arachnid silk elasticity, allowing deeper energy storage and release per stride. This lets the Pursuit Zero “spring” forward with each motion, reducing muscular energy costs when running at high speeds.
      • Tendons are reinforced with parallel collagen bundles and synthetic analog proteins, granting increased tensile strength without rigidity. They can tolerate extreme joint angles that would dislocate a normal humanoid.
    • Hyperaugmented Muscle Fibers
      • Pursuit Zeros are engineered with a hybrid of Type IIx and synthetic fast-twitch analogs, granting both explosive acceleration and sustained contraction efficiency. The increased mitochondrial density in muscle fibers provides more ATP production per contraction, delaying lactic acid buildup. Muscle microstructure is coated with collagen-X nanofilaments, which improve elasticity and reduce microtearing during repetitive high-impact strides.
      • Muscles contain a higher ratio of elastin-like proteins interwoven with actin-myosin fibers. This makes their musculature more pliable yet still capable of explosive contraction, so they can extend or twist deeply without microtears.
    • Reinforced Skeletal Architecture
      • Bones are interlaced with woven carbon-ceramic composites for superior tensile strength without added weight. Joints use low-friction synovial analogs with self-repairing micro-lubricants, preventing wear during high-G directional shifts. Finally, the spine and pelvis are reinforced for shock absorption, ensuring spinal alignment remains stable during velocity-induced impacts.
    • Accelerated Muscle Repair
      • Satellite stem cells are programmed for ultra-fast recovery, allowing near-complete muscle restoration within hours post-run. As a result, Microfracture bone injuries heal within days, rather than weeks.
    • Elastic Shock Membranes
      • Thin bio-composite pads layered over joint capsules absorb repetitive ground-strike impact. Knees, ankles, and hips reinforced with cartilage-polymer hybrids that regenerate microdamage between sprints.
    • Hyperaugmented Joint Mobility
      • The joints in the hips, shoulders, and spine are subtly redesigned for broader rotational range, allowing for feline-like mobility and flexibility with seemingly contortion. In particular, extra vertebral segmentation in the thoracic-lumbar region allows a greater degree of spinal twist.
      • The low-friction synovial fluid analogs in the capsule around each joint is engineered with enhanced viscosity control, allowing temporary softening during high-stress movement so the joint can hyperextend safely without structural damage.
      • Accounting for wider joint mobility ranges, minute skeletal interlocks function as a safety system which engages under extreme torque, preventing catastrophic over-rotation while still allowing deep extension.
    • Dynamic Balance Musculature
      • Micro-reactive musculature in feet and calves continuously adjusts micro-tension for optimal stride length and landing force.
    • Reflexive Muscular Micro-Adjustment Capability
      • A specialized proprioceptive reflex loop between the vestibular system and spinal motor neurons allows the muscles to make microscopic posture corrections while moving at extreme speeds, keeping the body aligned.
    • Bio-Lubricating Fascial Layers
      • Between major muscle groups is a low-friction fascial mesh that secretes trace biopolymeric lubricant, similar to synovial fluid. This reduces shear stress when muscles oscillate at extreme stride frequencies and prevents heat-induced tissue sticking during prolonged exertion.
    • Muscle-Spindle Gravity Feedback
      • Modified stretch receptors in muscles can sense orientation relative to a gravitational pull.
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory System
    • Hyperadaptive Cardiovascular Loop
      • Heart has dual-chamber redundancy per side, allowing pulse-staggering: one chamber sustains stable flow while the other surges under peak exertion. The vessel walls are coated with flexile graphene nanocomposites that resist microtears under prolonged high-pressure circulation.
    • Blood Volume Compensation
      • Muscle-driven venous valves actively redirect blood during rapid acceleration to prevent hypoperfusion. Splenic micro-reservoirs release oxygen-rich blood during G-load spikes, and arterial walls act as hydraulic dampers to stabilize pressure surges.
    • Hyperefficient Oxygen Extraction
      • Hemoglobin analog in blood has increased oxygen affinity and accelerated CO₂ offloading, maximizing respiration turnover. Blood plasma contains perfluorocarbon carriers which function as secondary oxygen reserves for bursts beyond aerobic capacity.
    • Respiratory Expansion Augmentation
      • The ribcage is highly flexible, supporting enormous tidal breathing during sustained sprinting. Bronchioles are coated with biopolymer surfactants to reduce tissue irritation at extreme breathing rates.
      • Extra intercostal muscle fibers and a reinforced diaphragm allow deeper and faster respiratory cycles without fatigue. Lung alveoli are scaffolded with elastic recoil fibers to prevent collapse at rapid tidal volumes.
    • Vascular Stabilization
      • Vascular smooth muscle dynamically micro-contracts to prevent blood pooling in limbs or head during rapid orientation shifts.
  • Digestive System
    • Hyperefficient Digestive Tract Design
      • Digestive system has a shortened gastric cycle, with accelerated enzyme activity. Their stomach lining produces high-density enzyme cocktails that break down complex carbs and proteins in a fraction of the time a normal humanoid would need. This means that a Pursuit Zero can eat a nutrient-dense meal and have it fully metabolically available within 20–30 minutes.
      • Small intestine has layered absorption folds. Intestinal villi are genetically engineered with expanded surface area, increasing nutrient uptake efficiency by ~40% beyond baseline humanoids. Specialized transport proteins in the gut wall shuttle glucose, amino acids, and electrolytes into the bloodstream at high saturation levels, effectively eliminating bottlenecks during digestion.
      • Auxiliary Glycogen Buffer Nodes
        • Liver and skeletal muscles are modified to store ~2–3x more glycogen than baseline Terrelians. Additionally, secondary glycogen reservoirs (miniature hepatic analogs) are embedded along their abdomen, acting as quick-release energy packs for energy-intensive sprints.
      • Waste Reduction Augmentation
        • Digestive system is optimized for near-zero nutrient loss. Gut microbiome is synthetically optimized to break down and salvage every usable molecule, leaving minimal undigested residue. Specialized colonic absorption reclaims fluids, salts, and micronutrients more aggressively, so waste is significantly reduced compared to that of an unaugmented humanoid. As a result, ~95% of what a Pursuit Zero consumes is converted into usable energy.
  • Metabolic System
    • Bioenergetic Efficiency Augmentation
      • Liver & muscle cells are optimized for rapid glycogen cycling, storing larger quantities of high-density energy substrates. Mitochondria have upregulated oxidative phosphorylation rates, letting muscles sustain power output far beyond unaugmented Terrelian limits.
    • Lactic Acid Buffering
      • Engineered lactate-shunt pathways recycle lactic acid into usable glucose, delaying fatigue. Blood pH buffering is enhanced with synthetic bicarbonate reservoirs, preventing acidosis.
    • Nutrient Replenishment Protocol
      • Post-sprint, autonomic system shifts to hyper-recovery mode, dropping metabolism into nutrient-absorption overdrive.
      • Internal glycogen reserves refill 4x faster than a baseline Terrelian, allowing for faster recovery.
    • Thermal Regulation Enzymes
      • To avoid overheating during sustained, energy-intensive sprints, their liver produces heat-dissipating enzymatic coolants that reduce core temperature spikes. Functioning as a bioengineered metabolic support system integrated into Pursuit Zero physiology to manage the immense thermal loads. These are enzymatic heat scavengers—specialized enzymes in their muscle tissues and bloodstream which break down excess metabolic heat by accelerating localized endothermic reactions. These reactions absorb and redistribute heat into less active regions of the body, preventing localized overheating in core muscle groups.
  • Nervous System
    • FAE/I-02 Hypernervous Reaction System
    • Hyperaugmented Vestibular Architecture
      • Triple-Redundant Semicircular Canal Network
        • Instead of the standard three canals (pitch, roll, yaw), they have three stacked canal sets, each tuned to different sensitivity thresholds. One set detects micro-rotations during fine movement, another handles macro-scale shifts like mid-leap flips, and the third filters out “noise” from acceleration to prevent disorientation.
      • Hyper-Responsive Otolith Organs
        • Utricle and saccule (which normally detect gravity and linear acceleration) are densely packed with specialized otolith crystals made of a biogenic high-density calcium lattice. These crystals are far more precise, allowing Pursuit Zero to sense minute changes in gravitational pull and velocity vectors while moving at extreme speeds.
      • Graviceptive Neurocells
        • Graviceptive neurocells are embedded within the vestibular membranes. These cells contain paramagnetic protein complexes that shift orientation in response to acceleration and gravitational changes. When Pursuit Zero moves, they trigger direct neural firing patterns that give the brain a high-resolution, real-time 3D map of the body’s movement vector. This system is effectively an internal “organic gyroscope.”
      • Endolymph Viscosity Modulation
        • The inner ear’s balance fluid can instantaneously change its viscosity based on detected G-forces. When sprinting or leaping, it thickens, preventing the fluid slosh that normally causes motion sickness. During freefall or mid-air rotation, it thins, enhancing sensitivity to subtle orientation shifts.
    • Neurovascular Reinforcement
      • Elastic Arterial Sheathing
        • Brain and spinal arteries are encased in an additional elastic collagen-elastin matrix that expands and contracts to absorb sudden pressure spikes, preventing microaneurysms or vessel rupture.
      • Perivascular Shock Damping
        • Capillary beds in sensitive neural tissue are suspended in a gel-like extracellular matrix that cushions against mechanical shear, reducing the risk of microbleeds during abrupt motion.
      • High-Density Neurocapillary Mesh
        • Cerebral capillaries are denser, shortening the distance oxygen must travel to neurons. This ensures uninterrupted neural function even when brief drops in perfusion occur during extreme velocity shifts.
      • Myelin Integrity Stabilization
        • Nerve axons are insulated with a reinforced myelin analog that resists shear stress, maintaining conduction velocity during high-impact or high-vibration events.
      • Cerebral Flow Modulation
        • Specialized baroreceptor clusters in the carotid sinuses detect rapid acceleration and redirect blood flow accordingly, ensuring brain perfusion remains stable even under G-force extremes.
    • Cerebellar Augmentation
      • Cerebellum is optimized for motion correction. Motor-control brain regions have 5–6x the synaptic density of a baseline Terrelian, meaning the body can auto-correct orientation almost instantaneously. In addition, their brain can calculate where the body will be mid-leap or mid-sprint milliseconds ahead of time, allowing for a “preemptive balance adjustment” effect.
    • Adaptive Hearing Dampening
      • Tympanic membranes can tense under high noise pressure, filtering wind roar and shockwave noise. Cochlear hair cells selectively amplify key frequencies.
    • Neural Thermostat Regulation
      • Hypothalamus is tuned for microsecond-level thermal feedback, dynamically increasing or decreasing enzymatic activity based on muscle load and environmental temperature.
    • Visual Cortex Motion-Blur Filtering
      • Eyes and optic nerves have adaptive processing to cancel out blur during extreme velocity.
    • Dual-Layer Ocular Membranes
      • Beneath the eyelid is a transparent nictitating membrane that auto-deploys at high wind velocities. The membrane is tear-film coated, so it resists desiccation and particle abrasion. The cornea secretes glycoprotein microfilms that reduce drag and prevent microtears caused by air friction.
      • Blink reflexes are suppressed at speed. Visual clarity is maintained by tear gland overproduction tuned for high evaporation.
  • Integumentary System
    • Subdermal Thermal Wicking Lattice
      • The subdermal thermal wicking lattice is a biological heat-distribution network integrated beneath the skin of Pursuit Zeros, designed to prevent localized overheating caused by extreme exertion. The lattice sits between the dermis and the superficial fascia, woven like a biological mesh that covers the entire body. It consists of hyper-dense capillary arrays paired with engineered thermal vesicles—small, fluid-filled channels lined with thermoregulatory cells capable of absorbing and transferring heat away from hotspots. The vesicles contain phase-change proteins, which temporarily shift state when heat loads spike, acting as a living coolant gel that absorbs thermal energy and then releases it gradually when the body cools.
      • The lattice has a directionally porous structure and is anisotropic. It actively pulls heat away from deep muscle bundles toward surface layers, allowing faster dissipation through the skin
      • Instead of isolated “hot zones,” the lattice spreads thermal load evenly across a larger surface area, preventing tissue damage or fatigue spikes in one region.
    • Ultraefficient Perspiration
      • Ionically Conductive Microfilm
        • The microfilm is a thin, invisible electro-reactive layer that coats the skin during high exertion. It is secreted by modified sweat glands in trace amounts alongside the evaporative mist. Its primary function is to distribute ionic charge evenly, dissipating thermal pockets more uniformly across the skin to prevent localized overheating.
      • Evaporative Mist
        • Sweat glands give off a fine aerosol sweat, intended to pull excess heat away from the skin. The mist is an ultra-fine, fast-dispersing vapor, lighter than normal sweat. Its primary role is latent heat removal via rapid evaporation—when it flashes off the skin, it draws thermal energy away.
        • The mist contains heat scavenger enzymes which are synthesized by the liver, then circulated through the bloodstream to the sweat glands. Thus, the mist cools not only via evaporation, but also by actively scrubbing thermal buildup chemically, making it far more efficient than baseline sweating.
    • Cutaneous Graviception Capability
      • Nerve endings in the skin detect subtle pressure gradients, allowing orientation even without ear input.
  • Universal Body System
    • Visceral Suspension Network
      • Internal organs are surrounded by gel-like biofilms that absorb and redistribute blunt-force energy. Elastic micro-ligaments tether organs to prevent dangerous displacement under violent movement.
      • The peritoneum and thoracic linings are laminated with reinforced collagen layers to prevent rupture from repetitive impacts.
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  • Pursuit Supremacy: Hyperaugmented tendon networks, elastic muscle fibers, and dynamic joint mobility allow sustained sprinting at speeds in excess of 80 mph for minutes without structural breakdown and slower paced speeds (~45 mph) for hours. As a result, they can outrun any infantry and many types of vehicles on foot, making them ideal for the interception and termination of high-value targets that are attempting to retreat.
  • Extreme Burst Acceleration: With their enhanced tendons and fast-twitch muscle fibers, Pursuit Zeros accelerate in an effective instant, allowing for an incredibly explosive movement style that allows them to close distance or reposition often before others can react.
  • Inertial Awareness: Even without a clear visual reference, Pursuit Zeros effectively always know their orientation, even in low light, zero-G, or visually obscured areas.
  • Thermal Stability: Owing to multi-layered thermal regulation augmentations, Pursuit Zeros can maintain maximum velocity output in hot environments without succumbing to overheating. Prolonged sprinting does not trigger the same overheating that often cripples unaugmented runners.
  • Vector Shift: Pursuit Zeros can change direction mid-sprint or reorient in mid-air with feline precision. These unpredictable vector shifts make them nearly impossible to track with standard targeting solutions. Complex 3D environments, such as urban spires, wrecked structures, dense forests, can be navigated with inhuman speed and grace.
  • Surgical Velocity: Motion-blur filtering in visual cortex, adaptive auditory dampening, and cerebellar augmentation for predictive motor control, allow for ultra-precise movements at extreme velocity. As a result, they can shoot accurately and strike precisely while moving at full tilt, with no visual distortion or balance loss even at high velocity.
  • Explosive Power: Although not built for heavy sustained lifting power, Pursuit Zeros have immense short-burst power, making them as powerful as elite unaugmented humanoid power lifters in terms of raw upper body strength performance. In this, they can bench press ~250 kg and punch with bone-breaking force. Their lower body strength is especially robust, with significantly stronger musculature due to sprinting biomechanics. Capable of deadlifting ~400 kg, their kicks have enough power to crumple reinforced doors or shatter heavy bone structures.
  • High Tempo: Pursuit Zeros can sprint repeatedly within the same operational window, owing to deep glycogen reservoirs and ultra-fast nutrient absorption. Their ability to recover from extreme exertion far surpasses that of baseline humanoids.
  • Jump Out the Gym Athleticism: Reinforced triple-helical tendon networks, hyperelastic muscle fibers, and extra spinal articulation allow for massive energy storage and release during jumps. As such, standing vertical jumps typically reach 12-15 meters, running vertical leaps range from 20-25 meters, and horizontal bounds can clear over 40 meters in a single motion. In addition, they can make subtle adjustments to mid-air trajectory by spinal twist and tendon recoil timing, allowing them to chain leaps through complex environments, make subtle shifts to their aerial angle mid-jump, and make precise landings in complex terrain.
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  • Terrelian Exclusive: The Pursuit Zero Biotype is exclusively for Terrelian Jango Jumper recipients. It can not be adapted for the physiologies of other species.
  • Demanding Metabolism: A hyperefficient metabolism, massive glycogen storage, and lactic acid recycling allow for extreme bursts of performance. However, these systems burn through energy at a staggering rate. Thus, Pursuit Zeros require a constant, high, high-density caloric intake to enable their performance. Prolonged periods without resupply rapidly degrade their speed, power, ability to physically exert themselves.
  • Sensitive Biomechanics: The Pursuit Zero sprinting style is finely tuned to optimize joint mobility and tendon recoil. However, joint damage, tendon cuts, or musculoskeletal injuries disproportionately cripple them because even a slight loss of elasticity breaks stride mechanics.
  • Lower Load-Bearing Capacity: Although optimized for speed, Pursuit Zeros can lose this advantage under certain conditions. Their skeletal and joint architecture is optimized for flexibility and impact absorption, not heavy external loads. Thus, they cannot wear heavy armor, heft large weapons, or carry bulky gear without significantly degrading their speed.
  • Recovery Phase: Even with accelerated nutrient absorption and repair cycles, Pursuit Zeros still need brief cooldown phases after maximal exertion. Pressuring them immediately after a high-speed engagement (before glycogen stores refill) may catch them at reduced output.
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Conceptualized by the alchemists of the Alchemarch and the organic augmentation engineers of the Medicae Directorate, the Pursuit Zero Biotype Mk. I is an augmentation suite and strand-cast template designed for the Terrelian Jango Jumper genetic template. Leveraging the species’ natural hyper-athleticism, Kainate geneticists were able to amplify these innate advantages. For the Pursuit Zero Biotype, the emphasis was on optimizing speed and athleticism, creating an augmented bioform capable of sprinting at speeds in excess of 80 mph.

Designed primarily to fill the role of a high-speed interception and pursuit unit, the Pursuit Zeros are the fastest organic ground units in the Kainate Immortal Legions. Tactically, they are used for hunting down retreating enemy units, eliminating fleeing VIPs and enemy commanders, and in engagements over difficult terrain where vehicles are slowed or useless. In this, Pursuit Zeros are blitz predators. They can accelerate and close distances faster than most vehicles in urban or obstructed terrain. On the battlefield, the Pursuit Zeros’ speed makes them akin to ghosts. Often the only reported signs of their presence on a battlefield is a faint whistle of displaced air, followed by the location of cleanly neutralized bodies miles away from their last known position.

All in all, the Pursuit Zeros are organic interceptors optimized for high-speed combat and pursuit. They are the pursuit predators of the Immortal Legion, ensuring that there is no escape from the Qoritdras, no matter where or how fast its enemies flee.

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