Tech Review Parabrite

[Braze]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To introduce an exotic material called Parabrite, featuring unique reflective properties, particularly effective against EMP, radiation, and electricity.
• Image Source: N/A (fictional material)
• Canon Link: N/A (original material)
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: Original concept inspired by Star Wars lore on rare alloys and protective materials.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Extracted by specialized mining teams contracted by independent companies and factions.
• Affiliation: Available to select military factions, high-end droid manufacturers, and advanced scientific expeditions.
• Market Status: Open Market
• Model: N/A (raw material)
• Modularity: Yes (can be used in armor construction, starship hulls, electronic shielding components, and various alloys).
• Production: Mass-produced
• Material: Parabrite (a unique material sourced from asteroids within the Paramanova Cluster)

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Energy Reflective: Mitigates damage from EMPs, electricity, and radiation by reflecting portions of incoming energy. Reflection angles vary by impact angle, similar to light on a mirror’s surface. Effective in reducing damage, though not impervious. Sustained exposure can still degrade the material over time
• Radiation-Resistant Shielding: Provides protection against ionizing radiation, helping shield components. Prolonged or intense radiation exposure may gradually penetrate its defenses. Sustained exposure can still degrade the material over time
• Non-Magnetic: Parabrite’s unique properties render Paradalium unresponsive to magnetic fields, ensuring stability against electromagnetic interference. This can be good or bad depending on needs and intent.

STRENGTHS

• Energy Reflective: Mitigates damage from EMPs, electricity, and radiation by reflecting portions of incoming energy. Reflection angles vary by impact angle, similar to light on a mirror's surface. Effective in reducing damage, though not impervious. Sustained exposure can still degrade the material over time
• Non-Magnetic Stability – Parabrite is unaffected by magnetic fields, maintaining reliability in electromagnetic environments.

WEAKNESSES

• Heavy Material – The dense composition of Parabrite can reduce mobility in personal armor and add significant weight to ship hulls, impacting maneuverability.
• High Energy Absorption Limit – While Parabrite reflects energy, it can only handle a finite amount before degrading. Repeated energy attacks gradually weaken its reflective properties, diminishing effectiveness over time.
• Incompatible with Certain Alloys – Parabrite doesn’t bond well with some common alloys, limiting its use in reinforced hybrid materials or applications that require alloy combinations.
• Energy Retention Hazard – Parabrite can retain residual energy after exposure to high-intensity attacks, which may result in accidental discharges, posing risks to users and nearby systems.
• Vulnerability to Sonic Attacks – Parabrite’s structure poorly absorbs sonic energy, and certain frequencies can even amplify within it, making it particularly susceptible to sound-based attacks that disrupt and weaken its structural integrity.

DESCRIPTION
Parabrite is a dense, high-resistance material sourced from the Paramanova Cluster. Can be engineered for applications requiring energy reflection. Its surface deflects EMPs, ionizing radiation, and electrical charges at varying angles based on impact direction, effectively reducing energy penetration. Parabrite remains stable in electromagnetic fields due to its non-magnetic nature, though its high density increases overall weight, limiting its use in lightweight applications. Under repeated high energy exposure, its reflective properties degrade, and it is prone to energy retention, which may lead to accidental discharge. Additionally, Parabrite poorly absorbs sonic energy, with certain frequencies amplifying within, creating structural vulnerabilities.

 

[Rara Gowisi]

Braze I'll be reviewing this.

AS stated in the other sub, true reflection is not allowed by factory rules. I'll ask you to reword this to mention it is not true reflection.

I'd also like to ask you to add another weakness, as your current one reads more like a strength.

 

[Braze]

Braze I'll be reviewing this.

AS stated in the other sub, true reflection is not allowed by factory rules. I'll ask you to reword this to mention it is not true reflection.

I'd also like to ask you to add another weakness, as your current one reads more like a strength.

Nothing in the rules explicitly prohibits materials with reflective properties, like the ability to disperse or deflect energy.
Are you perhaps confusing reflective properties with

"Extreme ratings require justification and elaboration in the main body of the submission.
Extreme ratings must be submitted as Semi-Unique or Unique."

Please explain what you mean by this.

 

[John Locke]

Braze

I'll be taking over this submission. Please give me a few to review and gather my thoughts

 

[Braze]

Braze

I'll be taking over this submission. Please give me a few to review and gather my thoughts

I'm updating the details to clarify certain aspects from my end, particularly to distinguish between resistance, imperviousness, and reflectiveness. I'm also adding more defined weaknesses to ensure these distinctions are clear and to adjust for any potential misunderstandings.

 

[Braze]

John Locke

I think the updates I've made probably read better / do a better job of explaining things and help give more ideas on realistic grounding / uses.