[IC] Myriad Reality

[Intrepid]

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Could you please provide the molecular details of Xallum?

@Techspert

It's a chemical combination of resources commonly used by the IA and is incredibly unstable. In fact, it seems to be the polar opposite to the metal containing it in terms of its molecular makeup. It is essentially a large mass of neutrons with minimal charged particles, whereas the metal seems to have had all of its electron shells collapsed onto the nucleus of the atom, essentially rendering all the atoms to be in actual contact with one another. I'd kill for the ability to produce that.

[Techspert]

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It's a chemical combination of resources commonly used by the IA and is incredibly unstable. In fact, it seems to be the polar opposite to the metal containing it in terms of its molecular makeup. It is essentially a large mass of neutrons with minimal charged particles, whereas the metal seems to have had all of its electron shells collapsed onto the nucleus of the atom, essentially rendering all the atoms to be in actual contact with one another. I'd kill for the ability to produce that.

@Intrepid

The density of such an artifact must be unparalleled.

[Intrepid]

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The density of such an artifact must be unparalleled.

@Techspert

Nigh indestructible. But we need a way to safely destroy it.

[Techspert]

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Nigh indestructible. But we need a way to safely destroy it.

@Intrepid

Is that an unreasonable goal?

[Intrepid]

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Is that an unreasonable goal?

@Techspert

I have no idea. I know I can't crack it.

[Techspert]

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I have no idea. I know I can't crack it.

@Intrepid

It appears to be similar to a Prince Rubert's Drop?

[Intrepid]

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It appears to be similar to a Prince Rubert's Drop?

@Techspert

I have no idea what that is.

[Techspert]

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I have no idea what that is.

@Intrepid

A solidified drop of glass held together by internal tension, nearly indestructible due to this fact. If its tail shatters and releases said internal tension, however, the entire drop instantly shatters.

[Intrepid]

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A solidified drop of glass held together by internal tension, nearly indestructible due to this fact. If its tail shatters and releases said internal tension, however, the entire drop instantly shatters.

@Techspert

So you're suggesting that it's just a matter of finding the weak point?

[Techspert]

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So you're suggesting that it's just a matter of finding the weak point?

@Intrepid

Not necessarily, as it was possible to develop a Drop sans the tail. However, it was also possible to shatter it by sufficiently scratching the glass shell.

[Intrepid]

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Not necessarily, as it was possible to develop a Drop sans the tail. However, it was also possible to shatter it by sufficiently scratching the glass shell.

@Techspert

Makes sense. A persistent effort should do it then, if it functions the same way.

[Techspert]

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Makes sense. A persistent effort should do it then, if it functions the same way.

@Intrepid

Although I must warn you. If that tactic succeeds, all energy contained within that sphere will be released at once.

[Intrepid]

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Although I must warn you. If that tactic succeeds, all energy contained within that sphere will be released at once.

@Techspert

Of course it will. We'll have to automate it somehow, safely away from anyone.

[Techspert]

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Of course it will. We'll have to automate it somehow, safely away from anyone.

@Intrepid

Perhaps in a separate dimension?

[Intrepid]

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Perhaps in a separate dimension?

@Techspert

Likely.

[Techspert]

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Likely.

@Intrepid

How likely is it that this will be a solution?

[Armed Forces]

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Perhaps in a separate dimension?

@Techspert

It could be much quicker if we could produce a weapon with the same metal. That way could take ages.

[Techspert]

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It could be much quicker if we could produce a weapon with the same metal. That way could take ages.

@Armed Forces

Can you?

[Armed Forces]

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Can you?

@Techspert

I can't, no. Someone out there is likely to know a little about it. I'll ask around.

[Techspert]

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I can't, no. Someone out there is likely to know a little about it. I'll ask around.

@Armed Forces

What are the risks that it will be stolen?