Einstein-Rosen Project

This used to be the stuff of science-fiction, now it's just science

The greatest achievement of the Golden Age of humanity is, without a doubt, the Einstein-Rosen Project. The device creates and stabilises wormholes, allowing for travel between two points in space - no matter how far apart they are. It was key to the Keln's invasion, as they sabotaged the device and used it to invade.

Discovery

The concept of wormholes was proposed a long time ago, through the scientific research of Albert Einstein and Nathan Rosen. However, many doubted the existence of wormholes, and those that believed in them concluded that it would be impossible to stabilise a wormhole without using exotic matter.
Exotic Matter is a rare substance that violates the laws of physics, with a negative energy density and a large negative pressure. Many believed we would never locate anything that possessed these properties - until a strange meteor crashed on to Earth in 2036. This meteor contained a new element that possessed all the properties of exotic matter - perfect for stabilising wormholes.
In 2039, motivated by the possibility of stabilising a wormhole, a group of scientists began to research the possibility of inventing a device that could create and stabilise wormholes that could be travelled through. In 2055, after many failed attempts and years of research, they succeeded. The device was named the Einstein-Rosen Device, honouring the scientists that put the concept to paper over a century ago.

@Dr Gerden's Desk

Use

Only one test was carried out, the device worked and a wormhole opened up to another point in space:

We saw nothing but the empty darkness of space, this was to be expected.
The wormhole was not open for long before there was a malfunction, the containment rings that prevent the wormhole from expanding has failed - the portal was increasingly getting bigger. We attempted to shut down the portal, but it was no use. We evacuated the facility and could only watch as the wormhole expanded to the size of a skyscraper.
Then, we saw what was on the other side. An alien army, the stuff of science fiction, began to journey through the wormhole we had opened. It was the end of the world, and we had brought it about.

— Dr Baley

The Einstein-Rosen Device allowed the armies of the Keln Empire to travel to Earth. It is now heavily guarded by the alien soldiers, allowing further reinforcements to journey to Earth.

Utility

The Einstein-Rosen Device appears like a large portal, as if it were dragged out of science-fiction.
A huge amount of energy is transmitted to the centre of the device, enough to break the fabric of space and open up a small wormhole that is barely visible to the eye. Once the wormhole has been made, the exotic matter is channeled into the device to stabilise the wormhole.
As the wormhole stabilises, it begins to increase in size. As it increases in size, the containment rings on the outside of the device prevent the wormhole from expanding too much - otherwise it would continue to grow to a ridiculously large size.
Once the wormhole has grown and fully stabilised, it becomes usable for travel. The wormhole connects two points in space, no matter the distance, and allows travel between them in an instant.
However, there are issues with using the device. A single Einstein-Rosen Device cannot be used for transport. In order for successful transport, there must be another Einstein-Rosen device on the other side. A connection can be made between the two devices, allowing for a stable wormhole that can permit safe travel. It was this that resulted in the invasion, as the scientist working on the project had no idea that a connection was required. So, when the device was turned on it made a connection to the closest wormhole device - the Keln Empire's.

Manufacturing

The process of creating an Einstein-Rosen Device is laborious and complex.
There are three main components to the device: the generator, the stabiliser, and the containment rings.
Generator
The generator is responsible for creating the initial rift in space, breaking through the fabric of reality and creating a wormhole. It is comprised of several powerful magnets arranged in a sphere. An intense amount of electrical energy is fired at the magnets, causing a brief rift in space.
Stabiliser
This rift is then enhanced by the stabiliser. The stabiliser channels a large amount of Eltrium into the device, allowing a secure wormhole to be created. The device then fires the rift out of the device, towards the centre of the containment rings.
Containment Rings
The Containment Rings are a circular arrangement of powerful magnets. Technically, the containment rings are an optional feature of the device. The generator and stabiliser can work together to create a wormhole, but it would expand to astronomical sizes. Therefore, the containment rings hold the wormhole at a fixed size and prevent this.

Access & Availability

It is unique, there is only one working device in existence at the moment

Complexity

It is extremely complicated, requiring the most advanced technological components and an incredible knowledge of physics to operate

Discovery

2055