Alien Metal

Properties

Material Characteristics

A crystalline metal compound. Many of the properties are similar to tungsten, incredibly dense, strong and versatile

Physical & Chemical Properties

Cool to the touch, almost glass-like. magnetic, highly conductive

Geology & Geography

suspected to be not a naturally occuring metal. Is found in deposits across the surface of Endeavour and is the primary material used in the construction of the Star vessel trapped within Endeavour

History & Usage

Manufacturing & Products

Used in the manufacturing of archotechologies such as special firearms, swords, armor, and artefacts. Also used in the manufacturing of currencies such as Skrilla or used directly as a currency.

Hazards

toxic to many creatures with iron or copper based cardiovascular systems

Distribution

Trade & Market

Many merchants will carry small amounts of alien metal as a "universal" currency

Storage

carried in pouches made of sturdy leathers or tightly woven cloth

Type

Metal

Value

1000 § per gram

Rarity

Rare / Uncommon

Odor

a faint whiff of ozone

Color

glossy silver, with faint rainbow patterns, shimmers in full light

Melting / Freezing Point

4625 C

Common State

solid