Bioluminescent Colonies
Colonies of genetically modified Bioluminescent organisms are used as a cheap and low maintenance light source. Most ships lights are actually small colonies holding multiple single-celled macro-organisms that can be controlled via chemical signals to turn on and off or change light levels and color. These organisms are one of the few types sanctioned to be assemble-able in any assembler or fabricator due to their simplicity and inability for mutation or modification. Each light on a ship is connected to a dedicated life support system that maintains an optimal environment for these organisms.
Organic lighting solutions are popular because they drain less power than mechanical ways of creating light. They can also self repair with no need for replacement parts.
Properties
Material Characteristics
Each organism looks like a cloudy translucent blob about the size of a grape. Their color changes depending on what color of light they produce.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Bioluminescent colonies are harmless and incredibly hard to tamper with due to their genetic modifications. Their membranes are almost impossible for any infectious agents to penetrate and any mutations cause the cells internal functions to shut down. They however can not reproduce. This is not a problem as it is relatively easy to assemble one using mechanical means.
Life & Expiration
Individual Macro-organisms have lifespans of several years before needing to be replaced.
History & Usage
History
Usage of Bioluminescent organisms as lighting has been used since around 3500, but it became more widespread in the 6000s after the first modern iteration of colonies were created in a lab.
Everyday use
Almost every visible spectrum commercial use light is a bioluminescent colony, with the exception of small handheld lights like Suit lights or flashlights as well as lights outside of the visible spectrum.
Type
Biomaterial
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