Tharaxium

Tharaxium is a synthetic dark matter-based exotic element engineered exclusively by the Krovenn Empire. It is not found in nature and is created through a highly restricted crucible process beneath Draxion-8, where gravito-magnetic instability and harmonic field resonance are harnessed to induce phase-anchored lattice collapse. Possessing mass-fold resonance and gravitic opacity, Tharaxium is one of the densest known materials in the Krovenn scientific arsenal, with a variable semi-fluid to crystalline state governed by electromagnetic pressure thresholds. The material is a cornerstone of Krovenn strategic infrastructure, serving as the primary energy substrate in their advanced reactor systems, kinetic weapons, and storm-phase melee technologies. Its phase-stable configuration emits non-ionizing gravitic distortions, allowing for battlefield applications that bypass traditional shielding and signal-based detection systems.   Unlike conventional materials, Tharaxium functions through subspatial harmonic alignment rather than atomic bonding, making it incompatible with all known baryonic matter without specialized containment. Its synthesis requires quantum bonding catalysts derived from storm-fermented biological compounds and harmonic encoding performed under artificial Howlveil simulations. When properly stabilized, each gram of Tharaxium can release energy yields exceeding 2.6 terajoules, with virtually no thermal dissipation. However, the element is dangerously unstable outside of Krovenn containment protocols and will self-collapse into a gravitic cascade event if exposed to oxygen or EM noise without shielding. As such, Tharaxium is both a revered sacred resource and a high-priority military asset, tightly regulated under Storm Protocol Blackout and safeguarded by auto-nullifier detonation measures. Its controlled deployment reflects the Krovenn ethos—absolute power, discipline, and reverence.

Tharaxium exists as a hyperdense, non-baryonic lattice of artificial dark matter that exhibits both gravitational opacity and mass-fold resonance. In its raw form, it presents as a matte-black semi-fluid with internal motile filaments of violet-silver plasma that pulse according to local electromagnetic conditions. The material is paradoxically non-reflective yet visually active—its filaments shimmer with gravitic harmonics when exposed to Krovenn-generated EM fields, creating a subtle iridescence beneath the surface. With a density exceeding 1.12×10¹⁰ kg/m³, Tharaxium distorts light and space within close proximity, producing lensing effects observable only through polarized gravimetric optics. When forced into a stabilized crystalline state under extreme containment pressures (typically exceeding 480 GPa), it forms octahedral micro-crystals that can resonate at storm-frequency intervals. This crystallization is necessary for integration into Krovenn weapon cores and energy matrices.   The substance does not behave according to classical thermodynamics. Rather than exhibiting a fixed phase transition point, Tharaxium remains in a phase-variable state—oscillating between superfluidic and semi-crystalline depending on applied EM alignment. Its molecular pseudo-structure does not contain conventional atomic bonds; instead, it is maintained through a field-locked gravito-magnetic matrix, where cohesion is determined by a Krovenn-engineered harmonic field cage that holds the subquantum matter in stasis. The Krovenn discovered that Tharaxium's quantum anchoring reacts violently with atmospheric oxygen and baryonic nucleons, causing catastrophic matter destabilization within seconds if not shielded properly. Therefore, containment requires triple-layered stormcages: inner graviton wells, middle electromagnetic phase buffers, and an external shell of Thar-Steel—a Krovenn alloy capable of resonant counter-vibration. This ensures that the material remains coherent even under battlefield disruption.   In its energized state, Tharaxium emits non-ionizing radiation in the form of gravitic waves that subtly deform local spacetime vectors. Though undetectable to most galactic species’ instruments, Krovenn graviton harmonizers can read and map these emissions with surgical precision. These emissions manifest as faint distortions—microwarps in space measuring less than 0.002 picometers—enabling near-instantaneous feedback when integrated into reactive battlefield sensors. These distortions also make Tharaxium-infused weapons uniquely effective against energy shields and spatial dampening fields, as they can bypass or fracture the field geometry rather than relying on brute kinetic force. Notably, residual trace particles of Tharaxium maintain weak field resonance for up to 46 minutes after detonation, necessitating precise cleanup protocols following battlefield deployment.

Tharaxium's primary utility lies in its extraordinary energy potential. When stabilized within a Krovenn storm-frequency harmonic field, each gram can yield upwards of 2.6 terajoules, making it one of the most potent known energy substrates in Krovenn science. This energy is not produced through combustion or fission, but rather through forced collapse of its internal gravitic lattice, releasing stored potential via a controlled quantum resonance discharge. The conversion process is facilitated by phase-tuned emitters that exploit minute fluctuations in localized spacetime curvature to induce partial matter collapse without full-scale annihilation. As a result, Tharaxium-powered systems generate almost no thermal signature, emitting instead a focused, silent gravitational pulse that can power heavy infantry systems, orbital weapons, or planetary shield grids with unmatched efficiency. The lack of waste heat makes Tharaxium-based cores difficult to detect via standard thermal optics, giving Krovenn military platforms a distinct stealth advantage during deployment.   In weapons applications, Tharaxium serves as the foundational element in Krovenn anti-matter infused ammunition and storm-blade energy arrays. Within anti-matter warheads, Tharaxium functions as both a containment field stabilizer and an energy amplifier. The hyper-stable gravito-magnetic shell formed by Tharaxium prevents premature annihilation of anti-matter payloads while simultaneously amplifying the final detonation via induced mass collapse. The resulting energy release does not simply explode outward—it compresses space inward before violently rebounding, fracturing physical and energetic structures alike. Similarly, in melee systems like the Pulse Blade, Tharaxium filaments are braided along the blade edge in resonant channels. When activated, these filaments enter a vibration state tuned to subatomic frequencies, enabling the blade to shear molecular bonds rather than relying on brute kinetic force. This enables Krovenn close-combatants to cleave through heavy composite armor or phase-locked barriers with minimal resistance, a capability unmatched by conventional blade systems.   Tharaxium is also utilized in defensive technologies, particularly in the fabrication of reactive armor and electromagnetic nullification matrices. When laced into armor substrates as nanocrystalline strands, Tharaxium enhances the material’s ability to absorb, redirect, and nullify kinetic and directed energy impacts. Its unique gravito-elastic properties allow the armor to momentarily “bend” local spacetime on impact, dissipating incoming force along a multidimensional vector, significantly reducing concussive and penetrative damage. In shield technology, Tharaxium functions as a capacitive substrate, storing and redirecting ambient electromagnetic radiation into feedback loops that neutralize hostile targeting systems. This functionality is particularly effective against AI-guided projectiles and sensor-dependent weaponry, as it introduces momentary distortion fields that scramble telemetry mid-flight. Furthermore, when used in command interfaces and warband control systems, Tharaxium’s weak but persistent field emissions can synchronize tactical overlays across distributed units in real-time—functioning as a low-bandwidth gravitic mesh that bypasses jamming or conventional signal disruption.

Tharaxium does not occur naturally and cannot be synthesized through standard atomic or nucleonic processes. Its creation requires extreme, precisely calibrated conditions unique to Draxion-8’s geophysical environment. The process begins deep beneath the surface at designated Krovenn crucible complexes—vast, underground fusion-core chambers located along tectonic faultlines beneath the Howlveil's Core Convergence Zone. These crucibles are positioned at gravitationally volatile zones where the planet’s crust undergoes constant pressure flux due to rotational stress, magnetic inversion, and thermal upwelling. Here, baryon-depleted substrate—harvested from orbital decay rings—is injected into hyper-compressed reaction chambers surrounded by rotating storm-field cyclotrons. These cyclotrons accelerate electromagnetic particles to relativistic velocities, compressing the injected matter into a metastable pre-exotic matrix that serves as the foundation for Tharaxium’s gravito-magnetic architecture.   Once the base matrix is prepared, a bonding catalyst must be introduced—an organic-mineral slurry known as Vraalroot Suspension, derived from storm-fermented algae, bloodroot fungi, and metallic storm-soil silicates. This slurry acts as a nano-structural scaffold and epigenetic template, guiding the formation of the Tharaxium lattice. In the presence of harmonic field induction—generated by synchronized phase chants performed by Storm Priests or encoded resonance machines—the material begins to undergo quantum polarization, folding subspace vectors into a gravito-magnetic framework. This is the most unstable stage of synthesis, requiring containment within triple-redundant magnetic cages while the matrix collapses into the semi-fluid lattice characteristic of uncharged Tharaxium. Failure in harmonic synchronization results in quantum decoherence, leading to catastrophic implosion or spontaneous singularity bleed, thus only the most elite synthesis teams are permitted to oversee this phase.   The final stage involves lattice alignment and energetic imprinting. Once the proto-Tharaxium reaches semi-fluid stability, it must be exposed to a storm-phase frequency loop—generated by artificial Howlveil-simulating plasma storms within a sealed crucible dome. This exposure “locks” the Tharaxium’s gravitic signature and fixes its orientation within localized space-time, enabling controlled crystallization. The material is then flash-cooled using graviton dampeners and rapid magnetic field cycling to prevent lattice fracturing. Resulting shards are extracted via automated zero-contact arms and placed into inertial stasis containment cylinders composed of Thar-Steel and phase-absorptive crystalline mesh. Only after 72 hours of field-stabilization are Tharaxium samples considered viable for integration into Krovenn weapon systems, reactor cores, or armor composites. Each gram is catalogued, encoded with a unique harmonic signature, and logged into the Krovenn Empire’s Tharaxium Custodial Archive—ensuring absolute control over distribution and usage across all warbands.

Tharaxium, while extraordinarily potent, is catastrophically unstable outside of Krovenn-designed containment fields. Its gravito-magnetic structure, though coherent within a storm-harmonic field, rapidly destabilizes in the presence of atmospheric oxygen, baryonic ions, or unshielded radiation. Uncontained exposure lasting longer than 14 seconds results in phase-lattice decoherence, where the material begins to unravel at the subatomic level. This triggers a gravitic cascade event—drawing in ambient matter and converting it into a collapsing microfield, effectively creating a localized singularity before self-neutralization. The implosion is typically followed by a rebound shockwave that emits high-density kinetic and spatial distortion, capable of flattening reinforced structures within a 20-meter radius. In populated areas or starship environments, even microgram leaks are considered high-priority biohazards, and standard evacuation protocols are enforced within 3 seconds of detection.   To prevent such incidents, Krovenn scientists developed a specialized containment architecture known as a Vrak’Cage, composed of three interdependent shielding layers. The innermost layer consists of a graviton-well core that creates a null-mass buffer zone, isolating the Tharaxium from baryonic intrusion. Surrounding this is a field-regulated electromagnetic phase envelope, maintained by a constantly cycling harmonic coil tuned to Krovenn storm-frequency resonance patterns. This phase layer not only stabilizes the lattice but also prevents quantum leakage and signal bleed into nearby systems. The outermost shell is constructed from Thar-Steel alloy—an adaptive metal with phase-absorptive properties capable of neutralizing lattice harmonics in the event of internal failure. This outer shell is often engraved with stormscript sigils, not merely for ceremonial purposes but to mark encoded phase frequencies, critical for system recalibration during transport or integration. Despite these precautions, Tharaxium exposure poses additional risks to living organisms. Unshielded proximity can disrupt cellular coherence in carbon-based lifeforms, causing localized molecular instability, vertigo, or full neuroelectrical failure within seconds. Extended exposure has been linked to psychological effects, including temporal disassociation, hallucinations of ancestral memory, and auditory phantom storms—phenomena attributed to the material’s residual gravitic echo field. Because of this, containment personnel are required to undergo Resonance Conditioning, a neuropsychological inoculation developed by the Order of the Vraal Sigil. If containment is breached, warband protocols dictate immediate deployment of suppression teams equipped with harmonic nullifiers and layered void-mesh armor. In worst-case scenarios, preinstalled auto-nullifier detonation cores within crucible vaults will trigger implosive sterilization—vaporizing all matter within the vault and sealing the breach in less than 0.7 seconds. Possession of Tharaxium by unauthorized individuals or foreign entities is considered a Class-1 warcrime under Krovenn Imperial Law, and subject to planetary-scale retribution.