Satramene Gas

Satramene Gas is a type of naturally occurring hypnotic compatible with most forms of biological life. When viewed in the visible spectrum, it takes the form of a purple gas. Upon inhalation, satramene gas rapidly produces a calming effect on most intelligent forms of life, suppressing extreme emotions in a manner similar to medical depressants. Additionally, inhalation of satramene gas is known to cause a subject to become substantially more susceptible to suggestion and psychological manipulation. This has a use as a treatment for anxiety and depression, and also for crowd control purposes. Satramene gas is often consumed recreationally through inhalers, though the addictive qualities of the gas are well-known. In some states, recreational use of satramene gas is regulated due to its addictive qualities.

Due to high demand by the medical, scientific, law enforcement, and entertainment sectors, satramene gas is often expensive. While not as in demand as other exotic gases, it can be difficult to acquire on distant colonies. Satramene gas is mined from the upper atmospheres of some gas giants, as well as deep wells within planetary crusts. Notably, satramene gas is significantly rarer on planets orbiting Class G, K, and F stars. It is believed that the frequency of light impacts whether satramene gas can form. Between its natural rarity and high demand, synthetically produced satramene is the main source of the gas in the galaxy today. Although producing the gas artificially is resource and energy intensive, in many cases it is cheaper than investing in the infrastructure to discover and extract deposits of naturally occurring satramene gas.