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 ======= Rastan Particles ======= ======= Rastan Particles =======
  
-[{{https://​upload.wikimedia.org/​wikipedia/​commons/​thumb/​0/​03/​NASA-SNR0519690-ChandraXRayObservatory-20150122.jpg/​480px-NASA-SNR0519690-ChandraXRayObservatory-20150122.jpg?​250 |[[system:Rastan Supernova Remnant]], where Rastan Particles were first detected((Image by NASA/​ESA))}}]+{{https://​upload.wikimedia.org/​wikipedia/​commons/​thumb/​0/​03/​NASA-SNR0519690-ChandraXRayObservatory-20150122.jpg/​480px-NASA-SNR0519690-ChandraXRayObservatory-20150122.jpg?​200 |The Rastan Supernova Remnant, where Rastan Particles were first detected((Image by NASA/​ESA))}}
  
 Rastan Particles are a type of hadron, a relatively large subatomic particle similar to protons and neutrons. Where they differ, however, is that their "​shape"​ is elongated into a prolate spheroid rather than the standard spherical "​shape"​ in which other particles are generally conceptualized. Their unusual configuration causes them to align with magnetic fields and is the source of their useful properties. These particles were first detected in 2704PT in the [[system:​Rastan Supernova Remnant]], located in the [[sector:​America Sector#​America Nebula|America Nebula]]. ​ Rastan Particles are a type of hadron, a relatively large subatomic particle similar to protons and neutrons. Where they differ, however, is that their "​shape"​ is elongated into a prolate spheroid rather than the standard spherical "​shape"​ in which other particles are generally conceptualized. Their unusual configuration causes them to align with magnetic fields and is the source of their useful properties. These particles were first detected in 2704PT in the [[system:​Rastan Supernova Remnant]], located in the [[sector:​America Sector#​America Nebula|America Nebula]]. ​
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 ==== Properties ==== ==== Properties ====
  
-Rastan Particles are hadrons comprised of 2 up quarks and 1 strange quark, making them a type of sigma baryon. However, unlike the majority of hadrons, their charge is strongly aligned along a single axis, like a subatomic bar magnet. They are often conceptualised as an prolate spheroid. Internally, they are conceptualised as having the 2 up quarks orbiting in a "​dumbell"​ configuration,​ similar to an electron p-orbital aligned ​wiht the major axis, while the centre point is orbited by the strange quark in a tight circular orbit. This alignment results in a strange interaction with magnetic fields, called the Rastan Bridging Effect.+Rastan Particles are hadrons comprised of 2 up quarks and 1 strange quark, making them a type of sigma baryon. However, unlike the majority of hadrons, their charge is strongly aligned along a single axis, like a subatomic bar magnet. They are often conceptualised as an prolate spheroid. Internally, they are conceptualised as having the 2 up quarks orbiting in a "​dumbell"​ configuration,​ similar to an electron p-orbital aligned ​with the major axis, while the centre point is orbited by the strange quark in a tight circular orbit. This alignment results in a strange interaction with magnetic fields, called the Rastan Bridging Effect.
  
 When introduced to a strong magnetic field, Rastan Particles immediately align themselves with the direction of the magnetic containment field lines, while also being drawn towards the containment horizon of the field. They spread themselves across the containment horizon, and bridge across any momentary gaps or inconsistencies in the magnetic field, providing stability and more effective containment. When introduced to a strong magnetic field, Rastan Particles immediately align themselves with the direction of the magnetic containment field lines, while also being drawn towards the containment horizon of the field. They spread themselves across the containment horizon, and bridge across any momentary gaps or inconsistencies in the magnetic field, providing stability and more effective containment.
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 ====== OOC Game Information ====== ====== OOC Game Information ======
  
-Rastan Particles are a type of [[Exotic Particle]] - [[Science ​Substances|Science ​Substance]] related to [[Etheric Science]]. A physrep of some kind of energy containment device can be used to represent up to 10 measures of this substance, but particularly large physreps can hold more.+Rastan Particles are a type of [[Exotic Particles|Exotic Particle]] - an [[Exotic ​Substances|Exotic ​Substance]] related to [[Etheric Science]]. A physrep of some kind of energy containment device can be used to represent up to 10 measures of this substance, but particularly large physreps can hold more.
  
 A measure of Rastan Particles can be applied to any lammied item that holds and uses Charges - weapons, science devices, charge packs or similar. Applying a measure of this substance to such a device will reduce the amount of charges required to use the item's abilities by 1 (to a minimum of 1 per use).  A measure of Rastan Particles can be applied to any lammied item that holds and uses Charges - weapons, science devices, charge packs or similar. Applying a measure of this substance to such a device will reduce the amount of charges required to use the item's abilities by 1 (to a minimum of 1 per use). 
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   * The same weapon can instead make a THROUGH or DISRUPT call for 1 charge each, and a LETHAL call for 3 charges while enhanced by Rastan Particles.   * The same weapon can instead make a THROUGH or DISRUPT call for 1 charge each, and a LETHAL call for 3 charges while enhanced by Rastan Particles.
  
-As with all [Science ​Substances]],​ a character with at least 1 rank in the relevant speciality ([[Etheric Science]] in this case) can spend 1 minute of appropriate roleplaying to apply 1 measure of Rastan Particles to an item. After this roleplaying,​ they should unpeel the sticker that represents this substance, stick it to the lammie of the item being powered-up, and record the current date and time on it.+As with all [[Exotic ​Substances]],​ a character with at least 1 rank in the relevant speciality ([[Professional Skills#Etheric Science]] in this case) can spend 1 minute of appropriate roleplaying to apply 1 measure of Rastan Particles to an item. After this roleplaying,​ they should unpeel the sticker that represents this substance, stick it to the lammie of the item being powered-up, and record the current date and time on it.
  
 The boost provided by this substance wears off 2 hours after the time recorded on the sticker. The boost provided by this substance wears off 2 hours after the time recorded on the sticker.
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