GURHAL TECHNOLOGY
The Gurhal System is inhabited by a civilization that uses advanced technology. The foundation for all Gurhal technology lies is the energy particle, the "photon."
The Basis of Modern Science in the Gurhal System: Photons
A photon is the most basic form of energy, and forms the foundation of science in the Gurhal System. In the Gurhal System, photons particles are plentiful in any environment, from planetary atmospheres to interplanetary space. They cannot be detected by normal people, but they respond to people's spiritual energy, acting as the catalyst for TECHNICs.
Photons and A-Photons
The primary energy source in the Gurhal System is photonic energy. Technology such as "photon reactors" and "photon drives" take in photons from their surroundings, and put them to various uses. They can also be made extremely tiny and are a part of the weapons and vehicles employed by the GUARDIANS. Because photon energy is affected by a person's spiritual power, the amount of energy created varies depending on the mental state of the person using it. Even if using the same reactor, a veteran's and a rookie's power output will have different results.
Some people questioned the wisdom of depending on photons, an inherently unstable form of energy that is too dependent on the mind of the user. One answer to this problem was the development of advanced photon energy, or A-Photon energy. A-Photon energy provides a high, stable level of energy output, and it has become very prevalent in the last fifteen years.
A-Photon energy and photon energy are not completely unrelated. Through a special process, photon energy particles are concentrated to form A-Photon crystals. The enormous amount of energy released when those crystals decay is A-Photon energy. Crystals aren't generally formed organically, but in extremely rare circumstances crystallization can occur, and there have been a few rare cases of A-Photon crystals being discovered in nature.
Utilization of photon energy, example 1: A-Photon Reactors
An A-Photon reactor puts photons through the entire process of collecting photons, converting them to A-Photons, then harnessing the energy created by their decay.
The reactor first processes photon particles to create A-Photon crystals, then exposes the crystals to vibrations of a specific frequency to trigger a chain reaction that causes the crystals to decay in a controlled manner. With additional mechanisms to accelerate the reaction, improve reaction efficiency and concentrate the resulting energy stream, the device is truly one of the most advanced collections of cutting-edge technology.
With the current level of technology, however, A-Photon reactors are still very large devices. Thus the compact photon reactors are far more popular for everyday use.
Utilization of photon energy, example 2: Line Shield Systems
In Phantasy Star Universe, characters do not use shields or wear armor. The strength of a player's defense isn't dependent on armor, and players are free to dress how they see fit.
Then how does defense work? The line shield system covers the body with a thin field of photons, which absorbs attacks and impacts to protect the wearer. By equipping a higher version of the line shield system, one can resist stronger enemy attacks.
Utilization of photon energy, example 3: Nano Transformers
One of the unique properties of A-Photons is the ability to create and control warps in space. These small-scale warped spaces can be used to store weapons and equipment. The device that controls this is called a nano transformer, and is standard issue for all Guardians.
One of the unique properties of A-Photons is the ability to create and control warps in space. These small-scale warped spaces can be used to store weapons and equipment. The device that controls this is called a nano transformer, and is standard
issue for all Guardians.
Paranormal abilities wielded by people: TECHNICs
Photons are the catalyst for turning spiritual energy into various phenomenons. What was once identified as supernatural powers now can be explained scientifically by photons. These controlled phenomena have come to be referred to as TECHNICs. |
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RELICS: Ruins of a lost civilization, holding the mysteries of its demise
RELICS are a general term for historical ruins believed to have been built roughly 12,000 years ago, found on every planet in the system. Even though they are historical sites, they are extraordinarily advanced structures from a civilization that has been determined to be more advanced scientifically than the Gurhal System today. Since the SEED invasion, many previously undiscovered RELICS sites have been located. However, there is still much that is unknown about RELICS, and their connection to the SEED is still a mystery.
