Ajordat

Ajordat is a fictional mineral resource that appears in science fiction and speculative fiction. It is commonly depicted as a highly coveted energy carrier with unusual physical properties.

The term emerged in mid- to late-22nd century fiction, with some works introducing related variants such as ajordite. In-universe etymology often links the name to language roots meaning energy and core.

In the narratives, ajordat is described as a dense crystalline material with a lattice that enables high-temperature superconductivity and extraordinary energy density. It is generally portrayed as stable across a wide range of temperatures and resistant to corrosion, though some stories note isotopic variants that affect performance.

Deposits are usually located in the mantles of certain exoplanets or within deep asteroid belts. Extraction demands specialized mining fleets and on-site processing facilities, and access to ajordat markets is frequently subject to regulatory or corporate control.

Applications include long-range propulsion for spacecraft, large-scale energy storage, and high-performance computing components. Its fictional status as a near-clean energy source makes it a common plot device for technological and political tensions.

As a fixture of fictional economies and geopolitics, ajordat often motivates collaboration, competition, and ethical debates about resource extraction and environmental impact.

Note: Ajordat is a fictional substance created for storytelling and does not exist in the real world.