Berion

Berion is a fictional material that appears in science fiction and fantasy media. It is not a real chemical element or mineral, and there is no single canonical description of it. In different works, berion is given a range of properties, reflecting the story’s needs rather than scientific consensus. Commonly, berion is portrayed as a dense, metallic substance with high energy density and remarkable stability. Some depictions describe berion as enabling superconductivity, extraordinary strength, or resistance to extreme heat. Other portrayals emphasize its scarcity and strategic value.

The source of berion varies by narrative: it may be mined from distant asteroid belts, harvested from exotic planetary cores, or synthesized in highly advanced laboratories. Production is typically expensive, tightly controlled, and guarded against theft, due to its presumed utility as a power source, weapon material, or critical component for starship technology.

In fiction, berion often functions as a plot device or MacGuffin that motivates exploration, alliance-building, or conflict. The name appears to be a coinage inspired by real minerals and elements, rather than a direct reference to any existing substance.

See also: fictitious materials, fictional elements, MacGuffin