Dengey

Dengey is a term that appears in various science fiction and fantasy works to denote a form of advanced energy technology or resource. It is not a real-world concept with a single, canonical definition; instead, its meaning varies by universe, author, and medium. In most uses, dengey refers to devices or systems capable of storing, transferring, or generating energy with capabilities beyond current technology. The term is often associated with compact cores, field generators, or networked grids that enable rapid power delivery across distances.

Etymology and variants: The word dengey is typically treated as a constructed term rather than an acronym. It is sometimes linked to in-world languages or pseudo-scientific jargon, and variants such as denge, denge-core, or dengey-field appear in different works. There is no universally accepted origin for the term.

Context and themes: In fiction, dengey devices may be depicted as scarce and highly valuable, creating dynamics of control and reform, or as ubiquitous infrastructure that enables planetary or interstellar societies. Narratives frequently explore ethical questions around access, safety, and regulation, as well as the environmental or societal impacts of a highly dense energy resource.

See also: energy storage, power grid, technomagic, fictional currencies.