Destars

Destars is a term used in science fiction and speculative astrophysics to describe a class of compact, energy-dense stellar objects. The concept functions as a fictional or hypothetical construct to explore extreme stellar physics and energy sources. Because usage varies by author, there is no single canonical definition of a destar.

In many depictions, a destar is smaller than a conventional star but can emit substantial radiation or power, sometimes through unconventional fusion, exotic matter processes, or accretion onto a compact core. Some interpretations assign strong magnetic fields, rapid rotation, and collimated jets as characteristic features. The exact mechanism of energy generation is often left deliberately speculative.

Destars are typically used in fiction as plot devices: as sources of power, engines of cosmic conflict, or endpoints in stellar evolution. In theoretical discussions, they serve as thought experiments to test ideas about energy extraction, relativistic effects, and the limits of compact-object physics.

Note: Destars do not correspond to any verified astrophysical class; they are a speculative concept whose properties differ among works. Related concepts in real astrophysics include stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes.