Fartsone

Fartsone is a fictional mineral or compound used as an energy resource in speculative fiction and role-playing contexts. It is described as a volatile, odoriferous substance that can be stored as a solid in cryogenic prisms and released as energy when ignited or oxidized, depending on the portrayal. In most depictions, it serves as a high-density fuel for propulsion systems in starships or industrial power cells.

The term fartsone is a coined name, often attributed to explorers or scientists within the narrative world. In several settings, it is said to have formed through unique geochemical processes on volcanic moons or in methane-rich asteroidal environments, sometimes involving microbial or catalytic reactions that concentrate the compound.

Physical properties attributed to fartsone vary by story, but common elements include a colorless or pale appearance, a strong, pungent odor, and high energy density. It is typically described as being stored in solid-state prisms or sealed canisters to maintain stability, with a relatively low ignition threshold and a tendency to release corrosive or irritating byproducts if mishandled. Its handling usually requires specialized equipment and containment to manage odor and toxicity.

Occurrence and extraction narratives place fartsone in inaccessible or hazardous environments, such as deep-sea vents, volcanic interiors, or remote reservoirs on gas-rich celestial bodies. Refinement is depicted as demanding precise purification steps to produce usable energy cartridges or fuel cells for advanced technologies.

Uses and economics frame fartsone as a traded energy commodity and a plot device in which supply, scent, and safety regulations influence transportation, pricing, and technological development within the fictional world.