Jonofor

Jonofor is a fictional material term that appears in various science fiction narratives and fan-created content. In these works, jonofor is typically described as a rare, high-energy ore or substance used to power advanced technologies, such as spacecraft reactors or high-performance engines. Descriptions of its properties vary by author, but common elements include high energy density, stability under extreme conditions, and limited availability that drives interstellar economies and exploration narratives.

The term itself does not have a single canonical origin. It seems to be a neologism formed to sound plausible within speculative worlds, and it has circulated independently across different communities. As a result, there is no universally agreed set of characteristics for jonofor, and its exact nature is often adapted to fit the needs of individual stories or games.

In fiction, jonofor can serve as a plot device to explain technological advancement, trade disputes, or resource scarcity. It may be described as mined from distant asteroids, refined through specialized processes, or guarded by factions who control access to it. Because it is a product of speculative writing, jonofor is primarily encountered in fan wikis, role-playing contexts, and authorial backstory materials rather than in any official science or engineering literature.

No real-world mineral or material is recognized as jonofor, and the term has no standing in geology or physics. It remains a fictional construct used to enable world-building and narrative tension within creative works.