Luice

Luice is a fictional mineral featured in science fiction and fantasy media, including literature, games, and films. It is depicted as a rare crystalline substance valued for energy storage and light emission. In many depictions, Luice crystals glow with a distinctive hue and exhibit properties that allow efficient transfer or storage of energy.

Description and properties: Descriptions vary by work, but Luice is typically portrayed as translucent or glassy, with a blue- or green-tinted glow. Its lattice structure is described as highly conductive or capable of rapid charge displacement. Because Luice is fictional, its exact physics are intentionally flexible to fit different plot needs.

Occurrence and economy: Luice deposits are usually scarce and challenging to mine, making control of sources and refining facilities a driver of political and economic conflict in stories. Refined Luice crystals or ingots are depicted as valuable commodities used to power devices, vehicles, weapons, or ceremonial artifacts.

Cultural and narrative role: As a plot device, Luice often enables exploration, trade networks, and technological or magical advancement. Some narratives treat Luice as both currency and symbol of power, while others use it to explore resource exploitation and environmental impact.

Etymology: The name Luice is a fictional construct, with no single canonical origin across works.

See also: Energy crystal; fictional minerals.