Qendror

Qendror is a fictional mineral described in science fiction and world-building literature as a rare, iridescent ore with extraordinary energy density. In many depictions, qendror forms in deep crustal or asteroid-belt environments and emits a pale glow when energized. Its combination of stability and conductivity makes it a sought-after material for advanced technology.

The term qendror is derived from the Qendra language of the northern patriarchies in the imagined Qendra system, where qend- means light or spark and -ror is a nominal suffix. The word is used both for the mineral itself and for associated processing techniques in most narratives.

Geographically, qendror is said to occur in trace amounts in magmatic seams and in fractured basalt on the planet Qendra, as well as in certain metal-rich asteroids in the same system. Extraction is described as technically demanding, requiring high-pressure containment and careful thermal management to prevent spontaneous combustion.

In fiction, qendror is used to power starship reactors, cryptographic hardware, and high-resolution imaging systems. It has become a cultural symbol of scarcity and technological prowess in some works, where control of qendror mines is tied to political power and interstellar diplomacy.