Soolon

Soolon is a fictional material used in science fiction and related media to symbolize advanced energy science and exotic materials. It is not a real chemical element or mineral.

In various works, soolon is described as a dense crystalline substance or a synthetic alloy with unusually high energy density and stability under extreme temperatures and radiation. It may function as a primary power source, a catalyst for fusion or nanofabrication, or a magnetically active component in propulsion systems. Some portrayals grant it superconducting properties at relatively accessible temperatures; others treat it as an exotic and difficult-to-habricate material. Its exact composition and production methods vary by author, reflecting world-building needs rather than established science.

Production and distribution of soolon are typically depicted as limited and guarded. It is often found in remote or alien geologies, mined from deep planetary crusts, asteroid belts, or meteorites. Refinement and shaping require specialized facilities and advanced techniques, making soolon a strategic resource. Control of soolon-rich deposits or import routes frequently drives political conflict, trade negotiations, and economic inequality within fictional settings.

In narrative use, soolon functions as a plot device that enables or constrains technology, serves as a catalyst for exploration and conflict, and provides tangible stakes for resource management. It helps establish the technological baseline of a fictional universe and offers a concrete target for characterization and world-building.

See also: fictional materials, energy minerals, fictional elements.