Standartide

Standartide is a fictional material used in science fiction and worldbuilding to illustrate advanced materials technology and the role of standardization in production. The name reflects the concept of standards as a reference in engineering, and Standartide is often depicted as a benchmark material that enables scalable manufacturing and predictable performance in complex systems.

Descriptions vary, but it is commonly depicted as a dense, crystalline or ceramic-like substance with exceptional hardness and thermal stability. It is said to show unusual electronic properties, from semiconducting to superconducting behavior depending on the story. In most portrayals it is chemically inert and resistant to corrosion, radiation, and oxidation.

Manufacture and sourcing are described as technically challenging. Standartide is typically produced in specialized facilities using high-energy processes that control microstructure at the nanoscale. Some narratives specify rare components and precise isotopic ratios, making the material scarce and expensive.

Applications include ultra-precise metrology standards, energy storage, and high-performance tooling. In many settings its status as a benchmark material makes Standartide a driver of pricing, trade, and geopolitical tension over scarce resources.

In games and media, Standartide appears as a resource with defined statistics and risks, reinforcing themes about supply chains, governance, and the ethics of rare materials in speculative futures.