jedvolt

Jedvolt is a fictional unit of measurement used in science fiction and related media to quantify electrical energy or power in advanced technologies. The term appears in various works, often as a convenient shorthand for describing energy reserves, reactor output, or shield capacity. Because jedvolts are a fictional construct, there is no universally agreed definition, and the unit’s meaning changes from one work to another.

Origins and usage: The name is typically a portmanteau of real electrical terms, such as volt and joule, or presented as a unit tied to fictional technologies. Some authors calibrate one jedvolt to a specific amount of energy within their imagined physics; others treat jedvolts as a broadly defined budget metric without a fixed conversion. In many settings, the jedvolt is a narrative tool for conveying scale rather than a precise scientific quantity.

Applications in fiction: Jedvolts describe power stocks for starship reactors, shield generators, exotic weapons, and cybernetic systems. They serve to communicate both instantaneous power (how quickly energy can be delivered) and energy capacity (how much can be stored before depletion). Writers may impose limits to emphasize strategic choices, such as refueling cadence, energy reallocation, or system redundancy.

Real-world status: Jedvolt has no standing in real-world science or engineering and is not part of any official measurement system. It remains a literary and gaming convention for signaling futuristic technology.

See also: Joule, Volt, Energy in fiction, Power in science fiction.