kapslikotti

Kapslikotti is a fictional term used in Finnish speculative fiction to describe a small, capsule-like container designed for storing and transporting items or data. The word blends kapseli, meaning capsule, with a suffix that evokes a compact container.

Design and function: In most depictions, a kapslikotti is palm-sized, airtight, and made of lightweight polymer or composite materials. Many versions include a tamper-evident seal and a micro-locking mechanism to restrict access. Some stories imagine a digital variant—the capsule contains encrypted memory chips or a log stored on a secure medium.

Role in narrative: The kapslikotti often serves as a plot device for secrecy, smuggling, or covert information exchange. It can hold physical objects such as keys, microfiche, or samples, or store data and instructions for timed release. Its portability makes it a symbol of how small devices can carry significant consequences in a near-future setting.

Origins and usage: The concept appears in contemporary Finnish science fiction, cyberpunk, and tabletop role-playing circles, where it is used to illustrate themes of privacy, surveillance, and technological democratization. It has been discussed in Finnish-language media as an everyday gadget in near-future worlds.

See also: Capsule, Data capsule, Portable storage, Finnish speculative fiction.