kardot

Kardot is a fictional mineral used in science fiction and tabletop role-playing contexts. It is commonly depicted as a rare, dense crystalline substance valued for energy storage and conductivity.

Because kardot is fictional, its exact composition and properties vary by work. It is often described as having a metallic or glassy luster, a dark color, and a hardness that makes it resistant to ordinary mining methods.

In many settings kardot forms in high-pressure subterranean belts or volcanic regions and is found in small, high-grade pockets rather than large ore bodies.

Kardot is frequently portrayed as an efficient energy storage medium and a component in compact circuits or reactors. In some worlds it also functions as currency or a status symbol.

Because of its scarcity, kardot is typically subject to strict licensing and is a common focus of smuggling and geopolitical tension in fictional economies.

See also: List of fictional minerals, fictional currencies, and science fiction technology terms.