raxion

Raxion is a fictional crystalline mineral widely used in science fiction as an advanced energy storage medium and radiation shield. In typical depictions, it forms in dense, glassy nodules with a metallic sheen and a stable lattice that remains intact across extreme temperatures and pressures. Its key property is exceptionally high energy density, allowing rapid charging and discharging with minimal degradation, along with strong neutron and gamma shielding capabilities.

Raxion is usually mined from deep crustal deposits or synthesized in high-temperature, high-pressure laboratories. Extraction often requires robotic mining operations and specialized containment to prevent exposure to its reactive surface. Refined Raxion ingots are produced through a sequence of milling, annealing, and isotopic stabilization, after which the material can be shaped into modules, rods, or plates for different applications.

Applications span space propulsion, power banks for starships, and protective barriers for habitats and reactors. In propulsion systems, Raxion-based capacitors enable high-thrust pulses and long mission durations. In shielding, its attenuation properties reduce radiation exposure for crews and sensitive instruments. Because of its dual-use potential, Raxion is subject to export controls and strategic stockpile programs in many fictional economies and regulatory frameworks.

In narrative contexts, Raxion often appears alongside other exotic materials as a cornerstone of technocratic governments and megacorporations.