sirged

Sirged is a fictional term used in speculative fiction and world-building communities to describe a portable, modular tool system. In most depictions, a sirged consists of a base chassis to which interchangeable modules can be attached. Modules may include power cores, sensor arrays, manipulation actuators, data interfaces, and compact processing units. The design stresses interoperability and rapid reconfiguration, allowing a single operator to adapt the device for tasks such as field repair, surveying, or fieldcraft.

Origin and etymology: The term does not belong to a single canonical work. It arose in fan-made lore and early game supplements, often attributed to a fictional Sirge language or culture within a planet of the same name. In these universes, sirged devices are presented as products of specialized guilds or manufacturers known for modular engineering.

In narrative and gameplay, sirged devices serve as a plot device to illustrate resourcefulness and technical ingenuity. They appear with varying configurations across settings, and many stories describe upgrading a sirged by acquiring new modules, enabling roles from exploration to repair to combat support.

See also: Multi-tool; Modular design; Worldbuilding; Science fiction gadgets.