skri

Skri is a term used in speculative fiction and worldbuilding to denote a material or concept rather than a single, fixed object. The meaning of skri varies between works, but in many settings it refers to a rare crystalline mineral prized for its energy properties.

In common portrayals, skri is a high-energy, relatively stable substance with conductive or superconducting qualities. It forms under extreme conditions, such as high pressure in deep planetary mantles or in metamorphic zones near tectonic activity. Skri crystals are typically described as translucent with a silver-blue sheen, and they often occur in clustered veins. Because of its energy density, skri serves as a primary fuel or power source for advanced technologies, including starship reactors and fusion cells. Extraction is challenging, involving hazardous environments, and refining requires specialized facilities to avoid rapid decay or heat buildup.

In worldbuilding contexts, skri can also function as a fictional element of an economy or culture, shaping trade routes and political dynamics. The term has multiple spellings and associations, and some authors treat skri as a mineralogical class rather than a single substance.

Outside fiction, "Skri" appears occasionally as a surname, place name, or brand in real-world contexts, but there is no standardized real-world definition.