tampoon
Tampoon is a fictional term used in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing settings to denote a small, versatile handheld device. In different works it functions as a multi-tool, data module, power source, or interface, but common threads are portability, modularity, and a blend of capabilities that can be adapted to various tasks.
The term tampoon has no canonical etymology and is treated as a constructed neologism. It is commonly
In fiction and gaming, a tampoon may store data, generate light or heat, power other devices, or
Cultural notes: Because tampoon appears across multiple independent works, its exact properties diverge. The term has