INSIDE THE S.C.A.T.H.E.

What makes Halteres different?  What makes Halteres special?  Many things; from its structure to its inhabitants to the Atosentient power that reigns over them all.  But what seems to binds them together, what drives the conflict, is the S.C.A.T.H.E. (Self Contained Arca Trochia Hub Engine).

It is a tangible device, constructed from naturally occurring substances; all of which can be found in various locations on Halteres.  Some components are more common than others.  Some are very rare; the Arca Trochia.  But what will make the S.C.A.T.H.E. operational is entirely unnatural; the Kynoi.  It is an artificial construct designed to harness an intangible force beyond all comprehension.

The device is elegant, simple, impossible.  A capsule of impeccable design.  Its hub consists of a smooth black polycarbonate shell ten feet long and four feet in diameter.  Inset at its crest is a translucent polymer nanocomposite containment chamber used to confine infinitesimal amounts of the Kynoi.  At the unit’s base are a series of electrophoresis like ports used to house lengths of Arca Trochia.  Extending from the ports, a network of electrodes designed to draw power from those unfortunate to be blessed with the Kynoi.

One such cursed Mendax subject downloaded a crude sketch from one of their nightmares.

Phyquae has been working on the trans-ethereal device since he was relegated to Prime Acudept by Archon.  Archon needs this device to carry out his plans.  Phyquae stalls, but a component that will make the S.C.A.T.H.E. operational has just been delivered.

Why does Archon need this device so badly?  What makes it work?  What is the last component?  Stay tuned, and until the next time; don’t bother me, I’m wearing a book.