Originium

Originium is an energy-rich crystalline mineral. It was first brought to Talos-II by the arriving Terrans.

Originium exists in multiple distinct forms, serving as humanity's most vital natural energy source and industrial material. With its exceptionally high energy density, it can be directly combusted to release power for immediate use or undergo various refinement processes for specialized applications.

When Originium expends its vast internal energy, it leaves no residue like ordinary combustibles. Instead, it gradually breaks down into fine particulate dust, a transformation known as "Originium Activation." Though this activated state carries the risk of spreading Oripathy, such dangers have been effectively contained within Talos-II's controlled environments.

The energy released by Originium can be converted through multiple pathways into thermal energy and every other known form of power. This unique property, known as "Originium Adaptability," has cemented its irreplaceable role within human economic systems.

One of Terra's three "First Originium" fragments was transported to Talos-II, becoming the progenitor of all Originium on this world. This proliferation is made possible by the mineral's natural growth properties. A key mission of the United Workers' Syndicates of Talos II involves cultivating Originium clusters across the surface of Talos-II to ensure the sustainable harvesting of this vital resource.

A relatively recent discovery revealed that Originium was artificially created as an information carrier. It possesses the capacity to reshape its surrounding environment and even influence the course of biological evolution. The true intentions of Originium's creators toward Terran Civilization remain unclear. What can be stated with certainty is that separating humanity from Originium has become, by every measure, an impossibility.