A temporal core is a specific kind of reactor which produces temporal energy for use in propulsion, power generation, and research purposes. The temporal core is an integral part of generating the needed energy for time travel propulsion systems like the Time Displacement Engine or Dimensional Fold Drive as well as Temporal Shields. The core generates temporal energy through a controlled Time/Anti-Time reaction mediated by an artificial gravity well produced by Mercury Tetralithium Crystals. The crystals generate an artificial gravity well which contains and controls the temporal energy produced.
Temporal Energy
Temporal energy is a generic term for a mixture of mostly chronotons and tachyons along with a number of other subatomic and subspace particles which manipulate the flow of time when used together. The exact mixture varies depending on purpose. Often times graviton and lygon particles are added to the mix to stabilize the reaction into a specific region of space. Temporal energy is transported using a grid system similar to the Elecro-Plasma System (EPS) of most modern starships and facilities. Carried throughout a structure through mixing the energy with high energy plasma, which further stabilizes the energy and makes it safer to transport.
Uses
A Temporal Core is used to produce specific kinds of temporal energy, i.e. specific mixes of the various components of temporal energy for an intended use. The most common use within Solas Tempus is where the Temporal Core is built into a Matter/Antimatter reactor directly within a ship. This combination is the key power source for the Dimensional Fold Drive. In this instance the focal point is created within the dilithium matrix inside the reaction chamber and through controlling the focal point's characteristics the flow of temporal energy can thus be controlled to make the drive work.
Other users include:
- Temporal Shields
- Time Displacement Engine
- Dimensional Fold Drive
- Temporal Weapons (Banned)
- Research into Temporal Anomalies
Restrictions
The design of a Temporal Core is limited to Solas Tempus due to the Temporal Reconciliations. No other races are permitted to research, design, or build such a core. However, key facilities have been provided with such cores, in order to guard against changes in the timeline. These cores are operated by Solas Tempus personnel.