Zuchai Crystal

Zuchai Crystals are a vital strategic resource used in the manufacture of FTL starship drives.

• The ancient Solomani name for these crystals has been forgotten.
• Lanthanum is a similar resource with similar importance.
• Zuchai Crystals are a both a resource and a common component of the Ship Equipment: Jump Drive.

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Please refer to the following AAB library data for more information:

• Starship
  • NAFAL
  • FTL
    • Battle Tender (Carrier)
    • Jump Conveyor
• Jump Drive
  • Jump Bridge
  • Jump Damper
  • Jump Dimming
  • Jump Drive History
  • Jump Drive Key Resources
    • Lanthanum
    • Zuchai Crystal
  • Jump Projector
  • Jump Space

Description (Specifications)

These crystals are an indispensable focusing element used in manufacturing Jump Drives.

• They are both naturally occurring and artificially manufactured, but the natural type appear to have longer operating lives.
• Natural crystals in a raw state are worth about Cr1,000 per kilogram.
• A typical starship uses several kilograms of Zuchai crystals. Larger starships may use hundreds or even thousands of kilograms of this resource.

History & Background (Dossier)

The ancient Solomani name for these crystals has been forgotten.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

One of the best known mines of Zuchai crystals is located on Dinom/Lanth (0201-D 100535-A) near the city of Medianne.

World Listing: 1116

This resource can be found on following known systems and worlds:

11 of 11 World articles in Zuchai Crystal

Argona  •  Belgard  •  Binges  •  Brufort  •  Dinom  •  Ijsselmeer  •  Jarmael  •  Khesanadu  •  Mishu  •  Nuaam Igzur  •  Shuada  •  

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• Classic Traveller Adventure 4 Leviathan
• Periodical: Journal of the Travellers Aid Society No. 8 by Author: Marc Miller
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science