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A '''stellar combustor''' is a kind of bomb. | A '''stellar combustor''' is a kind of bomb used in the [[Divine Universe]]. Stellar combustors can be deployed in or near stars to cause massive explosions, potentially chain-reacting through other stars to cause incalculable destruction. | ||
==History and Use== | ==History and Use== | ||
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The first use of a stellar combustor was when those fleeing [[Rigour]] detonated the combustors behind them in an attempt to keep the divine from following. This was partially successful, as it propelled their people farther into the Milky Way galaxy, though it destroyed many star systems in between. Rigour was, however, not stopped entirely, and generations later it would find its way to what had become the [[Autonomous Diaspora]].<ref name=":0" /> | The first use of a stellar combustor was when those fleeing [[Rigour]] detonated the combustors behind them in an attempt to keep the divine from following. This was partially successful, as it propelled their people farther into the Milky Way galaxy, though it destroyed many star systems in between. Rigour was, however, not stopped entirely, and generations later it would find its way to what had become the [[Autonomous Diaspora]].<ref name=":0" /> | ||
The Autonomous Diaspora would again use stellar combustors, this time in an attempt to destroy Rigour entirely. The bomb was delivered in a suicide mission by the crew of the ''Wayfarer True'', a group of Old Earth cultists. The ensuing explosions killed hundreds of billions, destroying many populated worlds.<ref>[[COUNTER/Weight 43: A Splintered Branch, A Ringing Bell Pt. 3]]</ref> This was ultimately only a temporary solution, as Rigour was not destroyed but simply shot across the galaxy to eventually land in the [[Golden Branch]] star system, where it remained dormant for centuries. Notably, the divine [[Independence]] was present in the Diaspora at the time of detonation, and witnessed the effects of the combustors.<ref name=":0" /> | The Autonomous Diaspora would again use stellar combustors, this time in an attempt to destroy Rigour entirely. The bomb was delivered in a suicide mission by the crew of the ''Wayfarer True'', a group of [[Earth|Old Earth]] cultists. The ensuing explosions killed hundreds of billions, destroying many populated worlds.<ref>[[COUNTER/Weight 43: A Splintered Branch, A Ringing Bell Pt. 3]]</ref> This was ultimately only a temporary solution, as Rigour was not destroyed but simply shot across the galaxy to eventually land in the [[Golden Branch]] star system, where it remained dormant for centuries. Notably, the [[divine]] [[Independence]] was present in the Diaspora at the time of detonation, and witnessed the effects of the combustors.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
=== ''Twilight Mirage'' === | === ''Twilight Mirage'' === | ||
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The [[Rapid Evening]] equips its Satellite observers with stellar combustors, to be deployed by Primaries against the threats they are monitoring if deemed necessary. The stellar combustor attached to [[Gray Gloaming]]'s post is scuttled by [[Demani Dusk]] as part of their resignation from the Rapid Evening, despite the emergence of "[[Annihilation-Class]]" threats.<ref>[[Twilight Mirage 22: godspeed, glory Pt. 1]]</ref> Similarly, [[Andara Aurora]] either refused or failed to use their stellar combustor against | The [[Rapid Evening (intelligence agency)|Rapid Evening]] equips its [[Rapid Evening (intelligence agency)#Primary and Satellite|Satellite]] observers with stellar combustors, to be deployed by Primaries against the threats they are monitoring if deemed necessary. The stellar combustor attached to [[Gray Gloaming]]'s post is scuttled by [[Demani Dusk]] as part of their resignation from the Rapid Evening, despite the emergence of "[[Annihilation-Class]]" threats.<ref>[[Twilight Mirage 22: godspeed, glory Pt. 1]]</ref> Similarly, [[Andara Aurora]] either refused or failed to use their stellar combustor against Independence when it passed through [[Benthos]]; although Independence was dangerous, destroying it with the bomb would have killed everyone else in the system.<ref>[[Twilight Mirage 21: One's Own Right]]</ref> | ||
The Rapid Evening threatened to use a "limited range" stellar combustor during "[[Twilight Mirage 64: Futura Free Pt. 1|Futura Free]]", which would have destroyed [[Volition]] as well as the rest of the [[Quire system]].<ref>[[Twilight Mirage 64: Futura Free Pt. 1]]</ref><ref>[[Twilight Mirage 67: Futura Free Pt. 4]]</ref> | The Rapid Evening threatened to use a "limited range" stellar combustor during "[[Twilight Mirage 64: Futura Free Pt. 1|Futura Free]]", which would have destroyed [[Volition]] as well as the rest of the [[Quire system]].<ref>[[Twilight Mirage 64: Futura Free Pt. 1]]</ref><ref>[[Twilight Mirage 67: Futura Free Pt. 4]]</ref> | ||
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=== ''PALISADE'' === | === ''PALISADE'' === | ||
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The stellar combustor that appears in ''[[PALISADE]]'' takes the form of a twirling, three-ringed space station orbiting [[Palisade (planet)|Palisade]]'s sun. Each of the rings is staffed by people with different roles. The outer ring has docks for transport ships; food, recreation, maintenance, and medical activities all happen on that ring. The middle ring is for communications and military command, and the inner ring is for engineering activities on the combustor itself.<ref name=":1">[[PALISADE 22: An Impossible Ideal Pt. 1 | The stellar combustor that appears in ''[[PALISADE]]'' takes the form of a twirling, three-ringed space station orbiting [[Palisade (planet)|Palisade]]'s sun. Each of the rings is staffed by people with different roles. The outer ring has docks for transport ships; food, recreation, maintenance, and medical activities all happen on that ring. The middle ring is for communications and military command, and the inner ring is for engineering activities on the combustor itself.<ref name=":1">[[PALISADE 22: An Impossible Ideal Pt. 1]]</ref> | ||
Stargraves are military officials assigned by the [[Divine Principality]] to the control and potential detonation of stellar combustors. [[Stargrave Elcessor]] | [[Stargrave|Stargraves]] are military officials assigned by the [[Divine Principality]] to the control and potential detonation of stellar combustors. [[Stargrave Elcessor]] is one such official; she has the ability to detonate its stellar combustor should the planet be declared an "existential threat to the Principality".<ref>[[PALISADE 03: Today Is a Monday]]</ref> | ||
Following [[the Authority]]'s uncovering of the six factions comprising [[the Cause]], Elcessor arms her stellar combustor and threatens to blow up the Palisade system and [[Dossier (PALISADE)#Additional Notes|the 23 star systems nearest it]] unless the leaders of each faction surrender themselves to the [[Bilateral Intercession]] immediately.<ref>[[PALISADE 20: In Their Fear Pt. 1]]</ref> In response, [[Kalvin Brnine]], [[Phrygian]], and | Following [[the Authority]]'s uncovering of the six factions comprising [[the Cause]], Elcessor arms her stellar combustor and threatens to blow up the Palisade system and [[Dossier (PALISADE)#Additional Notes|the 23 star systems nearest it]] unless the leaders of each faction surrender themselves to the [[Bilateral Intercession]] immediately.<ref>[[PALISADE 20: In Their Fear Pt. 1]]</ref> In response, [[Kalvin Brnine]], [[Phrygian]], and [[Routine Rennari]] embark on a stealth mission to deactivate the stellar combustor.<ref name=":1" /> Ultimately, Phrygian sacrifices themself in order to take all of the stellar combustors in the galaxy offline permanently.<ref>[[PALISADE 25: An Impossible Ideal Pt. 4]]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:COUNTER/Weight]] | [[Category:COUNTER/Weight]] | ||
[[Category:Twilight Mirage]] | [[Category:Twilight Mirage]] | ||
[[Category:PALISADE]] | [[Category:PALISADE]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:48, 10 December 2024
A stellar combustor is a kind of bomb used in the Divine Universe. Stellar combustors can be deployed in or near stars to cause massive explosions, potentially chain-reacting through other stars to cause incalculable destruction.
History and Use[edit | edit source]
COUNTER/Weight[edit | edit source]
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Both known uses of stellar combustors were against Rigour. Both attempts were, ultimately, failures.[1]
The first use of a stellar combustor was when those fleeing Rigour detonated the combustors behind them in an attempt to keep the divine from following. This was partially successful, as it propelled their people farther into the Milky Way galaxy, though it destroyed many star systems in between. Rigour was, however, not stopped entirely, and generations later it would find its way to what had become the Autonomous Diaspora.[1]
The Autonomous Diaspora would again use stellar combustors, this time in an attempt to destroy Rigour entirely. The bomb was delivered in a suicide mission by the crew of the Wayfarer True, a group of Old Earth cultists. The ensuing explosions killed hundreds of billions, destroying many populated worlds.[2] This was ultimately only a temporary solution, as Rigour was not destroyed but simply shot across the galaxy to eventually land in the Golden Branch star system, where it remained dormant for centuries. Notably, the divine Independence was present in the Diaspora at the time of detonation, and witnessed the effects of the combustors.[1]
Twilight Mirage[edit | edit source]
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The Rapid Evening equips its Satellite observers with stellar combustors, to be deployed by Primaries against the threats they are monitoring if deemed necessary. The stellar combustor attached to Gray Gloaming's post is scuttled by Demani Dusk as part of their resignation from the Rapid Evening, despite the emergence of "Annihilation-Class" threats.[3] Similarly, Andara Aurora either refused or failed to use their stellar combustor against Independence when it passed through Benthos; although Independence was dangerous, destroying it with the bomb would have killed everyone else in the system.[4]
The Rapid Evening threatened to use a "limited range" stellar combustor during "Futura Free", which would have destroyed Volition as well as the rest of the Quire system.[5][6]
PALISADE[edit | edit source]
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The stellar combustor that appears in PALISADE takes the form of a twirling, three-ringed space station orbiting Palisade's sun. Each of the rings is staffed by people with different roles. The outer ring has docks for transport ships; food, recreation, maintenance, and medical activities all happen on that ring. The middle ring is for communications and military command, and the inner ring is for engineering activities on the combustor itself.[7]
Stargraves are military officials assigned by the Divine Principality to the control and potential detonation of stellar combustors. Stargrave Elcessor is one such official; she has the ability to detonate its stellar combustor should the planet be declared an "existential threat to the Principality".[8]
Following the Authority's uncovering of the six factions comprising the Cause, Elcessor arms her stellar combustor and threatens to blow up the Palisade system and the 23 star systems nearest it unless the leaders of each faction surrender themselves to the Bilateral Intercession immediately.[9] In response, Kalvin Brnine, Phrygian, and Routine Rennari embark on a stealth mission to deactivate the stellar combustor.[7] Ultimately, Phrygian sacrifices themself in order to take all of the stellar combustors in the galaxy offline permanently.[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 COUNTER/Weight 37: Visions from Windows, Or: The Last Time the Bomb Dropped
- ↑ COUNTER/Weight 43: A Splintered Branch, A Ringing Bell Pt. 3
- ↑ Twilight Mirage 22: godspeed, glory Pt. 1
- ↑ Twilight Mirage 21: One's Own Right
- ↑ Twilight Mirage 64: Futura Free Pt. 1
- ↑ Twilight Mirage 67: Futura Free Pt. 4
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 PALISADE 22: An Impossible Ideal Pt. 1
- ↑ PALISADE 03: Today Is a Monday
- ↑ PALISADE 20: In Their Fear Pt. 1
- ↑ PALISADE 25: An Impossible Ideal Pt. 4