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| − | A '''stasis box''' is relic from the ancient [[Slaver]] civilization. A type of storage unit, the box generates a field which holds its contents in a state of perfect [[stasis]]. Nothing, not even [[time]], can penetrate an operable stasis box. While |
+ | A '''stasis box''' is relic from the ancient [[Slaver]] civilization. A type of storage unit, the box generates a field which holds its contents in a state of perfect [[stasis]]. Nothing, not even [[time]], can penetrate an operable stasis box. While exceedingly rare, these relics often contain artifacts from the Slaver civilization. ({{TAS|The Slaver Weapon}}). |
A stasis box glows when it is near (within a few [[light year]]s of) another stasis box. This makes the stasis box the only known detector of stasis boxes. |
A stasis box glows when it is near (within a few [[light year]]s of) another stasis box. This makes the stasis box the only known detector of stasis boxes. |
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* A [[disruptor bomb]], with the pin pulled |
* A [[disruptor bomb]], with the pin pulled |
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* A picture of a Slaver |
* A picture of a Slaver |
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| − | * A cut of [[meat]], over a billion years old, but still fresh (although |
+ | * A cut of [[meat]], over a billion years old, but still fresh (although the meat was from a species [[poison]]ous to Humans and [[Kzinti]]) |
* [[Slaver weapon|A multi-use device]] |
* [[Slaver weapon|A multi-use device]] |
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Revision as of 20:11, 20 February 2013
Stasis box
A stasis box is relic from the ancient Slaver civilization. A type of storage unit, the box generates a field which holds its contents in a state of perfect stasis. Nothing, not even time, can penetrate an operable stasis box. While exceedingly rare, these relics often contain artifacts from the Slaver civilization. (TAS: "The Slaver Weapon").
A stasis box glows when it is near (within a few light years of) another stasis box. This makes the stasis box the only known detector of stasis boxes.
Items found in stasis boxes
- A flying belt, the basis for artificial gravity technology used on starships
- A disruptor bomb, with the pin pulled
- A picture of a Slaver
- A cut of meat, over a billion years old, but still fresh (although the meat was from a species poisonous to Humans and Kzinti)
- A multi-use device
Like many elements from "The Slaver Weapon", the stasis box was a prior invention of science fiction author Larry Niven and appears in his other works.