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Relativity Distortion Drive (RDD) - uses "Negative Energy" to create a space-time bubble within a limited radius for stepping outside of time and more.

Through a process of both chemistry and sorcery, Berkana was able to mimic the effects of the conceptual "Negative Matter" by altering a very specific chemical compound with her mana. This artificially created state of matter that mimics Negative Matter, which powers the RDD. When activated, it radiates a field of Negative Energy within a specific range. When not in use, it's contained via a magic containment field in a double-helix shaped device that Berkana carries in her pocket.

What is Negative Energy?

In our known universe, there's matter has size and mass which takes up space in the present time (matter) and forces that exude heat in the present time (energy). Negative Matter, like the name implies, exists as a negative. It exists less than zero, so if something is greater than zero (i.e. matter) then it cancels out to zero. This serves as a means to break some laws of physics. Matter cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be temporarily cancelled out with Negative Matter...in theory.

Berkana merely created an object that's in an artificial state-of-being which mimics the supposed Negative Matter and its effects.The result is a void where there's literally neither mass or energy, and thus no time. All things that exist in the present exist in time, thus cancelling that out also cancels out the temporal influence. The device is intended for that "side-effect".

What happens when the RDD is used:

During that time, Berkana can step outside of time in which the universe is unable to acknowledge her existence. She uses this when using "Save State" and "Load State". "Save State" removes the containment field around the Negative Matter, creating the space-time bubble. "Load State" restores the containment field in the exact same moment in time. If Berkana is using the RDD no one ever hears her say "Load State".

There is no paradox in the world's timeline there is only one Berkana at any given time. It's different than time travel because it does not create alternate time lines, nor does it actually alter events that took place. Instead, Berkana "tricks" the universe into the path of least resistance. Instead of an event happening, then being changed....the universe interprets what's happening as the one and only event possible. In other words, if time was writing out events as a scripted scene...Berkana would step outside of time, edit the scene, and the universe would be none the wiser. The effects are only limited to the designated space where the RDD is active.

People cannot perceive Berkana as missing from time because she removes herself from that area's timeline. It would be like the characters in a movie being aware the movie was paused, so the observer could go get some popcorn. The difference being that Berkana switches roles from character to observer.

Since there is no World Timeline in that bubble, there is a very odd sensation of "timelessness". Everything in the universe that exists in one way or another in the present is part of that World Timeline. When a subject is exposed to an area without time, the subject can only relate to what's relative to it. There has to be a frame of reference or the brain does not know how to cope. That is why it's Berkana's rule to never use it on someone else as a weapon.

Paradoxes are possible to what's within the RDD negative energy field though. Like if Berkana is hit before she activates "Load State". The universe will have no choice but to acknowledge Berkana's damage...even though it's inconsistent. It's the best the Law of Conservation can do.

It's not perfect though, as residual subconscious intentions of events can linger as deja vu to people. The amount of Berkananium is finite and it requires a lot of mana to use, so it must be used sparingly.


Cost, Consequences, and Limitations

As convenient as this is, it has a few drawbacks. The amount of negative energy compared to (positive) energy is not equal.There needs to be a lot more negative energy compared to positive energy to cancel out.

Using Negative energy to create void would normally cause the universe to try to compensate for the energy lost. Berkana works around this by using her own mana as a catalyst, so she pays the price beforehand. Since it's a device, it only uses the exact amount needed to activate the field. The amount of time passing for the field to be activated is not an issue, since "time" is taken out of the equation altogether. Inside that space-time bubble can be interpreted as a microsecond, a thousand years, anything. It all depends on the relative frame of reference, if any. This only refers to the perception of inside the space-time bubble, not actual elapsed out of it.

The device itself can only hold [CLASSIFIED] of Berkaninum at any given time, and one is used up with each activation. The containment field also requires [CLASSIFIED] seconds for to recharge after each use, so it can't be spammed. You'll never hear Berkana say, "Save State. Save State." for example.

The activation takes a bit of power to use, but the alteration uses substantially more power. The more energy that is used, the more

This requires a lot of power and the resources for it are extremely finite. Continual use puts Berkana at risk as well.

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Model F / "Fefnir" :

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