Boethiah
Dark Messiah
Image Source: Prometheus, film
Intent: To create a unique reward for Primeval members who participated in the Invasion of Wayland.
Development Thread: We Are The Primeval
Manufacturer: N/A
Model: N/A
Affiliation: The Primeval
Modularity: No
Production: Limited
Material: Alumabronze, Agrinium, Parts Unknown
Description: Little is known about the Savant Cube other than its ability to eaves drop. This unique device allows its wielder to witness events, listen in on whispers, and keep a watchful eye on things without the need for high technology or the force. When one twists the top layer the cube emits energy that lingers in a small radius--temporarily--this presence lasts several hours and although it is faintly detectable by force-sensitives the exact nature of its energy is nigh impossible to determine other than it's the force. A powerful force-user may not only pick up the energy emitted but may also detect the faint signs of another presence in the room which may be enough to arouse suspicion of a watchful eye. When the wielder twists the bottom layer the device allows the holder of this cube to witness all that transpires within that energy as if being in an out-of-body-experience.
This period only lasts six minutes, in which afterwards the cube shuts off and the lingering energy dissipates. When undergoing the experience, one maintains all senses except those perceptions which require the force. The user is not able to project any power or influence within the area and is merely a quiet observer. As well, force-sensitives are difficult to see or hear; becoming worsened depending on how much force energy that person emits themselves.
One outstanding issue with the cube is that any attempt to pry it open results in the device melting down within itself, making it impossible to reverse engineer and thus impossible to reproduce. As well, understanding how the cube works requires trial and error. There's no indication as to which layer is which, making clever to carve symbols onto either side as a reminder. Once a user becomes comfortable with the cube's functions, it's relatively easy to use and doesn't tax on the user in any noticeable way.
The exact nature of how these devices work, who created them, or even what their original purpose was remains an unsolved mystery. What is understood, however, is that the object is powered through the force and was likely created by force users at some point in history. When using the device, the actual experience is much like swimming. The user becomes fully aware of all happenings in a ten meter bubble, but may only access the bubble from fifty meters away or less. Everything that is experienced happens in real time, as well; so even as the energy lingers it does not memorize anything that happens within it. Whilst using it the user's physical body is in a trance-like state, they become almost stiff and are unaware of what's happening to them during this.
Effective Radius: Ten meters
Listening Range: Fifty meters
Strengths:
Third Eye: The Savant Cube allows its user to witness events from a distance, using an out-of-body-experience. Users can hear, smell, and see but not reach out with the force or physical contact.
Simple: The simplicity of the device makes it easy to learn and despite its nature being that within the realm of the force one doesn't need to be force-sensitive to use it.
Weaknesses:
Irreplicable: The device cannot be replicated due to its self-destruct feature that's triggered by any attempt to pry away at any of the parts, further more no outside observations reveal valuable data.
Helpless: When in use, the user enters a trance-like state and is completely unaware of events transpiring around their physical body which brings great risk should something happen during that trance.
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