Vaalbarium

Vaalbarium (chemical symbol Vaal) is a naturally occurring metallic element that easily generates warp fields when energy is applied to it, this ability has led to Vaalbarium becoming a highly valued resource, especially in the field of starship construction. Vaalbarium is usually found in huge deposits within rocky structures, though these deposits are few and far between. There are Vaalbarium mines on Aurelia, Teamhair, and Sovereign city. Naturally occurring Vaalbarium is usually has only a few impurities and can be refined quite easily. Vaalbarium cannot be replicated through traditional means, but it can be synthetized, synthetic Vaalbarium requires far more work to be properly refined.

Vaalbarium is rated in grades, with the lowest grade being synthetic, then natural, recreational, industrial and with the highest grade being Star Ship grade Vaalbarium. Starship grade Vaalbarium does not occur in nature and is the product of a large amount of refining, as the name implies Starship grade Vaalbarium is used extensively in the field of starship construction.