S-wave Radiation

## S-Ray Radiation

S-Wave or S-Ray Radiation is a type of radiation produced by unstable Sorium elements such as SIU-12 and SIU-515. S-Ray behaves in a similar fashion as gamma rays. As Sorium atoms collide and are split in the fission process, neutrons are thrown out in radiation, slamming through anything in its way. The difference between S-Ray and Gamma Ray radiation however lies in the sheer power. The neutrons ejected in the Sorium fission process are far more dangerous, able to penetrate anything from 10 foot of concrete to most forms of shielding.

#### Saqlatron

S-Ray radiation is measured in Saqlatrons. Easily measured by 1 Saqlatron for 1 hour for an Endari or Human is a lethal dose. Likewise, 2 Saqlatron for 30 minutes is a lethal dose. However even low levels of S-Rays can have lasting impact or cause damage that is permanent.

### Damage & Protection

S-Ray radiation inflicts immense damage on anything in its path. Melting glue, frying any electronics including droids, and killing people as well. To counter S-Ray radiation, specialized shielding units called **Komiter Shields** and vary in protectiveness. Large ones are installed to protect rooms, small ones can be used to protect people. However the bleedthrough gets worse the more radiation is striking the shield. At high levels, my personal Komiter shields simply fry.

### Poisoning

S-Ray damage is measured in 3 stages with 2 alternate stages.

#### Stage 1 - Mild Poisoning

This is mild S-Ray sickness. Usually occurring after exposure to .3-.5 Saqlatrons. Symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, nausea, dizziness and a slight throbbing in the extremeties.

#### Stage 2 - Burning and Severe Poisoning

At stage 2, exposure to .6-.9 Saqlatrons for most, a new variety of symptoms begin to appear alongside a worsening of the Stage 1 symptoms. These include the appearance of red burns across the skin, alongside ruptured blood vessels and bleeding in the eyes, nose, mouth and anus. The body is wracked with an intense burning sensation, some describe it as being "Burned Alive".

#### Stage 3 - Critical Poisoning

Upon exposure to 1 Saqlatron or higher, a lethal dose has been administered. The burning is dramatically increased, intense vomiting will also seize the body. To the point where vomiting up one's own intestines is possible. The nervous system is shot full of so many holes it begins to shut down. However, its pain receptors are usually still working, leading to immense amounts of pain. Intense loss of blood through the open burn wounds and soft tissue leads to weakness and paralysis. At this point sterility is essentially confirmed untreated, as is cancer. During this stage the blood vessels dilate and rupture throughout the body en masse, making administering injections to reduce pain an impossibility. After an amount of time decided by how much exposure the person received, the burns usually turn black, hair falls out and an immense bleeding through the eyes causes blindness. The amount of time until death usually depends on the dosage. At 1 Saqlatron, a healthy adult Endari usually lasts 2 weeks untreated before death.

#### Stage 3A - Critical Recovery

At lower lethal doses, generally between 1-10 Saqlatrons, recovery is theoretically possible if medical treatment arrives early enough. Initially the patient will be wracked with the effects of Stage 3 S-Ray poisoning, however by using a kolto or bacta tank coupled with loctra anti-radiation meds and patches, it is technically possible for the patient to survive. Though the chances lowering with each extra Saqlatron taken. During Stage 3A, most patients go through a complete recovery of the initial effects of Stage 3 poisoning. Often being able to speak, interact, and appearing to be healthy. However, this phase only lasts for a day or so as the actual damage caused by the radiation to the cells begins to set in. During this latter portion, the effects of stage 3 poisoning return overnight alongside new symptoms. Skin and tissue begins to turn black and melt off the body, bones and organs can become exposed, even for those fully encased in a kolto or bacta tank, and the true damage is shown. If the damage is minor enough, survival is quite possible.

#### Stage 3B - Critical Flashes

In rare cases, a person may receive a 'flash' of S-Rays to the head. Flashes usually are 1,000 or more Saqlatrons within a second. When this happens, the brain receives immediate and immense damage to it. Due to the way S-Rays interact with brain tissue, this usually causes a form of madness among the victims. While their body appears to be resistant to the poisoning, they are still fully active, incapable of feeling pain and completely insane. Attacking any other non-poisoned individual around them and appearing to attempt to expose them to flashes of S-Ray's as if the sick individuals are being possessed by something.

This phenomenon has only been observed twice and is largely considered by the wider Endari scientific community as simply madness. Even so, it should be taken with extreme caution.