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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>The '''40†source''' is a classified energy generation technology developed by the [[Titan Collective]] in 2298, marking a significant advancement in portable fusion power systems for deep-space operations.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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The 40†source represents the fortieth iteration in the Collective's dagger-class (†) energy research program, hence its designation. Unlike conventional [[plasma torch]] systems or standard [[fusion cells]], the 40†source utilizes a proprietary helium-3 isotope extraction process that allows for sustained power output in environments where traditional fuel resupply is impossible.<br />
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== Technical Specifications ==<br />
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The 40†source generates approximately 40 terawatt-hours of energy from a single fuel cartridge, with an operational lifespan of 18 months under standard load conditions. The system's compact design—roughly the size of a standard shipping container—makes it ideal for:<br />
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* Deep asteroid mining operations beyond the [[Belt]]<br />
* Emergency power for [[generation ships]] during transit<br />
* Isolated research stations in the outer system<br />
* [[Corporate enclave]] installations requiring energy independence<br />
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== Security Classification ==<br />
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Access to 40†source technology is restricted under [[Titan Collective]] Security Protocol Delta-7. Unauthorized possession or reverse engineering attempts are prosecuted under interplanetary corporate espionage statutes. Several [[Mars Colonial Authority]] intelligence operations have attempted to acquire specifications, leading to the [[2299 Ceres Station Incident]].<br />
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== Known Deployments ==<br />
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* [[Enceladus Research Complex]] (Primary installation)<br />
* Three undisclosed mining platforms in the [[Kuiper Zone]]<br />
* Emergency backup system aboard the generation ship ''[[Prometheus Unbound]]''<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[Titan Collective]]<br />
* [[Fusion cell technology]]<br />
* [[Deep space mining]]<br />
* [[Corporate energy monopolies]]<br />
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