Marinite is a rare crystalline mineral found primarily in the Vallis Marineris region of Mars. These crystals are distinguished by their unique ability to interact with kinetic energy, making them a cornerstone of Martian technological advancement.
Marinite is a crystalline metal that responds to and amplifies kinetic energy. It glows with bright cyan color when activated by kinetic energy and can create localized energy distortions similar to but less intense than Martian kinetic storms.
It can be processed and incorporated into various technological applications.
Marinite is most commonly used to create kinetic rails. Kinetic rails are specialized powered tracks used in transportation and sporting events like Kinetic Rail Racing (KRR). These rails harness the Marinite's ability to react to kinetic energy, enabling propulsion along the tracks.
In transportation infrastructure, kinetic-assisted highways and high-speed railways are crucial components of cities like Deucalion, efficiently moving people and goods across Martian terrain. In the sporting context, KRR competitions take place on specially designed rails featuring loops, bends, and jumps. Professional races are held in dedicated venues like the Cyclone in New Deimos.
Standard kinetic rails emit the same cyan light, but more advanced rails, such as those used in KRR competitions, have other materials added to them to produce different colors and effects. For example, the Backslide Rails are made with ionized lithium to produce a magenta-colored light.