Elemental Sites are significant locations across different planets that have unique properties or characteristics related to elements and energy. These sites often feature natural phenomena, historical significance, or specialized facilities that make them important for research, technology, or cultural purposes.
The Mark of Ascendance is a monument located on Earth that serves as a symbol of humanity's role in the development of Cybernetic Energy Reactors (CER0s). It stands as one of the significant cultural landmarks representing humanity's connection to CER0 technology and its ongoing advancement in elemental manipulation. The monument stands proudly northern Accord in the United States and features a faceless figure on a circular platform with concentric rings etched into the stone. The statue itself lies in the center of a hexagonal fountain. The figure is holding a sword into the ground with both hands on the pommel. Along the middle of the blade are eight circles arranged vertically, each with an icon to represent the different elemental modes: FIRE (a flame symbol), WATER (a water droplet), EARTH (a mountain), AIR (a tornado), NUCLEAR (an atom), TIME (an hourglass), GRAVITY (orbital rings), and KINESIS (converging vectors).
The Mark of Ascendance has grown into a significant cultural and spiritual landmark, drawing visitors who seek connection to the theoretical power of wielding all eight elemental modes or the protection of the Ascendant itself. Some view the monument as a sacred site, praying or tossing coins into the fountain as offerings to gain insight or greater potential. While originally conceived as a symbol of humanity's role in CER0 development, the monument has taken on deeper spiritual significance as various individuals throughout history have claimed to be emissaries or prophets of the Ascendant.
The Neo Shanghai Marine Conservation Center, colloquially called Neo Mari, is a state-of-the-art facility operated by Flō (Flora and Fauna Foundation) for marine ecosystem study and preservation. The center houses extensive aquatic habitats and research laboratories dedicated to studying and protecting marine life. Located along China's eastern coastline, the facility combines cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices to maintain optimal conditions for various marine species while conducting vital research on ocean conservation.
The facility has also become a popular tourist destination, offering guided tours, interactive exhibits, and educational programs about marine life and conservation efforts. Visitors can observe various marine species in their carefully maintained habitats and learn about ongoing research projects.
Valles Marineris is a vast canyon system that runs along the Martian equator. It stretches over 4,000 kilometers in length and reaches depths of up to 7 kilometers, making it one of the most prominent geological features in the solar system. The canyon's unique composition includes rare mineral formations and ancient volcanic deposits.
There are many regions within Valles Marineris, such as Noctis Labyrinthus and Coprates Chasma. Noctis Labyrinthus is a network of intersecting valleys and canyons characterized by its maze-like appearance. This region marks the western end of Valles Marineris and features numerous pit chains and graben formations. Coprates Chasma, one of the largest sub-canyons within Valles Marineris, exhibits steep cliff walls and exposed layered deposits. The chasma's depth and width make it an ideal location for studying Mars' stratigraphic record and ancient water activity.
It is strongly believed that the rift faults that created Valles Marineris brought Marinite deposits to the surface. These crystalline formations, known for their unique kinetic energy properties, are primarily found within the canyon's mineral-rich layers and have become a crucial resource for Martian technological development.
Olympus Mons stands as the largest known volcano in the solar system, rising to a staggering height of 21.9 kilometers above the Martian surface. This shield volcano's base spans approximately 600 kilometers in diameter, featuring a complex caldera at its summit that consists of multiple overlapping volcanic craters. The volcano's massive size and geological composition make it an ideal location for studying Martian volcanic activity and harvesting thermal energy resources. The geothermal energy harnessed from Olympus Mons powers the city of Pyrrha through an extensive network of thermal collectors. These collectors, strategically positioned along the volcano's base, provide a sustainable and reliable power source for the city's infrastructure, including its renowned Pyrrhic Forges and residential areas.
Interactions with nanoether create unique geological formations on Tempus where time flows differently compared to the surrounding areas—the warped temporal valleys. These valleys exhibit temporal distortion effects that create pockets of decelerated time.