A field effect using Aethyr can selectively negate the forces of nature a power weapon can nullify the bonds between atoms making any armour easy to destroy, a stasis field can stop all chemical reactions indefinitely preserving that which is inside, a conversion field can negate kinetic energy (inefficient fields produce light when struck). Within the Aethyr, the laws of physics diminish reducing to nothing as the phase distortion pushes towards to the Great Barrier. It is used in a number of roles, these being: an intermodal shipping container (rail, ship, truck, air, and space), an enclosure for large 'hot swap' devices (plasma engines, air-recon, recycling systems, etc), and as a basis of a modular hab-unit fittings used in hives, starships, military complexes, and Forge Worlds. The vast manufacturing muscle of the Adeptus Mechanicus and economies of scale mean that produce goods far cheaper that many local production facilities.Ī 'B1' universal enclosure is an 8' cube frame with auto-studded side panels. The idea of shipping kits is to maximise storage space on inter-stella ships.

The kits can be put together by local 'techs' who are not acolytes of the Adeptus Mechanicus. Though they built and control all higher technology they also supply STC certified kits for local assembly (for more information of STC see: The Dark Age of Technology). The Adeptus Mechanicus are responsible for the vast amount of goods produced in the Imperium.

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