Coronal Plasmoids

Coronal Plasmoids are the key to powering an immense vessel such as The Grand Lisa. They are spherical orbs of highly charged plasma located in the corona of a star.

THEORY

The science behind Coronal Plasmoids was developed by Dr. Miranda Tushingham, a magnetospheric physicist who specialized in plasma research. Dr. Tushingham believed these plasmoids could be harvested and contained in magnetic cages. Once contained, they would go through a fusion process that would yield more power than any operating nuclear facility on earth.
Dr. Tushingham hoped to refine her theories by investigating The Magnetospheric Anomaly Event of Maledictus-1, which resulted in her and her crew's disappearance. Thankfully, Pantodyne Industries , who sponsored her expedition was able to take what data they could recover from the catastrophic event and complete the good doctor's work. The result is the Tushingham Cores used to power The Grand Lisa space colony.

HARVESTING

The magnetospheric signature of stars are surveyed within a stellar quadrant. From this data, scientists determine which stars could develop an abundance of coronal plasmoid clusters.
Solar Harvesting ships are dispatched to these lead candidate stars to further investigate and confirm the presence of these clusters. These solar harvesting ships deploy a swarm of Magna-Drones which surround the plasmoid orbs in a magnetic containment field, giving it enough stability for transport back to a processing facility.

TUSHINGHAM CORES

Successfully harvested coronal plasmoids are taken to special processing ship that orbits The Grand Lisa at a safe distance. The plasmoids are transferred to a fusion containment battery called a Tushingham Core where it is stabilized for use in fusion reactors. This process is potentially hazardous and any mistakes can result in a catastrophic explosion. We don't want that. Which is why we all pride ourselves in our stringent observation of all safety protocols. Our lives and the lives of others depends on it!

THAT ONE TIME

Okay, so we fucked up one time.

You say we, but it was really just Kenneth Mounsey. I'm just telling it like it is. I hate speaking ill of the dead, but Kenneth had developed a coke habit, and he owed money to a bookie back on The Grand Lisa. He had people covering for him because he was the nephew of the foreman on the ship. Who cares if other people hear me? No I won't keep my voice down. Fuck Kenneth and fuck his uncle too! I lost my best friend that day!